Category: Health

Emergency Management Coronavirus Update, April 8, 2020

April 8, 2020

Today in Emergency Management, we are working on preparing for a COVID-19 quarantine facility if needed, tracking expenses for reimbursement, and developing a direct relationship with FEMA, rather than filing through the State. 

Many news sites are predicting that we are at the peak of COVID-19 infections. We want to encourage you to continue taking precautions. Our Board of Directors Stay Home, Stay Safe order is still in effect. Do not visit with people who do not live in your household and limit travel to essential tasks only. 

We’re often asked what individuals can do. Limiting exposure is the first step. Our doctors at the Karen I. Fryberg Health Clinic have asked us to encourage people to continue moving and to practice breathing exercises to be more resilient if we catch the virus. Practice these three to five times a day. 

  • Diaphragmatic breathing: To feel your diaphragm, put your hand on your belly, and sniff like you’re smelling a flower. The lifting in your stomach happens when your diaphragm contracts. To perform diaphragmatic breathing, attempt to breathe deep into your belly where you felt your belly lift. See if you can breathe in for 5 seconds, and breathe out for 5 seconds.
  • Pursed lip breathing: Take a slow deep breath with your diaphragm as described above, half-open your lips, and slowly breathe out as if you are making a candle flicker. This will strengthen your diaphragm and breathing control, and should make breathing throughout the day easier and smoother. You have healthy breath control if you can do this for 20 seconds!
  • Summed breathing: Take a small breath and pause for 2 seconds, then repeat this until you are unable to inhale any more. You may exhale quickly. This will allow air to get behind any mucus blockages in your lungs, and push it out. This will reduce the risk of pneumonia or lung infections.

In addition to breathing exercises, walking 30-40 minutes, at least three times a week can improve lung health and doctors encourage us to get up and move for five to ten minutes once an hour. As always be safe and if you have any unusual symptoms (chest pain, lightheadedness, confusion, prolonged shortness of breath, or breathlessness while not doing an activity) please contact your doctor. 

Stay safe and healthy and remember wash your hands!

Contact: Ashlynn Danielson, Emergency Preparedness Manager,

adanielson@tulaliptribes-nsn.gov

Once a suggestion, ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ now a full on directive

By Micheal Rios, Tulalip News

On March 23rd, Governor Jay Inslee announced his order for Washingtonians to stay at home. The rationale was simple: by staying home the chances of spreading coronavirus is minimized and, in effect, everyone abiding would be doing their part to ‘lower the curve’. Hours later, the Tulalip Tribes issued an emergency proclamation for all citizens on the Tulalip Reservation to ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’.

“We’ve been very clear on the need for everyone to stay home. The less time we spend in public, the more lives we will save,” explained Governor Inslee. “We know [this] announcement affects millions of our livelihoods and means life will look different in Washington. But these necessary restrictions will protect us and our loved ones so that we have a livelihood to come back to.”

Fast forward two-weeks and while most Washingtonians are doing their part, some still don’t grasp the seriousness of this global pandemic. The numbers boggle the mind. As of April 1st, there have been at least 905,000 total confirmed cases in 192 countries, with the most alarming number, the death toll, continuing to rise at an exponential rate. Globally, more than 45,200 deaths are now attributed to COVID-19.

Yet, locally on the reservation it was still a common occurrence to see children, teenagers, and adults casually out and about, partaking in leisurely activities. Gathering at Mission Beach? Yup. Games of pick-up hoops at the outdoor courts? Sure. Energetic youth roaming free on the ball field and neighborhood parks? Of course.

Social disobedience is nothing new. Ask any parent and they’ll attest to the fact that once you tell a child they can’t do something, regardless of what it is, that something becomes the only thing they want to do. That is until the consequences become severe enough that it’s no longer in their best interest to be disobedient.

And no, this type of behavior isn’t only on the reservation. The entire state is witnessing social disobedience from individuals and businesses, alike. 

“Since I announced the ‘Stay Home, Stay Healthy’ order for our state, we have seen social distancing and other compliance from businesses and residents across Washington for the good of the public health,” Governor Inslee recently said. “But thousands of calls are also pouring in to state and local agencies from concerned residents, with reports that some individuals and businesses are not in compliance.

“The actions of those who willfully violate this order may ultimately drag out the COVID-19 crisis even longer.”

Tulalip leadership has responded to this woeful behavior by implementing a new tribal code authorizing the enforcement of stay at home quarantine orders. To further reinforce the ‘stay home, stay healthy’ directive, all reservation parks, outdoor basketball courts, Youth Center skate park and ball field, and Mission Beach public access points have been permanently closed until further notice. 

