Kirkland Emergency Proclamation Expedites Response to Windstorm
Published on November 22, 2024
Media Contact:
David Wolbrecht
Communications Program Manager
pio@kirklandwa.gov
KIRKLAND, Wash. – Following the City Manager’s proclamation of emergency on November 20, 2024, City of Kirkland first responders, maintenance crews, and personnel across multiple departments continue to work tirelessly to support the community through the challenges caused by the recent windstorm.
“We all have felt the impacts of this windstorm, and the City is hard at work doing our part to help our community recover,” said Mayor Kelli Curtis. “We’ve activated our Emergency Operations Center to coordinate all the efforts of staff across various departments from Police to Fire, Public Works to Parks. We know this has been hard on the community, but Kirkland’s all in on getting through this together.”
Kirkland Police and Fire continue to respond to a high volume of calls for service, including traffic-related incidents involving downed trees, power lines, and obstructed roadways. Public Works crews began responding to calls about failed trees around 4 p.m. on Tuesday, November 19 and continue to clear trees from roadways when it is safe to do so. Many downed trees remain entangled with power lines, which requires Puget Sound Energy (PSE) to conduct repairs before tree removal. City crews will continue to work alongside PSE to ensure critical infrastructure is operational and roadways are cleared of fallen trees and debris as soon as possible.
The City has opened two charging locations that are available to the public:
- North Kirkland Community Center (12421 103rd Ave NE) is open Friday, November 22 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
- City Hall (123 5th Ave) is open Friday, November 22 from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Stay informed with latest updates by following the City’s social media channels and website.
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