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Asotin County Public Health
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Wildfire Smoke in our area
July 13, 2021
** NOTICE **
KN95 masks are available at the Asotin City Hall, Clarkston City Hall, and Asotin Public Health District (please call first 509.243.3344)
Asotin: The Lick Creek fire grew nearly 9,000 acres yesterday and has burned over 55,000 acres in grass and brush since it started on July 7. Crews are working hard to manage the fire. A lot of the smoke will continue to move south, but residents in Clarkston and Asotin will continue to experience USG air intermittently throughout the week.
A fire weather watch is in effect for Central and Eastern Washington from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will cause fires to spread more easily. A cold front should move through Thursday and increase relative humidity, but winds will still be a concern for fire growth. Looks like it's going to be more ups and downs with the weather! Please use caution when recreating or working near dry vegetation, as fire can ignite and spread easily in these conditions.
** NOTICE **
KN95 masks are available at the Asotin City Hall, Clarkston City Hall, and Asotin Public Health District (please call first 509.243.3344)
Asotin: The Lick Creek fire grew nearly 9,000 acres yesterday and has burned over 55,000 acres in grass and brush since it started on July 7. Crews are working hard to manage the fire. A lot of the smoke will continue to move south, but residents in Clarkston and Asotin will continue to experience USG air intermittently throughout the week.
A fire weather watch is in effect for Central and Eastern Washington from Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening. Gusty winds and low relative humidity will cause fires to spread more easily. A cold front should move through Thursday and increase relative humidity, but winds will still be a concern for fire growth. Looks like it's going to be more ups and downs with the weather! Please use caution when recreating or working near dry vegetation, as fire can ignite and spread easily in these conditions.
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Beginning June 30 all industry sectors previously covered by the Roadmap to Recovery or the Safe Start plan (with the limited exceptions noted below for large indoor events) may return to usual capacity and operations. This does not include masking, which will continue under current guidance. For further information please see Washington Ready
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COVID-19
Mask Requirements
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Cloth Face Coverings
Frequently Asked Questions Staying home is still the most effective way to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but face coverings, along with proper physical distancing, can help to significantly stem the spread. Now that many counties are partially reopened it’s critical that people wear masks and practice physical distancing in public. There are three public orders that combine to emphasize the importance of wearing masks and to encourage people to wear them in public places. When more Washingtonians wear face coverings in public the combined effect can greatly reduce transmission of COVID-19 from person to person, saving lives and helping us open the economy safely and wisely. The workplace order: Washington employers are required to ensure workers are wearing face coverings at work in almost all situations. Employers must provide face coverings if workers do not have them; employers are responsible to comply with this order, and the Department of Labor & Industries enforces it. |
The general public order: This order from the secretary of health requires Washingtonians, with some exceptions, to wear face coverings in public spaces (indoors in most situations, and outdoors when proper physical distancing can’t be maintained). People are individually responsible to comply with this order.
The governor’s order for customers in businesses: This order from Governor Jay Inslee says businesses cannot allow customers to enter their premises without face coverings. Other accommodations can be offered for customers who cannot wear masks. Businesses, with the help of local law enforcement if needed, are responsible to comply with this order.
The governor’s order for customers in businesses: This order from Governor Jay Inslee says businesses cannot allow customers to enter their premises without face coverings. Other accommodations can be offered for customers who cannot wear masks. Businesses, with the help of local law enforcement if needed, are responsible to comply with this order.
- Read the Department of Health (DOH) guidance on cloth face coverings (PDF)
- L&I guide: Which Mask for Which Task
- L&I Risk Assessment, Proper Face Covering Selection
- Read Governor Inslee’s cloth facial covering guidance related to Safe Start
- Protect others by wearing a cloth face covering: English and Spanish
- CDC: Use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19
- The Do's and Don'ts of wearing face coverings
- King County directive to wear face coverings and which face covering you should wear
- Learn how to make a homemade face covering (PDF) from the Department of Labor and Industries
- How to make a face covering from an old t-shirt from the Surgeon General
- You can make a face covering that allows others to see your lips as you speak. It’s really helpful to people who are hard of hearing. The Hearing, Speech & Deaf Center has step-by-step instructions.
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) RESOURCES AND UPDATES
WHAT TO DO IF:
STAY INFORMED
HAVE A QUESTION
- TRI-STATE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL HOTLINE 509.769.2215
- WASHINGTON STATE HOTLINE 1.800.525.0127
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