Once a welcomed sight to all, now these recreational areas are sealed off with bright yellow CAUTION tape. Impossible to miss, the message is loud and clear. Similar to the Tribe’s adult playgrounds – Tulalip Resort, Quil Ceda Casino and Bingo – the outdoor community areas are officially closed for business, pending a must needed flattening of the curve when it comes to COVID-19 cases.

“The safety of our community is of the utmost importance,” said Chairwoman Teri Gobin. “We want people to stay home. [By doing so] it is slowing the curve and lowering the number of deaths. The Board of Directors will continue to adapt and make the best decisions we can for our community and our Tribe.”

Overcoming the “Quarantine Blues” How to keep productive while safely staying home

Three Native American teenagers at a library on laptop

By Jason Douglas

Most, if not all of us, are new to a government-imposed lockdown. Making the situation even harder, is the across-the-board unemployment that many Washington state citizens are experiencing, now.

The need for constructive methods for tackling this glaring side-effect of the Covid-19 virus outbreak is mounting, daily.

However, there is no reason to become overwhelmed, and give up. Many local resources are showing promise for all of us who are being negatively affected by quarantine.

While there are still opportunities for outdoor activities (while maintaining social distancing), a shift toward online education, as well as recreation, will be key, for staying socially-active and feeling healthy.

First, let’s go over some outdoor-related, stay-at-home activities:

Gardening/Home Maintenance

Spring is upon us, after all. Though gardening and planting anything new may be challenging, with the closure of retail hardware and garden stores. Do what you can! Even a simple lawn-mowing can make you feel more vital, weather-permitting.

Walking/Biking

Taking regular walks, or riding a bike, helps keep you feeling fit, and is still absolutely permissible, under current quarantine guidelines. Just remember the “6-foot rule”, when interacting with anyone else outside your family.

Our furry friends and family members, like the family dog, can be great motivators. Dog-walking is doubly good for shaking off those Wintertime blues.

While these outdoor activities fall under the normal category for this time of year, we are fortunate to still be able to participate in them.

Some of the indoor,online-oriented adaptations of our regular day-to-day include:

Online grocery-shopping and home grocery delivery

Tulalip Wal Mart offers their food selection online, anytime.  And their Grocery Delivery offers a convenient, scheduled drop-off for home delivery.

Fred Meyer delivers groceries to your door, as we, with a $9.95 delivery fee.

Amazon also offers grocery delivery. But you may need to confirm availability at checkout, due to overwhelming orders, and a need to prioritize medical supplies orders, etc…

Staying in touch with loved ones and friends, via Zoom, Marco Polo, Skype, FaceTime, etc.

It feels better to see the faces and hear the voices of those we love, even if they are in a different geographic location from us. Thankfully, all we need is an internet connection and computer, to remain social and support one another.

Most kids and teens are obviously going to be online gaming with xBox, PlayStation, and the like…..but there are also opportunities for combating boredom through:

Cartoonnetwork. Com

Pbskids.org

Lol.disney.com

Funbrain.com has games and reading materials for 1st thru 8th graders

Seek out local gyms and yoga studios who offer online exercise classes

Finally, on a more cultural level, there are many fulfilling Native activities, such as entertaining stories and historical info to read at www.hibulbculturalcenter.org. 

Although the Tulalip Lushootseed Department is closed until March 31, you can visit their website: www.tulaliplushootseed.com or Facebook at Lushootseed Language for Lushootseed materials.  

For the tactile approach to interacting with Tulalip traditions, perhaps sewing and beading while working on tribal regalia will help keep an important component of humanity and hope.

These are strange new times, with new challenges, for us all to overcome.  Thankfully, we also live in times where for better or worse, we ARE a more global community. With this comes a feeling of togetherness, which can be a powerful weapon, even when we aren’t arm-in-arm, but rather connected via devices.

And don’t forget to get fresh air, every once in awhile!

Marysville School District food distribution

Below are Marysville School District food distribution routes and times, for the Quil Ceda Tulalip area, for delivering food (breakfast and lunch) to students. Matt Remle, Marysville Pilchuck High School Native Liaison, will be on the Quil-Ceda Tulalip route. Matt and fellow volunteers delivered over 3,500 meals on Monday, March 23.

Visit www.msd25.org for more information.

Grab and go meals from the bus locations will continue to be at no cost and for all youth ages 1-18 and those enrolled in the 18-21-year program.

