Update on our services in Safe Start Phase 2
Crossposted from Tails from RASKC
King County is now in Phase 2 of Gov. Inslee’s “Safe Start” plan, another step forward as we work to carefully and gradually recover from the COVID-19 pandemic. Our focus at Regional Animal Services of King County continues to be helping people and pets safely as our region emerges from the public health emergency.
Many of our services can be accessed online or by phone from the comfort of your home, including animal control response, lost and found pet services, and pet licensing. Phase 2 allows many businesses and service providers to assist in-person customers, such as potential pet adopters, at 50% of their normal indoor capacity. However, for those interested in adopting a pet from RASKC, we will continue our Adoptions by Appointment program for now, and all adoptions will continue to be based out of our Kent location.
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The virus hasn’t let up and we can’t either
Crossposted from Public Health Insider
On June 19, King County was approved for Phase 2 of the Governor’s Safe Start plan. Phase 2 allows for twice the capacity in retail, restaurants, and other businesses previously allowed in King County’s modified Phase 1 and goes into effect immediately.
There are several new things that we can do in Phase 2.
- We can now enjoy eating out a favorite restaurant—and it will be roomy because capacity is limited to 50%.
- You can shop more easily to get what you need at a clothing store.
- You can gather with up to five favorites once a week. For example, you can invite five or fewer friends over to your home once a week. (That number six on your list should be on your B team and will have to come over the following week). In reality, there isn’t one perfect magic number, but if we all follow these general practices, we will be in a better spot to slow the spread of disease.
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King County enters Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
King County’s application to enter Phase 2 of Gov. Inslee’s Safe Start recovery plan was approved by the state Department of Health last Friday, allowing many businesses following the state guidelines to operate at double the capacity of the modified Phase 1.
Following approval by state Secretary of Health John Wiesman, King County has officially entered Phase 2 of the state’s Safe Start recovery plan to allow limited business re-opening. Phase 2 allows for twice the capacity in retail, restaurants, and other businesses
Read more in the official press release.
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Emergency Deployment Program needs your administrative and project management skills
Do you have administrative, finance, data entry or project management skills and want to assist with King County’s response to the coronavirus? If so, we need you!
As King County continues to respond to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak and keep our workforce, workplace, and community safe, there is an urgent need to fill administrative-related roles within the county. These opportunities for temporary work redeployment are available to employees who can assist with COVID-19 related concerns. In support of the county’s mandatory telecommuting order, most roles can be done remotely. Some assignments can also be done while performing normal job duties. Employees will also be provided training and support to help them succeed in these temporary redeployments.
The most urgent needs for emergency staffing include:
- Organize, oversee, establish and maintain data sources that may include inventory, contracts, budgets, outreach documents and/or other records.
- Plan, organize, schedule and coordinate work activities.
- Overall responsibility for the operational and logistical needs at an assigned site.
- Fill PPE orders and maintain inventory counts.
- Respond to COVID-19 related questions from the community via phone and email.
- Compose, draft, summarize, prepare, proofread and/or edit documents.
- Schedule meetings and maintain calendars for supervisor and/or organizational unit/program.
For more information please visit the Emergency Deployment website. Please complete the Employee Questionnaire and submit to emergencystaffing@kingcounty.gov.
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Some good news
Crossposted from the Captain’s Blog
We interrupt this beautiful day to bring you beautiful news – more water taxi service is floating your way starting Monday, June 22!
As Washington State moves forward with its “Safe Start” plan, the Marine Division is enhancing service on the water taxi routes to Vashon Island and West Seattle starting next week. Both routes will operate a Monday to Friday commuter schedule.
This means that service will triple over its current level of service.
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Featured Job: Public Defense Investigator
Salary : $36.22 – $45.91 Hourly
Location: Seattle, WA
Job Type: Multiple job types-career service and/or temp
Department: DPD – Public Defense
Job Number: 2020SE11769
Closing: 6/30/2020 11:59 PM Pacific
Learn more about this position or view all available positions.
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King County Metro restores some transit service starting June 22
Crossposted from Metro Matters
With stabilized workforce levels and the state’s “Safe Start” plan moving forward, King County Metro will restore service on dozens of bus routes, increase water taxi service, and partially restore Via to Transit on Monday, June 22.
The move fully restores 23 bus routes that were canceled in March and April and adds trips to other routes. A few recently canceled peak commuter routes will be restored, while other routes will remain suspended due to financial constraints and lower anticipated ridership.
The result is Metro will operate more than 11,000 weekday bus trips, or 85% of its pre-COVID service level. Saturday service will be 8,200 trips (99%) and Sunday service will be 7,000 trips (99%). Starting Monday, Metro’s will increase the number of transit operators providing service from 64% to about 80% of pre-COVID levels. Read more.
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Community support: Helping seniors stay safe at home during COVID-19
Crossposted from Community Connections
The growing senior population in King County has been facing unprecedented challenges due to COVID-19.
Our Veterans, Seniors and Human Services Levy (VSHSL) funded senior centers have prioritized keeping their community of seniors safe while adapting typical service delivery and developing new ways to meet clients’ needs.
Below, we feature three VSHSL-funded senior centers that have found creative ways to serve seniors during this challenging time.
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Mindfulness Classes: Back by popular demand, multiple dates
As we continue to maneuver through this very difficult time in our society, it is important that we manage our mental health and stress levels. Balanced You heard from employees that Mindfulness Classes have helped alleviate some of the anxiety many are experiencing, so we are continuing to provide them through August.
In this two-hour workshop, we will review the various aspects of mindfulness practice, the ways mindfulness can help reduce stress, reactivity and burnout, and the science that supports the practices. The workshop includes hands-on learning of several simple but effective mindfulness practices that participants can put to use in their lives right away.
View the Mindfulness Classes schedule, and for more information contact
BalancedYou@kingcounty.gov.
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Financial resources for King County employees
COVID-19 has resulted in urgent financial needs for many households. Fortunately, there are ways King County employees can receive financial help. Read this Balanced You blog post for information on T. Rowe Price and My Secure Advantage.
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