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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-11-30 E-Hazelnut NewsletterCity of Tukwila E-Hazelnut Newsletter - November 2023 Quick Links • City of Tukwila Website • City Employment Opportunities • Experience Tukwila • TukTV Tukwila Elected Officials Mayor: Allan Ekberg City Council: Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson (Council President) Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn Kate Kruller Thomas McLeod Mohamed Abdi Tosh Sharp 00 Tukwila Public Works begins preparation for winter weather Each year in November, 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 Priority Routes map shows the priority levels of which streets in the city will be cleared first when dealing with snow or ice. When these roads are cleared, we then proceed to general residential areas. 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. Remember, 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. An Opportunity to Get Involved The City is looking for volunteers to serve on a Board, Commission or Committee The City of Tukwila is assisted in its operations in several areas by the volunteers who serve on our Boards, Commissions and Committees. These advisory bodies provide guidance to decision -makers and represent the diverse viewpoints of the community, bringing public participation into government. Volunteers serve a vital function by offering their time and expertise as members. The following advisory bodies have terms ending March 31, 2024: • Civil Service Commission - Resident Position • Community Oriented Policing Citizens Advisory Board - Resident and Business Positions • Equity and Social Justice Commission - Community and Education Positions • Human Services Advisory Board - Resident and Business Positions • Library Advisory Board - Resident Positions • Park Commission - Community Positions • Planning Commission - Resident and Business Positions If you are interested in serving on one of these advisory bodies, please submit a completed Boards, Commissions and Committees Application for Appointment to the Mayor's Office by 5:00pm on February 15, 2024. For more information, please call 206-433-1850. Green Tukwila Partnership is looking for volunteers this planting season Fall is Planting Season, and we need YOU to help plant a future forest to keep our water clean, the land cool, and protect local wildlife and ecosystems. Join us, tools and training are provided onsite! Join friends and neighbors, and bring your families to learn about wildlife, native trees, shrubs, invasive plants, how to use tools, and much more. Environmental education and onsite restoration work parties are being planned for community members and businesses to learn and care for precious urban forests and ensure healthy, safe, and beautiful public spaces for the future. Sign-up today to volunteer with the Green Tukwila Partnership in December! City of Tukwila 16200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 1206 433-1800 City of Tukwila 16200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila, WA 98188 Unsubscribe ana.le@tukwilawa.gov Update Profile I Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by scott.kirby@tukwilawa.gov powered by `t Constant J Contact Try email marketing for free today!