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June face cover donation/distribution sites 

Everett Emergency Management continues to collect and distribute face covers thanks to the generous donations and excellent sewing skills of community members. Stop by the drive-thru sites through June to donate face covers or pick one up while supplies last. Walk-ups are also welcome and all face cover donations are greatly appreciated.

• Mondays, June 15 & 22, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Evergreen Branch Library, 9512 Evergreen Way
• Wednesdays, June 17 & 24, 1 – 4 p.m., Lowell Park, 4605 S 3rd Ave.
• Fridays, June 19 & 26, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Boys and Girls Club, 2316 12^th St.

Learn more about making, donating and caring for face covers at everettwa.gov/facecovers.

Drive-thru testing near south Everett

The Snohomish Health District announced a drive-thru COVID-19 testing site is coming to McCollum Park several days a week through the month of June. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms (even mild ones) or who has been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 should get tested and stay home. Learn more and make an appointment at snohd.org/drive-thru-testing.

Face covers required for workers, strongly recommended for community members

As of June 8, workers in Washington State are now required to wear face covers except when working alone or when the job has no in-person interaction. It's also strongly recommended that everyone wear a face cover when in public to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. COVID-19 continues to be a very real threat and face covers protect others around you and help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by preventing the spread from people who are pre-symptomatic or asymptomatic. Learn more about face covers and how to make your own.

 
Drive-in theater coming to Waterfront Place

The Port of Everett announced it will transform its Annual Sail-in Cinema outdoor movie series to the first-ever drive-in theater at Waterfront Place. The free, family-friendly program will take place Friday nights at the Port’s Boxcar Park from July 17 through Aug. 21. This year’s program will reflect current public health and safety measures in response to COVID-19, and complies with the governor’s Safe Start plan. Learn more, check out the summer movie lineup and make a reservation on the Port’s website.

COVID-19 cases in Snohomish County

Visit the Snohomish Health District’s website for up-to-date information on COVID-19, including updated case count information like the chart below that illustrates the number of new COVID-19 cases reported in Snohomish County by date.

NEW CASES OF COVID-19 REPORTED IN SNOHOMISH COUNTY BY DATE

Resources for support

Washington State Department of Health (DOH) would like to remind the community that if you need support, it's okay to ask for it. Help is out there. The DOH shared variety of resources available:

• Care for your coronavirus anxiety- a project by Shine
• CDC guidance to support your mental health and well-being
• Washington Recovery Helpline for substance use, problem gambling and mental health challenges
• Warm Line for people living with emotional and mental health challenges: 877–500-WARM (9276)
• Washington State is starting a crisis counseling program called Washington Listens
• Disaster Distress Helpline for 24/7 crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress. Call 800–985–5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746

There are also many more resources are available on the State’s coronavirus webpage.

COVID-19 resources from PUD and PSE

Snohomish County Public Utility District (PUD) has a new webpage that outlines PUD’s response to COVID-19, their Community Support Plan and other important updates.

Puget Sound Energy (PSE) has a Crisis-Affected Customer Assistance Program (CACAP) for customers whose household income has significantly reduced after March 1, 2020. This $11 million fund provides a one-time bill credit equal to the cost of the energy your home used from March to August 2019 (up to $1,000). Learn more on PSE’s web page.

Avoid crowds and delays with Google Maps

Google’s newest update to Maps makes traveling and errands during the pandemic safer. Before you head out, check Google Maps to help avoid crowds and delays and maintain social distancing. Read Google Map’s update for more information and check out the new features.

Find help – you’re not alone

If you’re experiencing stress or feeling isolated during this extremely difficult time, you are not alone and help is out there. We all need support and community, especially when we are dealing with the stress of a pandemic and violence in our communities, financial uncertainties, and worries about our health or the health of our loved ones. It’s okay to seek out and ask for help and Washington State’s mental and emotional wellbeing webpage is a great place to start. Here are some additional resources to help you or a loved one in crisis, available 24/7:

• If there is an immediate danger, please call 911
• Snohomish County Crisis Services Line: 1-800-584-3578 (toll-free) or 425-258-4357
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255), chat online
• Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741

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Lend a helping hand

• Join the Washington Mask Challenge and make cloth face coverings for organizations in need, such as nursing homes, homeless shelters, food banks and more.
• Donate to a shelter or Food Bank and help make sure everyone has enough to eat, or donate to the Hunger Relief Fund for Washington.
• Support nonprofits that you love, that are helping people in need, that your friends recommend to you, or to those are addressing systemic racial inequities and disparities. Also consider giving to regional funds through Philanthropy Northwest - Response to COVID-19 Outbreak.
• Donate medical supplies or equipment you don’t need anymore. Email FEMA’s National Business Emergency Operations Center at nbeoc@fema.dhs.gov to find out how.