AlertSeattle: COVID-19 Subscribers – This weekly alert provides new and updated information and links to City of Seattle programs and services for residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. It also contains helpful city, county, state and federal resources.
News
- Mayor Durkan Issues Executive Order to Extend City of Seattle COVID-19 Closures and Relief Policies
- New Guidance: Mayor Durkan Urges Symptomatic Demonstrators to Be Tested at New Citywide Testing Sites in North and South Seattle
Governor’s Office, WA State departments, and King County News
- King County applies for Phase 2 of Safe Start recovery plan
- Wildfire smoke preparedness during the COVID-19 pandemic
- An increase in the spread of COVID-19
New OR updated Resources and Services
For the full list of resources and services, visit www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19.
City of Seattle FREE COVID-19 Testing
- The City of Seattle, King County, and UW Medicine are now offering free COVID-19 testing for people who live, work, or regularly visit Seattle. Drive-through testing is available. You must first register online or over the phone. While testing is free, if you have medical insurance, please bring your insurance card or proof of insurance. To learn more about these sites, please visit the City of Seattle COVID-19 Free Testing page.
Public Health and Community Health Center COVID-19 Testing
- Public Health – Seattle & King County is regularly updating their list of free testing sites located all over King County, which also includes community health centers and UW Mobile Clinics. Language and mobility access varies by location. Learn more at Public Health – Seattle King County’s website
Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT)
- Pandemic-EBT is a new and temporary food benefit to help families buy groceries for their children because schools have been closed due to COVID-19. Any child can receive P-EBT, regardless of citizenship or immigration status. The only requirement is a child must be eligible for free or reduced-price school meals. Learn more about this program and how to receive this benefit at the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction.
Child Care Provider Grants (Washington State Department of Commerce)
- The Washington State Department of Commerce is accepting applications “to support local partnerships to develop action plans that stabilize and expand child care capacity in communities.” There will be two rounds of funding. Learn more about the grant and how to apply here.
City of Seattle Hygiene, Restroom, and Shower Facilities Map
- The City of Seattle has conducted an extensive accounting of every City-funded hygiene resource available. As of May 20, Seattle Parks & Recreation, Seattle Public Utilities, The Seattle Public Library, and city-sponsored day centers account for more than 165 locations where hygiene resources are available, including 89 24/7 hygiene facilities that include toilets. Human Services Department’s hygiene map includes all locations that are open and will be updated weekly.
Seattle Area Food Map
- The Seattle Human Resources Department developed this interactive Food Resource Map that shows the locations of food banks, free meals, and student to-go meal pick-ups. You can access the visual map here or an interactive list of food resources. There is also a screen reader accessible version, where you can enter your address or use your device location to search for the food resources near you.
Donations and Volunteer OpportunitiesFor a full list of opportunities:
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19#iwanttodonatevolunteer.