News Releases for Week of Sunday, December 11, 2016

Dec. 15

City Water Department Provides Advice to Avoid Frozen Pipes

1 p.m. - With the coldest forecasted temperatures yet coming up in the next day, the City of Spokane Water Department is providing tips to avoid frozen pipes.

Holiday safety tips from the Spokane Police Department

10 a.m. - To help minimize the risk of becoming a crime victim during holiday shopping outings, SPD offers a few holiday safety tips.

Spokane Fire Department wants residents to keep warm safely

8:38 a.m. - With colder temperatures, SFD wants to help residents greatly reduce their chances of becoming a fire casualty by outlining the following safety tips.

Dec. 14

Spokane Police: Don’t leave car unattended while warming it up

11:10 a.m. - The Spokane Police Department (SPD) warns that leaving your vehicle running while unattended increases your chances of becoming a victim

Spokane Fire Department suggests ways to help avoid a holiday tragedy

10:26 a.m. - “The holidays present great potential for candle related home fires,” says Spokane Fire Marshal Michael Miller.

City Closures Planned for the Holidays

9:20 a.m. - Garbage pickup on normal schedule because holidays are Sundays

Dec. 12

Crews from the SFD respond to back-to-back structure fires

1:53 p.m. - Around 3:30 a.m., fire crews from the Spokane Fire Department responded to back-to-back structure fires.