Quil Ceda Tulalip Area

Route: 21

  • 10:12 AM MARINE DR NW @ EDWARD BEATTY RD
  • 10:18 AM 8208 MARINE DR NW
  • 10:19 AM MARINE DR NW @ 83RD PL NW
  • 10:28 AM MARINE DR NW @ 115TH ST NW
  • 10:33 AM 12015 MARINE DR NW – PORT SUSAN
  • 10:38 AM MARINE DR NW @ 126TH ST NW
  • 10:46 AM 135TH PL NW @ MARINE DR NW
  • 10:50 AM 135TH PL NW @ MARINE DR NW
  • 10:51 AM 12702 MARINE DR NW
  • 10:52 AM 12610 MARINE DR NW
  • 10:57 AM 12518 MARINE DR NW
  • 10:58 AM 11710 MARINE DR NW
  • 11:02 AM MARINE DR NW @ 115TH ST NW
  • 11:08 AM MARINE DR NW @ TULALIP SHORES RD
  • 11:14 AM 8226 MARINE DR NW
  • 11:18 AM HERMOSA BEACH RD @ SHOEMAKER RD
  • 11:25 AM HERMOSA BEACH RD@77TH PL NW
  • 11:40 AM 77TH PL NW @ 42ND DR NW
  • 11:44 AM 42ND DR NW @ 78TH PL NW
  • 11:53 AM WALTER MOSES JR DR @ 28TH DR NW
  • 12:01 PM LARRY PRICE LP RD@EZRA HATCH RD
  • 12:18 PM 7330 LARRY PRICE LP RD

Route: 56

  • 10:10 AM 140TH ST NW @ 76TH AVE NW
  • 10:15 AM 140TH ST NW @ 63RD DR NW
  • 10:15 AM 140TH ST NW @ 58TH AVE NW
  • 10:20 AM 140TH ST NW @ 52ND AVE NW
  • 10:21 AM 4500 140TH ST NW
  • 10:28 AM 138TH ST NW@ 36TH DR NW
  • 10:35 AM 3520 140TH ST NW
  • 10:39 AM 140TH ST NW @ 34TH AVE NW
  • 10:43 AM 3018 140TH ST NW
  • 10:51 AM 12TH AVE NW @ 134TH ST NW
  • 10:56 AM 13218 12TH AVE NW
  • 11:01 AM 13030 12TH AVE NW
  • 11:06 AM 12TH AVE NW @ 130TH ST NW
  • 11:15 AM 12TH AVE NW@128TH ST NW
  • 11:20 AM 12616 12TH AVE NW
  • 11:24 AM 12512 12TH AVE NW
  • 11:29 AM 908 124TH PL NW
  • 11:33 AM 8TH DR NW @ 125TH PL NW
  • 11:42 AM 129TH PL NW @ 8TH DR NW
  • 11:46 AM 8TH DR NW @ 131ST ST NW
  • 11:54 AM 131ST ST NW @ 10TH AVE NW

Route: 74

  • 10:24 AM 22ND DR NE@22ND DR NE
  • 10:29 AM 22ND DR NE @ 21ST DR NE
  • 10:36 AM 21ST DR NE @ 67TH PL NE
  • 10:40 AM 21ST DR NE @ STURGEON DR
  • 10:45 AM 65TH ST NE @ 20TH DR NE
  • 10:58 AM 20TH DR NE @ 66TH PL NE
  • 11:05 AM 19TH DR NE@20TH DR NE
  • 11:12 AM 19TH DR NE @ 70TH PL NE
  • 11:22 AM 72ND ST NE@19TH AVE NE
  • 11:31 AM 6832/6828 19TH AVE NE
  • 11:37 AM MARINE DR NE @ 14TH AVE NE
  • 11:38 AM 905 MARINE DR NE
  • 11:39 AM MARINE DR NE @ 7TH AVE NE
  • 11:45 AM MARINE DR NE @ 2ND AVE NE
  • 11:50 AM 715 MARINE DR NW
  • 11:51 AM 4431 PRIEST POINT DR NW
  • 12:00 PM PRIEST POINT DR NW @ GAYS DR
  • 12:05 PM MERIDIAN AVE N@PRIEST POINT DR NW
  • 12:09 PM MERIDIAN AVE N @ 4425 MERIDIAN AVE N – SNUG HARBOR
  • 12:19 PM 4425 MERIDIAN AVE N
  • 12:25 PM 928 MARINE DR NE
  • 12:26 PM 1118 MARINE DR NE
  • 12:26 PM 1718 MARINE DR NE
  • 12:27 PM MARINE DR NE @ 23RD AVE NE

