Because of the high demand for emergency services during this weather related period of time, residents are reminded that they should only use 911 for immediate assistance.

The 911 system can become overloaded when people begin calling it for information rather than emergency response, delaying true emergencies.

Here are some links for road closures and other common inquiries:

• City of Kent road closures at www.kentdrive.com

• City of Covington at www.ci.covington.wa.us or 253-638-1110

• School closures at www.schoolreport.org

• Metro Transit at www.metro.kingcounty.gov

• National Weather Service at www.wrh.noaa.gov/sew

• Puget Sound Energy at www.pse.com or 1-888-225-5773

• King County Emergency Management at www.kingcounty.gov/safety/prepare