Last November, a rare “bomb cyclone” pounded the Puget Sound region. The storm downed trees and knocked out power and other services for weeks in parts of unincorporated King County. 

This week, the Department of Local Services invited representatives from utility providers and partner agencies that serve unincorporated King County for a discussion about communication, coordination and recovery during the storm. The discussion also covered lessons learned and ways to collaborate and strengthen partnerships to better serve communities during major weather events.

“As the local government for unincorporated King County, the Department of Local Services plays a vital role in coordinating with partners to make sure communities know whom and where to look for help during emergencies. Preparing and strategizing with our partners during non-weather events is important.” – Director Leon Richardson 

The event took place in downtown Seattle and featured representatives from: 

  • Puget Sound Energy
  • Seattle City Light
  • Lumen Technologies
  • Comcast
  • AT&T
  • Crown Castle
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Seattle District
  • King County Office of Emergency Management
  • King County Department of Executive Services Facilities Management Division
  • King County Department of Local Services’ Roads and Permitting Divisions