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AUGUST UPDATES FROM YOUR COUNCILMEMBER

King County, Washington sent this bulletin at 08/22/2023 12:12 PM PDT



DEAR RESIDENTS OF KING COUNTY DISTRICT 2,

This is your friendly neighborhood King County Councilmember, Girmay Zahilay.

Below are some news, updates, and events for August 2023 that I think you’ll
find useful. This email will provide you a snapshot of recent updates. For a
more comprehensive list of my office’s legislation and priorities, check out my
King County website, where I list what we’ve been working on over the past year.
You can also follow my Facebook and Twitter for real-time updates on all our
work!



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ANNOUNCEMENTS & POLICY UPDATES

Stay informed about the policies we are championing, the progress we are making,
and the impact we are creating as we work to serve you better.


STATEMENT ON GUN VIOLENCE IN OUR COMMUNITIES

This has been such a heavy year. I haven’t felt this overwhelmed since starting
on the council in 2020 in the depths of a global pandemic. That’s actually what
it feels like right now: another pandemic. Except instead of a virus, we're
fighting unrelenting gun violence.

This is a full blown crisis. I’ve been to more funerals and candle light vigils
for victims of shootings this past year than I can count.

And every day I wake up to even more tragic news: a mass shooting yesterday at a
hookah bar killing multiple people including the sister of my staff member; a
mass shooting at Safeway in Rainier Beach tearing apart and traumatizing people
I work with regularly; killing a father of two while he's driving Uber;
assassinating a 17 year old in his apartment in Skyway; murdering a man in his
Teriyaki restaurant; shooting Elijah to death while he cradles his 9 year old
nephew to protect him.

These are just a fraction of the shootings we've experienced in just the past
few months. My team is working 'round the clock to support survivor families --
connecting them to mental health services, legal aid, rental assistance,
childcare. The violence has upended everything for them.

We're organizing community safety town halls; securing historic investments in
mental health/addiction recovery; supporting youth with after school activities
and mentorship; advancing every intervention and prevention strategy we can
think of and that neighbors ask us to pursue.

And it’s nowhere near enough. In addition to the impact on victims and their
surviving families, one of the most demoralizing parts of all this has been the
impact on the people fighting to prevent gun violence. Violence interruptors and
service providers like SE Network are being shot at and traumatized; first
responders and mental health workers are short staffed and worn down; my staff
members are losing family members and their mental health. It’s all too much.

I’m writing this as a spotlight and as a call to action. It’s all hands on deck.
The same urgency and coordination I’m seeing from our highest levels of
government for forest fires, I’d like to see also for the communities on fire
from gun violence. No matter the district or jurisdiction.

We all have a role to play in reducing the violence — every level of government,
the private sector, nonprofits, neighbors, teachers, activists, parents,
siblings, everyone.That level of accountability comes from YOU, the voters and
residents of our state. Elevate the gun violence issue to the level of housing
and homelessness. Ask every candidate about it. Email your reps of every level
and district today. Support the people and orgs in the trenches.

I’ll be rolling out more thoughts, strategies, ordinances, and budget priorities
over the next several months. This is my number 1 priority. I hope everyone
reading this will continue to elevate this issue and hold us all accountable to
keeping it as the number 1 priority.

Lastly, on a personal level, just want to remind us to hug our loved ones tight
and be quick to forgive. The number of good, kind people we’ve lost this year to
random acts of violence has been crushing. We never know when


U-DISTRICT TOWN HALL

Join me for a town hall in the U-District on Tuesday, September 12th at 5:30 PM.
We're holding this town hall to hear directly from our constituents who live in
the U-District, Ravenna, Laurelhurst, and Eastlake. We will be joined by members
of King County agencies focused on transportation, public safety, public health,
homelessness, and more. 

This town hall will take place in room #209 of the University Heights Center, at
5031 University Way NE, Seattle, WA 98105. We will be holding an additional town
hall in the following weeks for Capitol Hill and the Central District. You can
RSVP to the town hall at https://tinyurl.com/udistricttownhall 

If you have any questions or would like to request accommodations or
translations, please email rosa.mai@kingcounty.gov.


CRESTON POINT COMMUNITY SAFETY TOWN HALL

Creston Point residents, please join us for a community safety town hall to
share your concerns and discuss solutions. The town hall will be held at Creston
Point Apartments on Thursday, August 24th from 6:30 PM - 8:30 PM. I will be
there, along with HNN leadership, the King County Sheriff’s office, and other
local and state agencies and leadership. 


