Health and safety

What to do when the power goes out in Spanish

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Oromo

How hantavirus spreads and what to do if exposed.

Learn more about septic systems. Maintaining your septic system is important for your health and the health of the community.

Where to get vaccinated, vaccine safety, and info for parents. 

Updated health advisory from April 13, 2022

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Filipino/Tagalog

Animal bites are a public health concern because of the potential for transmission of rabies, a viral infection of the nervous system and brain of humans and other mammals that is almost always fatal. Infection can be prevented by administering rabies immune globulin and a series of rabies vaccine doses.

Find applications and forms for the on-site sewage/septic system industry. King County On-site Sewage (Septic) System Program fee schedule.

Learn about the on-site sewage associate and master installer certifications.

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Samoan

Be aware of your surroundings, especially between dusk and dawn. If you notice anything suspicious - a security light out, someone loitering nearby - consider coming back later or using an ATM inside a supermarket or convenience store.

Learn more about preparing for avalanches near you.

Whether it is your first job, or you are a seasoned "veteran" caring for young children, babysitting is one of the biggest responsibilities you will ever have, and something that must always be taken seriously.

Backyard poultry have become increasingly popular in recent years as interest in locally produced food, including eggs, has grown. Many local municipalities allow a limited number of domestic fowl on residential properties. Before getting a backyard flock, it is important to understand issues related to legal aspects, husbandry and health, and diseases that can be spread by poultry to people.

Burglary is mostly a crime of opportunity. You can prevent home burglaries, vandalism, and other property crimes by controlling access, providing visibility, and maintaining your property.

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Marshallese

A flyer addressing common misconceptions of the BCG vaccine and outlining what is needed for follow-up care if a TB blood test is positive.

Get to know your neighbors on each side of your home and the three directly across the street. Communicate often, and establish trust. Ask them to watch out for your home or apartment when you are away. This neighborhood watch technique sets up what is called territoriality which means that your neighbors will take ownership and responsibility for what occurs in your mini-neighborhood.

Riding a bicycle is more than basic transportation--it can be a fun and exciting hobby. When you ride, you are not alone. You share the road with cars, trucks, pedestrians, and other cyclists. Since accidents can turn bicycling adventure into a tragedy, here are a few tips to help make your ride a safe one.

Guidance for businesses that generate biomedical waste.

Information on biosolids and recycling in King County.

Learn more about the impacts of the Bolt Creek Fire on the areas near Baring, Grotto, and Skykomish in northeast King County.

Bullying happens when someone hurts or scares another person on purpose and the person being bullied has a hard time defending himself or herself. Usually, bullying happens over and over.

Learn more about preparing your business and employees for disaster recovery.

Learn how, and where, to safely and legally dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets (sharps) used by a business.

How to treat and prevent hypothermia in Vietnamese

Tìm hiểu về chương trình Fun to Catch, Toxic to Eat. Truy cập trang web này bằng ngôn ngữ khác: 繁體字   ភាសាខ្មែរ   Español   Tiếng Việt    

The Health Alert Network (HAN) is the CDC’s primary method of sharing cleared information about urgent public health incidents. Public Health – Seattle & King County shares select HAN alerts to raise awareness and provide guidance on how to report suspected or confirmed cases.

The Health Alert Network (HAN) is the CDC’s primary method of sharing cleared information about urgent public health incidents. Public Health – Seattle & King County shares select HAN alerts to raise awareness and provide guidance on how to report suspected or confirmed cases.

The Health Alert Network (HAN) is the CDC’s primary method of sharing cleared information about urgent public health incidents. Public Health – Seattle & King County shares select HAN alerts to raise awareness and provide guidance on how to report suspected or confirmed cases.

Find tips and safety measures to take when cleaning a vehicle after a rodent infestation.

Power outages, road closures, freezing temperatures, and floods are some of the most common emergency situations we face in King County. Plan ahead and know what to do during cold weather events to stay safe and healthy. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/coldweather

Learn about our Community Health Advocates (CHA) and their events.

