Food Access Working Group

This page is a central location for information relating food access and distribution during COVID-19. It is updated frequently.

The focus of this page is to disseminate accurate public health and community information related to Stevens, Ferry and Pend Orielle County. We support efforts to build short- and long-term community resilience even as we practice social distancing in the face of this pandemic.

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Disaster Distress Helpline

Phone: 800-985-5990

Text: “TalkWithUs” to 66746

If you or someone you know is struggling after a disaster, you are not alone.
Talk With Us!
“Things haven’t been the same since my shop was flooded …”
“Ever since the tornado, I haven’t been able to get a full night’s sleep …” “I can’t get the sounds of the gunshots out of my mind…”

• Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year-round • Free (standard data/text messaging rates may apply for the texting service) • Answered by trained crisis counselors.

The Helpline and Text Service are:
TTY for Deaf / Hard of Hearing: 1-800-846-8517
Spanish-speakers: Text “Hablanos” to 6674

Call us: 1-800-985-5990
Text: ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746
Visit: disasterdistress.samhsa.gov
Like us on Facebook: facebook.com/ distresshelpline
Follow us on Twitter (@distressline): twitter.com/distressline

Disasters have the potential to cause emotional distress.

Some are more at risk than others:

• Survivors living or working in the impacted areas (youth & adults)

• Loved ones of victims

• First Responders, Rescue & Recovery Workers.

Stress, anxiety, and depression are common reactions after a disaster.

Warning signs of distress may include: • Sleeping too much or too little
• Stomachaches or headaches

• Anger, feeling edgy or lashing out at others

• Overwhelming sadness

• Worrying a lot of the time; feeling guilty but not sure why

• Feeling like you have to keep busy

• Lack of energy or always feeling tired

• Drinking alcohol, smoking or using tobacco more than usual; using illegal drugs

• Eating too much or too little

• Not connecting with others

• Feeling like you won’t ever be happy again.

TIPS FOR COPING WITH STRESS AFTER A DISASTER:

Take care of yourself. Try to eat healthy, avoid using alcohol and drugs, and get some exercise when you can- even a walk around the block can make a difference.
Reach out to friends and family. Talk to someone you trust about how you are doing.
Talk to your children. They may feel scared, angry, sad, worried, and confused. Let them know it’s okay to talk about what’s on their mind. Limit their watching of TV news reports about the disaster. Help children and teens maintain normal routines to the extent possible. Role model healthy coping.
Get enough ‘good’ sleep. Some people have trouble falling asleep after a disaster, others keep waking up during the night. If you have trouble sleeping:

• Only go to bed when you are ready to sleep

• Don’t watch TV or use your cell phone or laptop computer while you’re in bed

• Avoid eating (especially sugar) or drinking caffeine or alcohol at least one hour before going to bed

• If you wake up and can’t fall back to sleep, try writing in a journal or on a sheet of paper what’s on your mind.

Take care of pets or get outside into nature when it’s safe. Nature and animals can help us to feel better when we are down. See if you can volunteer at a local animal shelter- they may need help after a disaster. Once it’s safe to return to public parks or natural areas, find a quiet spot to sit in or go for a hike.

Know when to ask for help. Signs of stress can be normal, short-term reactions to any of life’s unexpected events- not only after surviving a disaster, but also after a death in the family, the loss of a job, or a breakup. It’s important to pay attention to what’s going on with you or with someone you care about, because what may seem like “everyday stress” can actually be:

• Depression (including having thoughts of suicide)

• Anxiety

• Alcohol or Drug Abuse.

If you or someone you know may be depressed, suffering from overwhelming feelings of anxiety, or possibly abusing alcohol or drugs … Call 1-800-985-5990 or text ‘TalkWithUs’ to 66746. You Are Not Alone.

Counseling Services- Stevens County

MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES INFORMATION:

If Red Cross is unable to provide services for any reason, a crisis line has been made available 24‐hours per day; 7‐days per week at 1‐888‐380‐6823 (For Stevens County). Although this line is answered by a vendor in Missouri, if you tell them that you need to speak with the “Designated Mental Health Professional” (DMHP) for Stevens County, they will put you in contact with whomever we have “on‐call” at that time. If anyone else calls (private citizen) just needing to talk to a “crisis counselor,” the crisis line staff can initially manage/triage the call. They will, however, access our DMHPs if/when they believe the caller needs face‐to‐face assessment/intervention.

