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Fire Commissioners will be practicing social distancing, meeting by phone
Monday, March 16, 5:30 p.m., remote attendance only -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Fire & Rescue -- NOTE: DUE TO SOCIAL DISTANCING MEASURES ALL COMMISSIONERS WILL BE ATTENDING BY PHONE. If you are symptomatic,
School District outlines closure plans, including free meals for kids
-- from Eric Webb, Orcas Schools Superintendent -- Dear Students, Parents, & Community, Following OISD’s announcement early Friday morning, Governor Inslee announced that all schools across the state will need to close this Tuesday, March
HOT TOPIC #1 | County has updates on coronavirus testing, rumor control
| from Brendan Cowan | Director, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management Testing and Rumor Control COVID-19 updates from San Juan County around subjects on the minds of islanders. TESTING A lot of people have questions
School District passes resolution to reduce COVID-19 exposure
Schools to remain open at this point -- from Orcas Island School District -- RESOLUTION 2020-04 REDUCING THE RISK OF EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 ORCAS ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 137 A Resolution of the Board of
Sheriff’s Report | March 4 – 10, 2020
-- from San Juan County Sheriff's Office -- Wednesday, March 4, 202020-001638 Traffic Hazard 08:19:40 03/04/20 A San Juan Deputy was dispatched to a traffic hazard. The Deputy arrived and observed a vehicle which left
Inslee announces statewide school closures, expansion of limits on large gatherings
-- from Office of Governor Inslee -- In order to further slow the spread of COVID-19, Gov. Jay Inslee announced his intention to sign several executive orders today to expand statewide closures of schools, limit
Larsen opens meeting to include digital attendance
Saturday, March 14, 2:30 - 4 p.m., San Juan Island Brewery -- from Rick Larsen's Office -- Due to the current Coronavirus (COVID19) pandemic, we have been reassessing our upcoming events in cooperation with local
How Are We Doing? – Not What We Expected
A quarterly review of County finances -- fourth quarter 2019 -- from County Auditor F. Milene Henley -- This is not what we expected. We all knew a recession was coming, though we didn’t know
WSF encourages ‘social distancing’ aboard ferries
-- from Washington State Ferries -- Washington State Ferries continues to monitor the ongoing COVID-19 situation and follow health recommendations to help slow the spread of the disease and other germs. The health and safety
Responding to COVID-19, San Juan County to declare an emergency
No restrictions or closures included in the declaration -- from Brendan Cowan, San Juan County Department of Emergency Management -- The San Juan County Council will be meeting on Friday March 13 to declare an
Gusts up to 60 mph in windstorm on slate for Friday – Saturday
-- from National Weather Service -- * What, Northeast winds 35 to 45 mph with gusts up to 60 mphpossible. * Where, San Juan County, Western Whatcom county and WesternSkagit County. * When, from Friday
San Juan County update on resources for current COVID-19 figures
-- from Brendan Cowan for County Department of Emergency Services -- While there are currently no positive test results in San Juan County, the San Juan County COVID-19 Response Team has created an online tool
Council to meet to consider state of emergency declaration
Friday, March 13, 9 a.m., Legislative Hearing Room -- from San Juan County Council -- PRELIMINARY AGENDA: This agenda is subject to change. Discussion items may be added at the discretion of the Council Chair.
Orcas Island Fire and Rescue prepares for COVID-19
Including limiting public access to fire station -- from Kim Kimple for Orcas Island Fire & Rescue -- Over the past month Orcas Island Fire and Rescue has been busy working to implement procedures for
How to comment on the draft transportation element
-- from San Juan County Communications -- We invite you to provide comments on the draft Transportation Element. Send your comments to Compplancomments@sanjuanco.com by March 18, 2020. Subject line: Transportation Element
Inslee issues emergency proclamation that limits large events to minimize public health risk during COVID-19
-- from Office of the Governor -- Gov. Jay Inslee announced new community strategies and social distancing plans Wednesday at a news conference in Seattle to minimize COVID-19 exposure, particularly in counties hit hardest by the virus.
