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, Councilmember Pedersen, and Councilmember Strauss Announce Free Sidewalk and Curb Space Permits to Help Small Businesses Reopen in Phase Two
- Mayor Durkan Announces Updated 2020 Proposal to Address COVID-19 Spending, $300 million Revenue Loss, and Combat Racial Inequity
Governor’s Office, WA State departments, and King County News
- Governor Jay Inslee Announces Statewide Mask Mandate
- Governor Inslee Releases Plan to Restart Higher Education in the Fall
- Payment plan available for property taxpayers with overdue bills
- King County distributing 25 million face coverings to residents, workers and businesses
New OR Updated Resources and Services
For the full list of resources and services, visit www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19.
City of Seattle 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
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.
Internet Essentials (UPDATED)
- Comcast is offering 2 months free to new Internet Essentials customers in response to recent and anticipated emergency measures associated with the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit www.internetessentials.com for more information. Also, $150 refurbished laptops are available to Internet Essentials customers. You must complete an application here by December 31, 2020.DEADLINE EXTENDED
Internet First (UPDATED)
- Wave Broadband is offering free internet and WiFi for 60 days to all qualifying low-income households, especially students in low income households, who don’t already subscribe to Wave internet service and who enroll in the new Internet First program. The program is open to new Wave or Wave G customers living in a Wave or Wave G service area. You must complete the application here by December 31, 2020. DEADLINE EXTENDED
Seattle Public Library: Your Next Job
- The Seattle Public Library (SPL) has a new service: “Your Next Job” that can help you sign-up for unemployment benefits, search for jobs, apply for jobs, and learn new job skills. Through one-on-one appointments via phone, text, or online conferencing, SPL can help job seekers to be successful on career and educational pathways, including job seekers with little or no digital literacy skills and those who have limited English proficiency. SPL can provide one-on-one appointments in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Russian. You can call (206) 386-4636, email ask@spl.org, or help someone complete the intake form here at their website
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.
Donations and Volunteer Opportunities
For a full list of opportunities:
http://www.seattle.gov/mayor/covid-19#iwanttodonatevolunteer.