សូមស្វែងយល់ដឹងអំពីក្រុមអ្នកតស៊ូមាតិសហគមន៍សុខភាព (CHA) ហើយនិងកម្មវិធីឬព្រឹត្តិការណ៍ ផ្សេងៗ។

Learn more about preparing your schools, neighborhoods, and local organizations for disaster recovery.

How to treat and prevent hypothermia in Spanish

Condoms and other barriers, when used regularly and correctly, greatly reduce the risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).

Que necesita saber sobre químicos tóxicos, mariscos y su salud.

Consumers get involved in many ways. Some fill out surveys and comment cards so they can stay anonymous. Others join agency advisory boards or the HIV/AIDS Planning Council where they attend regular meetings and make decisions about what types of services available in the community.

Living through the COVID-19 pandemic means dealing with a new and sometimes confusing vocabulary. Here is a guide to some of the most common words and phrases you might come across.

The Healthcare for the Homeless Network continues to support homeless service providers with tools and guidance for addressing COVID-19 at homeless service sites. 

Information about current vaccine options, in-home vaccination, recommendations for immunocompromised people, and the cost of vaccine.

Learn more preparing for cyberterrorism and how it will impact you.

Learn more about preparing for dam failures near you.

Nothing — not even previous consensual sex — entitles anyone to force others to perform sexual acts. Without consent, forcing sexual contact is a crime. Date rape is a betrayal of trust and causes long-lasting emotional injuries. Date rape or acquaintance rape is about power, control, and anger — not romance.

Disinfecting private wells in Spanish

Find hidden water supplies in an emergency in Somali

Learn how the different types of flu can affect you, and what you can do about them.

Get prepared with simple tips from Disaster Danny in these short videos.

In Washington state, health care professionals, health care facilities, laboratories, veterinarians, food service establishments, child day care facilities, and schools are legally required to notify public health authorities at their local health jurisdiction of suspected or confirmed cases of selected diseases or conditions. These are referred to as notifiable conditions.

View domestic dishwasher discharge diagrams to make sure your project meets Plumbing Code.

Most burglars enter via the front, back, or garage doors. The garage door is usually the weakest point of entry followed by the back door (these also provide the most cover). So you want to make sure you have strong doors.

Find information about how plumbing loading works within the Plumbing Code. For example, if you are adding a bathroom to your house, you can see whether an existing drain pipe is large enough.

Learn more about preparing for droughts near you.

Learn more about preparing for earthquakes.

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Spanish Respirar humo de incendios forestales puede dañar su salud. Limite actividad física, mantenga a los niños y mascotas adentro y ayude a vecinos en riesgo.

Seniors today are more active, independent, and in better health than ever before. However, as the population of seniors grows, so does the epidemic of elder abuse and neglect.

Learn more about getting prepared, signing up for alerts for emergencies in your areas, and the different types of potential hazards in King County. 

Find hidden water supplies in an emergency in Spanish

Carbon monoxide facts in Spanish

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Chuukese

Expedited partner therapy (EPT) refers to treating the sex partners of persons with a curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) without requiring that the partner first undergo a medical evaluation. In most instances, this involves giving a patient medication to give to their sex partners, or patient delivered partner therapy (PDPT).

Assuring that the sex and needle sharing partners of persons with HIV/STI receive the medical care they need is a shared responsibility between medical providers and Public Health. Medical providers should always advise their patients to notify their potentially exposed partners and should attempt to promote partner notification and treatment, even among patients who will receive Public Health partner services.

Learn more about preparing for extreme heat.

Learn more about preparing for fires.

Provides information, updates, training and advocacy for community based organizations, health care providers, outreach workers, Navigators and anyone who desire to help the most vulnerable. Learn about the Affordable Care Act (ACA), Apple Health and Medicaid programs, publicly sponsored programs, King County ORCA Lift program, application process, how to problem solve health care enrollment issues and access to health care services. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/FFF

Learn more about how to prepare for floods.

