If you need more, current COVID-19 information for Skagit County, Skagit County Public Health’s website is very informative. The National Center for Disease Control (CDC) and WA Department of Health also have dedicated pages about COVID-19. For a complete list of the United States Government’s Coronavirus response activities, click HERE.
More options for financial help are arising daily, if you are being severely affected by the current situation. Here are some things that may help!
Economic Relief Fund
You can dial 211 for a current list of your local providers of bills, rent, and food relief in your area. To contribute to the fund, go to UnitedWay.org’s Community Response page. Skagit County also has a Resource Assistance hotline you can reach between 10am and 2pm on weekdays at (360) 416-1892.
Paid Leave
If you need to take time off because you get COVID-19, you have to care for a relative with COVID-19, or you have to care for children home from school because of related closures, you may qualify for paid leave under the new FMLA laws. You should also check with Employment Security about leave coverage under the PFML coverage.
Your Banks, Landlord, Utilities, Insurance Companies
Most support services are willing to put bills on hold (be aware they will build up), and forgive payments at this time. For a list of banks willing to help people during this crisis, SimpleDollar.com has a great blog listing options.
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