Pacific County Weekly Update

8/5/2020

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be respectful and stay on topic. The moderator may select questions as time permits and in order to keep the discussion on topic and appropriate.

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Agenda & Topics

1. Introductions & Meeting Guidelines (Paul)

2. Phase 3 Restrictions & Toolkits (Katie)

3. Local Data and Dashboard (Stephanie)

4. Testing options and instructions (Stephanie)

5. COVID-19: From exposure to feeling better (Stephanie)

6. Mask Etiquette & Children wearing masks (Jamie)

7. Limit your circle (Kathy)

8. Mental Health Resources & Self Care (Katie)

9. Eviction Prevention Funds, CAREs Act Grants for Businesses (Jamie and Paul)

10. Question & Answer and Public Comment (Paul)

Phased Approach Chart (Updated 7/24)

Reminders about phase 3• Weddings and Funerals- No receptions. Indoor/outdoor ceremonies

limited to 20 percent or 30 people, whichever is less. 6 foot distancing must be maintained.

• Animal clubs- no indoor service allowed

• Bars- no indoor service allowed

• Social gatherings- limited to no more than 10

• Restaurants- table size limited to 5 or fewer from same household

• Movie theatres limited to 25% capacity

• No indoor recreation (mini golf, bowling alleys, arcades, etc.)

Signage for Businesses

https://coronavirus.wa.gov/information-for/business/business-signage-toolkit

https://coronavirus.wa.gov/information-for/business/business-signage-toolkit

https://coronavirus.wa.gov/information-for/business/business-signage-toolkit

https://www.pacificcountycovid19.com/?fbclid=IwAR1Tn-9CertK9o4Ox-yNKdW5kH3Jg9bzt_KAXk7Pie8zeqvF9BniJUfbOrM

Data and Case Update*7/22/2020 7/29/2020 8/5/2020

Confirmed Cases (Total) 26 32 43

Confirmed Cases that resided in Pacific County 22 28 37

Active Cases (monitored by Public Health) 8 11 19

Probable Cases (monitored by Public Health) 6

Closed Cases (no longer monitored by Public Health)

18 21 24

Hospitalizations 3 6 6

Deaths 1 1 (1 pending) 2

Percent Deaths (deaths/confirmed cases) 3.8% 3.1% (6.3%) 4.7%

Total Tests 1273 - 1505 1419 - 1787 1525 - 2061

Percent Positive (confirmed cases/total tests)

2.0% - 1.7% 2.3% - 1.8% 2.8% - 2.1%

Percent Positive (7 Day Average): 4.1% - 2.6% 10.4% - 4.0%

*State Generated Dashboard (https://www.pacificcountycovid19.com/). Time lag/Correction.

Data and Case Update*

North County: 14

South County: 23

Confirmed Cases that resided in

Pacific County: 37

State Data (as of 8/3/2020)

Testing OptionsNorth County South County

Organization Willapa Harbor

Hospital

Shoalwater Bay

Medical Clinic

(Established

Patients)

McCleary Health

Mart Pharmac

y

Elma/East County

Pharmacy

Valley View

Health Center

(Walk-in Clinic)

Pacific County Drive

Through Testing

Ocean Beach Hospital

(Established Patients)

Family Health Center-

North Beach (Established

Patients)

Columbia Memorial Hospital

Location / Address

800 Alder Street South Bend, WA 98586

2373 TokelandRd, Tokeland, WA 98590

115 W Simpson AveMcCleary, WA 98557

221 West Main StElma, WA 98541

1800 Cooks Hill Rd Suite G Centralia, WA 98531

701 Washington Ave N, Long Beach, WA 98631

174 First Ave N, Ilwaco, WA 98624

21610 Pacific Way, Ocean Park, WA 98640

Astoria/Warrenton (multiple locations)

