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See below for today's COVID-19 information. Please forward as widely as you would like.
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What's New Today?

Make sure to complete the census! 2020census.gov

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Neighborhood Thanks Heroes

Two days ago, 53rd Avenue West neighbors began a nightly "thank you" to healthcare workers, paramedics, fire fighters, police officers, and of course, all the amazing people that work in the stores and pharmacies.
Every night at 7pm, they open their doors and step out onto their porches, for a 2 minute round of applause and noise making. They are able to express gratitude, wave to neighbors and maybe say hello from a distance.

The neighborhood would love to see this spread through the community and are happy to share the email they used to provide direction and organize their neighbors. Email me if you would like their contact info.

Links and Resources

A good New York Times article for today about our retiring Lieutenant Governor, Cyrus Habib.

If you haven't seen this already, definitely check out John Krasinski's Some Good News on youtube. It will make you laugh and feel really good.

King County Public Health shares ideas for staying connected while staying apart.

Stay fit indoors! Here are some ideas (some indoor, some outdoor) for exercising, from the National Institute of Health Council on Aging. Sure, if you're a regular gym-goer, these are going to seem kind of basic. But, if you're five weeks out of going to that gym, some wall push ups and seated arm raises can't hurt!

Feeling inspired by healthcare workers? If you are considering a career in the healthcare field, the "iCATCH" (Innovations in Creating Access To Careers in Healthcare) grant is available for community members interested in getting trained and employed in the healthcare field. Learn more here.

From King County Public Health, the danger of ending social distancing too early, as well as thoughts on what indicators will be considered to scale back social distancing.

US Census is hiring in our area. If you are interested, please apply at 2020census.gov/jobs or call for more information or help 1-855-562-2020.

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Donations Needed

The need for donations is growing at Volunteers of America (VOA) food bank and to support the newly-opened food pantry on Casino Road. To make a monetary donation please visit VOA’s webpage.

If you would like to make a food donation items can be dropped off every Tuesday from 9:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the Village on Casino Road: 14 E Casino Road, Everett.

The food bank is in need of the following items:
Milk (half gallon size)
Butter
Yogurt
Beverage (Individual size)
Peanut Butter
Jelly
Canned Meal
Boxed meals/ramen
Dry staples (beans, rice, noodles)
Bread
Canned Vegetables
Fresh Fruit/Vegetables
Snacks

Online Board Games! Mostly Free!

New best link that I stumbled upon: online board games and card games. There are a few that are pretty easy to play with friends from afar! Wonderful google doc treasure trove.

What Can You Do?

cloth face covers

Face Covering guidelines from the CDC available here.

Interested in donating face covers? Get instructions here: https://mukilteowa.gov/news/directions-to-make-donate-and-use-face-covers-in-snohomish-county/

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

City Information

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 or email cv19violations@mukilteowa.gov. If you have an emergency, call 911. (But don't call with questions about the Governor's order and what's open or not). You can also report violations or questions about violations to the State via this link.

For more information on city facilities, see this link.

Case Count

Current case count is 47 confirmed or probable COVID-19 cases identified in Mukilteo, with no deaths amongst those cases. County case counts are available at this link, updated each weekday at 2pm.

General Resource Links

City of Mukilteo COVID-19 page

Snohomish Health District
Washington State Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
COVID-19 Testing Guidelines from Public Health – Seattle & King County
Find information in other languages
Washington State COVID-19 Response

What to do if you are sick: CDC Resources

Watch out for COVID related scams. If you are unsure about whether something is real or a scam, the Justice Department created a central fraud hotline (1-866-720-5721 or disaster@leo.gov). You can also call the non-emergency line at 425-407-3999.

Comprehensive Resource List

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)

 
   
 
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