Wind and rain are in the forecast for the next few days. Make sure that you have external power sources available to charge phones and other devices in case of a power outage.

With the inclement weather that we are experiencing, we invite all Thurston County residents to stay tuned for real-time updates and information. You can find more Thurston County winter storm response information at bit.ly/3Q8M3Po.

As of 6:00 a.m. this morning, approximately 700 customers are affected by power outages. PSE Outage Map pse.com/en/outage/outa… If you have experienced any damage to your home or property from inclement weather, please remember to take photos and document the damage.

Snow and freezing temperatures are expected starting tomorrow through Sunday. Are you prepared for a winter storm? We suggest preparing NOW. Don’t wait until the last minute.

Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day! Today, we honor and remember the legacy of Dr. King, who advocated for freedom, equality, and dignity for all races.

We like these small quakes as little reminders that Washington is #earthquake country, and we're a region that can experience them. Please remember, if you feel the ground shake, or receive a #ShakeAlert - protect yourself: #DropCoverHoldOn appropriately for your situation.

If your pipes froze and you think they may have burst, your coverage might depend on how quickly you address the problem. Learn more about water damage from burst pipes on our blog: medium.com/commissioners-…

Pizza and preparedness go together like pepperoni and cheese! Grab a pizza today and talk about emergency preparedness with your friends and family.

More daylight is on the way! Don't forget to move those clocks ahead one hour tonight.

Happy first day of Spring! Here's to longer days and more sunshine ahead. Today is a great day think about your emergency plan and where your family meeting location is outside of your home.

Did you know that your local National Weather Service office is on social media? Follow the Seattle office at x.com/nwsseattle

🌍 Happy Earth Day!

Join us on May 14, 2024 from 4:30-5:30 pm at the Olympia Timberland Library. We will be sharing information on how you can become prepared in a year.

Happy Memorial Day! Today we honor the brave men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. We are forever grateful for your incredible service

Are you signed up for TC Alert? The system is intended to be used for emergency alerts, as well as non-emergency incidents that may have significant impacts to residents. Text THURSTON to 67283 from your cell phone our visit tcalert.org to sign up.

Don’t wait until heat arrives to begin protecting yourself. If the forecast calls for extreme heat, begin preparing NOW. Stay Weather-Ready. weather.gov/safety/heat

Happy Juneteenth! Today we celebrate the freedom of African Americans from slavery.

The cities of Tumwater, Lacey and Olympia prohibit the purchase, sale, and discharge of fireworks at all times. Fireworks can be used in unincorporated Thurston County on July 3 and 4 from 9 a.m. to 11 p.m.

Happy Independence Day! Today we celebrate our nation's freedom with family and friends. Let's honor the traditions of our forefathers and enjoy the red, white, and blue festivities.

Start a conversation with the people you love about the importance of being prepared for emergencies that can affect them. Earthquake, fire, flood and severe weather are a few of the emergencies that may affect Thurston County.