{"id":75,"date":"2020-04-08T14:40:22","date_gmt":"2020-04-08T22:40:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?p=75"},"modified":"2020-04-08T14:40:22","modified_gmt":"2020-04-08T22:40:22","slug":"4-8-dana-coggon-urban-agriculturalist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/04\/08\/4-8-dana-coggon-urban-agriculturalist\/","title":{"rendered":"4\/8: Dana Coggon, Urban Agriculturalist"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2167\"><!--[if lt IE 9]><script>document.createElement('audio');<\/script><![endif]-->\n<audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-75-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3?_=1\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=75-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 25:18 &#8212; 11.6MB)<\/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>Dana Coggon shares how Tacomans are rooting ourselves and growing together through food gardening, seed sharing, and digging in to our own backyards and patios.<\/p>\n<p>Interview begins at <a title=\"Skip to 10:00\" href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/2020\/04\/08\/4-8-dana-coggon-urban-agriculturalist\/#\" onclick=\"return powerpress_stp(event);\" class=\"powerpress-skip-a\" data-pp-stp=\"600\" data-pp-player=\"audio-75-1\">10:00<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h1>AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES<\/h1>\n<ul>\n<li><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tacoma.food.sovereignty\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/tacoma.food.sovereignty\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Hilltop Urban Gardens<\/a> (HUG)<\/li>\n<li>Tacoma <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/foodisfree253.com\/\" href=\"https:\/\/foodisfree253.com\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Food Is Free<\/a> Project<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/piercecd.org\/190\/Urban-Agriculture\" href=\"https:\/\/piercecd.org\/190\/Urban-Agriculture\" rel=\"nofollow\">Harvest Pierce County<\/a> &amp; the Pierce County Conservation District<\/li>\n<li><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"http:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/\" href=\"http:\/\/mastergardener.wsu.edu\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">WSU Extension Master Gardener Program<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/GardeningforourGreaterGood\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/groups\/GardeningforourGreaterGood\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Gardening for the Greater Good: Tacoma Growing Together<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1 id=\"washington_state\">WASHINGTON STATE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals who have a loved one in the care of the Department of Health and Social Services, or <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/os\/office-communications\/media-release\/new-resources-provide-covid-19-information-family-members-residents-within-care-dshs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/os\/office-communications\/media-release\/new-resources-provide-covid-19-information-family-members-residents-within-care-dshs\" rel=\"nofollow\">DSHS<\/a>, can now call 888-856-5691 to get information on what is happening at various facilities around the state<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Operators can connect callers directly to facilities and will give updates on visitation guidelines or restrictions.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">A new <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/altsa\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/altsa\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">DSHS webpage<\/a> offers a searchable database of nursing homes, adult family homes, and assisted living facilities, with contact info, visitor policies, and other COVID-19 updates at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/altsa\/famhelp-facility-status-and-information\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dshs.wa.gov\/altsa\/famhelp-facility-status-and-information\" rel=\"nofollow\">dshs.wa.gov\/altsa<\/a>.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">In most cases, friends and family remain currently prohibited from visiting long-term care facilities, including nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and adult family homes.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashingtonESD\/photos\/a.198714200253072\/1871340109657131\/?type=3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/WashingtonESD\/photos\/a.198714200253072\/1871340109657131\/?type=3\" rel=\"nofollow\">Washington Employment Security Department<\/a> notes that while phones are open, they are overloaded. They are actively directing individuals seeking general info on unemployment to visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\" href=\"https:\/\/esd.wa.gov\/newsroom\" rel=\"nofollow\">esd.wa.gov\/newsroom<\/a> and click on the <abbr title=\"Frequently Asked Questions\">FAQ<\/abbr>. Those with specific questions may still call (360) 902-9500, but may experience very long wait times.<\/div>\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 <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-statement-century-link-field-hospital-redeployment\" href=\"https:\/\/www.governor.wa.gov\/news-media\/inslee-statement-century-link-field-hospital-redeployment\" rel=\"nofollow\">Department of Defense field hospital<\/a> currently stationed at the Century Link Field Event Center will be returned to the Federal Emergency Management Agency so it can be deployed to another state facing a more significant need.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The field hospital had been requested before statewide physical distancing strategies were fully implemented, out of concern that area hospitals would be overloaded with Covid-19 cases<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">State and local leaders stated that hospitals in the Puget Sound region have adequate capacity, including ICU beds and ventilators, to support medical needs without the field hospital.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">The state will use a former Medical Center in Yakima to bolster surge capacity in Central Washington if needed.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\"><a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CHIFranciscan\/photos\/a.103362837363\/10156687756287364\/?type=3&amp;theater\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/CHIFranciscan\/photos\/a.103362837363\/10156687756287364\/?type=3&amp;theater\" rel=\"nofollow\">CHI-Franciscan<\/a> hospital network is offering free virutal Urgent Care visits for anyone exhibiting mild symptoms such as low-grade fever, cough or respiratory problems.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals may visit <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/franciscanvirtualcare.org\/landing.htm\" href=\"https:\/\/franciscanvirtualcare.org\/landing.htm\" rel=\"nofollow\">franciscanvirtualcare.org<\/a> and enter code COVID19 when requesting care, or call 1-855-356-8053.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1 node\">\n<div class=\"li\">Multicare is also waiving co-pays, co-insurance, or other charges for those accessing e-Visits for symptoms related to COVID-19.<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level2\">\n<div class=\"li\">Individuals may access Multicare e-Visits online at <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.multicare.org\/virtualcare\/\" href=\"https:\/\/www.multicare.org\/virtualcare\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">multicare.org\/virtualcare<\/a>. Users must have a web-enabled device such as a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Both health networks advise that anyone experiencing severe symptoms such as breathing difficulties, high fever, or a life-threatening emergency should call 9-1-1 or visit the nearest emergency department.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<h1 id=\"fife\">FIFE<\/h1>\n<div class=\"level1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">The <a class=\"urlextern\" title=\"https:\/\/www.cityoffife.org\/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=33\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cityoffife.org\/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=33\" rel=\"nofollow\">City of Fife<\/a> is temporarily suspending water shutoffs for nonpayment and waiving late fees for utility bills up to 60 days.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"level1\">\n<div class=\"li\">Those experiencing hardship can call Utility Billing Customer Service at 253-922-2489, option 1, and leave a message to be returned.<\/div>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<div class=\"powerpress_player\" id=\"powerpress_player_2168\"><audio class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-75-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3?_=2\" \/><a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\">https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/div><p class=\"powerpress_links powerpress_links_mp3\">Podcast: <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_pinw\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Play in new window\" onclick=\"return powerpress_pinw('https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/?powerpress_pinw=75-podcast');\" rel=\"nofollow\">Play in new window<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/daily.ktqa.org\/episodes\/KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\" class=\"powerpress_link_d\" title=\"Download\" rel=\"nofollow\" download=\"KTQA-DB-20200408.mp3\">Download<\/a> (Duration: 25:18 &#8212; 11.6MB)<\/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>Dana Coggon shares how Tacomans are rooting ourselves and growing together through food gardening, seed sharing, and digging in to our own backyards and patios. 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