Thread by @GovInslee

We’re taking extreme measures to protect the health and safety of our state.
 
Today, I’m announcing a new set of policies to reduce the impact on Washingtonians. ⬇️ 1/8

No person should be put out of their home because they can’t pay rent during the COVID-19 outbreak. 
 
I am placing a 30-day statewide moratorium on evictions to ensure that doesn’t happen. 2/8

During this emergency, I am calling on all public utilities in the state to:

➡️ suspend shut-offs
➡️ waive late fees for out-of-work customers
➡️ expand bill assistance for economically impacted customers
3/8

I’m grateful to utility providers who have already taken some, or if not all, of these steps, including:
 
✅ @SEACityLight
✅ @PSETalk
✅ @myTPU
✅ @SnoPUD
4/8

I am proud of WA’s nation-leading safety net, including:

✅ mandated paid sick leave
✅ paid family and medical leave
✅ high minimum wage
 
But we know the current threat of COVID-19 demands we step up these protections. 5/8

We want to get benefits to people in need quickly. 
 
Today, I’m waiving the one week waiting period to receive unemployment insurance. 
 
Learn more through @ESDwaWorks 6/8 esd.wa.gov/newsroom/covid…

I also directed @waDSHS to expand eligibility for the Family Emergency Assistance Program to families without children. 7/8

I’m committed to protecting our state from the health and economic impacts of COVID-19. 

There are challenges ahead, but we will get through this together. 8/8 #WeGotThisWA medium.com/wagovernor/ins…