CRISIS CARE CENTERS INITIATIVE

Planning is underway for the voter-approved Crisis Care Centers Initiative! The
initiative makes a generational investment in the behavioral health system and
will create a countywide network of five crisis care centers, restore the number
of mental health residential treatment beds in the region, and bolster the
community behavioral health workforce. 

The implementation team is convening planning meetings, working with the
coalition that helped create the Crisis Care Centers Initiative, and listening
to community feedback.

Check out how you can learn more or share your feedback!

Email: CCCLevy@kingcounty.gov
Crisis Care Centers Website: http://bit.ly/CrisisCareCentersInitiative 
Community Information Update Survey: http://bit.ly/3s3fmKF 


MORE SUPPORT COMING FOR VETERANS & SENIORS

It's official -- King County voters overwhelmingly voted to renew the Veterans,
Seniors, and Human Services Levy (VSHSL)! I was proud to be the prime sponsor of
this legislation.

Over 71% of King County voters approved the VSHSL, the highest approval rating
in the levy’s history. Your vote will allow our region to help people and
families transition to affordable housing, get job training, find employment,
access emergency financial assistance, obtain domestic violence advocacy,
receive behavioral health treatment, and provide other resources and services.

Renewing this existing levy for six more years will allow allow King County to:

 * Reduce veteran homelessness–we’ve contributed to a 40% reduction since 2018
 * Build the nation’s strongest local veterans program 
 * Keep seniors in the communities they helped build–the levy keeps tens of
   thousands of seniors using 39 levy-funded senior centers every year
 * Fund services for survivors of domestic violence & sexual assault–8,000+
   survivors have received levy-funded assistance
 * Fund legal aid for immigrants and refugees and people fighting to keep
   housing
 * Build new affordable housing and operate the more than 1,900 units the levy
   has previously contributed to

Click here for more details about the VSHSL. Thank you for renewing it!


RAISING THE MINIMUM WAGE IN UNINCORPORATED KING COUNTY



Our office has drafted legislation to raise the minimum wage in unincorporated
King County and plans to introduce it later this summer. While bordering cities
like Seattle, Tukwila, and SeaTac have increased their minimum wages above
Washington state’s minimum wage of $15.74 per hour, unincorporated King County’s
minimum wage remains at the state level.

According to the 2023 National Low Income Housing Coalition’s Out of Reach data,
an employee making Washington’s minimum wage of $15.74 per hour would have to
work 103 hours each week to afford a modest one-bedroom rental home at fair
market rent in King County. In 2022, for a dual-income household of two working
adults and two school-aged children living in King County and earning the
state’s minimum wage, the family would fall short on average $36,442 to meet the
basic needs of the household.

SeaTac and Seattle raised their minimum wages years ago. The vast majority of
businesses were able to adjust, and some businesses with concerns about raising
the minimum wage ended up expanding. Last fall, Tukwila voted overwhelmingly to
raise their minimum wage, too. When people can afford to live and relax in the
cities where they work, that spending circulates locally.

A recent study from the Institute for Research on Labor and Employment found
that raising the minimum wage causes "large, significant positive employment
effects” — in other words, it creates jobs!

According to the Department of Local Services' 2022 Business Survey, an online
survey for the unincorporated King County business community, 67% of respondents
supported an increase in the minimum wage, with many respondents saying they
already paid employees above the minimum wage or that the owner was the only
employee and therefore the business would not be affected by a minimum wage
increase.

For the one-page infographic on the legislation, please see here. Please stay
tuned and we will share an announcement and process for giving us feedback by
our next email newsletter once the legislation is introduced.


STAGE 2 BURN BAN IN KING COUNTY

Seattle and King County Fire Marshals in coordination with local jurisdictions
have issued a STAGE 2 BURN BAN on all outdoor recreational fires throughout King
County. During a Stage 2 burn ban, any outdoor fire such as a backyard fire pit
or campfire using chopped firewood or charcoal is prohibited.

Since Memorial Day 2023, Seattle Fire has responded to over 450 bark and brush
fires throughout the city. Let’s do all we can to reduce the risk of
unintentional fires!

For more info, click here.