Testing Days/Hours

Monday to Friday12:00pm to 2:00pm

Call for info/appointment

Register online

Register online

Call for info/appointment

Call for info/appointment

Call for info/appointment

Call for info/appointment

Call for info/appointment

Call Information / Website

360-875-4566

1-800-841-2244

https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/

https://www.doineedacovid19test.com/

360-736-3042

360-642/875-9407

360-642-3747 Contact Provider

360-665-3000

CMH COVID 19 Hotline: 503-338-4699

Testing Information

No restrictions for Rapid (same day). PCR

Rapid/PCR Provider Decision

PCR PCR PCR, Symptomatic, Close Contact

PCR, Symptomatic, Close Contact

PCR, Symptomatic, Close ContactProvider Decision

PCR, Symptomatic, Close Contact Provider Decision

Call Hotline

Instructions After Testing

Remain in Quarantine UNTIL Test Results OR− At least 10 days have passed since

symptoms first appeared and− At least 24 hours have passed since last

fever without the use of fever-reducing medications and

− Symptoms (e.g., cough, shortness of breath) have improved

Still have questions? Contact your Health Care Provider / Testing Location / Public Health

Instructions After Testing: Quarantine

Instructions After Testing: Isolation

The Do’s and Don’ts of Mask Wearing

DO wear a mask whenever you’re going out in public

DO wash your hands or use hand sanitizer before you put your mask on and after you take it off.

DO wash your cloth face covering in a washing machine each day.

DO take a cloth face covering with you if you are hiking or visiting a park.

DO make sure the cloth face covering covers both your mouth and nose.

DO continue to maintain 6 foot social distance, even while wearing a mask.

DON’T wear surgical-grade masks, N95 respirators, or cloth masks with respirators. We need to reserve those for health care and frontline workers.

DON’T think that wearing cloth face masks means we can gather in large groups.

DON’T wear a cloth face covering while exercising outdoors. It’s not dangerous, just annoying and not necessary.

DON’T put a cloth face covering on a child under age 2.

DON’T touch your cloth face covering after you put it on. Try not to touch your face at all.

5 TIPS TO GET KIDS TO WEAR MASKS

Limit social circle to no more than 10 a week

If you get COVID-19 that means that you need to isolate (stay home and away from other people) for at least

10 days. Even those that live with or who you have had close contact with will need to quarantine for 14 days

in case they have it as well.

This means that if you have COVID-19, everyone in your household and your other close contacts can’t work,

gather, go out to see friends, visit family, or do anything.

Getting COVID-19 impacts more than just you- it impacts your family and everyone you live with or have close

contact with.

If you are feeling overwhelmed or mentally exhausted because of the changes to our society brought on by COVID-19, you’re not alone.

Local Crisis number 800-884-2298

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline800-273-8255

Text Hi to 741741 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor

Warm Line 800-698-2392

WA Listens 833-681-0211

Look out for these common signs of

distress:• Feelings of feelings of fear, anger, sadness,

worry, numbness, or frustration

• Changes in appetite, energy, and activity

levels

• Difficulty concentrating and making

decisions

• Difficulty sleeping or nightmares

• Physical reactions, such as headaches,

body pains, stomach problems, and skin

rashes

• Worsening of chronic health problems

• Increased use of alcohol, tobacco, or other

drugs

https://www.mentalhealthfirstaid.org/2020/07/the-impact-of-covid-19-on-mental-health/

Mental Health Resources

Sleep at normal times. Try not to nap, and keep yourself occupied during the day with activities that are

stimulating and rewarding. TV is great as a treat in the evening but don’t spend all day bingeing shows on

Netflix!

Eat at normal times. Increased time at home might lead to a loss for things to do, it is normal to snack when

you’re bored. Try not to, or if you do, keep it healthy.

Stimulate your brain. Think – crosswords, puzzles, board games, and reading!

Exercise. Not getting out means that opportunities are limited but it is absolutely not impossible. Exercise

releases endorphins, which make you happy, as well as promoting blood flow around the body, nourishing the

brain, and providing a number of additional benefits to your mental health. Try a 7-minute exercise app or follow

an aerobics class on YouTube.

Reach out to others. Text messages, Zoom, social media, phone calls, and email. Social stimulation is vital to our overall wellbeing, and in the digital age we have so many opportunities to keep up contact.

Accept limitations and appreciate small achievements. It’s normal to feel totally helpless during something

like this. Try to let go of your worries about things you cannot change. Find balance by doing small things to

contribute, or take control over smaller, realistic aspects of your life..

Take a mental break. With the news cycle forever turning and social media blowing up on our devices,

sometimes we can get sucked into the constant barrage of information. Right now, much of this content is pretty

scary, and we feel obliged to keep watching in case something new happens. Remind yourself that it’s okay – and

maybe even vital – to switch off for a period of time.

