New! Kitsap County Pathway to Recovery Playbook
The Kitsap County Pathway to Recovery Playbook was developed by the Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management to help our community understand and safely embark upon our phased reopening. It includes everything from overarching guidance for every individual and employer, to industry-specific recommendations for each phase of the Safe Start plan. It will be updated periodically as the situation changes and new guidelines are issued.
About this page
This page is designed to help Kitsap County residents find government information and assistance during the coronavirus pandemic. It is maintained by the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center and updated daily with new resources. Kitsap EOC includes members from Kitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County Emergency Management, Kitsap 911, Law Enforcement, and Kitsap Fire Chiefs Association.
Visit the Kitsap Cares page to find available resources from community groups and nonprofits.
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The daily update includes the latest COVID-19 testing results from Kitsap Public Health and a few headlines we think you should know. Subscribe to get daily updates by email or text.
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Phase 2 Variance Information
Kitsap Public Health Board meeting
The Kitsap Public Health Board will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 27, from 1-2 p.m. to consider a COVID-19 county variance request to move from Phase 1 to Phase 2 under the state’s Safe Start plan.
The meeting packet posted Tuesday, May 26 includes a formal health officer recommendation, the draft "Kitsap County Request for COVID-19 Variance to Move From Phase 1 to Phase 2" with supporting documentation, as well as written public comments received. The meeting will be streamed live on the BKAT website and cable channels.
Based on the outcome of the public health board meeting, the Kitsap County Board of Commissioners will hold a virtual public meeting later that day at 4 p.m. to discuss the issue.
Quarantine and Isolation Care Center
The KCEOC has opened a temporary quarantine and isolation care center in South Kitsap for people who have been exposed to or tested positive for COVID-19. The facility can accept patients referred by healthcare providers or public health officials in Kitsap County.
Learn more about the care center and how it will help our community.
Scam Alerts and Rumor Control
How You Can Help (in addition to staying home)
Visit the Kitsap Community Foundation's
Kitsap Cares page to find more ways to help other people during the coronavirus pandemic.
DONATE PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)
HELP OTHERS - MUTUAL AID
Reach out via phone, text, email, or video chat to check on neighbors, friends, and family.
Visit the Kitsap Community Foundation's
Kitsap Cares page for more ways to help people in our community.
Kitsap County Human Services Housing and Homelessness Division has created
resources for helping people living homeless.
DONATE BLOOD
APPLY YOUR MEDICAL SKILLS
Need Help by Phone?
If you have questions about what is happening in Washington, or how the virus is spread, please call 1-800-525-0127 and press # from 6 am to 10 pm, seven days a week. Please note that this call center cannot access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your health care provider.
You can also text the word “Coronavirus” to 211211 to receive information and updates wherever you are. You will receive links to the latest information on COVID-19, including county-level updates, and resources for families, businesses, students, and more.
Health Information and COVID-19 Data
KITSAP COUNTY
WASHINGTON STATE
FEDERAL
HEALTH INSURANCE
Get Help - Resources for You and Your Family
The
Washington State Coronavirus Resource page contains links to programs and services that may be helpful for Washingtonians who are impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.
You can find local community resources and assistance programs at the Kitsap Community Foundation's Kitsap Cares page.
UNEMPLOYMENT AND OTHER BENEFITS
How to accurately and quickly file for unemployment benefits
WorkFirst is Washington's
temporary cash assistance program.
Some Washingtonians may also apply for the
Disaster Cash Assistance Program. The assistance is available to all Washington families and people without children who meet the income and resource limits of the program.
RENTAL ASSISTANCE
A $641,438 grant from the federal CARES Act will provide up to three months of rental assistance for Kitsap County residents who make 80 percent or less of the area’s median income. The assistance is available to people affected by COVID-19 who are not receiving any other federal, state, or local housing subsidy.
The Washington State Department of Commerce also has rental and energy assistance available for households that qualify for the federal Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program.
To find out if you qualify for rental or energy assistance funds, contact the Kitsap Housing Solutions Center, 360-473-2035, HSC@kcr.org or visit kcr.org.
