When King County opened its first isolation/quarantine site this March in Kent as part of its emergency response to the COVID-19 crisis, the need to support guests’ mental health in addition to their physical health was immediately revealed as a top priority. "It would be challenging for anyone to isolate or quarantine in a hotel … Continue reading Phone donation gives instant access to mental health support in isolation/quarantine
How King County is Supporting Residents Experiencing Homelessness
Action Steps: Supporting King County residents experiencing homelessness Three agencies are closely coordinating efforts for King County: Public Health-Seattle & King County (PHSKC) and its Healthcare for the Homeless Network (HCHN) and Environment Health DivisionKing County through the Department of Community and Human Services (DCHS), Facilities Management Division (FMD), and METROCity of Seattle’s Human Services … Continue reading How King County is Supporting Residents Experiencing Homelessness
From Vodka to Hand Sanitizer: Duvall Distillery Pivots Production to Help Combat COVID-19
Duvall Distillery is a local, craft producer of flavored vodka made from apples. They describe their business as having small town charm with "Old School Cool" and visitors to the shop agree, raving online about the friendly and engaging environment, the delightful owner and of course—among all the flavors and styles of drink—the limoncello, a … Continue reading From Vodka to Hand Sanitizer: Duvall Distillery Pivots Production to Help Combat COVID-19
A donation to fight isolation and quarantine boredom during COVID-19
Separated from family and friends, people recovering in isolation and recovery facilities located throughout King County are understandably lonely, and bored. Alaska Airlines and Skycast Solutions are stepping up to help. https://youtu.be/MPO22-EDitw On Monday, March 30, Skycast Solutions staff delivered 300 retired, pre-loaded entertainment tablets and accessories to King County to help patients in temporary … Continue reading A donation to fight isolation and quarantine boredom during COVID-19
King County to receive more than 250,000 supplies donated by Amazon for facilities in response to COVID-19
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mleu9H6b-Ds Amazon will donate more than 250,000 items such as linens, towels, shelf-stable food, entertainment items and other supplies to four King County sites supporting patients in temporary housing for quarantine, isolation and recovery due to COVID-19. Earlier this week, Amazon delivered donated supplies to help transform the former Econo-Lodge in Kent into temporary housing … Continue reading King County to receive more than 250,000 supplies donated by Amazon for facilities in response to COVID-19
COVID-19 Community Response Fund
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 populations … Continue reading COVID-19 Community Response Fund
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