Stay informed about potential flooding in your area. Find current river conditions, sign up for free Flood Alerts, and contact the Flood Warning Center with the information below.

Learn about flu vaccine safety and view vaccination options for healthy adults and high-risk groups, such as seniors and pregnant people.

Food safety in your home kitchen is just as important as food safety in restaurant kitchens. In fact, as much as 60% of foodborne illness may be from home kitchens.

This page serves as a texting option to view this information on mobile devices.

Resources for long-term care facilities to address seasonal influenza (flu).

Harm reduction tips and guidelines for users and those who support them. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/harm-reduction

Learn more about preparing for if hazardous materials are released near you.

What you need to know about toxic chemicals, seafood and your health.

Heating, ventilation, and air condition (HVAC) systems can help increase indoor air flow by pulling in outdoor air. They also filter both inside air and outdoor air entering the building. This helps clean the air indoors, reducing the risk of spreading disease.

High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) cleaners trap small particles in the air. This includes smog, smoke, allergens, soot, viruses, and droplets produced when people breathe and talk. These systems can be very effective, trapping at least 99.97% of small particles in the air.

Facts, testing resources, and treatment and cure guidance Short URL: kingcounty.gov/hcv

For Men who Have Sex with Men (MSM) and Transgender and Non-Binary (TG/NB) Persons Who Have Sex with Men

Information and resources to prevent and treat HIV/STIs.

Learn about HIV science, testing, prevention, and treatment. Note: Videos shown do not imply endorsement by Public Health.

These reports include data tables, figures, and feature articles describing the local and state-wide epidemiology of HIV and AIDS in King County and Washington state.

Your child comes home from school at 3:00pm, but you don't get home from work until 5:00pm. They're at home alone for those two hours every weekday.  What do they do until you arrive?  Most likely, they'll get a snack or talk on the phone.  Maybe watch TV.  But since you're not there, you worry.  Just like the majority of American parents who work and have to leave their children on their own after school every day, you are anxious about your child's safety.

Some diseases can be passed from horses to people, especially through contact with horse manure when people clean stalls, groom horses, or pick up their feet. It is important to thoroughly wash hands after contact with horses or manure. Horses are susceptible to West Nile Virus infection, but do not spread it to people. ➔ See infection control plan for horse facilities (281 KB).

Find the permitting steps for your remodels or expansions on septic systems.

Most people with COVID-19 have milder illness and are able to recover at home without medical care. Follow these steps if you or someone in your household has symptoms of COVID-19. 

Raccoons establish community latrines—sites where they repeatedly deposit fresh feces (droppings or scat) on top of old feces in a particular area in their environment. Raccoon latrines consist of piles of raccoon feces of different ages. Fresh raccoon feces are tubular in shape, with blunt ends, and about the same diameter as a nickel or dime. Generally, fresh raccoon feces are dark in color, but it depends on what the animal was eating. Seeds or nut shells may be seen in the feces. As feces age, they weather and decompose. Old feces may look like dried leaves or debris.

Learn how, and where, to safely and legally dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets (sharps).

Learn how to file a complaint about illegal dumping.

Learn about vaccines you need, the Adult Vaccine Program, and more.

Learn about school immunization rates and requirements, School-Based Health Centers, and the Childhood Vaccine Program.

Information on this page explains ways to improve indoor air in our homes, businesses, schools, and other places where people gather indoors.

Please email IAQinfo@kingcounty.gov if your organization would like to use or adapt these materials.

Clean indoor air reduces the spread of diseases and supports healthy hearts, lungs, and brains! Here are general tips for how you can improve indoor air in your space, along with specific tips for certain kinds of spaces.

Learn more about preparing for infectious diseases.

People living homeless are at increased risk of developing wounds and face significant challenges in taking care of them. Even small wounds can worsen and lead to life-threatening infections under these conditions.

