SeaTac Seniors - we'd like your feedback!

The City of SeaTac wants to understand how extreme heat affects our senior citizens so we can offer better support in the future. Consider taking this voluntary survey to help us better understand how to meet your needs. 

Winter Safety

The City of SeaTac wants to make sure its community members are prepared and protected from extreme cold or winter storm events this winter. Below are tips and resources when needed.

1. Store extra fuel and emergency supplies to survive several days without electricity, heat, and hot water. Consider purchasing a generator and strictly adhere to safety standards.

2. Know safe alternate travel routes to/from your home, work, and school in case roads are closed.

3. Stay Connected

• Check on neighbors and friends, especially those who might need additional help.
• Sign up for City specific emergency alerts through CODE RED to get real-time updates on weather and resources.

4. Protect your pets. If you cannot bring them indoors, provide warm and dry shelter with access to unfrozen water.

5. Winterize your home. Install storm windows. Insulate walls, attics, and pipes. Apply caulk and weather-stripping to doors and windows. Allow faucets to drip a little during cold weather to keep pipes from freezing. Learn how to shut off water valves (in case a pipe bursts).

6. Winterize your vehicles. Keep them in good repair and fuel tanks at least half full. Have the battery, ignition system, radiator, lights, brakes, and tires checked. Fill reservoirs for antifreeze, oil, and window washer fluids. Keep winter weather emergency supplies in your trunk.

7. Know Where to Get Help

• Assistance setting up transit
• For those experiencing homelessness and looking to get out of the heat, King County Regional Homeless Authority has identified locations to assist.

8. Emergency Contacts

• Make sure you have a list of emergency contacts and important numbers easily accessible.

For more information, visit King County's storm emergency preparedness page. 

Washington State

Department of Commerce announced its new “Clean Energy Credit” program

• Low- and moderate-income households may apply for a one-time $200 bill credit to lower utility costs
• For a family of four in an area with a lower cost of living, households with incomes up to $72,000 are eligible. In higher-cost areas, the same family may earn up to $110,950 to qualify.
• Application takes less than one minute to complete

Seattle City Light

Utility Discount Program (UDP)

Eligible households can enroll in the City of Seattle’s Utility Discount Program (UDP), which offers a 60% discount on Seattle City Light bills and a 50% discount on Seattle Public Utilities bills.

Emergency Bill Assistance Program

Eligible customers may receive up to $660 per calendar year in emergency assistance to reduce their past-due balances. Households with children under the age of 18 may be eligible for up to $1320 in assistance per calendar year.

Puget Sound Energy

Bill Discount Rate (BDR) Program

Provides qualifying households with help on monthly energy bills. Depending on your household income and household size, you can save 5% to 45% a month on your bill.

Home Energy Lifeline Program (HELP)

Provides assistance for residential customers to help pay electric or natural gas bills up to $1,000. 

Page last updated Winter 2025.