City of Sumner participated in the Great ShakeOut earthquake drill on October 17. Drills are most effective when you use them as a moment to assess what you can do in advance of an earthquake to prepare, during to stay safe and afterward to recover. This video from FEMA provides a good, quick overview.
If you have concerns about Sumner preparing for an earthquake as a community, share your thoughts as we update our Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Our own Metro Animal Services building is currently closed due to unexpected maintenance that cannot be delayed. On Wednesday, December 11, staff and facilities personnel discovered organic growth under the flooring in the office area. Read more…
City Hall and remote offices will be closed on December 24th and 25th for the Christmas holiday break, as well as on January 1st in observance of New Year’s Day.
Our law enforcement officers often engage with individuals in the community who have critical unmet needs such as food, shelter, clothing, fuel, auto repairs and transportation. It can quickly get cumbersome to rely on referrals Read more…