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March 18, 2020

Dear Friends and Neighbors,

We are facing uncertain times. Many feel unsettled to what the future holds under the shadow of COVID-19 (coronavirus). It continues to threaten our health, lives, and economy.

The 2020 session ended on the evening of Thursday, March 12. We did pass a bill before session concluded providing $200 million in emergency funds for coronavirus response. Gov. Inslee has signed this bill into law. It will immediately equip local and state agencies with funding to help in their response efforts to this virus.

The bill does have a provision to ensure we protect the four-year balanced budget required with the appropriation of this emergency funding. With these uncertain economic times, it’s important we’re also paying attention to our checks and balances, not knowing what’s to come.

In this email update, you’ll find critical information to keep you informed. I also encourage you to bookmark this website. It’s updated daily with current information and new resources.

If there’s anything I can do to help you, your family, or your businesses, please don’t hesitate to contact my office at (360) 786-7828 or by emailing me at Skyler.Rude@leg.wa.gov. You can always reach out to my Legislative Assistant, Conor. His email is Conor.Agnew@leg.wa.gov. We’re here to help in any way we can.

Sincerely,

Skyler

Coronavirus | Information and Resources

Information for you and your family

• What You Need to Know (from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
  • Symptoms
  • If You Are Sick
  • If You Are at Higher Risk
  • How It Spreads
  • How To Protect Yourself
  • Protect Your Family
  • Protect Your Home
  • Frequently Asked Questions
    
    
• Resources for the community
  • Travel
  • Guidance for School Settings
  • Resources for Businesses and Employers
  • Resources for Community – and Faith-Based Leaders
• COVID-19 Cases in the U.S.
• Latest Updates
• Information for Healthcare Professionals

Recent announcements and news releases from the Governor’s Office and Department of Health

• Inslee announces statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and expanded social gathering limits | March 16, 2020
• Inslee statement on statewide shutdown of restaurants, bars and limits on size of gatherings expanded | March 15, 2020
• Leave some for your neighbors: Don’t buy more than you need | March 14, 2020
• State waives costs for COVID-19 testing | March 14, 2020
• Inslee announces statewide school closures, expansion of limits on large gatherings | March 13, 2020

Information for parents from the Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI)

• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance & Resources
• Guidance for Long-term School Closures as of March 13, 2020
• School Closure FAQ
• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) in K–12 Schools: A Parent Guide

Information for employers and employees

Governor’s Office | Partial list of resources to support economic retention and recovery related to COVID-19:

• COVID-19 resource list for impacted Washington businesses and workers
  • Financial assistance.
  • Export assistance.
  • Employer and worker assistance.
  • Insurance assistance.

Employment Security Department:

• For workers and businesses affected by COVID-19
• COVID-19 | Scenarios & Benefits Available

U.S. Small Business Administration:

• Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019
  • Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
  • Guidance for Businesses and Employers
  • SBA Products and Resources
  • Government Contracting
  • Local Assistance

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention:

• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Department of Labor:

• Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19

Department of Financial Institutions:

• Financial Resources for Washington Residents Impacted by COVID-19
  • Accessing Your Financial Institution.
  • Unemployment Help.
  • Trouble Paying Credit Cards.
  • Trouble Paying Your Mortgage.
  • Trouble Paying Rent.
  • Student Loans Deferment.
  • Short Term and Emergency Loans.
  • Paying Utilities.
  • Insurance Issues.
  • Avoiding Scams.
  • At Home Financial Education Resources for Students.
  • Additional Resources.

Department of Labor & Industries:

• Workers’ Compensation Coverage and Coronavirus (COVID-19) Common Questions
  • Can COVID-19 ever be allowed as a work-related condition?
  • When to file a claim.
  • When will a claim likely be denied?
  • How can I file a COVID-19 claim?
  • Filing a worker’s compensation claim: Exposure vs. contraction of COVID-19
  • Quarantine.
  • Covered treatment and post-exposure care.
  • Additional information on COVID-19.

Office of the Insurance Commissioner:

• Coronavirus
  • Health insurance.
  • For insurers and medical providers.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Other types of insurance

Thank you for the honor of allowing me to serve!

Sincerely,

Skyler Rude