 | See below for today's COVID-19 information. Please forward as widely as you would like.
I want to hear from you, contact me anytime. | For a limited time, Snohomish County is opening two locations where you can donate new, unopened personal protective equipment (PPE) including N95 masks, gowns, gloves and other critical supplies- even disinfectant wipes and hand sanitizer.
To community members making handmade PPE - THANK YOU! Those donations will be accepted at the Haller Park location in Arlington only.
Today: 9am – 3pm, Friday, 9am-12 pm
Willis Tucker Park, Administration Building, 6705 Puget Park Drive, Snohomish
Haller Park, Stillaguamish Conference Room, 154 W. Cox Street, Arlington Should we be wearing masks? Here's some King County info: Staying apart from other people is our best protection against COVID-19, but non-medical masks can be a supplement. "Medical masks are needed for healthcare workers who are in close contact with someone who has COVID-19... For the general public, homemade fabric masks, especially if well-made and fit, may provide some benefit." Going outside? These are some good COVID-19 recommendations from Snohomish County on how to recreate responsibly (yes, our parks are closed... but I know it doesn't stop people from walking in them, so here are some tips to do it smarter and safer): 1) Only with people in your immediate household. 2) Stay close to home – If you take a car, the park is too far. 3) Follow social distancing. 4) No events or gatherings of any size. 5) Do not park in front of park gates or access roads. 6) Do not play on any play equipment. 7) Pack it in, pack it out. WIC (women infants and children) is open and delivering benefits remotely. For families whose situation may have changed due to COVID-19, they may qualify for WIC. To find a WIC clinic call 1-800-322-2588 or text “WIC” to 96859. Families who do not use WIC could help our WIC families by leaving
WIC products on the shelf and choosing something else if possible. The
products marked with a WIC shelf tag are the only things WIC families
are able to buy with their WIC benefit. Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefit Payments will continue to be paid on time during the COVID-19 pandemic.The Social Security agency also reminds everyone to be aware of scammers who try to take advantage of the pandemic. They may try to trick people into providing personal information or payment via retail gift cards, wire transfers, internet currency, or by mailing cash, to maintain Social Security benefit payments or receive economic impact payments from the Department of the Treasury. The Social Security Administration will pay monthly benefits on time and these payments will not be affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. More info here.
Social security recipients will also automatically receive the $1200 COVID payments without having to file a tax return. | The Mukilteo School District staff gathered 42,250 gloves, over 1,000 masks, and about 80 gowns from Mariner, Sno-Isle TECH, and the District Support Services Center to donate to medical facilities! Great job! | From UC Berkeley, six daily questions to ask yourself during quarantine: 1. What am I grateful for today?
2. Who am I checking in on, or connecting with, today?
3. What expectations of “normal” am I letting go of today?
4. How am I getting outside today?
5. How am I moving my body today?
6. What beauty am I creating, cultivating, or inviting in today?
| 1. | What am I grateful for today? | | 2. | Who am I checking in on, or connecting with, today? | | 3. | What expectations of “normal” am I letting go of today? | | 4. | How am I getting outside today? | | 5. | How am I moving my body today? | | 6. | What beauty am I creating, cultivating, or inviting in today? | | Follow Physical Distancing Guidelines, stay 6 feet away from anyone you don't live with. Use hand sanitizer/wipes as you enter a grocery store (the Mukilteo QFC has wet wipes available at the entrance). Wash hands immediately upon returning home. Tell Others to also stay at home and stay apart. Give blood- schedule online (to help minimize social contact) at https://www.bloodworksnw.org/donate (no mobile blood drives because they have issues transporting themselves to sites. But they have great procedures in place at their facilities). Leave Some for Your Neighbors, Your Healthcare Providers, and Emergency Responders
• Your actions matter!
