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The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is compiled by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center at Camp Murray.

Mayor Nancy Backus has extended the state of emergency for the city of Auburn through June 6th. As part of the emergency declaration, the City is enacting a curfew between the hours of 9 p.m. and 5 a.m. each evening, ending at 5 a.m. on the morning of Saturday, June 6.

The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is compiled by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center at Camp Murray.

FEMA Region 10 released a podcast episode -- titled "40th Anniversary of the Mount St. Helen's Eruption" on May 18th, 2020. Continue reading for link to podcast.

FEMA released a kit to help organizations plan for resuming operations during COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. The kit includes a fact sheet, sample slides, and a facilitator guide with suggested discussion questions that can be tailored to meet the needs of your organization or agency.

The Business and Workers update is a weekly newsletter providing news and information to help businesses and workers navigate the COVID-19 pandemic. The information is compiled by the state Economic Resiliency Team (ERT), part of the Joint Information Center at Camp Murray.

The Washington State Small Business Liaison Team (SBLT) is offering webinar programs to provide information to business owners about preparing to re-open and operate safety, and doing business while caring for the health and safety of their employees and customers.

It is with great sadness that we share news of the passing of Auburn Area Chamber board member Walter Schoenhofen. Walter will be deeply missed in our community.

Dr. Derek Brandes, former Auburn Area CONNECT Board Chair and Vice President of Instruction at Green River College, passed away on April 10th after more than a year-long battle with cancer. Our hearts go out to his family, friends and colleagues.

King County Metro Transit will hold a Virtual Town Hall on Friday, April 24th, at 11 am. Join the meeting via Zoom conference video calling.

The City of Auburn desires to remind residents of the supports in place for renters, homeowners, commercial tenants and employees. Read more.

A message from the Washington Military Department: During COVID-19 Stay Home, Stay Healthy Proclamation. Business Re-Entry registration is not required and will not be used for Essential Function determination. Learn more.

South Sound mayors from the cities of Auburn, Algona, Pacific, Kent, Renton, Federal Way, Tukwila, and Enumclaw joined together to issue a statement urging citizens to follow best practices for social distancing and isolation as the rate of COVID-19 positive cases continue to climb rapidly in the region.

The City of Auburn announced on March 22nd, the temporary closure of all public parks and trail systems, as part of the growing response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

As you make your plans to self-isolate at home in the coming weeks, consider these energy-saving tips and this message from Mary Kipp, CEO of Puget Sound Energy.