Learn about the legal and safety standards you need for your water heater project.

Learn about safe, efficient, and legal installation of a new water line.

Learn how to properly size your gas piping system. For example, use this information to determine if an existing gas pipe has the capacity to add an exterior barbeque or fire pit.

Learn how to keep rats out of your toilet and sewer pipes, and about how the Seattle Sewer Baiting Program helps control rats in Seattle's sewer system.

You can greatly decrease the risk of disease entering your flock and persisting in soil, droppings and debris by following 6 basic backyard biosecurity tips recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Vietnamese

Disinfecting private wells in Vietnamese

With the ever-increasing development of computer technology and the increasing number of people who are computer literate, it is much more likely that our children may be victimized or exploited in a computer environment. Today, millions of people around the world communicate anonymously in a virtually uncontrolled electronic world.

  The 2024 King County Flood Management Plan outlines a vision for reducing flood and flood-related risks countywide. It describes the actions King County will take to manage risks associated with flooding along our rivers, creeks, and shorelines, including opportunities for the County to work with cities, partners, and community members to build flood resilience.   The 2024 Flood Plan was proposed by Executive Constantine to the Metropolitan King County Council in June 2024 and adopted by the Council on September 17, 2024.   Flooding is King County’s most common and costliest natural disaster. Since 1956, King County has experienced 29 presidentially declared flooding disasters, and smaller flood events occur with regularity. King County last updated the flood plan in 2013. In the time since, flood events have changed how our rivers and waterways look and function. Our population has grown, and we’ve added more homes and businesses to the landscape. Climate change is increasing the likelihood of larger and more frequent flooding, including flooding in places that have not historically flooded. In addition to evolving flood risks, we now have more experience with implementing actions that reduce those risks while also providing other community and environmental benefits.    

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Tongan

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Fijian

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Swahili

Wildfire smoke preparedness in French

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Haitian

Learn about the special needs of lanscaping with a septic system.

Learn more about preparing for landslides.

Cleaning indoor sewage spills in Vietnamese

Cleaning a basement after a flood in Vietnamese

Burglars won't find your home an "easy mark" if they are forced to work in the light. In addition to being a deterrent, good lighting also allows you to see if a threat or suspicious person is lurking in your path. If you are able to see a potential threat, you at least have the choice and chance to avoid it. 

Interim CDC recommendations to protect infants from Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) during the 2023–2024 respiratory virus season

Cleaning indoor sewage spills in Spanish

Cleaning a basement after a flood in Spanish

Learn about the liquid waste pumper/hauler certification.

Measles is very contagious. It can spread easily in children and adults who have not had a measles vaccination or previously had measles. One case of measles in a childcare facility or school setting can be serious and disruptive. It is important for childcare facilities and schools to prepare for measles and know how to respond to measles.

Learn about the building systems in health care facilities that must be designed to meet system Category 1 through 4 requirements as detailed in this code.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/hiv/mmp

Find memorandums related to the on-site sewage industry.

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Lingala

➜ En español: Atención médica móvil para personas sin vivienda

Cleaning a basement after a flood in Somali

Disinfecting private wells in Somali

Cleaning indoor sewage spills in Somali

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/NHBS

Learn about the permitting process for new on-site sewage systems.

Carbon monoxide facts in Vietnamese

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/one-stop-prep

Find information about certifications related to on-site sewage/septic systems.

Learn how a licensed on-site sewage system designer can submit a design application online.

Find information related to health codes from King County and Washington State Boards of Health.

A repair proposal and permit are required when any change(s) or system replacements are made to your septic system. Below is a step-by-step guide for this process depending on what type of repair permit you need.

A repair proposal and permit are required when any change(s) or system replacements are made to your septic system. Below is a step-by-step guide for this process depending on what type of repair permit you need.

Learn about septic system inspections and their benefits.

Learn about the on-site system maintainer certification.

