July 3, 2020
I know I mentioned it in last week's Update, but I think it's important to share one last reminder about fireworks with tomorrow's Fourth of July holiday.
It has been a stressful few months for us all, made even more difficult by the cancellation of many of our time-honored events and celebrations.
Although we will be enjoying the Fourth in new ways this year, it is important to remember that Auburn has strict laws around fireworks that are allowable in city limits.
If it goes up or blows up, it is illegal in Auburn.
If you will be setting off legal fireworks, please also keep in mind those in our community with PTSD that is triggered by these sounds, as well as pets.
You can find full details about what types of fireworks are allowable and what hours they can be set off on the City website.
Fun Fact: Did you know the Auburn Airport creates 232 jobs and has an economic impact of $43.1 million to our region according to the recent WSDOT Aviation Economic Impact Study?!
Recently the Airport completed a 441 foot runway extension which increases safety for aircraft that operate at the field. This project took several years to plan and cost $2.8 million, 90% of which was provided by the Federal Aviation Administration. The project also completed storm water and lighting improvements which will improve safety by reducing wildlife hazards and also improved efficiencies through the use of new sustainable LED lighting.
Congratulations to our airport staff on the new and improved runway!
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"May we think of freedom not as the right to do what we please, but as the opportunity to do what is right."
- Peter Marshall
On Thursday afternoon, Governor Inslee announced a new mandate requiring that all Washingtonians wear a mask when in public spaces, both indoors and outdoors.
Although King and Pierce counties have moved into Phase 2 in recent weeks, the unsettling increase in COVID-19 cases has made it clear that we must do more to protect ourselves and our neighbors from this deadly virus.
At last week's Farmers Market, members of our Emergency Management team handed out free masks to visitors and more such outreach events are scheduled in the days and weeks ahead.
It will take us all, working together as a community, to lower our transmission numbers as quickly as possible so that we can save lives and help individuals and businesses move back toward normal life.
If you do not have a mask, it is easy to create one out of everyday materials from around the house, or simply use a light bandana or scarf to cover your nose and mouth.
This short video from the Surgeon General gives a great tutorial for making your own with just a few rubber bands and a shirt.
We are just a little over a week away from the seven-week closure of Green River Road as King County begins work to replace a culvert between the area of Mary Olson Farm and the Auburn Golf Course.
According to the King County assessment, the current culvert in this area has rusted out and is failing, which can create a risk for collapse of roadways, landslides, flooding, damage to property.
Work is set to begin on July 13 and is scheduled to complete around August 28.
Northbound traffic will still be able to access the Auburn Golf Course and southbound traffic will be able to access Mary Olson Farm and the S 277th Corridor Trail.
You can find out more about the project on the King County Road Services page.
Links for information and updates regarding COVID-19:
City of Auburn COVID-19 Updates
Seattle King County Public Health
Washington State Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office of Governor Inslee
White House
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