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City of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter November 2019
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Regulations regarding single-use plastic carryout bags
from retailers coming
The Tukwila community is doing its part to reduce litter and
protect wildlife! On November 18, the City Council adopted
an ordinance that will regulate carryout bags at Tukwila's
stores. Effective September 1, 2020, stores will no longer be
giving out single-use thin plastic bags. Look for more
information to come in 2020.
2019 Tukwila Holiday Lights Contest
Tukwila Elected
Officials
Mayor: Allan Ekberg
City Council:
Kathy Hougardy (Council
President)
Dennis Robertson
Verna Seal
De'Sean Quinn
Kate Kruller
Thomas McLeod
Zak Idan
It's almost December, which means it is time to show off
your holiday spirit with bold and beautiful light
displays. The City invites you to enter your home or
business in our sixth annual Holiday Lights
Contest. Judging will take place the week of December 9,
2019 between the hours of 4:00 - 9:00 p.m. Winners will
receive an official yard sign declaring victory in lighting
excellence for all to see.
Entry forms are available on the City's website or in person
at City Hall and the Tukwila Community Center. Completed
forms will be due by 12:00pm on Friday, December 6, 2019.
It's never too early to think about snow and ice
Each year on November 1, Tukwila begins its preparation for
winter operations, ensuring our readiness to deal with
storms. The City has a Snow and Ice Plan for maintaining a
total of 217 lane miles with the resources allocated. At
times this is challenging, due to the timing and onset of the
stormy weather and available personnel and equipment.
The Snow and Ice Plan incorporates four snow removal
routes, each with first and second priority level
roads. When these roads are cleared, we then proceed to
general residential areas (See map of Snow and Ice Priority
Routes).
The City of Tukwila also employs an extensive preventive
treatment of liquid deicer. Applied to streets between 15-
36° on dry, moist or light snow, it keeps precipitation from
sticking to the pavement. The deicer also prevents future
icing, and is especially beneficial if a significant storm rolls
in.
Before a winter storm hits, take three simple steps
It's not a question of 'if' but 'when' the next storm hits... will
you and your loved ones be ready? And what do you need
to do to be better prepared at home, work, school and on
the road? Our winter weather preparations can help us be
more prepared for an unforeseeable natural disaster, like a
catastrophic earthquake. Now is the time to make
ourselves ready!
• Build a kit. Create an emergency preparedness kit
with at least a three-day supply of non-perishable
food and water for your home and office. Also
advised are go-kits prepared for vehicle road travel
and winter weather evacuation. Find great
checklists at TakeWinterByStorm.org/checklists/
• Make a plan. Practice the plan with your family and
those who depend on you.
• Stay informed. Know about the approaching winter
weather, so you can be prepared for whatever
Mother Nature throws our way. Anticipating
weather hazards and knowing where to find
preparation resources are vital to protecting your
property and those you love.
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