New hope‘s hours have changed. They are open from 12 to 3 outside only services. We provide a meal and sometimes clothing. Things still may be changing with the schedule. 

Freezing Nights churches are trying to provide a meal at night at a central location in one of the parking lots in the city. This is a grab and go type meal.

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On Mar 17, 2020, at 7:40 AM, Campbell, Ketra (DSHS) <campbkl@dshs.wa.gov> wrote:



Good morning.  Does anyone know if they are still doing Freezing Nights, also what the hours of New Hope have changed to?

 

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News Release: Many MDC services shift how help will be provided through at least March 30 - Rob Huff (16 Mar 2020 00:53 UTC)

(Previous discussion continued)

Fwd: Inslee statement on statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded - Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 04:08 UTC)

(Previous discussion continued)

Fwd: BREAKING! Executive Constantine and King County Health Officer announce new order to limit spread of COVID-19 - Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 04:23 UTC)

Financial Resources info, via Laurie Jinkins Facebook post - Allen Ratcliffe (16 Mar 2020 15:08 UTC)

Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts - Sheila Miraflor (16 Mar 2020 16:01 UTC)

RE: Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts - piercecovets (16 Mar 2020 16:29 UTC)

RE: Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts - ministrycounseling (16 Mar 2020 16:55 UTC)

RE: Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts - Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 17:03 UTC)

Valeo's Office - Sherri Jensen (16 Mar 2020 17:33 UTC)

Pierce County School District lunch plans - Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 17:45 UTC)

(Previous discussion continued)

RE: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org - Campbell, Ketra (DSHS) (16 Mar 2020 18:35 UTC)

Re: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org - James Pogue (16 Mar 2020 18:36 UTC)

Who is receiving donations - Kelly Blucher (16 Mar 2020 19:00 UTC)

RE: Who is receiving donations - Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 19:09 UTC)

COVID-19 Advocacy Opportunity - Federal Level - Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 20:07 UTC)

(Previous discussion continued)

Fwd: Fw: March 16 COVID-19 Update – Town Hall Tonight - Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 20:25 UTC)


News Release: Many MDC services shift how help will be provided through at least March 30 by Rob Huff (16 Mar 2020 00:53 UTC)
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In response to guidance from health authorities and recent actions taken by Governor Jay Inslee, Metropolitan Development Council (MDC) will shift the way that it does its work in our community through at least March 30. The second floor of our main services building at 721 Fawcett Avenue will remain closed during that time, as well as other office buildings at 730 Fawcett Avenue and 945 Fawcett Avenue. Employees in the following programs will be working remotely through at least March 30:

- Energy Assistance
- Weatherization
- Housing
- Adult Education and Employment
- Youth Education
- Child Care Food Program
- Care Management
- The Center for Substance Use Recovery
- Supported Employment

MDC’s 24-hour programs and overnight programs will continue with some changes to limit visitor hours and require health checks for people interacting with the programs. Those programs include:

- Psychiatric Evaluation and Treatment Center
- Withdrawal Management
- Randall Townsend Apartments
- Avenue Apartments
- Bethlehem Baptist Church Temporary Shelter

In the coming days, we will be taking steps to re-launch a number of services to ensure that the support we provide to this community can continue, despite the need for social distancing. More information about that will be posted on the MDC website at www.mdc-hope.org.

Thank you for your support as we work together with our community to navigate the impacts of COVID-19.

Pamela Duncan
MDC President and CEO

Any questions can be addressed to Rob Huff, Director of Communications and Advocacy, at rhuff@mdc-hope.org or by phone at (253) 722-8563.

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Fwd: Inslee statement on statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded by Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 04:08 UTC)
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Colleagues,

To be sure you saw this new policy.  If I can help you with anything I can do from home, please let me know.

Take care everyone,

Maureen

 

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The ban will not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies. Other retail outlets will have reduced occupancy.

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Inslee statement on statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded

Gov. Jay Inslee released a statement tonight that further expands protections against COVID-19. 

“Given the explosion of COVID-19 in our state and globally, I will sign a statewide emergency proclamation tomorrow to temporarily shut down restaurants, bars and entertainment and recreational facilities.  

“Restaurants will be allowed to provide take-out and delivery services but no in-person dining will be permitted. 

“The ban will not apply to grocery stores and pharmacies. Other retail outlets will have reduced occupancy.

“Additionally, all gatherings with over 50 participants are prohibited and all gatherings under 50 participants are prohibited unless previously announced criteria for public health and social distancing are met. 

“These are very difficult decisions, but hours count here and very strong measures are necessary to slow the spread of the virus. I know there will be significant economic impacts to all our communities and we are looking at steps to help address those challenges.

“Tonight, after consultations with me and with the Department of Health, King County announced that they will be taking these actions immediately. King County has been the hotbed of this outbreak and has the largest population center in the state. I have spoken to Executive Dow Constantine and I applaud their decision to act quickly. We will do a joint media announcement with more details tomorrow morning.”

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Fwd: BREAKING! Executive Constantine and King County Health Officer announce new order to limit spread of COVID-19 by Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 04:23 UTC)
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From Sharon Lee, LIHI 

Some of you work in both King and Pierce counties.  

