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HomeMy WebLinkAbout102023 Friday 5 _ WSDOT _ Flooding _ Homelessness _ Phishing _ NeurodiversityALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. This week's wrap up of county news. October 20, 2023 <https://gallery.mailchimp.com/6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a/images/cf04e6fd-150d-4420-a926-ee7a36f2d944.png> STATE NEWS Washington DOT Claims $11 Billion Backlog of Infrastructure Projects While Washington's Climate Commitment Act has generated more than $1 billion in less than a year to fund climate change initiatives, the Washington State Department of Transportation says they don't have enough money to replace infrastructure that's at the end of its lifespan. Although the state agency has for years warned of a “glidepath toward failure” regarding funding for road maintenance and preservation, WSDOT officials now say years of funding gaps have added up to the tune of $11 billion worth of project backlog. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=c11ec7cd78&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS Thurston County Residents Advised to Get ‘Flood Smart’ During Flood Awareness Week Thurston County officials say residents should begin getting “flood smart” in advance of the upcoming flood season. Recommendations include checking emergency kits, creating emergency plans with family and purchasing flood insurance. According to a Tuesday news release from the county, traditional homeowner’s insurance does not cover flood damage, and federal assistance is only available for federally declared disasters. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=7b6aa0a4e9&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=1204bcbbd4&e=03d5c964a3> COUNTY NEWS County to Spend Millions More on Homelessness Projects, Programs for Seniors in ’24-25 Affordable housing and homelessness services will be a cornerstone of Pierce County’s Human Services budget in the next biennium. If the current 2024-2025 budget proposal passes, Pierce County likely will have invested in a new enhanced homeless shelter with medical respite care, another hotel transformed into emergency housing, a tiny home village for those who are chronically homeless and a number of new affordable housing developments. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=28656acf7a&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS How to Recognize, Avoid and Protect Your County Against Phishing Attacks Phishing attacks are an easy way for bad actors to gain access to your accounts, and they often rely on lapses in vigilance when reading emails. Learn More <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=48db34b0f4&e=03d5c964a3> <https://wsac.us3.list-manage.com/track/click?u=6943e0d4535671f24022ca02a&id=0cab1827f8&e=03d5c964a3> FEDERAL NEWS Why Neurodiversity is a Competitive Advantage Research estimates that more than 15 percent of the population are neurodivergent. This umbrella term includes conditions including autism, dyspraxia, ADHD, and dyslexia, and many live with more than one neurodivergent condition. Yet the conventions of the world of work—recruitment processes, office environments, face-to-face meetings, management techniques—are geared towards neurotypical brains. 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