Winter is officially here! With cold temperatures and the possibility of wintry precipitation in the forecast, here are some important reminders to help you prepare, stay safe, and remain informed.
Warming Shelters and Centers
There are a number of resources available locally and throughout Clallam County. View full list of warming shelters, food and other resources available during periods of inclement weather.
If you or someone you know needs but cannot find access to a warming shelter, please contact the Reflections Counseling Group REAL Team at 360-912-7833.
Snow and Ice Removal Operations
Icy street conditions or snowfall will initiate the mobilization of snowplows, sanding and de-icing equipment in accordance with the following priorities:
- Priority 1: Main arterials – to keep hospitals, fire, police, and other emergency services connected.
- Priority 2: Other arterial streets, providing access to school, public transit routes, and ensuring major traffic volume streets are passable. This includes single access or dead-end streets and alleys that provide sole access to residences, as well as pedestrian access on the 8th Street bridges.
- Priority 3: All remaining residential streets.
With 144 miles of roadway to clear, our crews work around the clock to ensure our roadways are safe and passable. There are a few ways you can help:
- Give snowplows and de-icing equipment plenty of room to work. Allow for a minimum following distance of 100 feet.
- Move vehicles off the street when snow is in the forecast. Parking vehicles in the driveway and off the street helps us clear the roadways quickly and more efficiently.
- Pile any snow that is shoveled from your driveway to the right side of its opening (the right side is determined by standing in your driveway and looking toward the street). This prevents the snowplow from pushing snow back into your driveway.
- Please be patient. If snowfall or mixed precipitation resumes before crews reach your street, it is likely that we’ve had to restart operations on Priority 1 Routes.
Travel and Road Safety
Please be mindful of road conditions this winter:
- If roads are icy or weather conditions severe, consider postponing your travel.
- If you must drive, be sure to remove snow and ice from your vehicle and allow extra travel time.
- If you ride the bus, visit www.clallamtransit.com for rider alerts.
Home and Personal Safety
- Stock up on essentials and prepare your home and vehicle for cold temperatures. More information can be found on our website.
- Never use a generator, camp stove, charcoal grill, gasoline, or propane heater while indoors. These items can start accidental fires, cause electric shock or deadly carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Protect your pets. If you cannot bring them indoors, provide warm and dry shelter with access to unfrozen water.
- Check in with neighbors or family that may need a helping hand.
Winter Storms
- Never touch a downed power line. If you see one, please contact the Public Works & Utilities Department at 360-417-4726 to report the power line and location.
- If a power line falls on your car while driving, stay inside your vehicle. Do not touch any of the metal frames of your vehicle. Ask someone to call the police.
Report an Issue
Remember to call the Public Works & Utilities Department at 360-417-4726 to report a power outage, downed power line, pothole, snow or icy road conditions. If you reach our voicemail, please leave a message with the information. Staff will be monitoring these messages from the field.
For life-threatening emergencies, dial 9-1-1.
Stay Informed
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Additional weather-related updates will be shared on the City website and Public Works & Utilities Department Facebook Page. Find us on Facebook!