Spokane Valley Numbers to Call For Downed Trees and Traffic Signals

From a news release received from Spokane Valley today:

With the Spokane office of the
National Weather Service (NWS) forecasting the possibility of 35 mph winds
gusting up to 60 mph on Wednesday, December 9, City of Spokane Valley Public
Works crews and other staff members are prepared to respond to reports of
downed trees in the roadways, missing or inoperative traffic signs and signals,
and to help steer community members to response and recovery resources. 

Although not as strong as the 71 mph winds that tore through the region on
November 17 of this year, community members should be prepared for potential
impacts. 

The National Weather Service website at www.weather.gov
has tips on preparing for strong winds. Just click on the “Safety”
link for ideas including having a qualified and reputable service provider trim
tree branches away from your house/power lines, securing loose items such as
gutters, shutters and other items that could become airborne, and more
preparation tips.  They also have tips for safety during and after high
wind events, such as avoiding driving during strong winds, sheltering in a safe
place, staying away from downed trees and power lines, and reporting downed trees,
signs and inoperative signals.

Report storm-downed trees/debris in the roadway, traffic signal outages,
and downed traffic signs as follows: