National Night Out Against Crime is Tuesday, August 2

Shoreline Fire visit a Night Out party in 2010

National Night Out Against Crime is designed to generate participation in Block Watch and other crime prevention programs; strengthen neighborhood spirit and police-community partnerships; and send a message to criminals letting them know that neighborhoods are organized and watching out for each other.

The City of Shoreline supports residents organizing a National Night Out event in their neighborhood and wants to make it easy.

A right-of-way permit is required if you want to request a street closure for a Block Watch party or National Night Out event. The permit is free for events sponsored by formal neighborhood associations. Contact Shoreline Permit Services at (206) 801-2500 regarding Right-of-Way Special Event Permit requirements or download a National Night Out/Block Party permit application. When you apply for a permit you will receive:

• A free National Night Out tablecloth (while supplies last).
• An event packet with basic information about Block Watch, emergency readiness and neighborhood associations.
• Visits from a representative of Shoreline Police, Shoreline Fire or Emergency Management (availability dependent on emergency calls).

Neighbors get to know each other at 2010 party

Events that don't require a street closure can register too, and organizers will receive an event packet and visits from City staff, police or fire. 


To register, call or email Shoreline Neighborhoods Coordinator Nora Smith at 206-801-2253.

Need ideas or more help? See “Create a Block Party” under Resources on the Neighborhoods page.

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