Due to snow conditions and slick roads, residents are urged to use caution while commuting to work and to telecommute if possible. Individuals should take their time and be patient, and emphasize safety over getting to a destination quickly.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
King County Operations: Some King County agencies are reporting altered operations today, Wednesday, January 18.Updated closures are posted online in real time at\u00a0www.kingcounty.gov<\/a>. These agencies include:<\/p>\n<\/p>\n King County Roads<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n King County road crews\u00a0remain fully mobilized and continue to\u00a0plow and sand\u00a0roads around-the-clock.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n As\u00a0the day progresses,\u00a0Motorists should be prepared to encounter varying depths of snow. Given these changing conditions, road crews will\u00a0continue to focus on\u00a0major arterials and heavily traveled roadways. These roads are considered priorities for county snow and ice response. Depending on the severity of the storm, some roads will be plowed and sanded less often than others.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Given this forecast, motorists should closely monitor weather forecasts and adjust their travel plans as necessary. When heading out, make sure you are prepared for winter driving.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Residents can get a preview of weather conditions by visiting King County’s\u00a0MyCommute website atwww.kingcounty.gov\/mycommute<\/a>. Click on one of 66\u00a0traffic cameras situated throughout King County to monitor snow and traffic conditions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Metro Transit Bus Service<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Bus riders should sign up for Transit Alerts to receive notification of route cancellations, but also check the service status before traveling. If there is major snowfall, bus service will be significantly disrupted and delayed. People should avoid traveling if at all possible in those conditions.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Information about Wednesday route cancellations has been added to Metro\u2019s\u00a0snow page<\/a>. Before traveling, riders should check either online or by phone\u00a0(206-553-3000<\/a>) for the most current status of Metro service.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Check Metro\u2019s snow\u00a0web page<\/a> before leaving.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Even though weather and road conditions in the morning may not be bad in your area, delays and service disruptions can occur in other parts of the county that affect bus service in your area. Buses will also be chained, which means they have to travel at slower speeds.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Here are some tips for safe bus travel during these conditions:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Prevent Carbon Monoxide Poisoning<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Carbon monoxide poisoning can kill you. Carbon monoxide gas comes from burning fuels such as gasoline, propane, oil, kerosene, natural gas, coal or wood.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Prevent poisoning from carbon monoxide:<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p>\n Carbon monoxide poisoning can happen suddenly and without warning. Physical symptoms of carbon monoxide poisoning may include splitting headache, nausea and vomiting, and lethargy and fatigue.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n If you believe you could be experiencing carbon monoxide poisoning, get fresh air immediately. Call for medical help from a neighbor’s home. The Fire Department will tell you when it is safe to reenter the home.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n For a full list of carbon monoxide prevention tips and other safety and disaster information in English and other languages, visit\u00a0www.kingcounty.gov\/health\/disaster<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Warming Facilities Throughout King County<\/p>\n<\/p>\n\n
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