• Buy what you need and leave supplies for your neighbors, healthcare providers, and emergency responders. If you feel like you need to reach out for support, do not hesitate to contact the Disaster Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to talk with crisis specialists. They are available 24/7. Looking for ways to help? This state site is a good one stop shop for individuals and businesses: https://www.coronavirus.wa.gov/how-you-can-help | All parks are closed except for 76th Street/Community Garden entrance to Japanese Gulch for trail access. If you want to access Big Gulch, I would encourage you to park at the library, rather than on the street near 92nd Street Park. Trails and sidewalks continue to be open for your physical activity! Please respect physical distance of six feet. All City Facilities closure: City operations will continue via primarily phone, email and online. The public is encouraged to call (425) 263-8000 for assistance with City services or visit our website at www.mukilteowa.gov. Remember the non-emergency number at (425) 407-3999. If you have an emergency, call 911. (But don't call with questions about the Governor's order and what's open or not). For more information on city facilities, see this link. | Wednesday case count is 36 confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases identified in Mukilteo. County case counts are available at this link, updated each weekday at 2pm. | FOR BUSINESSES
• Learn if your business is considered essential and can continue to operate following the Governor’s March 23 Stay Home, Stay Healthy order.
• Would you like to request to be essential (or not)? Fill out this form: https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/d4c155fa930f4b848f95774d610c9708 to petition this issue.
• The Washington Department of Commerce has created a list of crisis planning tools and resources where you can get information about emergency grants, disaster loans, and other small business support.
• The Washington State Department of Revenue has information about tax filing deadlines, extensions, and relief.
• Greater Seattle Partners, City of Seattle, and the Chamber have launched a survey for businesses, freelancers, and gig workers to learn about needs and help target future support.
• Comprehensive and Updated FAQs For Employers on the COVID-19 Coronavirus – Fisher Phillips • Snohomish County Links
• Local SnoCo resources for businesses
• Federal Small Business Adminstration Loans
• King County Public Health signs for businesses to post FOR INDIVIDUALS
• Cash assistance calculator: from the federal government’s stimulus package, of up to $1,200 per person depending on income, will be sent to households in early April.
• If you have lost your job due to COVID-19, you can file for unemployment benefits.
• Bartender Emergency Assistance Program
• Resources for Restaurant Workers
• Mortgage and Rent. If you don’t have enough money to pay your rent or mortgage, contact your lender or landlord immediately. Otherwise, some suggestions are below:
--Washington Homeownership Hotline (877-894-HOME)
--Consumer Financial Protection Bureau suggestions
--Rental assistance & counseling (800-569-4287)
--List of Housing Counseling Agencies
--For renters, the Governor issued a statewide moratorium on evictions of residential tenants for non-payment of rent until April 17
• Federal Student loans. If you need help with your student loans, you may be able to temporarily suspend your payments by applying for a deferment or forbearance from the US Department of Education.
• Utility bills. If you need help paying your utility bills, contact your service provider immediately.
--Puget Sound Energy and PUD will not shut off service during the emergency. Most utilities also offer assistance programs for people in need.
--The Utilities and Transportation Commission offers energy assistance programs.
--The federal government offers assistance programs to help with telephone and heating bills.
o Comcast is offering free WiFi hot spots, unlimited data, and no disconnects or late fees.
• Health Insurance. The Washington State Insurance Commissioner has information about health insurance, as well as how to get insurance through the Washington State Exchange if you need it.
• Food assistance. If you need help with food, every school district in the state is providing grab and go lunches for children, and there is additional help at many local food banks including the Mukilteo Food Bank. FOR EVERYONE
• If you feel like you need to reach out for support, do not hesitate to contact the Disaster Helpline at 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to talk with crisis specialists. They are available 24/7.
• Domestic Violence Services of Snohomish County has their 24 hour support hotline available for those not feeling safe at home- 425-252-2873
• Restaurants that are open for take out or delivery- access this list, https://discovermukilteo.org/2020/03/17/what-restaurants-are-open/ developed by city staff with great support from business owners in the community.
• This is another countywide link, https://localsnoco.com/ with similar info.
• Special Shopping Hours for Seniors, Other At-Risk People
A number of local grocery stores have special shopping hours for senior citizens and others with vulnerable immune systems.
QFC begins this week, 7-8am Monday-Thursday.
Albertsons, Haggen, and Safeway Tues. & Thurs. from 7 a.m. to 9 a.m.; Target Wednesdays, first hour after opening; Whole Foods Daily, one hour before opening to the general public.
• Discounted laptops for nonprofits and low-income households • Social/Sober Support
Alcoholics Anonymous
Narcotics Anonymous
Unity Recovery
Suboxone Forum
Support Groups Central
LifeRing Secular Recovery
SOS
In the Rooms
Medication Assisted Recovery (MARA) | | |