BLACK BUSINESS MONTH

August is Black Business Month! Small businesses are the backbone of our
economy, so check out this list of Black owned small businesses in Seattle and
King County: https://urbanleague.org/black-business-directory/ 


FENTANYL AND ADDICTION: HELP IS AVAILABLE

The Department of Community and Health Services (DCHS) and Public Health
Seattle-King County released the first in a multi-part blog series detailing our
response to the current fentanyl crisis and substance use disorder more
broadly.  Please take a look here at this resource for individuals seeking
substance use treatment.


METRO TRIP CHANGES

King County Metro will increase service reliability with its fall update to
transit schedules. The agency currently is delivering 95% of more than 11,200
daily bus trips while facing challenges with canceled trips.

The changes beginning in September will allow riders to have confidence that
Metro will be there when promised, no matter where they need to go.

To keep transit services in sync with fleet and workforce availability, Metro
will focus upcoming service changes on 20 low-ridership routes. Most (92%)
boardings will not be directly affected by these cuts, which will help prevent
last-minute cancellations and improve reliability for riders. Learn more at
Metro’s blog post here. 

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OUT IN THE COMMUNITY

From neighborhood gatherings to grassroots initiatives, stay tuned to see how we
are working closely with you to address your concerns and bring positive change
to our district.


MEDIA STUDENTS VISIT KING COUNTY

Last month, students from the Creative Arts Digital Media Academy with Rainier
Avenue Radio visited King County! These bright young people toured the King
County TV studio before visiting the Council chambers to try passing some
legislation. 

Thank you Rainier Avenue Radio for bringing the youth to learn about their local
government! Check out this video of their visit here. Learn more about Rainier
Avenue Radio’s CADMA program here.


SKYWAY COMMUNITY IMPACT AWARDS

I had the honor of joining the Skyway Coalition and Renton Innovation Zone
Partnership (RIZP) for their Skyway Community Impact Awards last weekend. It was
a great day of celebrating the amazing work being done in our community by our
own neighbors. Thank you to everyone who made this possible!


SKYWAY PARK TAKEOVER

Skyway Park Takeover, a new event organized by West Hill Community Association
(WHCA), was held in King County’s Skyway Park on Saturday, August 12, 2023 in
partnership with King County Parks.

Continuing in the theme of WHCA’s other themed “Takeover” events, the focus was
on activating community space, bringing neighbors together, and creating a fun,
free, family-friendly experience for all.

The Skyway Park Takeover featured a variety of activity stations that allowed
folks of all ages to jump with the Double Dutch Divas, try out their soccer
skills with Skyway United FC, or enjoy some casual lawn games with friends. Free
local food, specialty drinks, and ice cream was available to help refuel
participants between activities. A vendor alley brought together local
organizations with resources, information, and giveaways like free books and
helmets for youth. Entertainment was jam-packed into the schedule, from a live
marching brass band performance, the return of a crowd-favorite DJ, and
appearances by some well-loved mascots and cosplay characters to face-painting
and even a wacky dizzy bat race at the end full of costumed characters and local
notables.

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LET YOUR VOICE BE HEARD!

Share your thoughts, suggestions, and concerns on key issues, as we value your
input and believe in the power of collective voices shaping our policies and
decisions.


SKYWAY COMMUNITY NEEDS ASSESSMENT

King County Local Services has opened their Community Needs Assessment for
unincorporated areas! 

The Community Needs Assessment (CNA) survey is your opportunity to tell us how
you want to see funding spent and what services you need to see in your
community. Does your community have the services it needs? Do you need more
summer camps, food banks, or tutoring services? Complete the Community Needs
Assessment survey to help plan and prioritize future spending for your
neighborhood. Fill out your survey today at
https://publicinput.com/CommunityNeeds 


GARFIELD SUPER BLOCK PUBLIC ART CALLS

The Garfield Super Block Coalition (GSB) has two exciting public art
opportunities open now, with application deadlines of September 12th!


1) PILLARS OF PROMISE

The GSB is seeking seven artists to create seven separate pillars, and one
collaborative pillar to tell the stories of the seven ethnic communities that
settled in the Central District from 1800 to 1975. The pillars will be
fabricated by a third party for the Garfield Super Block site.

Link to call: http://publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6545


2) REFORESTING THE CENTRAL AREA

The GSB is seeking an artist to create three separate tree stump designs to be
used for seating that will be fabricated by a third party for the site of the
Garfield Super Block.

