The Joint Information Center of the KCEOC has over 200 informative signs displayed throughout Kitsap County to encourage residents to help stop the spread. Download the PDF poster in English or Spanish (en Español) to display at your Kitsap business, community facility, or outdoor spaces. Printer-friendly versions that use less ink are also available in English or Spanish (en Español).
Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center Daily Bulletin
The Kitsap County Joint Information Center, as part
of the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center, produces a daily bulletin (link below) that includes the latest COVID-19 test results from the Kitsap Public Health District and up-to-date information and resources for individuals, businesses and organizations .
The KCEOC
operates under the leadership of a unified command, composed of
representatives of Kitsap Public Health District, Kitsap County Department of
Emergency Management, Kitsap 911, local law enforcement agencies and the Kitsap
County Fire Chiefs Association.
Latest Daily Bulletin Updates
Older Updates
Face Coverings
Free masks for qualifying households
As part of a statewide program, the Kitsap County Emergency Operations Center received 106,000 cloth face masks to distribute to low-income individuals through local social service agencies and organizations starting July 1. Two free masks are available for every person with an income at or below 200% of the federal poverty level. To access the free masks, call 2-1-1 between 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week for direction to one of 66 distribution locations across the county.
Requirements for individuals
An
order from the secretary of health requires Washingtonians to wear face coverings in public spaces and shared spaces, both indoors and outdoors. Read guidance on cloth face coverings from the Department of Health.
Requirements for businesses/employers
How to report a concern
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Visit Kitsap Public Health District's site to submit a concern about private individuals not following the masking requirements.
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
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 - Assistance & Resources for You and Your Family - Mortgage, Rental, Food, Mental Health, Caregiving, Childcare
RENTAL AND MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
Contact the Housing Solutions Center of Kitsap County to learn more about available financial assistance at 360-473-2035 or email: hsc@kcr.org.
If you are having issues with eviction, contact the Kitsap Legal Services and Washington Law Help.
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.
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.
UTILITIES, INTERNET, MORTGAGE ASSISTANCE
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
LOCAL RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
During the Stay Home, Stay Healthy closures, Kitsap chambers of commerce rallied to support local businesses in not only strengthening their resiliency but also implementing new and creative strategies to stay afloat while supporting their employees. Read their letter to the community.
The local chambers of commerce recently compiled a Back to Business Toolkit that offers a variety of resources for successfully reopening. Chambers are also promoting a new site at kitsapcovid19.com and a local COVID-19 Business Support Facebook page.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR BUSINESSES AND WORKERSThe U.S. Small Business Association provides coronavirus relief funding options.
Lost Wages Assistance (LWA) is a federal program that adds $300 for each week the program remains federally funded (en Español). If you receive unemployment benefits for certain weeks and you are unemployed or working fewer hours due to disruptions caused by COVID-19, you may be eligible for these benefits. The LWA program has a limited budget, so the length of time it's available depends on how quickly all participating states use up the federal funds. Employment Security Department will start processing payments of $300 to eligible claimants for this new program on Monday, Sept. 21. Payments will be retroactive for all weeks for which the claimant was eligible, and for which funding is available from the federal government. Upon the processing date, eligible claimants will receive the funds as soon as their bank processes the payment. Refer to the Employment Security Department website for details.
EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT
WorkSource Kitsap, located at 3120 NW Randall Way, is part of a statewide partnership of state and local agencies that provides an array of no cost employment and training services to job seekers and employers in Kitsap County.
During the Governor's Healthy Washington - Roadmap to Recovery Covid Response Plan, customers can access services by calling 360-516-1001 and selecting "option 7" to schedule an appointment to connect with a staff member answering calls M - F 8:00 a.m. -4:45 p.m. or email: EmployKitsap@esd.wa.gov
WorkSource staff can help with researching careers, job search, connecting with special programs such as Trade Adjustment Assistance, Veteran services, Training Programs supported by WIOA funding for Dislocated Workers, and Training Programs for Adults.
While not called the unemployment office, as a parner of the American Job Center Network, WorkSource is referred to as a "Career One-Stop " and helps with basic unemployment questions, offering resources to assist unemployed workers. Unemployment Claims and Questions can be addressed by calling 800-318-6022 or at ESD.wa.gov.
Business Support for Employees
WorkSource is a partnership of organizations, including the Washington State Employment Security Department, and committed to developing a workforce with the skills businesses need to make connections to grow and sustain:
•Workforce planning
•Labor market data
•Online recruitment tools at WorkSourceWA.com
•Staffing resources, including job fairs and hiring events
•Tax incentives
•Worker training
•Layoff aversion and/or assistance.
WorkSource services are no cost services to employers, thanks to careful stewardship of public funding and leveraged resources.
To get personalized help with your business/talent needs, contact WorkSource at 360-516-1001 option 4 or email businesskitsap@esd.wa.gov to connect with a staff member answering calls Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:45 p.m.
UNEMPLOYMENT AND OTHER BENEFITS
ASK A QUESTION
WASHINGTON STATE RESOURCES
Visit the Safe Start page to read available plans and guidance for reopening certain industries.
Department of Health Mask and Face Coverings guidance and resources and
frequently asked questions.
Which mask for which task? Guidance from Washington State Labor & Industries on when to use face coverings and respirators.
Association of
Washington Businesses Rebound and Recovery PPE Marketplace connects businesses with manufacturers who supply PPE, providing the opportunity to purchase equipment for employers and their employees so businesses can open safely.
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.
Washington State Department of Labor & Industries (L&I) has issued COVID-specific guidance for the grocery and retail industry and general guidance for workplaces.
The state Economic Resiliency Team collaborates with the Association of Washington Business to provides a weekly webinars on
COVID-19 Economic Recovery and Resilience.
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 workers, drivers and passengers to wear face coverings.
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.
City of Bremerton:
View coronavirus information.
City of Port Orchard:
View coronavirus information.
City of Poulsbo:
View coronavirus information.
City of Bainbridge Island:
View coronavirus information.
Suquamish Tribe:
View coronavirus information.
Port Gamble S'Klallam Tribe:
View coronavirus information.
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.