 

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Date: Sun, Mar 15, 2020, 9:13 PM
Subject: BREAKING! Executive Constantine and King County Health Officer announce new order to limit spread of COVID-19

 

Pls read below. 

Sharon H. Lee

Executive Director

Low Income Housing Institute

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Seattle, WA 98121

206-443-9935 ext. 111

206-443-9851 fax

Celebrating 25 Years

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Subject: BREAKING! Executive Constantine and King County Health Officer announce new order to limit spread of COVID-19
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 To limit the spread of COVID-19, King County Executive Constantine and Dr. Duchin announced a new Local Health Order that directed public he

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Dear Friends and Neighbors,

Here’s the latest breaking news:

To limit the spread of COVID-19, King County Executive Constantine and Dr. Duchin announced a new Local Health Order that directed public health actions effective Monday, March 16. Governor Inslee is expected to extend these rulings statewide. Gov. Inslee and Executive Constantine are scheduling a media availability for March 16 to discuss more about what King County is doing, and the Governor will explain statewide actions. Details to come.

All gatherings with more than 50 participants are prohibited until further notice. All gatherings of 50 participants and below are prohibited until further notice unless previously announced criteria for hygiene and social distancing are met. Restaurants, bars, dance halls, clubs, theaters, health and fitness clubs, and other similar indoor social or recreational venues must cease operations until March 31, 2020. Restaurants and food service establishments may remain open only for drive-through, delivery, and pick-up only, until March 31, 2020. All other retail such as groceries, pharmacies, banks, gas stations, hardware stores, shopping centers, etc. may remain open provided they meet Public Health directives in the previous Local Health Order

The Local Health Order was drafted in coordination with state health officials.

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Financial Resources info, via Laurie Jinkins Facebook post by Allen Ratcliffe (16 Mar 2020 15:08 UTC)
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Al Ratcliffe


Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by Sheila Miraflor (16 Mar 2020 16:01 UTC)
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Does anyone know what Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts have implemented in the way of meals due to closures? Did I miss this?

 

Thank you.

 

Sheila

 

Program Coordinator, Economic Security for All

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6788

Cell:253-345-9653

E-mail: SheilaM@goodwillwa.org

Website: www.goodwillwa.org

 


RE: Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by piercecovets (16 Mar 2020 16:29 UTC)
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This article has some info on that: https://www.king5.com/article/news/health/coronavirus/schools-preparing-to-feed-students-despite-coronavirus-closures/281-c2e58a5b-c5fa-4640-9f55-1f62c1363d4e

-------- Original message --------

From: Sheila Miraflor <SheilaM@goodwillwa.org>

Date: 3/16/20 9:02 AM (GMT-08:00)

Subject: Homeless Coalition -  Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts

Does anyone know what Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts have implemented in the way of meals due to closures? Did I miss this?

 

Thank you.

 

Sheila

 

Program Coordinator, Economic Security for All

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6788

Cell:253-345-9653

E-mail: SheilaM@goodwillwa.org

Website: www.goodwillwa.org

 


RE: Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by ministrycounseling (16 Mar 2020 16:55 UTC)
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In Tacoma, the program show being at 10 Middle School locations, from 10-12, having lunch and breakfast 

Rich B

Sent via the Samsung Galaxy S8 Active, an AT&T 5G Evolution capable smartphone

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From: Sheila Miraflor <SheilaM@goodwillwa.org>

Date: 3/16/20 9:02 AM (GMT-08:00)

Subject: Homeless Coalition -  Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts

Does anyone know what Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts have implemented in the way of meals due to closures? Did I miss this?

 

Thank you.

 

Sheila

 

Program Coordinator, Economic Security for All

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6788

Cell:253-345-9653

E-mail: SheilaM@goodwillwa.org

Website: www.goodwillwa.org

 


RE: Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts by Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 17:03 UTC)
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Here is information on free lunch from Tacoma School District: https://www.tacomaschools.org/news/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

 

Alan M. Brown

Housing Services Director

Catholic Community Services - Family Housing Network

Tacoma, WA

(253) 471-5340

Ending Family Homelessness

 

Donating online is easy! Go to www.ccsww.org/fhn 

 

From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Sheila Miraflor
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 9:02 AM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Homeless Coalition - Meals for Students During Closure Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts

 

Does anyone know what Tacoma/Pierce County School Districts have implemented in the way of meals due to closures? Did I miss this?

 

Thank you.

 

Sheila

 

Program Coordinator, Economic Security for All

Goodwill of the Olympics and Rainier Region
Desk: 253.573.6788

Cell:253-345-9653

E-mail: SheilaM@goodwillwa.org

Website: www.goodwillwa.org

 

This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.

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Valeo's Office by Sherri Jensen (16 Mar 2020 17:33 UTC)
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Hello Community-

Due to increasing numbers of COVID-19 in Pierce County, Valeo has taken precautionary measures to practice social distancing. We are continuing to place participants on assignment, primarily using remote dispatch, to avoid potential transmission. We will continue to engage with participants, primarily over telecommunications or video messengers, such as Skype. 

