Friday Five Newsletter

In This Issue...

Stay Up-To-Date on Wildfire Smoke in Thurston County
Subscribe to the Thurston County YouTube Channel
Take the Leap! Thurston County is Hiring
Don't Miss Out! Become a Master Recycler Composter: 8-week Training Starts September 21
International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31

#1 - Stay Up-to-Date on Wildfire Smoke in Thurston County

Breathing wildfire smoke can worsen many health problems and cause minor to serious symptoms like headaches, stinging eyes, coughing, trouble breathing, asthma attacks, and chest pain. Smoke from wildfires and other sources can have serious health impacts, particularly on children, the elderly, and people with pre-existing heart and lung conditions. Stay informed about air quality in your area by using resources like the state smoke blog, Mobile AQI, and the AirNow app.

Monitor Thurston County’s current air quality at https://www.thurstoncountywa.gov/departments/public-health-and-social-services/environmental-health/air-quality.

#2 - Subscribe to the Thurston County YouTube Page

Did you know Thurston County has a YouTube channel? The official YouTube channel of Thurston County is where you can watch live Board of County Commissioner meetings and work sessions. You can also watch episodes of Coffee with a Commissioner, our talk show program where our commissioners interview subject matter experts on timely and relevant topics to Thurston County. Subscribe to the channel so you don't miss out on new videos!

#3 - Take the Leap! Thurston County is Hiring

Take the leap into a new career at Thurston County! From Administrative Assistant to Recreation Supervisor, there are dozens of open positions that may be a great fit for you or someone you know. To browse and apply for a job, visit the Thurston County Careers webpage: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/thurstonwa

#4 - Don't Miss Out! Become a Master Recycler Composter: 8-week Training Starts September 21

Time is running out to sign up for the Master Recycler Composter (MRC) Volunteer Program! Are you passionate about recycling, waste reduction, and composting? Would you like to make a difference in your community?

Each fall the MRC Program offers a several-week training for new members. Taught by recycling and composting experts, classes cover a range of topics specific to Thurston County and Washington State.

Anyone 18 years of age or older who lives, works, or operates a business in Thurston County can apply: https://extension.wsu.edu/thurston/gardening/mc/thurston-county-master-recycler-composter-volunteer-training/.

#5 - International Overdose Awareness Day is August 31

Please join Thurston County Public Health and Social Services Thursday, August 31 for International Overdose Awareness Day to:

Remember those who have been lost to a fatal drug overdose
Celebrate those who have been rescued from or assisted in rescuing someone from an overdose
Help reduce the stigma of overdose and drug use
Share the day with 20+ organizations with various resources available

WHERE: Heritage Park in Olympia – 5^th Ave SW & Water St SW, Olympia, WA 98501

WHEN: August 31, 2023 from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. (resource fair from 1 p.m. – 5 p.m.)

There will be naloxone training, a memorial altar, resource tables, crafting, and more! Thurston County Public Health and Social Services will be providing Narcan (naloxone), as well as training on how to administer it when responding to an opioid related overdose. In addition to many local organizations sharing resources, we will also have information regarding how to access Medications for Opioid Use Disorder, the importance of safe storage for medication, where you can dispose of unwanted medication, and more.

Stay current on upcoming public hearings, meetings, and work sessions by bookmarking the Board of County Commissioners' master calendar! Please call the Board of County Commissioners office at (360) 786-5440 if you're having

problems viewing the calendar.

Thurstoncountywa.gov