emergency preparedness: Lessons for a Buyer From Olympia's Snow & Ice Storm
- 01/31/12 01:47 PM
Many of you know that the Olympia area is finally digging out from a major snowstorm, which was followed by an ice storm - and trees and branches down, power outages galore...Not exactly our usual weather pattern.
But a storm like this points out some great things for buyers to consider as they hunt for an Olympia area home: Does the home have a heat source that does not depend on having electricity?? Woodstoves obviously can keep you warm when the power is out, but even a gas fireplace will operate and put out some heat, though the … (5 comments)
emergency preparedness: South Bay Fire Department - Some Cool Offers For District Residents
- 10/26/11 10:00 AM
South Bay Fire Department has some cool offers for residents within Thurston County Fire Protection District 8. You probably realize how crucial it is that in an emergency of any kind, emergency responders can actually FIND your house. And that means it is really, really important that you have visible house numbers - visible from the road, visible from both directions, visible at night. How are your house numbers shaping up? If you see a need for improvement, South Bay Fire Department will provide FREE house markers for homes within the district. Stop by or contact the department to make your … (2 comments)
emergency preparedness: Unexpected Wind Storm - OK Time to Prepare for Winter - I Get It!!
- 11/16/10 09:58 AM
The Olympia WA area had an unexpected wind storm last night that took down some trees, and LOTS of limbs and branches. And left quite a few of us with no power through the night and continuing today. Our power went off briefly, came back on long enough for me to go fill up a couple of pitchers of water (just in case), snuggle back down to watch Dancing with the Stars - then bam, off again for the night. I know they are predicting a possibly snowier than normal winter, but it is only mid-November - and we were not … (2 comments)
emergency preparedness: Storm In the Weather Forecast!! Quick Fill the Water Pitchers Up!
- 10/22/10 12:37 PM
Our Olympia area weather report is calling for a stormy weekend ahead with rain and potentially high winds. Probably the first of the wintry weather that can sometimes cause power interruptions. And a reminder to me that people new to our area may not be used to some of the challenges that a power outage causes if you have a well and septic system. Since both require electricity to power them, being without electricity means - no water! Now that gets old in a big hurry! It's pretty easy to get some candles lit for light and either light the fireplace … (6 comments)
Many of you know that the Olympia area is finally digging out from a major snowstorm, which was followed by an ice storm - and trees and branches down, power outages galore...Not exactly our usual weather pattern.
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