VashonBePrepared Weekly Newsletter

Friday, March 24, 2023(web link | newsletter version

 

  • We Remember: Three Years Ago
  • “Congratulations and Thank You Vashon”
  • You Can Help Study Long COVID
  • Prep Tip: Could Turkey Quake Happen Here?
  • COVID Risk Level: Holding at Basic
     
  • Nosotros Recordamos: Hace Tres Años
  • “Enhorabuena y Gracias Vashon”
  • Usted puede Ayudar en un Estudio sobre el COVID a Largo Plazo
  • Consejos para estar Preparado: ¿Podría un Temblor como el de Turquía Suceder aquí?
  • Nivel de Riesgo de COVID: Nos Mantenemos a Nivel Básico 

I Need a Vaccination
COVID Vaccine

COVID-19 vaccinations are available free on the island at Vashon Pharmacy and Sea Mar at Sunrise Ridge, as well as other locations off-island.

I Need a COVID Test
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COVID-19 testing is available on and off of Vashon for people with symptoms or exposures, or if testing is needed for jobs or travel.

I Need Information

Current information about the pandemic, what to do if you have COVID, data dashboards, vaccine resources, and much more, is available here via links to the King and Pierce Counties and Washington State public health departments, the CDC website and more.

I Need Help
Resources Available

Resources are available for the Vashon community and businesses still affected by the pandemic. Several local organizations and the Chamber of Commerce can help.

What Happened

View every Situation Report from the COVID-19 emergency activation, along with images, an archive history timeline and some writings inspired by the moment.

Get Alerts
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Sign up for a variety of alert services, including Voice Of Vashon's, and other sources of reliable information.

Get Prepared

Does your family & business have a communications plan? That is just one of a number of easy steps to enhance your safety & preparedness for any incident. Learn more by looking at our preparation information.

About Us
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VashonBePrepared is a coalition of some 10 disaster preparedness organizations on Vashon-Maury Island in Washington's Puget Sound region. Incorporated in 2007 we now work closely under Vashon Fire, King County of Emergency Management and support our partners' nearly 400 active volunteers.

I Want to Help Out

VashonBePrepared provides training and educational opportunities to keep the island community prepared for the next emergency. See opportunities to get involved or donate.

 

Latest Updates

Hepatitis A Active in King County

Apr 19

Written by:
4/19/2019 5:34 PM  RssIcon

Hepatitis-A-fact-sheet-People-Living-Homeless-1Do you know the difference between Hepatitis A and C, is your family protected?

Today Public Health – Seattle & King County reported Hep A was active in King County. In private correspondence they indicated the individual is not known to have visited Vashon – although their contacts may have.

Read the latest blog report with more details about what is known of a King County homeless person with the highly contagious Hep A virus at:

https://publichealthinsider.com/2019/04/18/%EF%BB%BFlocally-acquired-hepatitis-a-case-in-person-living-homeless/

Click this to view the Hep A factsheet from King County.

For information on the less contagious Hep C visit Wikipedia. It requires blood to blood contact.

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