During office hours, you can reach us at:  Colville: 509‐684‐4597  Chewelah: 509‐935‐4808

If all else fails after hours, contact Stevens County Dispatch and tell them you need to have them access the on‐call DMHP for Stevens County.

Acronym Decoder

BLM = United States Bureau of Land Management

CAC = Citizens Advisory Committee

CRAB = County Road Administration Board

CUT = Current Use Timber

CWPP = Community Wildfire Protection Plan

DRC (Disaster Recovery Center): A facility established in a centralized location within or near the disaster area at which disaster victims (individuals, families, or businesses) apply for disaster aid.

DLPOA = Deer Lake Property Owners Association

DNR = Department of Natural Resources

EMC = Emergency Management Committee

EOC (Emergency Operations Center): The physical location at which the coordination of information and resources to support incident management (on-scene operations) activities normally takes place. An EOC may be a temporary facility or may be located in a more central or permanently established facility, perhaps at a higher level of organization within a jurisdiction. EOCs may be organized by major functional disciplines (e.g., fire, law enforcement, and medical services), by jurisdiction (e.g., Federal, State, regional, tribal, city, county), or some combination thereof.

EOP (Emergency Operations Plan): The plan that each jurisdiction has and maintains for responding to appropriate hazards.

ESFs (Emergency Support Functions): Used by the Federal Government and many State governments as the primary mechanism at the operational level to organize and provide assistance. ESFs align categories of resources and provide strategic objectives for their use. ESFs utilize standardized resource management concepts such as typing, inventorying, and tracking to facilitate the dispatch, deployment, and recovery of resources before, during, and after an incident.

FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency

F&W = Fish & Wildlife

FP = Forest Practices (Board)

FS = Forest Service

FSA= Farm Service Agency

IFPL= Industrial Fire Precaution Level: As set by DNR. Notifies people as to current restrictions concerning working in the woods, equipment, etc.

KRAB = Kettle River Advisory Board

LEOFF = Law Enforcement Officers & Fire Fighters

LEPC = Local Emergency Planning Committee

LIP= Livestock Indemnity Program

LL = Loon Lake

LLMD = Loon Lake Management District

LOS = level of service

LRF = Lake Roosevelt Forum

LRNRA = Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area

LRWQC = Lake Roosevelt Water Quality Committee

LSCAC = Lake Spokane Citizens Advisory Committee

MOA = Memorandum of Agreement

MOU = Memorandum of Understanding

MRT = Management Review Team

NACo = National Association of Counties

NCWRSN = North Central Washington Regional Support Network

NEO = Newly Elected Official

NETCH = NE Tri-County Health

NEWACS = NE Washington Alliance Counseling Services (formerly Stevens County Counseling

Services)

NEWFC = NE Washington Forestry Coalition

NEWHGA = NE Washington Hay Growers Association

NEWICC = Northeast Washington Interagency Communication Center

NEWSTART = NE Washington Sustainable Tourism and Recreation Team

NEWAFR= Northeast Washington Fire Recovery

NFP = National Fire Plan

NOI = Notice of Intent

NGO (Nongovernmental Organization): An entity with an association that is based on interests of its members, individuals, or institutions. It is not created by a government, but it may work cooperatively with government. Such organizations serve a public purpose, not a private benefit. Examples of NGOs include faith-based charity organizations and the American Red Cross. NGOs, including voluntary and faith-based groups, provide relief services to sustain life, reduce physical and emotional distress, and promote the recovery of disaster victims. Often these groups provide specialized services that help individuals with disabilities. NGOs and voluntary organizations play a major role in assisting emergency managers before, during, and after an emergency.

NPS = National Park Service

NRCS = Natural Resources Conservation Service (USDA)

OS = Open Space

PLAC = Public Lands Advisory Committee

PO = (usually) Pend Oreille

PSA = Personal Services Agreement

PIO (Public Information Officer): A member of the Command Staff responsible for interfacing with the public and media and/or with other agencies with incident-related information requirements.

PUD = Public Utility District

PW = Public Works

RAC = Resource Advisory Committee (USFS)

RAMID = rural area of more intense development

SOP (Standard Operating Procedure): Complete reference document or an operations manual that provides the purpose, authorities, duration, and details for the preferred method of performing a single function or a number of interrelated functions in a uniform manner.

