This page provides a table of contents and links to all of MRSC's coronavirus (COVID-19) resources for local governments in Washington State.

It is part of MRSC's series on Emergency Management and Disaster Planning.

MRSC COVID-19 Resources

• Frequently Asked Questions
• Governor's Proclamations and State Guidance – Links to Washington State guidance most relevant to local governments
• Emergency Declarations and Authority – Examples of local emergency proclamations and directives, plus information on emergency authority and enforcement
• Operations and Personnel Issues – Issues related to continuity of operations, telecommuting, Open Public Meetings Act, employee pay/leave, public records, and more
• Local Government Fiscal Impacts – Revenue impacts, CARES Act and federal stimulus, FEMA reimbursement, annual financial reporting, furloughs/layoffs, and more
• Small Business and Tenant Assistance Programs – Gift of public funds issues, grant/loan programs, eviction moratoriums, tax/rent deferrals, and utility collections and shutoffs
• Recent blog posts – Articles written by MRSC staff and contributors about COVID-19; articles are listed in reverse chronological order, with the most recent first.
• Free Recorded Webinars – Topics include emergency authority, utilities, and fiscal impacts

Additional Resources

Below are selected links to other organizations providing information and guidance about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19).

Local and State COVID-19 Resources

• Washington State Coronavirus Response (COVID-19) – Centralized resource with detailed guidance and resources from Governor Inslee and various state agencies
  • Daily COVID-19 statistics
  • Face mask guidance
  • Safe Start guidance
  • County reopening status – Lists current reopening phase for each county; see Risk Assessment Dashboard for the same information in map format
• Association of Washington Cities (AWC)
• Washington State Association of Counties (WSAC)
• Ogden Murphy Wallace – Articles by Washington municipal law firm discussing various legal issues related to COVID-19
• Summit Law Group – Articles by Washington law firm focusing on employment aspects of COVID-19
• Public Health Seattle & King County – Fact sheets and information for the general public, schools, employers, health care professionals, and others
  • Planning for a Coronavirus Pandemic (2020) – Guide to minimizing impacts for businesses and organizations

National COVID-19 Resources

• International City/County Management Association (ICMA)
• National League of Cities (NLC)
• National Association of Counties (NACO)
• U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA): Protecting Workers During a Pandemic (2014) – Tips for how to reduce risk of infection for employees; provides examples of positions at high, medium, and low risk of exposure
  • Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 (2020)