Stay informed before, during, and after disaster and disruptions by seeking information from these resources.
Be Informed in Kirkland
ALERT King County is a regional public information and notification service. ALERT King County can help King County residents and visitors stay informed about potential hazards and receive emergency instructions. This system may be used to send subscribers critical emergency information and any actions they should take for their own safety.
Register your physical address(es), email address(es), and phone numbers to receive important emergency alerts. Sign up is free and secure.
King County Flood Alerts King County offers free Flood Alerts to keep you informed of local flood conditions. Sign up to receive alerts for rivers or flood levels that interest or impact you.
National Weather Service Alerts Receive customized text message and email alerts from the National Weather Service.
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Use the website for information about daily weather forecasts, storm warnings, and find radio frequencies for weather and disruption information.
Find the local alert system for where you live or work.
Waste Management Inc. Phone: 1-800-592-9995 Service Alerts: See status of collection services and report missed collections online Learn more about garbage & recycling services in Kirkland.
King County Metro Transit Phone: 206-553-3000 Twitter: @kcmetrobus and @kcmetroalerts Service Alerts: Sign up online
King County Road Services Phone: 206-477-8100 Twitter: @kcroads Service Alerts: Sign up online
Sound Transit Phone: 1-888-889-6368 Twitter: @soundtransit Service Alerts: Sign up online
Snohomish Community Transit Phone: 800-562-1375 Twitter: @MyCommTrans and @MyCommTransBus Service Alerts: Sign up online
WA State Department of TransportationPhone: 360-705-7000 Twitter: @wsdot and @wsdot_traffic
You can also view our previous newsletters to learn preparedness tips, information about classes, volunteering, and other past updates.
Past Newsletters
Emergency: Dial 9-1-1
Email: KirklandEM@kirklandwa.gov
Phone: 425-587-3691
TTY Relay: 711 - Please note that emergency services cannot be dispatched from this phone line. If you need emergency assistance dial 9-1-1.
Fire Department Main Line: 425-587-3650
Kirkland 24/7 Emergency Update Hotline: 425-587-3767
ALERT King County is a regional public information and notification service. Stay informed about potential hazards and threats that impact your area. Sign up here. It's free.
Social Media: Follow City of Kirkland on Twitter and Facebook.
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