SOPA = Schedule of Proposed Action

SWAC = Solid Waste Advisory Committee

TEDD = Tri County Economic Development District

UCRC&D = Upper Columbia Resource Conservation & Development

UCUT = Upper Columbia United Tribes

UGA = urban growth area

USDA = United States Department of Agriculture

USFS= United States Forest Service

UTA = Unable to attend

VF&RC = Volunteer Food & Resource Center

WACO = Washington Association of County Officials

WASPC = Washington Association of Sheriffs and Police Chiefs

WCB = Water Conservancy Board

WDC = Workforce Development Council

WDFW = Washington Department of Fish & Wildlife

WMP (associated with WRIAs) = Watershed Management Partnership

WRAC = Washington Risk Pool Advisory Council

WRCIF/P = Washington Rural Counties Insurance Fund/ Pool

WRIA = Water Resource Inventory Area

WSAC = Washington State Association of Counties

WSDA = Washington State Department of Agriculture

WSMD = Washington State Military Department

WUI = Wildland Urban Interface

WSU Stevens County March Extension E-News

WSU Stevens County Extension E-News

March 2019

Gardening News

Sowing Seeds, March 30

We are excited to bring back this one-day gardening workshop. The workshop will be held at the Spokane Community College, Colville Branch. There are 4 sessions, each with 4 class offerings, for a total of 16 class options. Classes include waterwise gardening, preservation topics, native pollinators, gardening on a dime, hops, wine grapes, composting, backyard poultry, soil testing and Firewise landscaping. This year on-line registration is being offered. Sign up early to get the discounted price of $20 and ensure you get the classes you want. For more information contact Adenea Thompson, Master Gardener Coordinator at a.thompson@wsu.edu or 509.684.2588.

Community News

Opioid Response Conference, Pathways to Prevention March 15 9-Noon

The Opioid Response Conference is a free conference that takes place at the same time, over multiple sites across the region. This is a unique opportunity for our community to come together to address the opioid epidemic by taking action to increase awareness and prevention. Share your ideas. Be part of the solution. Seating is limited, please register here if you wish to attend. For more information contact Debra Hansen at debra.hansen@wsu.edu or 509.684.2588.

Boards in Gear, April 5 8:30am- 12:30pm

This workshop is designed for board members and the people who work with them, namely executive directors and program staff. It offers ideas for new board members and those who have served for a long time. It is appropriate for organizations of all sizes, whether they have staff or not. For more information contact Adenea Thompson at a.thompson@wsu.edu or 509.684.2588.

4-H News

Not too late to join 4-H

Have you seen this story? 4-H does make a difference 4-H’ERS FOUND SAFE AFTER 2 DAYS IN CALIFORNIA WOODS In local news we just held our annual Sensational Saturday program. Youth chose 5 classes from 25 offered. One was on flowers and foraging where participants had a chance to learn plant id in the woods and determine what is safe to eat. Up next in our 4-H year are public presentation contests giving youth practice on another important life skill—public speaking. Contact Shannon at sgordon@wsu.edu if you are interested in starting a club in your area, joining a club, or volunteering to teach life skills to youth.

Forestry News

Loggers Workshop, March 29

Loggers play a vital role in the health and well-being of forests and timber communities and require special knowledge and skills to provide and protect wood, wildlife, water, and recreational opportunities. The annual Loggers Workshop provides an educational opportunity to interact with other forestry professionals and industry leaders to discuss topics of emerging significance, so that forests continue to be a source of goods and benefits to the owner and to society.

Date: March 29, 2019 Time: 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Location: Northeast Washington Fairgrounds Agriculture & Trade Center

317 West Astor Ave. Colville, WA 99114

Cost: $20 per person (includes 1 lunch).

Eight Master Logger and Certified Forester continuing education units (CEUs) available. Contact Adenea Thompson for more information at 509.684.2588 or a.thompson@wsu.edu.

Agriculture News

Farm to Food Pantry Program Kickoff Meeting, April 11

At this meeting, the F2FP program will be introduced, the 2019 farmer pricelist explained, and new growers can sign up for the season. If you plan on attending please RSVP by phone or email to nils.johnson@wsu.edu, 509.684.2588.

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2019 February WSU Stevens County Extension Newsletter

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