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Home My WebLink About2022-03-31 E-Hazelnut Newsletter{ • BUILDING/PLANNING • PERMIT CENTER • HUMAN SERVICES • PUBLIC WORKS HUMAN RESOURCE • MAYOR'S OFFICE MUNICIPAL COURT FINANCE CITY CLERK POLICE City of Tukwila E -Hazelnut Newsletter - March 2022 Quick Links • City of Tukwila Website • City Employment Opportunities • Experience Tukwila • TukTV • COVID-19 Information Tukwila Elected Officials Mayor: Allan Ekberg City Council: Thomas McLeod (Council President) Kathy Hougardy De'Sean Quinn Kate Kruller Cynthia Delostrinos Johnson Mohamed Abdi Tosh Sharp The City of Tukwila has relaunched Tukwila Works, a portal for community members to report issues to the City Tukwila WORKS Jib The City of Tukwila has relaunched Tukwila Works, a portal for community members to report issues to the City. The free download for mobile devices is designed to enhance how the City of Tukwila delivers services to the community. Users can report non -emergency issues (potholes, streetlight outages, code violations, etc.) and add the location and pictures to help the City respond quickly. Users can track the status of reports, as well as those sent in by other community members. Community members have the option of reporting issues anonymously or providing contact information for further follow up. The app also offers information and links to the City calendar, news, City services, and much more! To access Tukwila Works on a web browser, go to the Tukwila Works page. Issues can be reported directly on this web page as well. Alternatively, the app is available for download at the Apple ® and Android ® stores for free. The app is available in multiple languages by changing the language within the app settings. Please note: If you still have a copy of the previous Tukwila Works app on your smartphone from before March 2020, you will need to delete the app and download the new SeeClickFix app in it's place. Questions? Please email Tu kwi laWorks@Tu kwi laWA. gov. Tukwila, Des Moines and Burien are partnering to bring CERT Training to YOUR community! GET INVOLVED IN CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) WHAT CAN CERT DO? RESIDENTIAL & • COMMUNITY CHECKS ?` Make sure family members and neighbors are safe and well following disasters TRAFFIC & CROWD MANAGEMENT Control flow of people during small power outages or large- scale concert/sporting events EMERGENCY OPS 011 CENTER STAFFING Staff emergency operations centers to help organize and complete response effort PUBLIC INFORMATION % Inform communities how to prepare, and explain resources available to help in case of emergency Come learn about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact your area. The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program educates and trains people to provide basic disaster response skills such as fire safety, light search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. By using the training learned in the classroom and through exercises, CERT members can assist others in their neighborhood or workplace following an event when professional responders might not be immediately available to help. CERT members also are encouraged to support emergency response agencies by taking a more active role in emergency preparedness projects in their community. Interested in taking the CERT training? Please take our quick 2 -minute survey about CERT Training - Fall 2022! Through this questionnaire you will help us determine the number of interested participants, the location and the size of classroom needed! Questions? Contact 206-870-6562 or CERT@ D es Moi n es WA .gov Participate in the Re -Think Waste - Earth Day Video, Photo, Art Contest RE -THINK WASTE 2022 EARTH DAY VIDEO, PHOTO, ART CONTEST PRESENTED BY: CITY OF TUKWILA AND WASTE MANAGEMENT W Contest Information Share how you reduce waste, reuse items and/or recycle correctly with a short video (60 seconds or less), drawing, photograph or photo of an art piece. Winning entries will be shared on City of Tukwila and Waste Management websites, social media, and featured in an Earth Day news release. Who Can Enter? All students K-12 who live or go to school in Tukwila What are the prizes? How to Participate 1. For complete rules and to download an entry form, visit wmnorthwest.com/Tukwila or email recyclenw@wm.com. 2. Email your completed application and submission to recyclenw@wm.com by Friday April 8th - 5:00 PM. 3. Finalists will be announced on Earth Day, Thursday, April 21st by noon. lAti 2021 1st piece winner to the right Reduce Reuse Recycle Elementary School 1st place: $350 gift card 2nd place: $200 gift card 3rd place: $100 gift card Middle and High School 1st place: $350 gift card 2nd place: $200 gift card 3rd place: $100 gift card Teacher* with submissions from their class: $400 towards class supplies * Teachers much teach in the Tukwila School District to qualify. If there is a tie, the $400 will be split evenly between the winning teachers. Questions? Email us at recyclenw@wm.com The City of Tukwila and Waste Management are partnering again to offer a Video, Photo, Art Contest for students K-12 who live in, or go to school in, Tukwila. Students are invited to demonstrate how they re -think, reduce, reuse, or recycle by creating a short video (60 seconds or less), photograph, drawing, or recycled art project. Examples could include video of actions that reduce waste, showing creative examples of reuse, or reminding others which items are recyclable per the City's guide at WMNorthwest.com/Tukwila. Prizes will be awarded by two age categories - Elementary students (K -5th grade) and Secondary students (grades 6-12.) The top finalist in each category will receive $350, 2nd place -- $200, and 3rd place -- $100. Teachers can win prizes too! Teachers who incorporate projects into their classwork will be recognized and the teacher with the most students submitting contest entries will win $400 for class supplies. Students may also enter independently of a class; it is not required that their teacher participate. Top finalists and some participants will be showcased on City of Tukwila and WM websites and social media platforms. No experience is necessary to enter the contest. Students of all ages and abilities are welcomed to participate. Fun and creativity are encouraged. City of Tukwila and WM will judge submissions on creativity, relevance to the waste reduction/recycling theme, quality, and effort. Submissions are due Friday, April 8, 2022, by 5 p.m. Finalists will be announced on April 21, the day before Earth Day, 2022. For more information or to receive the entry form with complete rules, visit WMNorthwest.com/Tukwila or email recyclenw@wm.com. City of Tukwila 1 6200 Southcenter Blvd, Tukwila WA 98188 1 206 433-1800