City of Mill Creek Emergency Closure
Message from Mill Creek City Manager Michael Ciaravino
Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, the City of Mill Creek will restrict access to City Hall to the general public in an effort to slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus. The closure is in effect until Wednesday, July 1, 2020.
The emergency closure affects services for the following:
- Non-emergency police services, including concealed weapons permits
- Passport applications
- All city-sponsored recreational programs
- Community rooms at City Hall
- Public restrooms at all Mill Creek city parks
It is the responsibility of city park visitors to sanitize playground equipment after use. City employees will not sanitize them.
The City of Mill Creek will continue essential municipal government operations during this health crisis while prioritizing the safety of residents and employees.
City employees are available by phone at (425) 745-1891. Non-emergency police services are available by phone at (425) 745-6175. Additional information can be accessed on the City of Mill Creek’s website, www.cityofmillcreek.com. If the call is an emergency, call 911.
City Issues Proclamation
The Mill Creek City Council approved March 24, 3030 the city manager's proclamation that effective February 29, 2020, consistent with Proclamation 20-05 issued by Governor Inslee,
the outbreak of the COVID-19 virus constitutes an emergency as defined by RCW 38.52.010(9)(a)
and MCMC Section 8.08.040 and necessitates the utilization of emergency powers granted under
RCW 38.52.070 and MMC 8.08.100.
Safe Start Washington
The State of Washington has
established a data-driven approach called Safe Start Washington to reopen Washington and modify physical distancing
measures while minimizing the health impacts of COVID-19.
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PHASED APPROACH TO REOPENING WASHINGTON
AND MODIFYING PHYSICAL DISTANCING MEASURES
Phase I of reopening Washington begins on May 5, 2020. When COVID-19 disease burden is low and
decreasing and the four above capabilities are met, the governor will issue an order for the state to move
into future phases. The state will stay in every phase for a minimum of three weeks. During that time, the
Department of Health and the governor will re-evaluate the above indicators and determine if the state
should remain in the current phase, advance to the next phase or return to the previous phase. No phase
will last less than three weeks before moving to the next phase, in order to allow one complete disease
incubation period plus an additional week to compile complete data and confirm trends.
Stay Home. Stay Healthy
March 23, 2020 - Gov. Jay Inslee issued a "Stay Home. Stay Healthy" order on March 23. The order requires every Washingtonian to stay home unless they need to pursue an essential activity. The order bans all gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational purposes. The order also closes all businesses except for those deemed essential.
The proclamation states that it is still safe for people to go outside as long as they remain at least six feet from each other. Grocery stores, doctor's offices, and other essential businesses will remain open. People can still participate in activities such as bike rides, gardening and dog walking, as long as social-distancing rules are followed.
March 13, 2020 - All state public and private schools are currently closed by emergency proclamation. All schools are closed from March 17 until April 24.
This chart from the governor's office explains what activities are and are not permitted:
Tips to help protect yourself, your loved ones and your community
- Remain calm and informed, and follow guidelines from public health officials
- Wash your hands
- Cover your mouth and nose when you sneeze or cough
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Stay home if you are not feeling well
- Ask your employer about your company’s sick leave and telecommute policies