Link to call: http://publicartist.org/call.cfm?id=6546


MADISON STREET AREA BUS SERVICE CHANGE SURVEY

Updated proposals for the 2024 arrival of the RapidRide G Line are out! Take the
survey by August 31st to let King County Metro know what you want for transit
service on Capitol Hill, First Hill, Central District and the Madison Valley.
Survey and more  information can be found here: https://wp.me/p1GXf3-6dv


LYNNWOOD LINK CONNECTIONS PHASE 3 PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

Phase 3 engagement for the Lynnwood Link Connections is live now! 

As Link light rail extends to Lynnwood, the Lynnwood Link Connections mobility
project will address changing transit needs and improve mobility options for
communities in northwest King County and southwest Snohomish County. Metro is
working with Sound Transit and Community Transit, among other partners, to
coordinate bus routes based on feedback from communities.

For more info and to fill out the survey, go to
https://kingcounty.gov/metro/LynnwoodLink


BESTSTARTS KC HEALTH SURVEY

Best Starts for Kids, a King County voter-approved initiative, is now in its
eighth year! Its annual health survey intends to track how well its efforts are
doing to improve children’s health in King County. 

The survey is currently open through early fall and is available in Chinese,
English, Russian, Spanish, and Vietnamese. They are looking for responses from
parents and caregivers with infants through elementary school aged children. 

For more info and to fill out the survey, go to http://bit.ly/bsk-survey23.


APPLY TO SERVE ON THE KING COUNTY CITIZENS’ ELECTION OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE

The King County Citizens’ Election Oversight Committee (CEOC) is a 16-member
committee of volunteers, who have interest or expertise in elections. They
produce an annual report to the King County Council on their observations,
findings, and recommendations on election-related matters. 

The CEOC has the following unfilled positions:

 * One representative of the Vietnamese-speaking community. Term ends in Dec
   2023, but the successful candidate may be appointed to serve for 3 more years
 * One jurisdictional representative from a junior taxing district or city with
   population under 20,000. Term ends May 2025, but may last an additional 3
   years.

Applications requested by Sep 26, 2023. More information can be found here:
http://kingcounty.gov/ceoc

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UPCOMING EVENTS


GIRLS ON THE RUN

Girls on the Run is currently recruiting both coaches and participants for this
Fall! 

At Girls on the Run, teaching critical life skills is the cornerstone of their
research-based programs. Meeting in small teams, trained volunteer coaches
inspire girls of all abilities to strengthen confidence and other important life
skills through dynamic, interactive lessons and physical activity. For youth in
3rd – 8th grade, GOTR is for every girl!

Even if you’re not a runner or a 3rd-8th grade girl, you can still get involved!
You can start a team or coach for an existing one. GOTR is looking for Black,
Latinx, and Indigenous coaches in particular.

Learn more at https://www.gotrpugetsound.org/.


2ND ANNUAL BLACK VENDORS MARKET BACK TO SCHOOL FUNCTION

The Second Annual Black Vendors Market Back to School Function will be happening
on Saturday, August 26th from 12-6pm at 11805 Renton Seattle, WA 98178!

Join for an afternoon of shopping and family fun!


BLACK 2 SCHOOL BUSINESS BASH


Enrich your back to school shopping with unique finds from local young Black
entrepreneurs aged 4-24! Come by the Black 2 School Business Bash on August 27th
from 1-3pm at N2E Plaza, 1925 3rd Ave, Seattle, WA 98108.


FREE VACCINATION EVENTS FOR SOUTH KING COUNTY STUDENTS

Free covid vaccination clinics for South King County families with kids ages 4
to 18 will be available this summer and early fall. 

Families with healthcare providers are encouraged to make a vaccination
appointment with their child’s healthcare provider to receive all
school-required vaccines. For families who are uninsured, experiencing
homelessness, or recently immigrated and currently without a healthcare
provider, children may receive their school-required vaccines for free at the
covid vaccination clinics.

Vaccination events are hosted by Go-Vax Kids, HealthPoint, Odessa Brown
Children’s Clinic, and Stepping Stone Pediatrics in collaboration with school
districts and community-based organizations. Each of these events will provide
COVID-19 vaccines and boosters as well as all vaccines required for K-12 school
entry, including Tdap, DTaP, MMR, hepatitis B, varicella, and polio. Every child
who gets vaccinated at these clinics will receive two free tickets to a Seattle
Storm home game, while supplies last. 

Please wear short sleeves. Families are strongly encouraged to bring any
vaccination records from other states or countries. Interpretation available
upon request. 