What this will mean for our community is that we will not be holding regular office hours and unable to take in-person meetings. However, we would still love to meet with your referrals and hope you will work with us to identify which platform would be most suitable for your participants. If they have smart phones, we would love to do video messaging! But good ol phone calls will work just as well. 

I know this has a negative impact on the population we serve. We are doing everything we can to be creative in our interactions, allowing us to still match participants with jobs, while respecting the need for social distancing. We are open to any ideas you have and I would love to hear how other agencies are mitigating these very trying circumstances. Please let me know how you all are handling this!

Thanks so much-

Sherri Jensen (she/her/hers)

CEO, Valeo Vocation

1224 Tacoma Ave S, 98405

Office: 253-301-2134

Cell:253-691-2846

https://www.valeovocation.org

 

 

“Staffing, with a social purpose”


Pierce County School District lunch plans by Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 17:45 UTC)
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Here are links to other school districts in Pierce County regarding their free lunch plans:

 

Franklin Pierce: https://www.fpschools.org/exended-closure-resources-and-information/meal-site-map

University Place: https://www.upsd83.org/about_upsd/news_and_information/announcements/meals_for_students_-_during_school_closures

Puyallup: https://www.facebook.com/PuyallupSchools/photos/a.176974101542/10158212025861543/?type=3&theater

Sumner: https://www.sumnersd.org/coronavirus

Fife: https://www.fifeschools.com/news/what_s_new/mealdelivery

Peninsula: https://www.psd401.net/departments/nutrition-services

Tacoma: https://www.tacomaschools.org/news/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx

 

Still Planning:

Bethel (specific lunch plan TBA): https://www.bethelsd.org/Page/5540

Clover Park: http://www.cloverpark.k12.wa.us/Dept/CommunityRelations/HomeStories/2019-20/District_Corona_Mar2020.aspx

 

 

Alan M. Brown

Housing Services Director

Catholic Community Services - Family Housing Network

Tacoma, WA

(253) 471-5340

Ending Family Homelessness

 

Donating online is easy! Go to www.ccsww.org/fhn 

 


RE: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org by Campbell, Ketra (DSHS) (16 Mar 2020 18:35 UTC)
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Good Morning.  So I work in the Puyallup CSO, we have having homeless clients come into the offices stating that there are no available services for them to go anywhere and get out of the weather.  Does anyone know what messages are being given to them?  Are the shelters closed?

 

From: Communication forum for the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness <nobody@simplelists.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 5:52 PM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org

 

(Previous discussion continued)

Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)

RE: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Emily Less (15 Mar 2020 00:31 UTC)

Temp. Housing for Youth - Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)

Inclement Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters - Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)

World data source re Carona Virus - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)

Let your kids explore the world - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 22:23 UTC)

(Previous discussion continued)

Fwd: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing - Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)

Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test by Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)
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Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers.  Guidance for them?  Al Ratcliffe

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:17 PM Emily Less <ELess@tpchd.org> wrote:

HI Jan and Sharlene,

 

Please see my recent email with updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.

 

As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day.  If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.  

 

Let me know what questions you have.

Emily

 

Emily Less, MPH

Pronouns: She/Her

Public Health Consultant

Communicable Disease

(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org

(253) 798-7666 f • www.tpchd.org

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From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Janet Runbeck
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:02 PM Janet Runbeck <janetrunbeck@gmail.com> wrote:

Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.  

People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.

If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.

Or call your insurance Nurse Line.

 

Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.  

But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.

 

Jan Runbeck

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 2:34 PM Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org> wrote:

Where is Pierce county are they testing people?

Sharlene Davis
Founder / Executive Director
Sacred Bridge
sdavis@thesacredbridge.org
253-736-4400

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This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.

E-mail the full coalition by sending to fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org Remember, this list is distributed to over 400 people - send no information that can identify a client and avoid unnecessary e-mails (a thank you is polite when sent to 1 person, but a nuisance when sent to 400). Click away to subscribe to the list, unsubscribe from the list, or take a gander at the message archive

This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.

E-mail the full coalition by sending to fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org Remember, this list is distributed to over 400 people - send no information that can identify a client and avoid unnecessary e-mails (a thank you is polite when sent to 1 person, but a nuisance when sent to 400). Click away to subscribe to the list, unsubscribe from the list, or take a gander at the message archive

RE: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test by Emily Less (15 Mar 2020 00:31 UTC)
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Al,

 

Of course! That’s what the guidance document is for.  Page 1, goes through when people should get tested (including people living homeless) page 2 goes through all the places people who don’t have primary care can go to get tested.

 

Testing locations and info about who should get tested will change every day, so please keep looking at our website and at the most updated version of the document.

 

Let me know what other questions you have,

Emily

 

Emily Less, MPH

Pronouns: She/Her

Public Health Consultant

Communicable Disease

(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org

(253) 798-7666 f • www.tpchd.org

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

 

 

 

From: Allen Ratcliffe <alratcliffe@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 5:07 PM
To: Emily Less <ELess@tpchd.org>
Cc: janetrunbeck@gmail.com; Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>; fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test

 

Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers.  Guidance for them?  Al Ratcliffe

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:17 PM Emily Less <ELess@tpchd.org> wrote:

HI Jan and Sharlene,

 

Please see my recent email with updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.

