Be Safe: September is a good time to conduct a lighting survey in your neighborhood
By Kelly McKinney
Seattle Neighborhood Group
September has arrived and the nights are getting longer. Fall is an excellent time to do a lighting survey around your neighborhood. If you find a street light that is burnt out or malfunctioning you can tell Seattle City Light about it on their website. Here is the address: www.seattle.gov/light/streetlight/form.asp
A neighborhood lighting survey is a great community building activity as well. Neighbors can have a community dinner and then walk around the neighborhood to check the lights.
If you live in one of the family communities (High Point, NewHolly, Rainier Vista and Yesler Terrace), it is important to be aware of who owns which lights. Report lights owned by the Seattle Housing Authority to SHA. Report lights owned by the City of Seattle to Seattle City Light.
Every Seattle City Light pole has a number. The number is etched onto a tag, which is nailed onto the pole.
The website also asks for the address of the house or building closest to the pole, your name and contact information. You will also be asked to describe the nature of the problem.
Lighting is an important element to keeping your community safe at night. Making sure that outdoor lights function properly is important step in ensuring community security.
Kelly McKinney (206-323-7084) and Allan Davis (206-323-7094) are Community Educators for Seattle Neighborhood Group. Call them for crime prevention information and assistance.
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Seattle Neighborhood Group
September has arrived and the nights are getting longer. Fall is an excellent time to do a lighting survey around your neighborhood. If you find a street light that is burnt out or malfunctioning you can tell Seattle City Light about it on their website. Here is the address: www.seattle.gov/light/streetlight/form.asp
A neighborhood lighting survey is a great community building activity as well. Neighbors can have a community dinner and then walk around the neighborhood to check the lights.
If you live in one of the family communities (High Point, NewHolly, Rainier Vista and Yesler Terrace), it is important to be aware of who owns which lights. Report lights owned by the Seattle Housing Authority to SHA. Report lights owned by the City of Seattle to Seattle City Light.
Every Seattle City Light pole has a number. The number is etched onto a tag, which is nailed onto the pole.
The website also asks for the address of the house or building closest to the pole, your name and contact information. You will also be asked to describe the nature of the problem.
Lighting is an important element to keeping your community safe at night. Making sure that outdoor lights function properly is important step in ensuring community security.
Kelly McKinney (206-323-7084) and Allan Davis (206-323-7094) are Community Educators for Seattle Neighborhood Group. Call them for crime prevention information and assistance.
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