information from the City of Seattle

Building off of the City’s recent announcement to increase education and outreach efforts, Mayor Jenny Durkan today announced that the Department of Finance and Administrative Services (FAS) issued a new public health and safety measure to enforce state-mandated business requirements, including protective face coverings, social distancing and capacity limitations. 

For customers, residents or employees who have concerns about non-compliance, FAS will conduct outreach, provide education, and help to enforce Governor Inslee’s Safe Start plan in non-food business establishments across the city. Public Health – Seattle & King County has expanded efforts to educate and enforce protections in food establishments, with FAS in a supporting role.

Effective immediately, FAS will begin implementing the new measure through the use of a Director’s Rule. Understanding the complexities of navigating the COVID-19 environment, the City’s focus is primarily to conduct outreach and education to help businesses comply with the new rule. With repeated and/or egregious offenses, businesses may have their City of Seattle business license suspended and may be charged with a crime that carries a maximum penalty of up to 364 days in jail and a $5,000 fine. Read more.Read more. 

Order your Small Business Safe Start Kit

Chambers and business organizations around the region have come together in partnership with King County to provide Safe Start Kits. These kits provide cloth face coverings, disposable masks, and hand sanitizer to businesses in King County to help keep employees healthy and safe.

To pick up or have your kit shipped (shipping fees apply), click here.

Pick Up Dates

July 24 - Seattle (SODO) 10:15 - 2:15pm

July 28 - White Center, 10:00 - 12:00pm