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Food Safety Our food safety team had a standout summer. In August alone, they completed 167 routine inspections not including permit or license reviews. During Fair & Rodeo Week, they completed 78 inspections over just a few days, demonstrating incredible efficiency under pressure. To date, 88% of our annual food program inspections have been completed, keeping us on track with program goals. We're also preparing for growth, with 22 new or change -of -ownership food establishments anticipated in 2025. Solid Waste In June, staff joined Ecology for comprehensive inspections at the Ellensburg Transfer Station, the Moderate Risk Waste (MRW) facility, and several local composting sites. These joint inspections reflect our continued commitment to environmental oversight and regulatory compliance, as well as our strong partnerships with state agencies. On Site Septic One particularly notable moment this quarter came in the form of unexpected praise. We received a call from a historically critical stakeholder, this time to commend the outstanding work of our OSS team. Recognition like this is rare, and it speaks volumes about the professionalism, consistency, and dedication of our staff. It was a meaningful acknowledgment of the hard work being done every day. Emergency Preparedness and Response • Coordinating bi-annual First Aid and CPR training to ensure all staff maintain current certifications. Initiating the update of the KCPHD Emergency Operations Plan, in collaboration with all divisions across the department. • Managing the Medical Reserve Corps (MRC) volunteer vetting process, including required courses, background checks, and legal clearances before full activation. • Completing training and system testing in WAServ, the state's updated volunteer registration and contact platform. • Entering resources into the Salamander asset tracking system, with the goal of using it at the 2025 Drive- Thru Flu Clinic to track volunteers, staff, and equipment in real time. • Planning and coordinating with staff and partners for the 2025 Drive-Thru Flu Clinic on October 24, 2025. This event provides vaccines to the community while testing our Point of Distribution (POD) response capabilities. • Collaborating with Jess to enhance outreach and promotion for the upcoming flu clinic. Communications • Drive-Thru Clinic: Jess Santos, Communications Coordinator, is working with Kelly on a communications plan to promote this year's clinic. • Website Project: Ongoing. Collaborating with the IT team and the county's chosen contractor. Jess is reviewing materials and preparing for the next meeting later this month. • BOH Update Project: Working with the PHI team to research the best tools and workflow for this new process. • Newsletter: Researching the most effective platforms to launch an annual community newsletter. • Video Production Collaborations: Producing the OPMA Video Training with Stephanie and supporting Human Services with partner interviews.