Many Workplaces Closed Due To Snow
POSTED: 9:10 am PST January 6,
2004
UPDATED: 11:05 am PST January 6,
2004
SEATTLE -- Schools aren't the only thing that's closed this morning.Other ClosuresIn addition to schools, many other places of work are closed today.
All federal government agencies in our area are closed today.King County district and superior courts are closed today because of snow.Because of snow, Pierce County closed its government offices today, except for law enforcement, road crews and emergency management.The main UW campus in Seattle is closing at 12:30. UW Bothell is closing at 11:30. And UW Tacoma is closed for the day.The Boeing Machinists Union meeting is canceled tonight.Most McChord Air Force Base personnel are directed not to report today due to inclement weather. However, emergency and mission essential personnel are still to report on time.Naval Hospital Bremerton says it's only seeing urgent and emergency care patients.Puget Sound Naval Shipyard in Bremerton is curtailing work at 11:30 a.m. Key and essential personnel only should report to second and third shifts.The Temporary Central Library downtown at 800 Pike. St., and all 23 branches of The Seattle Public Library are closed today. The Library system originally reported a delayed opening, but has decided to close because of the continued heavy snowfall.The 5th Avenue Theater has canceled performances tonight.The Seattle Art Museum will be closed due to snow. The Seattle Asian Art Museum is also closed.The Covington and Kent Multi Care clinics are closed today.The city of Seattle canceled garbage and recycling service today for all residential customers.
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