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Your weekly update from the City of Redmond.

Help Spread Positive Messages Throughout Redmond

Let’s continue to stop the spread of COVID-19 while spreading words of positivity in #OurRedmond community.

Here’s how it works:

1. Post or submit your photo or video of a positive word or phrase you’d like to share with the community.
2. Get creative with whatever you have – make a sign, paint a rock, chalk your driveway, use a letterboard, record a video.
3. Share with #OurRedmond community, by:

• Posting on social media and be sure to include #OurRedmond and tag @CityofRedmond
• Sending an email to communications@redmond.gov

Please note that contributions are public and may be used in future City of Redmond communications.

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Mayor Signs Anti-Discrimination Resolution

The City Council unanimously adopted a Resolution on April 21, then signed by Mayor Birney, which declares the City’s commitment to an inclusive community that rejects stigma and bias related to COVID-19. If you observe or experience incidents of discrimination, harassment, or hate crimes, please call 911.

See Resolution

Resources for Victims of Domestic Violence

One in four women and one in nine men in the U.S. will experience domestic violence in their lifetime. Now is an even more difficult time for survivors with abusive partners due to stay at home orders. Find out how you can get or give help.

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Protecting Older Adults in Your Home

Keeping our family members safe from COVID-19 can be challenging, especially when we live in multigenerational households. Public Health has some helpful advice on how to protect older members of your household.

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Know the Facts

Rumors regarding the pandemic have become common including that 5G technology causes COVID-19. Viruses cannot travel on radio waves or mobile networks. Learn the facts and bust the myths surrounding COVID-19.

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