Coverage note
Seattle.net is a public prototype. Transit, alerts, services, and current city checks are the most reliable parts right now. Event and neighborhood coverage is partial and may send you to official sources.
Emergency routing
Emergency help in Seattle
Get the right number and the next step fast.
Top emergency choices
Call 911 now
Life-threatening danger, active fire, serious injury, or a crime in progress.
Open 911 help
Mental health crisis: 988
Suicidal crisis, severe emotional distress, or urgent mental-health support.
Open crisis help
Police non-emergency
Non-urgent police reports and follow-up when there is no immediate danger.
Open police non-emergency
Power outage or downed line
Electrical outages or downed wires. Stay back and keep clear of lines.
Open power help
Water / sewer / flooding
Water, sewer, drainage, or flooding utility issues that need official contacts.
Open water and sewer help
Gas leak
If you smell gas, leave immediately, call 911, then use utility emergency routing.
Open gas leak help
Animal emergency
Animal emergencies, dangerous-animal situations, or urgent shelter routing.
Open animal emergency help
Citywide emergency alerts
Official Seattle emergency management and citywide emergency alert routing.
Open emergency alerts
What to say when you call
- Exact location and nearest cross street.
- What happened and what is happening now.
- How many people are involved and anyone hurt.
- Immediate hazards: fire, weapons, gas smell, wires, flooding.
- Your callback number and where responders can reach you.
What to do while waiting
- Move to a safer place and keep bystanders clear.
- Keep the phone line available for callback.
- Unlock access points if responders need entry.
- Do not touch downed lines, leaking gas areas, or flood water hazards.
- Follow dispatcher instructions first.