On March 10, 2020, the King County Council approved a suite of emergency legislation proposed by King County Executive Dow Constantine to aid in the county’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak. The final package included $1 million for the Office of Equity and Social Justice (OESJ) to provide flexible resources for engagement and outreach to … Continue reading COVID-19 Community Response Fund
How to Donate During Crisis
March 23-Puget Sound Fire has been receiving questions about how to donate to support the efforts surrounding the Covid -19 outbreak. We appreciate the incredible community that is so willing to pitch in and help take care of each other. To streamline operations, we are referring all donations (and request) to the King County Regional … Continue reading How to Donate During Crisis
Serial Robber Behind Bars
March 27-A suspected serial robber may spend the next five years in jail thanks to the hard work of a SeaTac Police Detective. Last August, the suspect first came to the attention of SeaTac Police when he was identified as a suspect in the robbery of a market in the 19000 block of Des Moines … Continue reading Serial Robber Behind Bars
Changes to Permitting Services
March 26-As of March 27, 2020, the City of SeaTac Permit Center is closed for permit applications, resubmittals and issuance, except those needed for emergency home repairs or to serve those functions that are consistent with Governor Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order. Appointments need to be made in advance in order to apply or pick … Continue reading Changes to Permitting Services
Governor Inslee announces the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
March 23-Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective for a minimum of two weeks. The order requires every Washingtonian to stay at home, except for people: Pursuing an essential activity, like shopping for groceries or going to a medical appointment.Getting takeout food. (Food deliveries also are … Continue reading Governor Inslee announces the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Report for March 8-14
Pictured is the new Engine 383 that went into service this past Sunday providing service in Maple Valley/KCFD 43. Each week Puget Sound Fire will post the number of emergency responses for the previous week (Sunday to Saturday) along with the year-to-date total.Total: 535EMS/Rescue: 432False Call: 41Fire: 15Good Intent: 33Hazardous Conditions: 7Service: 6Other: 1Annual Total: … Continue reading Puget Sound Fire Weekly Emergency Incident Report for March 8-14
Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
March 16- Key Points Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people and others cause illness in certain types of animals.Coronaviruses that infect animals can become able to infect people, but this is rare.We do not know the exact source of the current outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).We do not … Continue reading Animals and Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Childcare During School Closure
March 18-Highline Schools will provide basic childcare for a limited number of Highline students in grades Pre-K through 5, starting Wednesday, March 25. Children must be currently enrolled in a Highline school. Childcare services will be provided 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. weekdays at each of the following sites: Midway ElementaryWhite Center Heights Elementary Pre-registration … Continue reading Childcare During School Closure
U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates
MARCH 18, 2020 — Less than one week ago, the 2020 Census fully kicked off, and invitations continue to arrive in mailboxes across the nation. As of this morning, more than eleven million households have responded. America is stepping up to shape our future and ensure families and communities are counted. Beginning today, in support of guidance on what we … Continue reading U.S. Census Bureau Director Steven Dillingham on Operational Updates
Inslee announces relief for business, workers, tenants and more in response to COVID-19 outbreak
March 18-Governor Jay Inslee today announced substantial measures for Washington state businesses and workers, as well as renters and other residents who may struggle financially to pay utility bills while dealing with loss of income during the COVID-19 outbreak. This is in addition to the state support for workers and businesses, and the state financial, export, insurance … Continue reading Inslee announces relief for business, workers, tenants and more in response to COVID-19 outbreak