{"id":434,"date":"2020-12-08T15:27:48","date_gmt":"2020-12-08T23:27:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=434"},"modified":"2020-12-08T15:27:48","modified_gmt":"2020-12-08T23:27:48","slug":"12-8-tuesday-briefing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/12\/08\/12-8-tuesday-briefing\/","title":{"rendered":"12\/8: Tuesday Briefing"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_657\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-434-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=434-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 15:10 &#8212; 11.5MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><h1 id=\"perennial\">PERENNIAL RESOURCES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">State-level updates on COVID-19 can be found online in multiple languages at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/coronavirus.wa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">coronavirus.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dialing 311 will get you to the City of Tacoma&#8217;s non-emergency information line.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state&#8217;s Coronavirus Q&amp;A line is staffed 7 days a week, 6am-10pm, at 1-800-525-0127. For interpreters in other languages, press # when they answer and say your language.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can also text the coronavirus Q&amp;A line at 211-211 in any language.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Dialing 211 will connect you to community resources statewide through United Way, and you can also visit wa211.org online.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">A number of mental wellness support phone lines and text services are available<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The \u201cWashington Listens\u201d support line for managing stress is 1-833-681-0211.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Suicide Prevention Lifeline phone number is 800-273-8255<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Crisis Text Line provides confidential text access from anywhere in the U.S. to a trained crisis counselor when you Text HEAL to 741741<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Teens can call or text the Teen Link number at 866-833-6546<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals struggling with substance use or addiction can call or text the WA Recovery Help Line at 366-789-1511<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">And a \u201cwarm line\u201d is available for those facing emotional and mental health challenges at 877-500-WARM (877-500-9276)<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"state\">STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Today the governor announced that the current state-wide restrictions are being extended three more weeks to at least January 4th in response to rising coronavirus transmission rates and hospitalizations.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor indicated that while our state is seeing some signs that the current restrictions are working, our hospital systems are \u201cstill on the brink.\u201d<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">With the effects of Thanksgiving on infection and hospital numbers still unknown, the extension is intended to grant the state\u2019s medical system much needed time to increase Intensive Care Unit (ICU) capacity before it\u2019s overwhelmed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">It&#8217;s already at 80% capacity in our state<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor stressed that the pandemic impacts everyone needing hospital care, not just COVID patients, since those needing intensive care can include those who&#8217;ve suffered auto accidents, heart attacks, or other serious illnesses.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">In light of the extension of restrictions on indoor gathering spaces and venues, the state is making an <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-new-economic-supports-and-extension-restrictions\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-announces-new-economic-supports-and-extension-restrictions\" rel=\"nofollow\">additional $50 million in grants<\/a> available for businesses impacted by the safety measures.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Small businesses can get up to $20,000 in grant money when they apply by following links at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/startup.choosewashingtonstate.com\/working-washington-round-3\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" href=\"http:\/\/startup.choosewashingtonstate.com\/working-washington-round-3\/?utm_medium=email&amp;utm_source=govdelivery\" rel=\"nofollow\">startup.choosewashingtonstate.com<\/a> or at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/commerce.wa.gov\/bizgrants\" href=\"https:\/\/commerce.wa.gov\/bizgrants\" rel=\"nofollow\">commerce.wa.gov\/bizgrants<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Priority applications are due by Dec 11th.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The governor also announced that job search requirements for <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/job-search\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/job-search\" rel=\"nofollow\">unemployed individuals<\/a> will remain suspended through Jan. 19, 2021.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">This means the soonest claimants will be required to actively seek work is the week of Jan. 24, and those filing <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/job-search\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/job-search\" rel=\"nofollow\">unemployment benefit claims<\/a> can continue to answer \u201cno\u201d to the job search question on weekly claim until the suspension is lifted.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Additionally, the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/job-search\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\/job-search\" rel=\"nofollow\">waiting week requirement<\/a> will remain suspended until Dec. 21, 2020.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">This means unless further action is taken, new claims with an effective date of claim of Dec. 27, or later, will require an unpaid waiting week, but this will not affect current claims.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Reports of <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/pandemic-updates-in-the-northwest\" href=\"https:\/\/kuow.org\/stories\/pandemic-updates-in-the-northwest\" rel=\"nofollow\">child abuse and neglect to state authorities<\/a> are still below pre-pandemic levels.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">It is thought that with the majority of children not being seen by teachers, school nurses, school counselors, and other mandated reporters, that some vulnerable children are not getting the help and protection they need.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Anyone who suspects that a child or vulnerable adult is being abused or neglected can call the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/report-abuse-and-neglect\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/report-abuse-and-neglect\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington State Department of Social and Health Services<\/a> at 1-866-END-HARM, that&#8217;s 1-866-363-4276, or made a report online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">DCYF.wa.gov<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">The pandemic has also put a strain on the state&#8217;s foster system, forcing youth to be <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/state\/washington\/article247692760.html\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thenewstribune.com\/news\/state\/washington\/article247692760.html\" rel=\"nofollow\">housed overnight in hotel rooms<\/a> rather than in family settings<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Anyone seeking information on becoming a foster parent can call the <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/services\/foster-parenting\/become-a-foster-parent\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/services\/foster-parenting\/become-a-foster-parent\" rel=\"nofollow\">Department of Children, Youth, &amp; Families<\/a> at 1-888-KIDS-414 or go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dcyf.wa.gov\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">DCYF.wa.