October 16-17, 2024, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Wy S, Seattle, 98108 This schedule is also available in PDF format (961 KB)

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/oac

Trainings, guides, print materials and more

Learn how to order a death certificate for someone who has died in King County or Washington state.

Information and resources to prevent HIV with PEP.

Having safe a safe and reliable water source is an important first step when developing a property. On-site sewage systems or homes cannot be built or expanded if they don’t have water from an approved water source. When people apply to King County for on-site sewage system permits, building permits, and boundary line adjustments or subdivisions, the applicant must show they can use approved water source. Water sources are approved by either Public Health – Seattle & King County or the Washington State Department of Health’s Office of Drinking Water.

Learn more about preparing yourself, your family, your kids, and your home for disasters.

Learn how, and where, to safely and legally dispose of syringes, needles, and lancets (sharps) that you use or find. This page is not for businesses that generate or collect sharps.

Resources to support immunocompromised people at higher risk of getting zoonotic diseases.

Obtenga más información sobre el programa Fun to Catch, Toxic to Eat. Acceda a este sitio web en otro idioma: 繁體字   ភាសាខ្មែរ   Español   Tiếng Việt    

In the City of Seattle, it is legal to keep one miniature potbellied pigs per household provided that it weighs 150 pounds or less and is spayed or neutered. It is important to thoroughly wash hands after contact with pigs or their fecal material to avoid infection with diseases that can be spread via fecal-oral contact.

Access guidelines to make sure that your project design is code compliant and will pass inspection.

Information and resources to prevent HIV with PrEP.

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Portuguese

Learn more about how to prepare yourself, family, business, and community for disasters with training and resources.

Learn more about preparedness training from King County Emergency Management and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).

This advisory is updated from its original May 28, 2022 version

Tips for handling ready-to-eat produce to prevent E. coli infection.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/carbonmonoxide

Find information on bait and trap for rodents, how to prevent entry into your home, and when to hire a professional.

Find information for professionals to work on your on-site sewage/septic system.

Aprenda sobre nuestros Promotores de Salud Comunitaria (CHAs, por sus siglas en inglés) y sus eventos.

The skilled pickpocket has an average appearance and "blends in." He or she follows no regular schedule, working both day and night. And if you have been led to believe that picking pockets takes place only in crowds, forget it. They generally focus on the public during times when they might be carrying more money than usual, such as during pre-holiday spending sprees, store sales, at fairs, carnivals, horse races, gambling casinos, near bank entrances, etc. The best protection for foiling pickpockets is to remove the opportunity of becoming a victim.

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Somali

Boil water order in Spanish

Raccoons have adapted to urban life and are commonly seen or encountered in parks, neighborhoods or yards. Raccoons may carry diseases that can be spread to people (zoonoses) and pets, including raccoon roundworm (Baylisascaris), leptospirosis, and rabies. They can also cause serious scratch and bite injuries to people and pets.

Learn more about preparing for radiation.

Consuming raw milk and raw milk products can pose health risks.

Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is reportable by health care providers and institutions (not laboratories) in order to define the prevalence of disease locally, and to provide data necessary to obtain and allocate resources for HCV prevention activities. Public Health will classify cases as confirmed, probable or possible based on the following criteria.

Reports on COVID-19 data trends and topics published by Public Health staff.

Reptiles (turtles, snakes, anoles, iguanas, geckos, and chameleons) and amphibians (frogs, salamanders, newts, toads) frequently carry Salmonella bacteria in their intestines. Even though the reptile usually doesn't appear ill, the infection can spread to people. Illness is most severe in young children and people with weakened immune systems. Reptiles and Salmonella, CDC Reptile rules, PDF, WA State Dept. of Health Salmonellosis

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/influenza/providers

Essential information and resources for healthcare providers to prevent, diagnose, and manage HIV, STIs, and HCV.

Sign up for and view past issues of our Vet Updates newsletter and access our zoonotic disease reference manual.

This page shows respiratory virus data for King County, WA. For additional data on COVID‑19, visit COVID‑19 data.

