Prevent Spread of Influenza
Flu cases are on the rise in San Juan County, although we are not currently seeing the epidemic levels reported in other parts of Washington state.
San Juan County Health and Community Services urge flu vaccine as the first line of defense against influenza. The flu vaccine is recommended for everyone six months of age and up.
While the past few weeks have shown a sharp increase in statewide flu cases, the numbers are fairly normal for this time of year.
For more information, call 360-378-4474 or https://goo.gl/p9mywg.
Annual homeless count
San Juan County’s 2017 Point in Time Homeless Count will be conducted on Thursday, Jan. 26. Count organizers and volunteers work with local family resource centers, food banks, churches, healthcare providers, senior centers, libraries, the sheriff’s office, and many other community support service providers to conduct the count. The count, initiated by the State of Washington in 2005 (RCW43.185C.030), is conducted annually at the end of January.
Last year’s count identified 104 individuals in San Juan County, 58 of whom were living out of doors, in vehicles, in abandoned buildings, or buildings unfit for human habitation. The remaining 46 people were staying in temporary, unstable living arrangements, often with friends or family. Results of previous counts can be viewed on the Washington State Department of Commerce website under Annual Point in Time Count.
For more information, contact Ryan Page, San Juan County Affordable Housing Coordinator, Health and Community Services at 370-0590 or email at ryanp@sanjuanco.com.
2017 Accessory Dwelling Unit Eligibility Deadline
San Juan County Department of Community Development (DCD) is accepting applications for detached ADU permits proposed outside of urban growth areas and activity centers until 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 13. There are eight permits for the construction of new ADUs and two permits for the conversion of existing accessory structures, legally in existence for five years.
DCD’s ADU eligibility application form must be completed and submitted along with the fee of $245. This form is available at www.sanjuanco.com/dcd or can be provided by DCD.
Complete applications must be submitted to DCD in person at DCD’s office during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (except holidays), at 135 Rhone Street, Friday Harbor, Washington, or by mail at P.O. Box 947, 98250.
If needed, a lottery will take place on March 8, and will be open to the public. The time and place will be noted on the DCD website ten days prior to the drawing. Applications received after Feb. 13 are ineligible for the lottery, but will be added to a waitlist.
Questions? (360) 378-2354 or email dcd@sanjuanco.com.