COVID-19 Self Care Strategies

Pacific County CARES Act Grants for Small Businesses

Grant Award Amounts• Up to $10,000 per small business (each business is eligible for a single grant award)

Grant Eligibility Requirements:• Must be physically located inside Pacific County, Washington • As of March 1, 2020, your small business must employ no more than 20 people

Timeline:

• Friday, August 14th – grant application period begins: o The application/instructions will be available on the Pacific County website

www.co.pacific.wa.us)o Please note that priority will be given to the first applications received

• Friday, August 28th – grant applications are due

• Thursday, September 3rd – the Board of County Commissioners will approve Pacific County CARES grant awards at a special public meeting

• Friday, September 11th – County Auditor plans to begin issuing checks to award winners

Eviction Rental Assistance

• Pacific County Health Department will be receiving funds to help provide rental assistance to individuals and families in the community. These funds are limited and not everyone seeking rental assistance funds will receive them.

• Eligibility • In order to be eligible, applicants will need to meet the eligibility criteria and fill out the required

documentation. Payments can only be made to a third party, not directly to the individual needing assistance.

• The household must also meet at least one of the following screening criteria in addition to having income within the required limits and a recent history of non-payment or partial payment of rent (any member of the household can meet the criteria, it doesn’t have to be the head of household):

• Rent burdened: 50% or more of current monthly income is needed to pay rent.• Previously homeless within last five years. This includes experiences of couch surfing/double up.• Eviction history within last seven years.• Housing disrupted due to household member race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, or

religion. • At risk of severe illness as per CDC (62 or older, underlying condition).• Disability of any household member. Includes a physical, developmental, mental, or emotional

impairment, including impairment caused by alcohol or drug abuse, post-traumatic stress disorder, or brain injury. A person with HIV/AIDS is considered disabled.

• If screening a young adult age 24 or younger, the following criteria can also be used to determine eligibility:

– Person 24 years old or younger that is pregnant or parenting.– Person 24 years old or younger that is a recipient (current or past) from any one of the following:

foster care; adoption; mental health; drug, alcohol treatment; court systems.• United States citizenship is NOT an eligibility requirement of this program.

Eviction Rental Assistance Continued

• Type of assistance

• Up to three months of rent payments in any combination of rental arrears, current rent or future rent through December 2020.

• Payments to landlords or friend/family can only be up to 80% of total rent due (arrears, current, future) OR the Fair Market Rent rate.

• Once we receive a contract from the Washington State Department of Commerce, we will begin publicizing the available assistance. To get more information or to apply, individuals or their advocates may contact rentassistance@co.pacific.wa.us.

Utility Assistance Grants- CDBG Grant, submitting application in Sept, awards by end of Sept. Will support:

• Up to $750 to assist families with rent/utilities who have been affected by COVID rent/utilities

• Priority to families who haven’t received other assistance

Utility Assistance

Schools ReopeningDistrict Current Status**

Ocean Beach TBD

Raymond TBD

Naselle TBD

South Bend TBD

Willapa Valley K-5 will resume in person September. Grades 6-12 will be remote.

North River TBD

Useful Links and ResourcesGuidance from Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/workgroups/Reopening%20Washington%20Schools%202020%20Planning%20Guide.pdf

OSPI (Schools) Frequently Asked Questions https://www.k12.wa.us/sites/default/files/public/communications/Reopening%20Washington%20Schools%20FAQ%20for%20School%20Districts.pdf

Guidance for business by phasehttps://www.governor.wa.gov/issues/issues/covid-19-resources/covid-19-reopening-guidance-businesses-and-workers

Overview of Statewide Face Coverings Requirements

https://coronavirus.wa.gov/sites/default/files/2020-07/Overview%20of%20mask%20order_July20.pdf

Washington State Department of Health: www.coronavirus.wa.gov

Pacific County Health Dept COVID Website: https://www.pacificcountycovid19.com

Reporting violations of safe start planhttps://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/09349a1c56844b539fea1c2cabd16d56

LNI COVID-19 Resource Pagehttps://www.lni.wa.gov/safety-health/safety-topics/topics/coronavirus

WA State DOH Hotline: 1-800-525-0127

LNI (Report a Business)800-423-7233

Liquor Control Board(360) 664-9878

Next Community Forum: Wednesday, August 12th at 11:30 (re-occurring)

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84282447783

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