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">UW and WSU are encouraging all Washington residents age 18 and up to participate in a Washington State Food Security survey to help shed light on how the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted food access and the eating habits of Washingtonians.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Go to <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/redcap.link\/WAFOOD2\" href=\"https:\/\/redcap.link\/WAFOOD2\" rel=\"nofollow\">redcap.link\/WAFOOD2<\/a> to take the survey, and to be entered for a random drawing for a $50 grocery gift card.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those who are immediately experiencing food insecurity can call 211 or visit wa211.org<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">State agencies are getting reports of scams where individuals are promising vaccines for money.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">No vaccines are currently available for coronavirus, and once available, distribution and vaccination will be governed by priority lists.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">F\ufe0for the latest on COVID19 Vaccine Distribution Planning in our state, visit the state Health department website <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/Emergencies\/COVID19\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.doh.wa.gov\/Emergencies\/COVID19\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">DOH.wa.gov\/Emergencies\/COVID19<\/a><\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can also call the state coronavirus Q&amp;A Line<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level3\">\n<div class=\"li\">Never give bank account info over the phone to someone.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"regional\">REGIONAL<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The Tacoma Pierce County Health Department reported 406 news COVID 19 cases today.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The department notes that we will continue to see fluctuations in this week&#8217;s daily case count reports as a new data management system is being implemented and data is being migrated over, and advises that the 14-day average case count offers the most reliable look at disease rate in our community until the new system is fully launched.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The County&#8217;s average cases per day over the last 2 weeks is 223, and the 14-day case rate per 100,000 people is 346.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For reference, the figure is recommended to be at 75 per 100,000 to consider bringing back youngest students for hybrid in-person learning at schools, and should be below 25 per 100,000 residents to be considered under control.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Pierce County Council bill #2020-136 would dissolve the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department, which has existed as a collaborative interagency department that reports to an independent 8-person board since 1972.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">The bill passed through committee Monday morning and will head to a vote of the full Pierce County Council on December 15th.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">You can give feedback on the proposal to dismantle the Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department in the middle of a pandemic by calling 253-798-7777.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Councilmember Pam Roach, who sponsored the bill, can be reached at (253) 798-2222. Roach represents residents of Puyallup, Sumner, Fife, Milton, Pacific, Edgewood, Northeast Tacoma, Southeast Auburn, Browns Point and Dash Point.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"tacoma\">TACOMA<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma City Council will hold its regular meeting today at 5pm followed by monthly Community Forum.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">If you\u2019d like to submit a comment relating to an item on the agenda, written public comments can be submitted to cityclerk@cityoftacoma.org before 4 p.m. or you can also speak during the meeting to share your public comment.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Community Forum, you can now speak and share your comments in real-time via Zoom\u2013links are found at cityoftacoma.org and on the city&#8217;s facebook page.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Both the Council Meeting and the forum will be broadcast on TV Tacoma and will stream online at tvtacoma.com and on facebook live.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Tacoma&#8217;s Safe Streets Campaign will be holding a virtual forum tonight 6-8pm on Anti-racism for Neighbors.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Community partners will lead discussion on implicit bias, discrimination and housing.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Email Alberto at ARodriguez@SafeSt.org or call 253-272-6824 for the links to attend<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"testing_sites\">TESTING SITES<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">There are numerous free COVID-19 testing sites in our region:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For King County locations visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" href=\"https:\/\/www.kingcounty.gov\" rel=\"nofollow\">KingCounty.gov<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">For Pierce County locations, visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tpchd.org\/covidtest.\" rel=\"nofollow\">TPCHD.org\/covidtest<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">This week&#8217;s remaining mobile testing events include<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Wed, Dec 9: PLU &amp; UPS<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Thur, Dec 10: Church for All Nations<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Fri, Dec 11: TCC<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">No ID is required<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Testing runs 10am-3pm.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">tests are free and open to anyone<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">results are available in 3-7 days<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_658\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-434-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=434-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20201208.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 15:10 &#8212; 11.5MB)<\/p><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_subscribe_links\">Subscribe: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/feed\/podcast\/\" class=\"powerpress_link_subscribe powerpress_link_subscribe_rss\" title=\"Subscribe via RSS\" rel=\"nofollow\">RSS<\/a><\/p><p>PERENNIAL RESOURCES State-level updates on COVID-19 can be found online in multiple languages at coronavirus.wa.gov. Dialing 311 will get you to the City of Tacoma&#8217;s non-emergency information line. The state&#8217;s Coronavirus Q&amp;A line is staffed 7 days a week, 6am-10pm, at 1-800-525-0127. 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