 

As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day.  If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.  

 

Let me know what questions you have.

Emily

 

Emily Less, MPH

Pronouns: She/Her

Public Health Consultant

Communicable Disease

(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org

(253) 798-7666 f • www.tpchd.org

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

 

 

 

From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Janet Runbeck
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:02 PM Janet Runbeck <janetrunbeck@gmail.com> wrote:

Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.  

People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.

If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.

Or call your insurance Nurse Line.

 

Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.  

But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.

 

Jan Runbeck

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 2:34 PM Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org> wrote:

Where is Pierce county are they testing people?

Sharlene Davis
Founder / Executive Director
Sacred Bridge
sdavis@thesacredbridge.org
253-736-4400

This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.

E-mail the full coalition by sending to fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org Remember, this list is distributed to over 400 people - send no information that can identify a client and avoid unnecessary e-mails (a thank you is polite when sent to 1 person, but a nuisance when sent to 400). Click away to subscribe to the list, unsubscribe from the list, or take a gander at the message archive

This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.

E-mail the full coalition by sending to fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org Remember, this list is distributed to over 400 people - send no information that can identify a client and avoid unnecessary e-mails (a thank you is polite when sent to 1 person, but a nuisance when sent to 400). Click away to subscribe to the list, unsubscribe from the list, or take a gander at the message archive

This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.

E-mail the full coalition by sending to fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org Remember, this list is distributed to over 400 people - send no information that can identify a client and avoid unnecessary e-mails (a thank you is polite when sent to 1 person, but a nuisance when sent to 400). Click away to subscribe to the list, unsubscribe from the list, or take a gander at the message archive

Temp. Housing for Youth by Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)
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Good morning coalition partners.

I am working together with a family who is seeking shelter for an under-18 y/o son who has been separated from the family due to a risk factor related to the boy's having committed a sex offense against a minor, and there being other children in the home. 

Thank you, in advance, for any recommendations that any of you might be able to provide. 

Richard Berghammer

 (253) 831-1807

Inclement Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters by Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)
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Inclement Weather – extra bed capacity is available at area homeless shelters tonight – Sunday, March 15th, 2020.

Comprehensive Life Resources Young Adult shelter – 415 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA  - serves young adults aged 18-24 of any gender. Shelter opens at 9:00pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Single Men’s Shelter – 425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA  98402 – serves men Tacoma Salvation Army Family Shelter – 1501 6th avenue, Tacoma, WA  98405 –  serves families – sign in from 4pm to 7pm Catholic Community Services Nativity House Shelter – 702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 - serves adults of all genders. Prefer clients to sign in between 4:30pm and 7:30pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Adams Street Shelter - serves families and single women - call 253-592-6401 to check availability.

More overnight shelter details are available at http://shelter.pchomeless.org/  

Day center locations are available at http://shelter.pchomeless.org/Facilities/DayCenters

Thanks,

-Gerrit

 

Gerrit Nyland

Director of Client Information Systems, SW

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

gerritn@ccsww.org

253-304-5105

 

 

World data source re Carona Virus - FYI by Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)
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My Niece who is an epidemiologist posted this on Facebook:

Al Ratcliffe

Let your kids explore the world - FYI by Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 22:23 UTC)
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Fwd: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing by Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)
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Colleagues,

To be sure you and your clients understand this Washington State COVID19 testing information.  Note the exceptions.

Remember MultiCare Financial Assistance goes up to 500% of poverty.  You can include a statement explaining your change in income.  CHI Franciscan Financial Assistance goes up to 309% of poverty.

Information and application forms are on their websites.  

Be well everyone,

Maureen

 

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From: WA Department of Health <waDOH@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 15, 2020, 3:51 PM
Subject: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing
To: <maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com>

 

For immediate release: Month 14, 2020  (20-036)

Contact:Joint Information Center, 253-512-7100

Contact: Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Public Affairs, 360-725-7055

State waives costs for COVID-19 testing

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) are making sure residents don’t face financial barriers to COVID-19 testing when they need it. Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issued an emergency order to state-regulated health plans on March 5 to:

Cover testing (including any lab fees) and the related visit for COVID-19 without copays or deductibles. Suspend any prior authorization requirement for treatment or testing of COVID-19. Allow enrollees to be treated by another provider within a reasonable distance at no additional cost if there are not enough in-network providers.

The copay and deductible waiver also applies to all high-deductible health plans with qualifying health savings accounts (HSAs), according to guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. This emergency order is in effect from March 5 through May 4, 2020.

Washington residents may still be charged for tests or services for other conditions that may occur during the visit. For example, if a resident is tested for other respiratory illnesses as well as COVID-19, they may pay a fee for the other tests. Going to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing may also result in a fee for the visit.

State-regulated health plans are overseen by the OIC and include individual health plans, small employer health plans, and some large employer plans.

