cityofseatac Community and Economic Development, COVID-19

Governor Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed

April 24-Gov. Jay Inslee, in consultation with the state’s construction industry, announced a plan today to allow current construction projects to be completed. The recommendations were informed by workers, contractors, health and safety experts, and local government officials, for safe construction standards. “I thank all those involved in the construction work group in helping us get … Continue reading Governor Inslee announces plan to allow construction projects previously underway to be completed

cityofseatac COVID-19

AT-HOME TESTING EFFORT IMPROVES OUTBREAK DATA; ADDITIONAL TESTING AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS

April 24-Cases of COVID-19 that might have gone undetected are now being identified across King County, thanks to volunteer participants using a new at-home test kit to collect a nasal sample and return it to a lab for testing.Public Health — Seattle & King County and the team behind the Seattle Flu Study launched the greater … Continue reading AT-HOME TESTING EFFORT IMPROVES OUTBREAK DATA; ADDITIONAL TESTING AVAILABLE FOR FIRST RESPONDERS, HEALTH CARE WORKERS

cityofseatac Community and Economic Development

New King County COVID-19 Community and Small Business Resource Guide

April 24-This resource guide is a tool that was requested by community leaders and will be updated over time as new resources become available. It includes the following information: How to apply for unemploymentHousing resourcesInformation on utilities and internetCash assistanceFood assistanceChildcare resourcesResources for undocumented communitiesSmall business loans and disaster assistanceIn-language resources New King County COVID-19 … Continue reading New King County COVID-19 Community and Small Business Resource Guide

cityofseatac Fire

Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Summary April, 12-18

April 24-Last  week, Puget Sound Firefighters participated in a hospital appreciation event at MultiCare Covington Medical Center with several of our first responder partners. The event was coordinated all across King County.  Here is a  video of the event by the King County Fire Chiefs. This is a weekly summary of Puget Sound Fire emergency incident … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Summary April, 12-18

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State funds community-based program to ensure COVID-19 information gets to hard-to-reach communities

April 18- In an effort to make sure all Washingtonians have the information they need to stay healthy, the state is funding a $500,000 community-based outreach campaign. Community-rooted organizations will provide emergency language and outreach services to groups disproportionately affected by the COVID-19 pandemic but less likely to be receiving timely information through government agencies and traditional news … Continue reading State funds community-based program to ensure COVID-19 information gets to hard-to-reach communities

cityofseatac Public Works

PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19

April 13- Puget Sound Energy will make funds available to help customers who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through its Crisis-Affected Customer Assistance Program (CACAP). This includes customers who recently became unemployed, partially unemployed, or cannot work. The $11 million are carry-over funds under PSE’s Low Income Program. With approval from the Washington … Continue reading PSE offers bill assistance for customers impacted by COVID-19