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Over the last 24 hours the Redmond community has sustained significant damage, from fallen trees, downed power lines, and dangerous debris scattered throughout the City. The power outages continue to affect thousands of households and businesses, and many may not see relief for several more hours or days.
The City is working around the clock to address these challenges. Our Public Works and Parks teams are out clearing roads, repairing critical infrastructure, and ensuring that emergency services can continue to operate. We are coordinating with our local partners, including Puget Sound Energy (PSE) and Comcast, to restore power and communication services as quickly as possible. While recovery may take time, please know that your safety and well-being are our top priorities.
To that end, I am declaring a local emergency to expedite and implement rapid emergency contracts. This will allow our city to quickly obtain the needed resources for recovery and cleanup.
I want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our dedicated first responders, city staff, and all emergency personnel who are working tirelessly and beyond our city limits to ensure the safety of Redmond and our neighboring communities.
To keep everyone informed and supported, we have several key resources available:
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Warming Centers: Our warming centers are open, and we encourage anyone without power or heat to visit. Please check our website for hours and locations.
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Road Closures and Maps: Road closures have been put in place for safety. We are maintaining an up-to-date map on our website for easy reference.
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Power Restoration Updates: PSE has provided an updated map showing affected areas and expected restoration times. This can be found on our website and social media channels.
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Facility Closures: In the interest of safety, some of our fields, parks, and facilities are closed until further notice. Please check our online resources for details.
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Report any windstorm concerns or issues to the City.
As we move forward, we will continue to update you with real-time information available on our website at redmond.gov/Weather. Our entire team is committed to ensuring the safety and recovery of our community. You can be part of our team by checking in on your neighbors and sharing these resources.
Thank you for your patience, resilience, and ongoing support of one another.
Sincerely,
Mayor Birney
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