Clark County transfer stations are seeing an influx of people dropping off garbage and yard debris – a result of nice weather and more time at home due to Gov. Inslee’s Stay Home, Stay Healthy order. The increase is creating potentially unsafe conditions for customers and staff, and leads to longer wait times as staff try to enforce social distancing guidelines. The guidelines call for people to stay at least 6 feet from others to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Clark County Public Health has issued advisories for Lacamas Lake and Round Lake in Camas due to a bloom of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae. Public Health is advising people to avoid direct contact with all water in both lakes.

Vancouver, Wash. – Due to the COVID-19 emergency, and in support of Washington State’s extended Stay Home, Stay Healthy order, Clark County Treasurer Alishia Topper today announced she has extended the property tax due date for individual residential and commercial taxpayers to June 3, 2020. 

“The widespread economic impact of the coronavirus is evident and has financially impacted many Clark County property owners, this extension will hopefully provide short-term relief during this difficult time,” said Treasurer Topper. 

Vancouver, Wash. – Due to concerns regarding the COVID-19 virus, the Clark County Auditor, Assessor and Treasurer today announced that the Joint Lobby on the second floor of the Public Service Center will continue to conduct business in a virtual format until further notice. The GIS Map Store also is closed to in-person services.

The three county elected officials made the closure decision in consideration of the health of customers, employees and the community. They will re-evaluate the closure as updates are communicated by state officials.

Vancouver, Wash. – Clark County Community Services has established 116 beds in the Vancouver area for isolation of people who are unhoused and are confirmed to have COVID-19 but do not require medical treatment, and quarantine of people who are confirmed to have been exposed to someone who has COVID-19.

Staff will be onsite to assist persons using the facility connect with additional community resources needed.

Transportation for individuals needing this service has been arranged, and daily meals will be provided by Meals on Wheels.

Vancouver, Wash. ‒ Beginning Friday, April 10, ballots will be in the mail to all registered voters in the Woodland School District. If a voter does not receive a ballot by Thursday, April 16, please contact the Elections Office at (564) 397-2345 to request a replacement ballot.

Board of Health meeting added to next week’s agenda

Vancouver, Wash. – In keeping with the social distancing protocols in place to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the Clark County Council is providing several options for residents to remotely participate in its public meetings. As announced earlier, county council public meetings are currently physically closed to the public.

Next week the council will hold its regular public meeting at 10 am Tuesday, April 7. Councilors and staff will have the option to call into the meeting.

Vancouver, Wash. – With the support of Clark County Public Health and the Clark County Council, restrooms in all county parks will be closed effective immediately. The closure helps support Gov. Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order.

Another 28 people have tested positive for novel coronavirus, COVID-19, in Clark County, and a fifth person has died. The total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in Clark County is now 48.

A fifth Clark County resident – a man in his 80s – has died from COVID-19. He was previously hospitalized and had no known contact with a confirmed case.

Public Health is still gathering information about the 28 new cases and has only limited details to share. Here are the age ranges of the new cases:

Vancouver, Wash. – At a public meeting on March 24, the Clark County Council voted unanimously to close all playgrounds in Clark County parks effective immediately. The decision was made based on the Governor’s Executive order and is supported by Clark County Public Health.

Parks Grounds and Maintenance staff will begin posting closure signs at all Clark County Parks today. Some public restrooms will remain open, but park users should be prepared to not have access to a restroom or hand-washing facilities.