Each day, information evolves about Coronavirus Disease 19 (COVID-19). At the City, we want our citizens and visitors to know that we are working to reduce the spread of this disease in our community, continue to provide critical City services, and address impacts of closures of schools, business and events. For the most recent and local data on cases and outcomes, visit SRHD.org/covid19 .

Stay Home, Stay Healthy Order Extended to May 4

Governor Inslee announced the Stay Home, Stay Healthy order is now in effect through May 4, 2020. Washington State's efforts to comply with the order is working, however more time is needed to flatten the curve. For all the details, visit the Governor's website. You are making a difference for our community and saving lives!

Stress Can Take a Toll on All of Us

We are all experiencing ongoing stress during this time. Here are a few tips we learned about today from local resources:

For more great information for families, watch the Facebook update!

You are Making a Difference!

In just 48 hours over 200 Spokane area people have donated over $15,000. Project Share and U-help are each matching donations. This brings the total assistance amount so far to over $47,000!

The new partnership between Avista and the City is designed to increase direct financial support for those who need it most during the “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order that has led to widespread closures of businesses and schools. The programs are working to raise money to help those in need.

Here’s how you can join in the generosity. Donate in any amount over the next six weeks. For every dollar donated by the community to help people with their utility bills, the City of Spokane and Avista will each match it. That means for every $1 donated, $2 more will go to support their neighbors.

Those who need help can contact SNAP at (509) 456-SNAP to request support.

More information on support that’s available for our community members and businesses can be found on the City’s web site.

Mayor's Update

April 2, 2020

On the Bright Side

A great example of #InlandStrong!

From our friends at Southwest Community Center:

"One of most unexpected positive results is how much cooperation the youth have given each other during school work time. We do two hours in the morning and an hour in the afternoon. During the normal school year we pick up the youth at the bus stop walk them across the park, have a snack, the do homework. During the "homework" time it's a constant battle to have them focus and do any school work for 15-20 minutes. So we are totally shocked at how great their attitudes have been about getting in and doing their homework and helping each other."

Stay in the Know

The Spokane County Emergency Coordination Center has been activated to respond to COVID-19 as a region. For daily updates and official local information follow Spokane COVID Response on Facebook and spokanecovidresponse.org.

For Spokane County case data, visit SRHD.org/COVID19.

10-minute parking zones near restaurants in the City core allows citizens and delivery drivers to efficiently pick up to-go orders. Check out these lists of restaurants you can support.

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