Haller Lake Covid-19 Announcements : D5 Coronavirus Update from Councilmember Debora Juarez

Dear Neighbors,

In these tough times, I know that Seattleites are going to do what we do best: lean into our humanity and respond calmly. When we help our fellow neighbors, we all come out stronger, more connected, and more resilient than before. My staff and I are here to serve you. We are working every day while taking precautions to protect public health. You can still reach us by email at debora.juarez@seattle.gov or by calling 206-684-8805. At this time, we are taking our meetings by phone or video chat. Please do not hesitate to reach out.

I want to start by applauding our first responders and the King County Public Health officials who have done an excellent job of responding to COVID-19 and keeping all of us informed. My office and I are in close, regular communication with the government agencies and other elected officials who are managing our response. I have full confidence in King County Executive Dow Constantine, Mayor Jenny Durkan, and our King County Public Health Department. At this time, we should defer to their leadership and expertise as it pertains to this public health challenge. Please read on to find more resources for COVID-19. In District 5, I am very concerned with how this will affect our elders, our small businesses, our homeless neighbors, and the people who lack health care and resources to self-isolate. I've made it a priority to address these issues with the Mayor's Office and City Council. That's why we are postponing our Dive in D5 event.

We are working diligently to find ways to support impacted communities and will be presenting solutions soon, including legislation. Lastly, I am proud of our City's response, especially in North Seattle. I've heard heartwarming stories about the outpouring of volunteers offering their assistance to our local nonprofits that are on the front-lines. Let's keep up this energy moving forward and continue to band together during these challenging times.

Sincerely,

Councilmember Debora Juarez
Email: debora.juarez@seattle.gov
Phone: (206) 684-8805

Best Practices:

Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds, especially after eating, using the bathroom, coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose, or touching your face
Do not got to the emergency room if you suspect COVID-19
Cough and sneeze into your elbow or a tissue
Throw tissues away immediately after blowing your nose and wash your hands
Don't shake hands
Stay home if you are sick
Avoid gatherings of other people
Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces with bleach, Isopropyl alcohol, Lysol, or other disinfecting cleaner

Resources:

Do you have COVID-19 or suspect that you do?

Call the King County Public Health Novel Coronavirus Helpline at 206-477-3977 or visit this website for more information.

Need health insurance?

The Washington Health Benefit Exchange is offering a special enrollment period until April 8th. Call 1-855-923-4633 between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM, Monday - Friday.

Do you have general concerns and questions about COVID-19?

Please call the Washington State Novel Coronavirus Call Center at 800-525-0127.
Need an early refill or testing/treatment for COVID-19?Insurance Commissioner Mike Kreidler issued an emergency order to Washington state health insurers requiring them to waive copays and deductibles for any consumer requiring testing for coronavirus (COVID-19). This order also allows for one-time early refill of prescription drugs. Learn more here.
Are you unemployed or at risk for losing your job? To support our workers who are out of work due to COVID-19, the Employment Security Department has enacted emergency rules to relieve the burden of temporary layoffs, isolation, and quarantine.
Worried about paying your utilities? The City of Seattle is waiving late fees and allowing you to set up deferred payment plans.

Do you own a small business?