Take care working outdoors during extreme heat
Hot weather is forecast for our region this week, with high temperatures expected. Some of our work needs to be performed outdoors.
Executive Branch departments should evaluate planned field work to determine if this work can be postponed to when temperatures are cooler, where possible. If work must be performed, departments should attempt to adapt schedules wherever possible so work can be performed in the morning. Read more.
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Executive Constantine announces King County’s first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy
King County has developed its first-ever Wildfire Risk Reduction Strategy, a set of 12 recommended actions to improve preparedness, response, and recovery as the region experiences hotter, drier summers due to climate change.
The strategy’s recommended actions are organized around three guiding priorities: Make King County forests more resilient to wildfire, reduce risks to communities and infrastructure in the wildland-urban interface, and enhance emergency response. Read more.
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Surface water management fee discount available, applications due by Sept. 15
Qualifying income-eligible property owners in unincorporated King County can receive a 50% discount on their annual surface water management fee that funds work to safeguard public health, prevent flooding, and protect habitat.
Property owners whose family income is equal to or less than 200% of the federal poverty level and live on their property are eligible for the discount. The deadline to apply is Sept. 15.
Visit www.kingcounty.gov/swmfeediscount to apply for the discount and for more information, or call 206-477-4800, or email wlrdswm@kingcounty.gov for assistance. Information about the discount is online in English, Spanish, Korean, Somali, Russian, Chinese, and Vietnamese.
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Cross-posted from Balanced You
Meet Damont Cain, Power Technical Assistant at King County Metro Power and Distribution, whose team was instrumental in bringing an activity center to his worksite location.
Damont talks about why staying physically strong is important to his job and mental health, and what he is doing these days to find calm and be his authentic self. Read more and watch the video here.
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Cross-posted from Plane Talk
Ever thought about what happens if you get stuck in an elevator?
If you’re at the King County International Airport, the Airport Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) unit, recently trained in elevator rescues, would be the first to respond. Read more.
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Enjoy late summer and Labor Day weekend hiking with Trailhead Direct
Trailhead Direct – the popular transit-to trails service offered by King County Parks and King County Metro – offers convenient, eco-friendly adventures for late summer hikes as well as service during Labor Day weekend.
Check out the route schedule and trail information, and watch the video below.
Veterans and Military Affinity Group meeting Aug. 17
Join the monthly King County Veterans and Military Affinity Group (V-MAG) meeting This month’s meeting will feature an introduction to King County Veteran Support Programs presented by the Department of Community and Human Services and District Court.
The meeting is open to all employees who are currently serving or are former members of the military and their allies, as well as their family members and partners. To be added to the meeting invite send an email to vet.milag@kingcounty.gov.
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Wednesday, Aug. 17 at noon. Join via Zoom. Use meeting ID: 848 5343 5901 and passcode: 686182
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CHOMP! returning to Marymoor Aug. 20
CHOMP! is King County’s free celebration of local food and sustainable living and celebrates all that is fresh, delicious, local, and sustainable in King County.
Taking place at the picturesque Willowmoor Farm at King County’s Marymoor Park, the event supports King County Executive Dow Constantine’s Local Food Initiative by highlighting local farms and farmers, chefs and restaurants using locally-sourced food, and local organizations specializing in healthy and affordable foods, farmer and farmland support, sustainability, and social justice.
- Saturday, Aug. 20 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Read more.
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Training Spotlight:
Mentorship Lunch & Learn – Online – Would you like to have a mentor, someone who can help you grow professionally? Do you want to strengthen your coaching skills? As a Mentee, you will have a trusted advisor who can help you navigate complex situations, and as a Mentor, you can uncover new or forgotten skills and build influence. This Lunch and Learn is free and the next session is:
Brain-based Time Management – Online – Do you procrastinate, get distracted, have a hard time prioritizing, or feel overwhelmed? What we do and how we do it are driven by how our brains are wired. Neuroscience tells us we have 10 brain skills and each one of us has skills that are strong (and skills that are not strong). In this class, you’ll hear about each of these skills so you can identify where the weak areas are for you and most importantly, learn what you can do about it. Imagine finishing your workday with confidence that you remembered and handled everything you needed to! This class fee is $50 with multiple dates available. The next session takes place:
Please visit our King County Eventbrite website and our Learning and Development website for more learning opportunities. For more information, contact the Learning and Development Team at KCTraining@kingcounty.gov or visit Learning and Development at www.kingcounty.gov/learning.
Tech Tip: Microsoft experts share pro tips for King County employees
RSVP for Microsoft Office Hours, a new live webinar series presented by KCIT. Watch and learn as the experts at Microsoft demonstrate pro tips for Office 365 software tools such as Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and Delve.
After a live demo, there will be a Q&A session with the Microsoft guest speakers.
See all scheduled sessions.
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