Bellingham, WA
Joined June 2019
Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Biotoxin closure updates can be found on the State Department of Health's Shellfish Safety Information webpage: fortress.wa.gov/doh/biotoxin…
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Whatcom Co Health Officer, Dr. Greg Stern: “These levels of PSP biotoxin in mussels are very unusual & very concerning. The amount of biotoxin found in some recent samples of mussels is potentially deadly. People who consume PSP-contaminated shellfish are risking their lives.”
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Please note all Whatcom County beaches are closed to all harvesting of shellfish due to paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP) biotoxin. Shellfish sold in restaurants and retail markets have been tested before distribution and are safe to eat. More info here: whatcomcounty.us/civicalerts…
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
A significant number of wildfires are started by escaped debris burn piles. Help protect yourself, our firefighters, and your neighbors by educating yourself on ways to dispose of yard waste without burning. Learn a few tips at: bit.ly/30A67SC #SmokeReady2020
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Here's what the recent Phase 2 approval looks like for King County and what the recent Phase 3 approval looks like for Island, Lewis and Mason counties. You can see the graphics in more detail here: coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-… #COVID19 #COVID19WA
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Whatcom County Health Director Erika Lautenbach: “At this point in time, our economy will move forward if businesses are supported and they are able to be safe, and consumers feel as though they have the confidence to go out and be safe.” salish-current.org/2020/06/1…
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Wear a mask when you ride the bus, and on all WTA property.
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Four counties advanced phases since Wednesday. 🟨 King moved to Phase 2 🟩 Grays Harbor, Mason, Lewis and Island moved to Phase 3 But know this - I will not hesitate to freeze, or even move counties backward if needed. Help prevent that. Wear a mask. #WearAMaskWA
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
The state #COVID19 Joint Information Center released new graphics explaining what each reopening phase entails. No matter which phase your county is in, staying home is still safest. If out and about, remember to wear a 😷& stay 6-feet apart Download here coronavirus.wa.gov/what-you-…
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Practice social distancing by putting space between yourself and others. Continue to practice healthy habits, like washing your hands for at least 20 seconds and staying home if you’re sick, to help slow the spread of #COVID19. Learn more: cdc.gov/coronavirus.
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Face masks are one of the best tools we have to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in our communities. The Whatcom County Health Department shares tips on wearing and caring for your cloth face covering. whatcomtalk.com/2020/06/17/t…
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
State @WaHealthSec Wiesman says he wears a mask because: 1. If I'm infected with #COVID19 and don't know it, I reduce my chances of passing it on. This keeps those I care about safer. 2. It reminds us all that we're in the middle of a pandemic! Why do you #WearAMaskWA?
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
"It is clear we need to be flexible and innovative as we prepare for next year. We will have more clarity in the coming weeks and months, but even then, plans and answers may change..." Read Superintendent Baker's full message at ow.ly/lM2d50AaEJN and give feedback.
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
These events highlight the importance of following current guidelines for Phase 2, which include: ✅Limiting gatherings to 5 people or fewer from outside of your household per week, ✅Maintaining physical distance, and ✅Wearing a face covering when in public.
Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
A series of COVID-19 outbreaks in Whatcom County have been connected to large recreational and social gatherings in late May, when the Stay Home Stay Healthy order was in effect. 👉👉👉Learn more: whatcomcounty.us/CivicAlerts… #WeGotThisWhatcom
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Contact tracing is how we identify people who may have COVID-19 and not know it and help them avoid spreading it to others. People who might be contagious and not know it are generally close contacts of people who have tested positive for COVID-19. bit.ly/2A80y2Z
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Let’s go over what happens if you were to get exposed to COVID-19, from beginning to end. Let’s say you find out you were exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, what's next… medium.com/wadepthealth/from…
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
City re-opens some recreation amenities under State’s Phase 2 declaration dlvr.it/RY4VXl
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Bellingham Emergency Management retweeted
Youth Sports Organizations: Consider implementing @CDCgov's new tips for maintaining healthy operations during the #COVID19 outbreak, such as staggered schedules & options for individuals at higher risk for severe illness. More tips: bit.ly/2XP1uB1
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