In response to the Governor’s State of Emergency addressing Washington’s Novel Coronavirus event, several agencies have issued guidance to improve preparedness and help your port make informed decisions. Please check out the links below to learn more.

YOUR PORT’S RESPONSE TO CORONAVIRUS

The Municipal Research and Services Center (MRSC) has updated its blog with guidance on what to expect and how to prepare and be responsive to this public health emergency:

http://mrsc.org/getdoc/c84eeebc-d881-499a-bd99-af536c350c07/Managing-Your-Agency-s-Response-to-the-Coronavirus.aspx

MRSC RESOURCES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENTS

http://mrsc.org/Home/Explore-Topics/Public-Safety/Emergency-Services/Public-Health-Emergencies.aspx

FISCAL IMPLICATIONS OF CORONAVIRUS

MRSC is offering a free webinar on Thursday, March 26 from 11 AM-12 PM to discuss some of the fiscal and operational issues officials should consider, including continuity of operations, impacts to agency revenues, impacts to local economic development, and opportunities for fiscal "first aid." To learn more and register for the webinar click on the link below.

http://mrsc.org/Home/Training/Upcoming-Webinars/Preparing-for-the-Fiscal-Implications-of-the-Coron.aspx

WPPA will continue to update this as additional resources become available.