Friday, August 31, 2018
Thurston County 5 Year Homelessness Plan
According to a recent news release, on August 14, 2018, the Thurston County Board of County Commissioners adopted a 5-Year Thurston County Homeless Housing Plan (2017-2022). . Additional details on these strategies, and the rest of the Five-Year Homeless Housing Plan is available here: https://www.co.thurston.wa.us/Health/sscp/PDF/TC5YearPlan_Final_081318.pdf
Did You Know Thurston County Parks Are Tobacco and Vape Free?
It's true! Smoking and vapign are no longer allowed in County Parks, Preserves, or on Trails. According to the County ordinance, there are lots of good reasons for taking this step, including:- Helps prevent exposure of residents to secondhand smoke and vapor.
- Creates a safer and healthier environment for park users, including children and youth.
- Protects children’s health by reducing their exposure to smoking and vaping.
- Supports park users who may be trying to quit smoking.
- Protects against fire and environmental impacts of littering.
- Is consistent with state and regional goal of eliminating exposure to secondhand smoke and vapor.
- Furthers the County’s mission by supporting healthy activity and preventing secondhand smoke or vapor impacts to the many users of these public spaces.
You can read more in this article in Thurston Talk:
Thursday, August 2, 2018
Getting Rid of Unwanted or Expired Medicine
Many of us have unneeded, unwanted and expired medications
in our bathrooms, cupboards, and nightstands. We know that there is something
that we are supposed to do with it…it can’t go into the trash and certainly
shouldn’t go down the drain or into the toilet, so what are our options?
There are 7 locations in Thurston County to take unwanted
medications for FREE DISPOSAL! Keep medicines out of the landfill and protect
our drinking water by disposing of unwanted medications at one of these
locations:
Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
2000
Lakeridge Dr. SW, Bldg. 3, Olympia
Open
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Lacey
Police Department
420
College St. SE, Lacey
Open
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
Rainier
City Hall
102
Rochester St. W, Rainier
Open
Mon-Thurs, 8am-5pm
Tenino
Police Department
358
McClellan St. SE, Tenino
Open
Mon-Fri, 7:30am-4pm
Tumwater
Police Department
555
Israel Rd. SW, Tumwater
Open
Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm
Yelm
Police Department
206
McKenzie Ave. SE, Yelm
Open Mon-Fri,
8am-5pm
Olympia Walgreens
1510 Cooper Point Rd. SW, Olympia
Open 7am - 9pm
Drop boxes accept prescription medication,
over-the-counter medication, pet medicine, medicated ointments and lotions,
inhalers and liquid medicines in a leak-proof container. NO used needles, gloves, vitamins, supplements or business waste
accepted.
Contact us at 360-866-2674 or johnsoj@co.thurston.wa.us
with any questions or for more information.
Whatever Your Age--Move Your Body For Better Health!
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