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Seattle’s $10.2M emergency response plan set to go in effect for winter weather

(The Center Square) – Seattle is preparing to launch its snow plow fleet and other emergency weather services as the city prepares for blizzard conditions, heavy snow, and strong winds in western Washington. According to the National Weather Service, current projections for the city include potentially freezing temperatures starting Thursday and continuing through Sunday. There […]

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