The OIC does not regulate self-funded employer plans, Medicaid, Medicare, or health plans for federal employees, members of the military, or veterans. Nevertheless, some of these plans have chosen to waive copays and deductibles for COVID-19 to align with the emergency order. If you are unsure what type of health plan you have, contact your employer's human resources office.

If you get a bill from your insurer for COVID-19 testing or the office visit, file a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner by visiting insurance.wa.gov.

How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19?

Prevention starts with practicing good personal health habits:

Wash your hands often with soap and water, Stay home when you’re sick, Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects. Get plenty of rest, drink fluids, eat healthy foods and manage your stress to help you prevent getting COVID-19 and recover from it if you do.

DOH has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington State, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press #.

More information on COVID-19 is available from:

Washington State Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection

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Re: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org by James Pogue (16 Mar 2020 18:36 UTC)
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Shelters are not closed and are operating as normal.  

James W. Pogue, JR

Executive Director of Homeless Services 

Comprehensive Life Resources

1305 Tacoma Ave S.
Tacoma, WA 98402

(253)396-5043

Be Excellent To Each Other – Bill S. Preston, Esq.

 

From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> on behalf of Campbell, Ketra (DSHS) <campbkl@dshs.wa.gov>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 11:35 AM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org>
Subject: Homeless Coalition - RE: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org

 

Good Morning.  So I work in the Puyallup CSO, we have having homeless clients come into the offices stating that there are no available services for them to go anywhere and get out of the weather.  Does anyone know what messages are being given to them?  Are the shelters closed?

 

From: Communication forum for the Tacoma Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness <nobody@simplelists.com>
Sent: Sunday, March 15, 2020 5:52 PM
To: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Daily digest for fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org

 

(Previous discussion continued)

Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)

RE: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test - Emily Less (15 Mar 2020 00:31 UTC)

Temp. Housing for Youth - Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)

Inclement Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters - Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)

World data source re Carona Virus - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)

Let your kids explore the world - FYI - Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 22:23 UTC)

(Previous discussion continued)

Fwd: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing - Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)

Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test by Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 00:07 UTC)
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Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers.  Guidance for them?  Al Ratcliffe

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:17 PM Emily Less <ELess@tpchd.org> wrote:

HI Jan and Sharlene,

 

Please see my recent email with updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.

 

As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day.  If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.  

 

Let me know what questions you have.

Emily

 

Emily Less, MPH

Pronouns: She/Her

Public Health Consultant

Communicable Disease

(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org

(253) 798-7666 f • www.tpchd.org

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From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Janet Runbeck
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:02 PM Janet Runbeck <janetrunbeck@gmail.com> wrote:

Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.  

People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.

If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.

Or call your insurance Nurse Line.

 

Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.  

But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.

 

Jan Runbeck

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 2:34 PM Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org> wrote:

Where is Pierce county are they testing people?

Sharlene Davis
Founder / Executive Director
Sacred Bridge
sdavis@thesacredbridge.org
253-736-4400

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RE: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test by Emily Less (15 Mar 2020 00:31 UTC)
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Al,

 

Of course! That’s what the guidance document is for.  Page 1, goes through when people should get tested (including people living homeless) page 2 goes through all the places people who don’t have primary care can go to get tested.

 

Testing locations and info about who should get tested will change every day, so please keep looking at our website and at the most updated version of the document.

 

Let me know what other questions you have,

Emily

 

Emily Less, MPH

Pronouns: She/Her

Public Health Consultant

Communicable Disease

(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org

(253) 798-7666 f • www.tpchd.org

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From: Allen Ratcliffe <alratcliffe@gmail.com>
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 5:07 PM
To: Emily Less <ELess@tpchd.org>
Cc: janetrunbeck@gmail.com; Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>; fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test

 

Some homeless folks do not have primary care providers.  Guidance for them?  Al Ratcliffe

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:17 PM Emily Less <ELess@tpchd.org> wrote:

HI Jan and Sharlene,

 

Please see my recent email with updated guidance specifically for service providers on who should be tested, and where folks can go for testing in Pierce County if they don’t have insurance.

 

As Jan hinted at, there are more places to get tested every day.  If you have a primary care provider calling them or trying a virtual visit is a great place to start.  

 

Let me know what questions you have.

Emily

 

Emily Less, MPH

Pronouns: She/Her

Public Health Consultant

Communicable Disease

(253) 625-1362 c • eless@tpchd.org

(253) 798-7666 f • www.tpchd.org

Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube

 

 

 

From: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org <fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org> On Behalf Of Janet Runbeck
Sent: Saturday, March 14, 2020 3:12 PM
To: Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org>
Cc: fullcoalition@list.pchomeless.org
Subject: Re: Homeless Coalition - Covid 19 test

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 3:02 PM Janet Runbeck <janetrunbeck@gmail.com> wrote:

Only a doctor, or other provider can order a test.  

People who think they might be positive for COVID 19 should call their primary care provider first.

If it is after hours, or the symptoms are serious, call the local Emergency Room to tell them your symptoms.

Or call your insurance Nurse Line.

 

Not all clinics are set up (most are). All Emergency Rooms are set up to test.  