No insurance or proof of citizenship is required. Walk-in or pre-register. For
more info, go to: http://kingcounty.gov/findaclinic


FREE OVERDOSE PREVENTION AND RESPONSE TRAINING

The next free Quarterly Overdose Prevention & Response Training happens on
Thursday, September 7th, 2023 from 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM on Zoom. Everyone is
welcome! Please register for the zoom at http://bit.ly/TrainingSeptember2023


KING COUNTY DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AND DELAYS ANNUAL LEGISLATIVE FORUM

The King County Developmental Disabilities Legislative Forum is an opportunity
to educate elected officials on issues that are important to individuals with
intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) or delays and their families,
friends, and supporters. This is done through sharing King County's I/DD
legislative priorities, and also by having our community members share their
personal stories as they relate to the priorities.

The forum will be held on Thursday, November 30th at the DoubleTree Suites,
16500 Southcenter Pkwy, Seattle, WA 98188. The schedule is as follows:

 * 6 PM - 7 PM: Connect with Constituents
 * 7 PM - 8:30 PM: Forum
   * Opening remarks from Executive Constantine’s Office
   * King County’s proposed intellectual and developmental disabilities and
     delays legislative priorities for 2024
   * Hear from individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and
     delays and their family members
   * Opportunities for legislators and county councilmembers to share their
     perspectives and priorities

For more information, visit
https://kingcounty.gov/depts/community-human-services/developmental-disabilities/forum.aspx

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GRANTS AND RESOURCES


HEAT PUMPS FOR SKYWAY RESIDENTS

King County’s Energize! program is offering heat pump installations in Skyway &
White Center with up to 100% cost-coverage for income-qualified households. Heat
pumps provide efficient air conditioning and save energy. Learn more at
http://EnergizeKingCounty.org.


4CULTURE GRANTS FOR CULTURAL EQUIPMENT

4Culture is currently offering grants for King County cultural organizations to
purchase and install equipment that can be considered as fixed assets, including
computer hardware. You can request a minimum of $1,000 to a maximum of $10,000
for this grant. Applicants often receive partial funding of their request.

The grants are available for King County-based, tax-exempt, nonprofit cultural
organizations and public agencies with a primary mission focus on arts,
heritage, or preservation. You must have a legally-constituted board of
directors, have no ongoing and continual deficits in your operating budget, and
have the ability to demonstrate a minimum two-year operating history of offering
public benefit to the residents of King County.

For more information and assistance with applying, visit
https://www.4culture.org/grants/equipment/ 


BROOKS VILLAGE DIRECT NEGOTIATION REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

King County’s Department of Community services and Department of Executive
Services are pleased to announce the posting of the Brooks Village Direct
Negotiation Request for Proposals (RFP). 

This RFP was developed in response to a two-year community engagement process to
identify community needs and priorities for the site known as Brooks Village
located in the Skyway-West Hill neighborhood. To view recordings of the
community meetings hosted by King County, click here. 

This RFP is open to nonprofit organizations, Community-Based Organizations,
tribes and tribal organizations and public or governmental agencies serving
communities in King County. King County is seeking qualified non-profit
developers and/or Community Based organizations with strong ties to the
Skyway-West Hill community, to directly negotiate with King County for
development and ownership of the Brooks Village site. 

For more information on Brooks Village, and to access the RFP, including all
application materials and qualifications, please visit the following ZoomGrants
program webpage:  https://www.zoomgrants.com/gprop2.asp?donorid=2209&rfpid=4759 

The application submission deadline is 9/8/2023 at 2:00 pm.

Please direct all questions about the RFP to the designated RFP Lead, Joanna
Armstrong at DCHScontracts@kingcounty.gov.


BEST STARTS FOR KIDS WORKSHOPS

Best Starts for Kids will be holding a few upcoming workshops for schools and
community partners. 


1) DESIGNING AND PLANNING A COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIP

August 22, 10-11am OR September 14, 10-11am

RSVP for August 22 hereRSVP for Sept. 14 here

Collaborative partners in a school and community partnership context work
jointly together on a program or programs towards a shared goal. Partners
understand their shared goals, meet regularly, influence each other’s work, have
agreements around communication, and collect and review data together. This
virtual session will introduce participants to a Partnership Design and Planning
Tool designed to guide partners in setting expectations and building a strong
foundation for future collaboration. This tool from YDEKC’s School and Community
Partnership Toolkit will provide you with a takeaway resource to explore during
the workshop and apply after the session in depth.

