HomeMy WebLinkAboutReg 2020-03-16 Item 5 - Powerpoint Presentation Shown at Meeting - COVID-19 (Coronavirus)City of Tukwila
Coronavirus Response
City Council Update
March 16, 2020
Status as of 4:00 p.m. Today
• 488 Cases in King County, 43 deaths
• 904 Cases in Washington State, 48 deaths
• Governor ordered temporary closure of all restaurants, bars and
entertainment/recreational activities statewide
• First responders at normal operational levels
• Community Center closed
• Social distancing measures enacted at work sites
Information and Direction
• Seattle -King County Public Health
• State of Washington
• Federal Government
KingCounty.gov/COVID
What Individuals and Families Can Do
• Ensure social distancing of at least six feet
• Isolate yourself if you are sick
• Handwashing with hot water and soap often
• Hand sanitizer with alcohol a substitute for handwashing
• Cover your cough and sneezes with elbow or tissue and avoid touching
your face
• Clean high traffic surfaces — such as door knobs — often
• Call your medical provider if you feel sick
• Do not visit emergency room unless true emergency or directed there by
doctor
What the City has Done
• Regional response
• State of Emergency
• Activated EOC
• Operational Changes
• Facility Closures
• Fire Stations Restricted to Firefighters Only
• Communications
Meeting Basic Needs
• Supporting the Tukwila School District with five staff members to
meet the nutritional needs of Tukwila students
• Outreach to all businesses
• Small business support resources
• Houses of worship outreach
• Senior outreach and support
• People experiencing homelessness
Impacts to City Services
• Beginning March 16 and lasting until March 27 City Hall and the 6300
building will be closed to the public
• Exceptions will be made at the permit counter for people with active permits;
no new projects can apply
• Inspections and other in the field activities will take place as normal
• Utility bills can be paid over the phone or via mail; no utility shutoffs
will happen during this time
• Human Services continue to provide support via phone and email
• No significant changes to police, fire or public works
Looking Ahead
• Community resiliency
• Business viability
• Employee health and wellness
• Census 2020
• Reopening Tukwila Community Center
• City revenue implications
Questions
KingCounty.gov/COVID