For households residing in Housing Kitsap units, contact Housing Kitsap at 360-535-6100, HousingKitsap@HousingKitsap.org or visit HousingKitsap.org.
FOOD ASSISTANCE
All local school districts offer free grab and go meals to any child 18 and under (in some cases special education students age 21 and under also qualify). Check your local school district for instructions.
Also,
MENTAL HEALTH, CRISIS HOTLINES, AND DOMESTIC VIOLENCE ASSISTANCE
The Kitsap Community Foundation's Kitsap Cares page has a list of free 24-hour hotlines that can help.
RENT, UTILITIES, INTERNET, MORTGAGES
In Washington, all energy, landline phone, and water providers are prohibited from disconnecting residential customers for non-payment (except at the request of the customer); refusing to reconnect any residential customer who has been disconnected due to nonpayment; and charging fees for late repayment or reconnection of these services.
Kitsap County has temporarily extended this spring’s property-tax deadline to May 31, 2020 (from April 30) due to impacts of the coronavirus on the financial lives of residents and businesses. The extension is for both individual and commercial taxpayers but does not apply to prior year delinquent taxes. The County is encouraging “property owners who are financially able to pay first half or full year property taxes early to fund essential services needed now and in the months to come.” For more info, visit the webpage of the
Kitsap County Treasurer.
CHILDCARE AND EARLY LEARNING
Free childcare for families of healthcare workers and emergency responders may be available through local school districts. Contact your local school district for information.
Kitsap Community Resources offers childhood early learning services to families of first responders and medical personnel. Email
earlylearning@kcr.org or call 360-473-2075.
The state’s Families, Friends and Neighbor program includes grandparents, aunts and uncles, elders, older siblings, friends, neighbors and others who help families by providing child care. Visit the website or call 866-482-4325 for more information.
Visit the Kitsap Community Foundation's Kitsap Cares page for more local childcare options.
GROCERY SERVICES - DELIVERY AND SPECIAL HOURS
Most grocery stores have special at-risk customer shopping hours. Contact your local store directly to ask about these hours.
There are several local groups offering assistance with shopping and other errands. For more information, see the Kitsap Community Foundation's Kitsap Cares page.
GARBAGE SERVICES
Kitsap County waste disposal and recycling facilities have resumed normal schedules with restrictions. Curbside collection services continue as normal. Contact the
service provider in your area to subscribe or learn about services.
OLDER ADULTS AND CAREGIVER RESOURCES
Businesses and Worker Resources
ASK A QUESTION
WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCES
Visit the Safe Start page to read available plans and guidance for reopening certain industries.
Find coronavirus resources for Washington businesses and workers, including eviction protection, loans, unemployment benefits, CARES Act, paid leave, taxes, insurance, federal paycheck protection, debt relief, and more.
The Washington Retail Association offers a retail Special COVID-19 Resource Guide and a Retail COVID Safety Operation Plan from the Washington Retailers Association.
- Read Washington's Business & Workers weekly update for businesses and workers navigating the COVID-19 pandemic.
LOCAL RESOURCES
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Nonprofits & Homeless Service Provider Resources
Apartments, Condos, and Similar Residences - Resources
King County Health District:
COVID-19: For managers, staff, and residents of apartment buildings, condominiums, and similar residential communities
Important Closures
Transportation
WASHINGTON STATE FERRIES
View COVID-19 Updates from Washington State Ferries
KITSAP TRANSIT
Starting on Monday, May 4,
until further notice, Kitsap Transit will require all Worker/Driver passengers
to wear a face covering to ride this service.
Kitsap Transit has temporarily reduced services. They are providing free fares through June 30. View Kitsap Transit updates.
Other Languages
Have more questions about COVID-19? Call the Washington State hotline: 1-800-525-0127. For interpretative services, press # when they answer and say your language. (Open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.) For questions about your own health, COVID-19 testing, or testing results, please contact your health care provider.
El Distrito de Salud Pública de Kitsap ha creado una
nueva página de información COVID-19 en Español. La página incluye estadísticas locales de COVID-19, hojas informativas y enlaces a recursos adicionales.
Cities and Tribes of Kitsap County
City residents and tribal members can find additional resources and information using the links below.