But Emergency Rooms do not want to spread disease, which is why you should call first. They may ask you to wear a mask, or have more information.

 

Jan Runbeck

 

 

On Sat, Mar 14, 2020 at 2:34 PM Sharlene Davis <sdavis@thesacredbridge.org> wrote:

Where is Pierce county are they testing people?

Sharlene Davis
Founder / Executive Director
Sacred Bridge
sdavis@thesacredbridge.org
253-736-4400

This listserv is part of the Tacoma/Pierce County Coalition to End Homelessness.

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Temp. Housing for Youth by Richard Berghammer (15 Mar 2020 14:16 UTC)
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Good morning coalition partners.

I am working together with a family who is seeking shelter for an under-18 y/o son who has been separated from the family due to a risk factor related to the boy's having committed a sex offense against a minor, and there being other children in the home. 

Thank you, in advance, for any recommendations that any of you might be able to provide. 

Richard Berghammer

 (253) 831-1807

Inclement Weather tonight - Sunday, March 15th - extra capacity available at area shelters by Gerrit Nyland (15 Mar 2020 21:50 UTC)
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Inclement Weather – extra bed capacity is available at area homeless shelters tonight – Sunday, March 15th, 2020.

Comprehensive Life Resources Young Adult shelter – 415 S 13th St, Tacoma, WA  - serves young adults aged 18-24 of any gender. Shelter opens at 9:00pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Single Men’s Shelter – 425 South Tacoma Way, Tacoma, WA  98402 – serves men Tacoma Salvation Army Family Shelter – 1501 6th avenue, Tacoma, WA  98405 –  serves families – sign in from 4pm to 7pm Catholic Community Services Nativity House Shelter – 702 S 14th St, Tacoma, WA 98405 - serves adults of all genders. Prefer clients to sign in between 4:30pm and 7:30pm Tacoma Rescue Mission Adams Street Shelter - serves families and single women - call 253-592-6401 to check availability.

More overnight shelter details are available at http://shelter.pchomeless.org/  

Day center locations are available at http://shelter.pchomeless.org/Facilities/DayCenters

Thanks,

-Gerrit

 

Gerrit Nyland

Director of Client Information Systems, SW

Catholic Community Services of Western Washington

gerritn@ccsww.org

253-304-5105

 

 

World data source re Carona Virus - FYI by Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 21:58 UTC)
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My Niece who is an epidemiologist posted this on Facebook:

Al Ratcliffe

Let your kids explore the world - FYI by Allen Ratcliffe (15 Mar 2020 22:23 UTC)
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Fwd: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing by Maureen Howard (15 Mar 2020 23:22 UTC)
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Colleagues,

To be sure you and your clients understand this Washington State COVID19 testing information.  Note the exceptions.

Remember MultiCare Financial Assistance goes up to 500% of poverty.  You can include a statement explaining your change in income.  CHI Franciscan Financial Assistance goes up to 309% of poverty.

Information and application forms are on their websites.  

Be well everyone,

Maureen

 

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From: WA Department of Health <waDOH@public.govdelivery.com>
Date: Sun, Mar 15, 2020, 3:51 PM
Subject: News Release: State waives costs for COVID-19 testing
To: <maureenhowardconsulting@gmail.com>

 

For immediate release: Month 14, 2020  (20-036)

Contact:Joint Information Center, 253-512-7100

Contact: Office of the Insurance Commissioner - Public Affairs, 360-725-7055

State waives costs for COVID-19 testing

OLYMPIA – The Washington State Department of Health and the Office of the Insurance Commissioner (OIC) are making sure residents don’t face financial barriers to COVID-19 testing when they need it. Insurance Commissioner Kreidler issued an emergency order to state-regulated health plans on March 5 to:

Cover testing (including any lab fees) and the related visit for COVID-19 without copays or deductibles. Suspend any prior authorization requirement for treatment or testing of COVID-19. Allow enrollees to be treated by another provider within a reasonable distance at no additional cost if there are not enough in-network providers.

The copay and deductible waiver also applies to all high-deductible health plans with qualifying health savings accounts (HSAs), according to guidance from the Internal Revenue Service. This emergency order is in effect from March 5 through May 4, 2020.

Washington residents may still be charged for tests or services for other conditions that may occur during the visit. For example, if a resident is tested for other respiratory illnesses as well as COVID-19, they may pay a fee for the other tests. Going to the emergency room for COVID-19 testing may also result in a fee for the visit.

State-regulated health plans are overseen by the OIC and include individual health plans, small employer health plans, and some large employer plans.

The OIC does not regulate self-funded employer plans, Medicaid, Medicare, or health plans for federal employees, members of the military, or veterans. Nevertheless, some of these plans have chosen to waive copays and deductibles for COVID-19 to align with the emergency order. If you are unsure what type of health plan you have, contact your employer's human resources office.

If you get a bill from your insurer for COVID-19 testing or the office visit, file a complaint with the Office of the Insurance Commissioner by visiting insurance.wa.gov.

How can you prevent the spread of COVID-19?

