International journal to publish Emergency Management article
Cross-posted from Executive Services Express A paper on the King County Trusted Partner Network will be published in the international Journal of Business Continuity and Emergency Planning. Upon submission, which was by request of the publication, the article received rave reviews. The paper, by Sheri Badger, Public Information Officer (pictured left), and Susanna Trimarco, Public Outreach Specialist, explains how the Trusted Partner Network distributes messages through the Alert King County system to various language and ethnic communities. Read more.
Watch the inaugural edition of Equity Express: The Pet Food Bank at Regional Animal Services
Cross-posted from Executive Services Express Equity Express, a new periodic feature showcasing equity work in Records and Licensing Services (RALS), hosted by D’Alice Craig, RALS Equity and Social Justice Change Team member. This first segment highlights the Pet Food Bank at Regional Animal Services. Watch the video here.
Safety Tip: Have a plan before trouble hits
Our top priority is your safety and security at work, and we are continuing to partner with law enforcement, community, and other governments to ensure a safer, more welcoming environment in and around our facilities. This video gives tips on how to be aware about your surroundings and having an action plan in case you run into potentially troubling situations. Check out the video and watch for additional videos with safety tips this year. For more information on employee safety programs and resources, see the Future of Work Personal Safety at Work intranet page (employees… Read More
Brrrr! How to stay warm and safe when the power is out
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider Freezing rain is in the forecast for Thursday night and Friday morning. When rain freezes, ice weighs down trees and powerlines, so there are predictions of widespread power outages from emergency management. Power outages are more than an inconvenience. When temperatures are cold, power outages can become emergency situations. Get ready ahead of time to avoid dangers if the electricity goes out. Read more.
King County Correctional Guild donates diapers and more to Westside Baby
The King County Correctional Guild recently delivered almost 3400 diapers along with 180 other hygiene items to Westside Baby, located in West Seattle. “We learned about the need for diapers and wipes, along with other items such as baby shampoo, from a volunteer at Westside Baby and wanted to help,” said Officer Donald Moen. “Many of our members are familiar with just how expensive these items are and were more than happy to contribute.” The Guild took the opportunity to make it a friendly competition between the different shifts that work at… Read More
Learn sustainable landscaping and yard care
King County Wastewater Treatment Division (WTD) is partnering with the Snohomish Conservation District to offer both in-person and online classes ranging from landscaping with native plants to growing a food forest. These free classes are part of the Department of Natural Resources and Parks Environmental Education Programs. Read more.
Help reduce the spread of airborne illnesses by improving indoor air quality
Cross-posted from Public Health Insider By now you may have heard that we’re experiencing high cases of flu and RSV (a respiratory disease), with young children being hospitalized. With cold weather, we spend more time inside, which increases the potential for another surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations in the coming months. Diseases like RSV, the flu, and COVID-19 are airborne and spread easily indoors. With that in mind, it’s important to pay attention to indoor air quality. Read more.
Shop with a Cop events create smiles and connections
Cross-posted from the Sheriff’s Office newsletter The annual Skyway Shop with a Cop event was held recently at the Renton Walmart. Over 80 children and their families showed up and were warmly greeted by volunteers and deputies from around the agency. Each registered child was paired with a deputy to walk through the store to select the child’s choice of items. The event was supported by the Alajawan Brown Foundation. The Covington Shop with a Cop event also took place at the local Walmart. This year, approximately 180 children participated, with each child given approximately… Read More
Restored upstream salmon habitat begins a decade of projects to open streams and rivers
Executive Dow Constantine recently announced significant gains this year by King County to restore access to high-quality salmon habitat, and that the county will soon embark upon a decade of projects to reopen at least 50% of the stream habitat currently blocked by county-owned roads and trails. The team of experts guiding King County’s Fish Passage Restoration Program estimates that by 2032 these projects will allow access for native salmon to freely swim to more than 250 stream miles. Read more and watch the video.
King County’s Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan Highlights
In 2016, King County launched its Equity and Social Justice Strategic Plan, which has informed the direction for the County’s equity, racial, and social justice work since its development. To share just some of that work, King County has created the “ESJ Strategic Plan Highlights” – an online, interactive approach to presenting some of the County’s significant initiatives, efforts, and investments towards becoming anti-racist and pro-equity. Watch this video for an overview of the highlights with King County Executive Dow Constantine and Chief Equity and Inclusion Officer Anita Whitfield. Spend time exploring the entire report to… Read More
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