COVID-19 Response

The Snohomish County Emergency Coordination Center (ECC) has been activated to focus the community’s resources on combatting the spread of the novel coronavirus/COVID-19. The ECC is working on a number of priorities. These include:

Supporting Snohomish Health District as it leads the public health response.
Minimizing the impact of long-term school closures.
Lessening risk that COVID-19 poses for the most vulnerable populations.
Preparing for a surge in demand for medical services across the healthcare spectrum as the virus spreads.
Supporting county departments in planning for continuing operations.
Providing the community with credible information about COVID-19.

Link to COVID-19 Resources, Information and FAQs

Latest COVID-19 News

COVID-19 Emergency Sheltering

Snohomish County and its partners are working hard to protect everyone in the community against the spread of COVID-19, including people who are experiencing homelessness, particularly parents with children, veterans, and other vulnerable individuals. Read on...
Snohomish County Solid Waste Facilities Adjust Self-Haul, Hand-Unload Customer Hours and Locations

Because of impacts of the COVID-19 emergency, Snohomish County will close all of its Solid Waste facilities & programs starting Saturday, March 28. The transfer stations will reopen to mechanical-unload customers only on weekdays starting Monday, March 30 Read on...
Snohomish County Executive Issues Order to Align with Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” Order

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has issued an Executive Order to amend and align with Governor Jay Inslee’s order to “Stay Home-Stay Healthy.” The amended order also establishes guidelines for prioritizing medical and childcare... Read on...
Snohomish County to Close Park Gates and Bathrooms in Response to COVID-19

Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers announced the closure of Snohomish County park gates and bathrooms in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Play structures in parks were closed last week... Read on...
Snohomish County Launches Rapid Response to Help Businesses and Workforce

EVERETT, Wash., March 20, 2020 – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers today announced actions to support businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19. This new program complements federal and state actions announced over the past week. Read on...
Snohomish County Executive Issues Order to Protect Grocery Supply Chain

SNOHOMISH COUNTY, Wash. – Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers has issued an Executive Order that would help protect grocery supply chains and ensure that grocers are fully operational during the county’s response to COVID-19. Read on...
New COVID-19 Emergency Sheltering Program Launched in Snohomish County

EVERETT, Wash., March 17, 2020 – Snohomish County, Providence Institute for a Healthier Community (PIHC), and the Community Foundation of Snohomish County (CFSC) today announced immediate actions to help those most at risk of exposure to Covid-19. Read on...
Response to COVID-19 Restricted access

In consultation with other Snohomish County leaders, Executive Dave Somers announced restriction of public access to select county facilities, primarily those in the Administration Buildings on the county campus, starting Tuesday, March 17, 2020 Read on...
A Message from Executive Somers - March 12, 2020

New rules are in place to reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) in our community Read on...
Snohomish County United in Response to COVID-19

Out of an abundance of caution over the spread of COVID-19, Snohomish County Executive Dave Somers is declaring a State of Emergency in coordination with Snohomish County’s Health Officer Dr. Chris Spitters, who has declared a Public Health Emergency. Additional Info...

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