Prevention starts with practicing good personal health habits:

Wash your hands often with soap and water, Stay home when you’re sick, Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects. Get plenty of rest, drink fluids, eat healthy foods and manage your stress to help you prevent getting COVID-19 and recover from it if you do.

DOH has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington State, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press #.

More information on COVID-19 is available from:

Washington State Department of Health Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The DOH website is your source for a healthy dose of information. Find us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter. Sign up for the DOH blog, Public Health Connection

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Who is receiving donations by Kelly Blucher (16 Mar 2020 19:00 UTC)
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Please be specific in your replies. Who is receiving donations and for what items ?

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RE: Who is receiving donations by Alan Brown (16 Mar 2020 19:09 UTC)
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The CCS-Family Housing Network is looking for donations of pre-packaged or frozen meals at our Day Center at 5050 South Tacoma Way. Contact me if you need more information.

Alan M. Brown
Housing Services Director
Catholic Community Services - Family Housing Network
Tacoma, WA
(253) 471-5340
Ending Family Homelessness

Donating online is easy! Go to www.ccsww.org/fhn 

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COVID-19 Advocacy Opportunity - Federal Level by Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 20:07 UTC)
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Colleagues,

Valeri Knight and I and maybe others of you were just on the National Low Income Housing Coalition's COVID-19 call - with 2000 others.  It might be the best call of its type I've been on - well organized, excellent presenters and best of all, recorded.  I will send the webinar link as soon as it comes out.

In the meantime, I wanted you to have this two pager document - not only for federal use but also to adapt to state and local governments.

Diane Yentel, CEO of the NLIHC closed the webinar with words we can all use:

Stay healthy

Be kind

Washing your hands

I am also including the link to this morning's Memo to Members & Partners from the NLIHC:  Housing Is Healthcare

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Fwd: Fw: March 16 COVID-19 Update – Town Hall Tonight by Maureen Howard (16 Mar 2020 20:25 UTC)
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Colleagues,

Especially those of you in Rep. Kilmer's District - the Sixth.  Michele Thomas, Director of Policy & Advocacy,  for the Washington State Low Income Housing Alliance, suggests we join the call and advocate for a nationwide eviction moratorium and services for people experienced homelessness.

Be well,

Maureen

From: Representative Derek Kilmer <WA06DKima@mail.house.gov>
Sent: Monday, March 16, 2020 12:26 PM
To: Michele Thomas <michelet@wliha.org>
Subject: March 16 COVID-19 Update – Town Hall Tonight

 

News from Representative Kilmer

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  WEBSITE BIOGRAPHY SERVICES MEDIA CENTER ISSUES CONTACT   March 16, 2020 Hi Folks –

I hope this finds you well. I know it’s been a challenging week for folks in our region. Washington state and the federal government are taking unprecedented action to contain the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). It is undoubtedly causing disruption to everyday life.  

I know folks have a lot of questions. Tonight, Monday, March 16 at 6:30pm PT, I’ll be hosting a telephone town hall to talk about the federal government’s response to COVID-19. In addition to a discussion on the recently passed $8.3B emergency funding supplemental and legislation passed by the House on Saturday to support workers and families, the telephone town hall will feature experts to help answer your questions regarding best practices and ongoing medical efforts to address this public health emergency, including:
Dr. Alex Greninger, M.D., Ph.D., M.S., M.Phil., assistant director of the University of Washington Medicine Clinical Virology Laboratory and a University of Washington assistant professor of Laboratory Medicine.Dr. Nathan Schlicher, M.D., president-elect of the Washington State Medical Association and regional medical director of quality assurance for the emergency departments at CHI Franciscan.

The health and safety of folks in our region is my number one priority. I hope you can join.

Supporting Workers and Families

Two weeks ago, Congress passed an $8.3 billion emergency spending package to support the response to COVID-19. The legislation I supported included more than $3 billion for the research and development of vaccines, $2.2 billion in public health funding for prevention, preparedness, and response ($950 million of which is targeted at supporting state and local health agencies), and nearly $1 billion for the procurement of medical supplies.

The legislation also included a provision I led to allow up to $7 billion in low-interest loans to be made available by the U.S. Small Business Administration to help small businesses that have been impacted by financial losses as a result of the coronavirus outbreak. That was an important first step, but obviously far more must be done.

This weekend, more action was taken when Congress passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act - comprehensive legislation I supported aimed at addressing the severe impacts of the coronavirus on Americans’ personal safety and financial security.

 
In addition to including a bipartisan measure I led to provide disaster unemployment assistance to people who are unable to work due to the current coronavirus outbreak, the legislation provides paid leave, establishes free coronavirus testing, expands food assistance for vulnerable children and families, protects frontline health workers, and provides additional funding to states for the ongoing economic consequences of the pandemic, among other provisions.

Specifically, the legislation will:

Ensure free testing for coronavirus: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act ensures that all individuals who need a test, including those with private insurance, Medicare Advantage or Original Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, VA, FEHBP, and TRICARE, as well as the uninsured, will have access at no cost.
 
Provide economic security:

-Paid emergency leave: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act provides two weeks of paid sick leave and up to three months of paid family and medical leave. 