There are disease concerns with both wild (rats, mice) and pet (rats, mice, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs) rodents and rabbits. They can carry many diseases including hantavirus, leptospirosis, lymphocytic choriomeningitis (LCMV), Tularemia and Salmonella. Wild rodents also may cause considerable property damage by chewing through wiring in homes, car engines, and other places. Diseases from rodents, CDC Rat prevention Bird Feeders and Rats: What You Need to Know (372 KB) Bird feeders can attract unwanted rats and sick birds at crowded feeders can spread disease among other birds. Learn how to maintain your feeder to prevent these issues.

This page covers key policies for public and private water systems in King County.

The Seattle Transitional Grant Area Planning Council prioritizes and allocates Ryan White Part A funding for services in King, Island and Snohomish counties.

Research has shown that windows are left unlocked and open at a much higher rate than doors. An open window that is visible from the street or alley may be the sole reason for your home to be selected by a burglar. So take a few precautions to help make your house less of a temptation to a would-be burglar. 

It is important to keep your property in good condition. Criminals are attracted to property in poor condition because they see that the owners or tenants do not care about it. So keep curb appeal in mind for your neighborhood and at the same time send the message to would be burglars that someone is watching after your home.

Learn tips to maintain your septic system.

Learn what to do in the event of septic system failure.

How to treat and prevent hypothermia in Somali

Learn about waste disposal for households and businesses that handle, manage, and process solid waste.

Employees should know their company's policies about safety, security, and workplace violence. Any concerns should be shared with management.

The CDC revised recommended STI treatment guidelines in 2021. For complete treatment guidelines, please view Summary of CDC STI Treatment Guidelines, 2021. You may also consult with one of our providers of the day at 206-744-3590.

There are many potential causes of poor indoor air quality. By addressing these causes, and using filtration and ventilation, we can all improve the quality of indoor air.

Short URL: kingcounty.gov/streetmed

Find the steps for permitting a subdivision or boundary line adjustment associated with a septic system. 

Much of the information provided below refers to specific Revised Code of Washington (RCW) or Washington Administrative Code (WAC) language.

Carbon monoxide facts in Somali

A monthly review of real-time syphilis data. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/syphilis

Violence -- no one wants to see children victimized by it. No one wants to see kids hurt others. Many things today -- TV and movies, words and actions that adults learned when they were children, and the daily news -- send the message that violent behavior or being a victim of violence is okay, even commonplace.

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There are a few technologies that can help eliminate pollutants and airborne viruses like COVID-19 from the air. Below, you’ll find links to pages with more information about three specific technologies.

Dating violence or abuse affect one in four teens. Abuse isn't just hitting. It's yelling, threatening, name calling, saying "I'll kill myself if you leave me," obsessive phone calling or paging, and extreme possessiveness.

Learn more about preparing for terrorism.

Tìm hiểu về những người Tham Luận Viên (CHAs) của chúng tôi và các sự kiện của họ.

Please expect about 2-3 weeks for delivery.

Addressing the needs of patients with complex medical and social needs. Short URL: kingcounty.gov/max-clinic

A flyer sharing who is at higher risk of inactive TB and the differences between inactive and active TB.

Learn more about preparing for thunder, lightning, and tornadoes.

Reports of tick-borne disease in Washington state are relatively few in comparison to some areas of the United States. Though tick-borne disease may not be common, the severity of these diseases generates public concern and questions.

Find hidden water supplies in an emergency in Vietnamese

What to do when the power goes out in Vietnamese

Learn about the requirements to eliminate artificial trans fat for King County food businesses.

Learn more about preparing for a transportation accident.

Learn more about preparing for a tsunami or seiche.

Những điều bạn cần biết về hóa chất độc hại, hải sản và sức khỏe của bạn.

We're sorry to see you go. You have been successfully unsubscribed from ALERT King County. Note that it may take up to five days for your request to be processed.