This workshop is designed for leaders at all levels within schools, school
districts, and community-based organizations who are developing or managing
partnerships between schools and community-based organizations. It is strongly
recommended for people who are pursuing collaborative or integrated partnerships
between community-based organizations, schools, or other agencies. Funded by the
King County Best Starts for Kids levy, this free session is open to
organizations doing work in King County, with an emphasis on supporting King
County Best Starts for Kids grantees.


2) MAPPING YOUR SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIP ECOSYSTEM

August 31, 10-11am OR September 19, 10-11am

RSVP for August 31 here

RSVP for Sept. 19 here

It takes a comprehensive, complementary, and well-coordinated range of programs
and services to ensure every child has what they need to learn, grow, and
thrive. When community organizations, youth, families, schools, and districts
partner to provide these supports in a community, we build our collective
capacity for systems change at the same time. If a partnership ecosystem is,
“the network of interconnected organizations and adults who provide a system of
supports for students,” then who are the people and organizations in your
school-community partnership ecosystem, how are they connected, and what are you
doing to strengthen individual relationships? 

In this interactive virtual session, participants will create a map of the
relationships within their ecosystem and identify what types of partnership and
collaboration they are engaged in (or aiming for). Our guiding tools from
YDEKC’s School and Community Partnership Toolkit will provide you with resources
to explore during the workshop and to apply after the session in depth. 

This workshop is designed for leaders at all levels within schools, school
districts, and community-based organizations who are developing or managing
partnerships between schools and community-based organizations and is highly
recommended for new partners or people who are new to their role. Funded by the
King County Best Starts for Kids levy, this free session is open to
organizations doing work in King County, with an emphasis on supporting King
County Best Starts for Kids grantees.


FREE SUMMER MEALS

United Way of King County is providing free meals to anyone 18 years old and
under throughout summer break! There are breakfast, lunch, snack, and dinner
options. No application, signup, or identification needed. 

Go to FreeSummerMeals.org to find your nearest location.


HEAT SAFETY GUIDE

This summer is shaping up to be a pretty hot one. According to Public Health —
Seattle & King County, here are some tips to keep safe:

 * Check on those at risk for heat exhaustion and heat stroke, including the
   elderly and those with chronic health conditions. 

 * Do outdoor activities in the morning and evening, when it’s cooler.
 * Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water and limiting or avoiding caffeine
   and alcohol.

 * Never leave infants, children, or pets in a parked car, even if the windows
   are cracked open.
 * Know and watch for signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke. Seek medical care
   immediately if you experience symptoms. Symptoms include:
    * High body temperature (103 degrees Fahrenheit or higher)
    * Hot, red, dry, or damp skin
    * Fast, strong pulse
    * Headache
    * Dizziness or confusion
    * Nausea

 * Check the local weather forecast for heat advisory information.

For more about monitoring for heat-related illness, check out the CDC’s
guidelines. They encourage learning the symptoms to be prepared in case of an
emergency. 

Check out the South Seattle Emerald’s South End Guide for a list of cooling
centers and other resources in South Seattle. You can also dial 211 for a
complete list of Washington State resources, or search nearby for a cooling
center on this website.


TIPS FOR CLEAN AIR INDOORS ON SMOKY DAYS

Keeping indoor air clean is even more important when the air quality outside is
bad. When the Air Quality Index (AQI) is above 150 (or above 100 if you are
sensitive to smoke), follow these tips from Public Health - Seattle King County
to give your lungs a break.

 * When it's smoky outside, stay indoors and keep indoor air as clean as
   possible
 * Wait until the air quality gets better before doing things like vacuuming and
   sweeping--they stir up dust and allergens 
 * Frying, broiling, grilling, and baking add to indoor air pollution--cook in
   other ways on smoky days
 * Candles also add pollution--put them away on smoky days
 * Clean the air with a HEPA air purifier or make an air cleaner with a box fan,
   a MERV-13 filter, and duct tape

Stay safe, everyone!

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HELP US GROW OUR REACH!

My team and I send email updates like the one you’re currently reading every
couple of weeks and we want to ensure we’re reaching as many of you in our
community as possible. If you know anyone who would like to receive these
updates, please be sure to send them over to our County Council website to sign
up!

And as always, for more frequent and daily updates, you can check out our
Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter pages. For the latest news, resources, and
opportunities to engage with your King County government, follow me on the
social media channels of your choice:

Facebook: facebook.com/Councilmember.Girmay
Twitter: @CMGirmayZahilay

Sincerely,

Councilmember Girmay Zahilay

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