-Enhanced unemployment insurance: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act gives states the resources and flexibility to provide unemployment benefits to laid off and furloughed workers, as well as to those workers who exhaust their allotted paid leave. This measure also provides additional funding to help the hardest-hit states immediately and in the future if conditions worsen.

Provide food security: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act includes more than $1 billion to provide food to low-income pregnant women and mothers with young children, help local food banks, and feed low-income seniors. It ensures that students who depend on schools and childcare for free and reduce-priced meals continue to have access to nutritious foods during closures. And it provides women, infants, and children with the flexibility to access food and infant formula without having to make unnecessary or unsafe visits to clinics.

Increase health security: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act increases the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), which the federal government provides to state and territorial Medicaid programs. This will prevent states from cutting benefits, reducing their Medicaid rolls, or imposing greater costs on enrollees.

At a time like this, providing help to workers, families, and all those who need it most is vitally important. This bill, which passed the House by a vote of 363-40, is another good step to ensure the federal government steps up. I am hopeful that the Senate will pass it – and that the President will sign it – quickly.

Even so –there’s plenty more to do. Work is already underway on a third emergency response package to stimulate the economy and assist in addressing the urgency of testing.

Calling for Immediate Federal Response to Washington’s Additional COVID-19 Needs

Following the Vice President’s visit to Washington earlier this month, I led a bipartisan letter from our congressional delegation calling on the Trump Administration to immediately fulfill our state’s additional needs to combat the COVID-19 outbreak. Because our state has unfortunately been on the front lines of this, we obviously have acute challenges. We discussed those issues with Vice President Pence, but the representatives from our state – Democrats and Republicans – want to make sure that our state’s needs are being met.


The letter to the Vice President called for steps to ensure those who need it can be tested, changes to government assistance programs to ensure families can put food on the table, assistance to our first responders, protection for consumers against phishing attacks, and additional funding.

“Ongoing support at the highest levels of the U.S. government is critical to our state’s ability to respond to this epidemic,” we wrote. “We recognize that as the first state to deal with a COVID-19 outbreak of this magnitude, eyes around the country are closely watching the Washington state response. We thank you in advance for your efforts to mitigate the outbreak in our communities, and across the country, and we look forward to continuing our joint efforts to keep our communities safe.”

Helping Our Small Businesses

This week, I also led a bipartisan group of 29 lawmakers in calling for urgent action and clarity from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to assist small businesses being impacted by COVID-19 and related containment efforts.

While Congress approved up to $7 billion in low-interest disaster loans to assist small businesses impacted by this public health crisis, there’s still a lot that needs to be done to ensure this help gets to those who need it, ASAP. 

The letter asked SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza to do the following:

1. Provide a clear process for how states can work with the Small Business Administration to officially declare a disaster for coronavirus-related economic injuries to small businesses

2. Develop and communicate a clear process for small businesses who have been adversely affected by the coronavirus to access economic injury disaster loans

3. Provide direction to Congress on what steps are being taken by the Small Business Administration to deliver assistance as quickly as possible

4. Compile and communicate a repository of additional resources that are available to assist small businesses adversely affected by the coronavirus

As information regarding assistance to our local employers is made available, I’ll be pushing it out. It is our responsibility to ensure that small businesses in Washington and across the country know that we are looking out for them. I intend to keep working to have their backs – and the backs of their workers.

This is one resource – and I’m pushing for many others to ensure we help our Main Street employers and their employees.

You Can Help

We can all do our part to address the ongoing outbreak by being familiar with the symptoms of COVID-19 and practicing good personal health habits.

There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.Stay home when you are sick.Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask. CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility). Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing website.  For information specific to health care, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.  These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.

Resources for you and your family
Make sure you are getting your information from official sources. The CDC has put together a comprehensive resource guide at CDC.gov and you can find some of those resources here.

What You Should Know

People at Higher RiskHow it spreadsSymptomsPrevention & treatmentFrequently Asked Questions

Situation Updates

Situation summaryCases in the U.S.Global locations with COVID-19Risk assessmentCDC in Action

Information For

Communities, schools, and businessesHealthcare professionalsHealth departmentsTravelLaboratories

Washington State Resources:

Businesses – For information on financial assistance (including SBA loans); export assistance; employer and worker assistance; insurance assistance check here:  Get resources for impacted businesses and workers

Schools – For updates on school closures and information and guidance for parents Visit the OSPI COVID-19 webpage

Insurance – For Washingtonians without health insurance: the Washington Health Benefits Exchange opened a limited-time special enrollment period through April 8, 2020.  Enroll for health insurance

Veterans – For information about state veterans’ homes Visit the WA Dept. of Veterans Affairs webpage


I’ll continue to keep you updated with more information as it becomes available – and encourage you to sign-up for my newsletter and follow me on Facebook and Twitter for the latest.

In the meantime, please take care of yourselves – and each other. Remember – this virus isn’t the only thing that is contagious... so is kindness and compassion. I’ll talk to you tonight on the telephone town hall!

As always, I’m honored to represent you.

Sincerely,

Derek Kilmer

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