Seattle Resources
Here's a list of helpful resources and references for living in Seattle.
stay informed
subscribe for link rail & sound transit alerts https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/WASOUND/subscriber/new transit security (call or text) => 206-398-5268
personal profile for 911 incidents https://www.seattle.gov/care/911-center/smart-911-safety-profile
tool to lookup trash collection days https://myutilities.seattle.gov/eportal/#/accountlookup/calendar
legal advice
https://www.washingtonlawhelp.org/issues https://www.aclu.org/know-your-rights/border-zone
non-emergency / situational assistance
tel: +1 (206) 625-5011 call for non-emergency (might connect you to 911 amyways lol)
https://search.wa211.org/ https://not911.me/ https://dontcallthepolice.com/seattle/ https://www.needhelppayingbills.com/html/washington_assistance_programs.html https://www.seattle.gov/assistance-and-discounts https://www.seattle.gov/animal-shelter/animal-control - animal shelter/control
do stuff / activities
https://sustainablecapitolhill.org/
purchase unsold food from local resturants to prevent food waste https://www.toogoodtogo.com/en-us
free stuff community board (like craigslist or fb market) https://trashnothing.com/beta/seattle-freecycle/browse
plethora of affordable seattle activities https://www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com/
hiking maps https://www.wta.org/go-outside
get real-time updates
real time traffic (waze) https://www.i5exitguide.com/real-time-traffic/real-time-traffic-seattle-washington/
911 live updates https://sfdlive.com/
live webcams around the city https://www.seattlesouthside.com/plan-your-trip/webcams/
power outages https://www.seattle.gov/city-light/outages
weather advisories https://www.weather.gov/sew/