Route: 92

  • 10:14 AM 5710 MERIDIAN AVE N
  • 10:19 AM 5802 MERIDIAN AVE N
  • 10:19 AM 5933 MERIDIAN AVE N
  • 10:24 AM 60TH ST NW@6TH AVE NW
  • 10:25 AM 6TH AVE NW @ 57TH PL NW
  • 10:25 AM 6TH AVE NW @ 56TH ST NW
  • 10:26 AM 5408 6TH AVE NW
  • 10:31 AM 5028 67TH AVE NW
  • 10:32 AM 905 MARINE DR NW
  • 10:37 AM MARINE DR NW @ 56TH ST NW
  • 10:37 AM MARINE DR NW @ 62ND ST NW
  • 10:51 AM LLOYD HATCH SR DR @ ALPHONSUS BOB LOOP D
  • 11:01 AM TOTEM BEACH RD@70TH ST NW
  • 11:18 AM TOTEM BEACH RD @ 28TH AVE NW
  • 11:19 AM 6700 TOTEM BEACH RD – FITNESS CLUB
  • 11:25 AM MISSION BEACH RD @ MISSIONS HILL RD
  • 11:30 AM 5916 MISSION BEACH RD
  • 11:34 AM 3213 MISSION BEACH DR
  • 11:35 AM 3409 MISSION BEACH DR
  • 11:42 AM MISSION BEACH DR @ 39TH DR NW
  • 11:44 AM MISSION BEACH DR @ MISSION BEACH HTS RD
  • 11:50 AM JOSEPH CHARLES JR LP @ JOSEPH CHARLES LP RD
  • 11:56 AM 6518 JOSEPHE CHARLES JR LP
  • 12:05 PM 64TH ST NW @ MISSION HILL RD
  • 12:08 PM MARINE DR NW @ 12TH AVE NW
  • 12:14 PM 905 MARINE DR
  • 12:14 PM 600 MARINE DR NW
  • 12:15 PM 320 MARINE DR NW
  • 12:16 PM 918 MARINE DR NE
  • 12:23 PM MARINE DR NE @ 23RD AVE NE

Route: 102

  • 10:00 AM 4TH ST @ QUINN AVE
  • 10:00 AM 1926 4TH ST
  • 10:04 AM 4724 64TH ST NE
  • 10:12 AM 1909 3RD ST
  • 10:18 AM 2ND ST @ ALDER AVE
  • 10:23 AM 2ND ST @ QUINN AVE
  • 10:29 AM 2ND ST @ UNION AVE
  • 10:40 AM 4922 61ST ST NE
  • 10:44 AM 61ST ST NE @ 51ST AVE NE
  • 10:50 AM 61ST ST NE @ 52ND AVE NE
  • 10:56 AM 61ST ST NE @ 54TH AVE NE
  • 11:04 AM 61ST ST NE @ 54TH DR NE
  • 11:09 AM 4919 61ST ST NE
  • 11:12 AM 1ST ST@COLUMBIA AVE (NE CORNER)
  • 11:19 AM 115 CEDAR (STOP ON 2ND 1ST BLDG ON LEFT)

Route:106

  • 11:05 AM 27TH AVE NE @ 81ST ST NE
  • 11:15 AM MARINE DR NW @ EDWARD BEATTY RD
  • 11:19 AM 7911 WATER WORKS RD
  • 11:24 AM 3006 TURK DR
  • 11:26 AM TURK DR @ 26TH AVE NW
  • 11:30 AM 2228 TURK DR
  • 11:32 AM TURK DR @ 16TH AVE NW
  • 11:32 AM TURK DR@ 82ND ST NW
  • 11:32 AM 8325 TURK DR
  • 11:33 AM 8727 TURK DR
  • 11:38 AM TURK DR @ PERCIVAL RD
  • 11:38 AM TURK DR@VAN NESS
  • 11:39 AM TURK DR @ PERCIVAL RD
  • 11:39 AM TURK DR @ TURK RD
  • 11:40 AM TURK DR@ 82ND ST NW
  • 11:41 AM TURK DR@21ST AVE NW
  • 11:53 AM WATER WORKS RD @ 86TH ST NW
  • 11:58 AM 9131 WATER WORKS RD
  • 12:01 PM 9530 WATER WORKS RD
  • 12:01 PM 9430 WATER WORKS RD
  • 12:03 PM ELLISON JAMES DR @ STEVE WILLIAMS DR
  • 12:13 PM 36TH AVE NW@BOYS&GIRLS CLUB
  • 12:24 PM 27TH AVE NE @ OLD TULALIP RD
  • 12:25 PM 27TH AVE NE@SANDRA MADISON LP
  • 12:25 PM 27TH AVE NE @ 81ST ST NE
  • 12:25 PM 8326 27TH AVE NE
  • 12:25 PM 8502 27TH AVE NE
  • 12:26 PM 2909 QUILCEDA WY/ 88TH ST NE