Upper room ultraviolet germicidal irradiation (UVGI) systems kill viruses and other microbes in indoor air using low-wavelength ultraviolet light above people.

Urgent need to increase immunization coverage for influenza, COVID-19, and RSV and use of authorized/approved therapeutics in the setting of increased respiratory disease activity during the 2023 – 2024 winter season.

Learn more about preparing for a utility outage.

Learn about virtual inspection qualifications, requests, and responsibilities.

Learn more about preparing for a volcano eruption.

What to do when the power goes out in Somali

Learn about the installation of waste and vent pipe fittings, and view pipe fitting styles.

Learn how to size your domestic water piping systems by finding the proper pressure load on the hot and cold water system.

Boil water order in Somali

A cartoon coloring sheet answering the question: What is TB?

Learn how to avoid a septic system disaster when there is a power outage.

A "power outage" refers to those times when regular electric service has been interrupted by damage to power lines or power stations due to storms, floods, land slides, earthquakes, and so on. During a disaster situation, electric power can be out for days or weeks. It is important to plan ahead for the possibility of losing electric power. Know where the flashlight and other emergency supplies are kept.

Information on this page will help you understand if you need to isolate and what steps to take. 

When you go on vacation there are a few things that you can do to help secure your house and make it less of a target for burglars:

Information and resources for HIV, STI, and HCV testing Short URL: kingcounty.gov/hiv/testing

See where to get a flu shot and other routine vaccinations. Use a map to locate vaccination locations for children and uninsured adults (also available in PDF format below) King County vaccination locations for children (50 KB) King County vaccination locations for uninsured adults (44 KB)

The following are some general tips to help you stay safe when you're out and about.

Many things can lead to drinking water looking, tasting, or smelling strange. The following are some common issues notice with their water and what they could be.

WIC is for pregnant individuals, new and breastfeeding moms, and children under age 5. WIC supports mothers and children through healthy foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support, and connections to additional resources and programs like First Steps.

Be prepared to protect yourself and your family from wildfire smoke. Find posters, DIY filter videos, mask tips, health guidance for childcare providers, and more resources below.

Learn more about preparing for a winter storm.

Notifiable diseases and regulations and laws pertaining to animals

Disinfecting private wells in Russian

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Ukrainian

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Russian

Find hidden water supplies in an emergency in Russian

How to treat and prevent hypothermia in Russian

Carbon monoxide facts in Russian

Cleaning a basement after a flood in Russian.

Cleaning indoor sewage spills in Russian

What to do when the power goes out in Russian

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Punjabi

អី្វអ្នកត្រូវការយល់ដឹងអំពីហានីភ័យនៃសារធាតុគីមីពុល អាហារសមុទ្រ ហើយនិងសុខភាពរបស់អ្នក។

ស្វែងយល់អំពីកម្មវិធី Fun to Catch, Toxic to Eat ។ ចូលប្រើគេហទំព័រនេះជាភាសាផ្សេង៖ 繁體字   ភាសាខ្មែរ   Español   Tiếng Việt  

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Tigrinya

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Amharic

Disinfecting private wells in Korean

Boil water order in Korean

Cleaning indoor sewage spills in Korean

Find hidden water supplies in an emergency in Korean

Carbon monoxide facts in Korean

How to treat and prevent hypothermia in Korean

What to do when the power goes out in Korean

Cleaning a basement after a flood in Korean

Wildfire smoke preparedness in Korean

Carbon monoxide facts in Chinese, Traditional

Find hidden water supplies in an emergency in Chinese, Traditional

Cleaning a basement after a flood in Chinese, Traditional

What to do when the power goes out in Chinese, Simplified

How to treat and prevent hypothermia in Chinese, Traditional

Boil water order in Chinese, Traditional

Cleaning indoor sewage spills in Chinese, Traditional

了解我们的社区健康倡导者（CHA）及其活动。

Disinfecting private wells in Chinese, Traditional

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Wildfire smoke preparedness in Chinese, Simplified and Traditional

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