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Localized Flooding

Traffic Updates,

What: Due to the amount of rainfall in the last 24 to 48 hours, the following areas have begun to pool and should be driven with caution due to the unknown depth of the pooling of water:

SVCA Marina (Gate 1)

Morning Beach Dr – AM PM Beach (water running over the road, Gate 2)

Traffic cones have been placed for the areas of most concern in particular the marina.

These areas will be monitored and when the water levels have subsided the traffic cones will be removed

Boat owners: due to the torrential amount of rain that has fallen you should be checking on the status of your boats at the marina for safety reasons.

Any questions concerning the localized flooding or to make a report about localized flooding please email the following: norm@suddenvalley.com

Urgent Inclement Weather Advisory

Traffic Updates, ,

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA

205 AM PST Fri Jan 3 2020

San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area-North Coast-Central Coast-Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon,Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, Beaver,Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen,and Hoquiam

205 AM PST Fri Jan 3 2020

…WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 PM PST THIS EVENING…

* WHAT…South to southeast wind 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.

* WHERE…San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area, North Coast and CentralCoast.

* WHEN…Until 10 PM PST this evening.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Wind Advisory from 1/2 10PM – 1/3 4PM

Traffic Updates,

URGENT – WEATHER MESSAGE

National Weather Service Seattle WA

350 AM PST Thu Jan 2 2020

San Juan County-Western Whatcom County-Western Skagit County-Admiralty Inlet Area-North Coast-Central Coast-Including the cities of Friday Harbor, Bellingham, Mount Vernon, Anacortes, Sedro-Woolley, Burlington, Port Townsend, Beaver,Clearwater, Forks, La Push, Neah Bay, Ozette, Queets, Aberdeen, and Hoquiam

350 AM PST Thu Jan 2 2020

…WIND ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 PM PST FRIDAY…

* WHAT…South southeast winds 20 to 35 mph with gusts up to 50 mph along the coast and to 45 mph in the remainder of the locations.

* WHERE…San Juan County, Western Whatcom County, Western Skagit County, Admiralty Inlet Area, North Coast and Central Coast.

* WHEN…From 10 PM this evening to 4 PM PST Friday.

* IMPACTS…Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects  Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS…

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

SITREP 001 – INCLEMENT WEATHER RESPONSE March 6th, 2019 (CURRENT OPERATIONS)

Traffic Updates,

SITREP 001 –  INCLEMENT WEATHER RESPONSE March 6th, 2019 (CURRENT OPERATIONS)

Actions
a. Weather conditions have transitioned to snow on all Sudden Valley Roads

b. Sudden Valley roads are starting to have snow accumulations. Currently we are having traction issues on the roads, particularly two wheel drive vehicles are having traction issues.

c. Sudden Valley Maintenance sand/deicer crews are deployed and working to deploy sand/deicer on current trouble spots and will be primarily working the main roads.

d. Drivers should use extreme caution due to the conditions, travel with two wheel drive vehicles is not advised, traveling should be done in all wheel drive vehicles, with traction devices or tires.

e. Bellingham School District buses are now on snow routes.

f. Traffic control has been placed in intersections where vehicles are not able to transit

Amplifying Information
a. Updates on SV roads will be posted as conditions change. Updates to be posted available either on 1610 BECoN emergency information system, Sudden Valley web page (www.suddenvalley.com), or contact Sudden Valley Security.

b. Security patrol to monitor road conditions

c. Current weather conditions: light snow forecasted till 03/07/19 approx. 6 AM., current temp 33 degrees winds calm.

Response – Current Operational Period

a. Response assets: deployed

Response – Next Operational Period

a. Response operations to commence: to be determined

b. Security patrol: monitor conditions through the evening

Response and Logistics Update

a. Fuel status; 95%

b. Sand/Deicer: fully stocked for 72 hour snow event

c. SVCA facilities (Rec Center/Gym): to be determined

External Notifications 

a. SWFA; notified

b. Bellingham School District Transportation; currently on snow routes will be kept updated on road conditions.

c. Sudden Valley Amateur Radio (updates on 1610AM BeCon Emergency Info system): notified

d. Community Outlet (SVCA web page): posting to be determined after road conditions are evaluated

This report to be updated by 03/07/19 by 6 AM or as needed

This our current status for further information please contact norm@suddenvalley.