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City staff monitoring coronavirus outbreak

The City of Bainbridge Island is working with the Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) to respond to an international outbreak of novel coronavirus, called COVID-19. The Bainbridge Island community looks to KPHD to lead local efforts to prepare and respond to community health concerns like COVID-19. No cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Kitsap County. On March 1, Gov. Jay Inslee declared a State of Emergency for Washington State as part of the state response to emerging cases of COVID-19 in King and Snohomish counties.

City response 

City Emergency Management Coordinator Anne LeSage is participating in regular conference calls with the KPHD and Kitsap County Department of Emergency Management to get the latest updates and is actively coordinating with other public agencies and resources to plan and prepare for potential next steps in our community.  

The City is proactively working with the Bainbridge Island School District, Bainbridge Island Fire Department, Bainbridge Island Metro Park and Recreation District and regional health resources to collaborate and share information and plans. 

The City’s Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is currently on standby, which means Emergency Management Coordinator Anne LeSage is monitoring the situation for potential escalation and enhanced activation. During an emergency, the Council Chamber serves as the City’s EOC, which is a central location for staff and community partners to meet to gather information and coordinate response and recovery efforts.

The City anticipates that Kitsap County will issue a countywide emergency proclamation. In that event, the City of Bainbridge Island is preparing to also issue a Proclamation of Local Emergency. The purpose of this action is to allow the City to use all resources necessary to prepare for and respond to an outbreak, to adjust City policies and operations if needed, and to access state or federal funds and other resources related to emergency response.

Currently, City facilities remain open to the public. The City is reviewing the use of public spaces (City Hall, Police Station, Municipal Court) per guidance from the KPHD. If there are any changes to the use of City facilities, then we will let you know.  

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