The City of Anacortes understands the significant health, social, and economic impacts that COVID-19 is, and will continue to have on our community. We have complied resources for business owners, employers and workers to help navigate the uncertainty of these challenging time.

Resources for Employers and Small Business Owners

Resources for Skagit County

• Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County
  

Federal Resources and Updates for Businesses 

• Paycheck Protection Program FAQs for Small Businesses
• Families First Coronavirus Response Act
• Overview Employer Paid Leave Requirements and Tax Credit Provisions
• Paycheck Protection Program Summary
• Coronavirus Relief Bills Requirements and Opportunities for Franchise Businesses
• COVID-19 Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist
• Congressman Larsen’s Office information on Small Business Disaster Loans
• Fact Sheet - ECONOMIC INJURY DISASTER LOANS
• Three Step Process - SBA Disaster Loans
• Economic Injury Disaster Loans
• SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Washington Small Businesses 

Washington State Resources 

Washington State Department of Labor and Industries 

• Resources on Paid Sick Leave, Worker’s Compensation,  Workplace Safety and Health 

Employment Security Department

• For workers and businesses affected by COVID-19 (coronavirus)
• Employment Security Department COVID-19 overview of available benefits
• Employment Security Department COVID-19 webpage
• Employment Security Options

Other Statewide Resources and Information

• Information from Washington State Emergency Management 
• Washington Office of the Insurance Commissioner
• Governor’s Office– Resources for Businesses
  • Resource list for impacted Washington businesses and workers

• Emergency Management Division Washington: Business Preparedness
• Business Survival Strategies
• WSBDC website information about small business services

Facilities Resources

• How to Disinfect
• Information for Solid Waste Providers and Haulers
• Information for Pet-Related Business
• Information for Janitorial Staff

General Information from the CDC:

• CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers

Washington State Department of Commerce: Crisis Planning Tools & Resources

Healthcare Resources for You and Your Employees

• Skagit Regional Health is offering free telehealth for anyone in Washington State.
• The Washington Health Benefit Exchange has opened a limited-time special enrollment period for qualified individuals. This special enrollment period runs through April 8, 2020. Call 1-855-923-4633; TTY: 1-855-627-9604, 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday-Friday, or a local certified broker or navigator.