Bridging the Gap

We spoke with Carl Stevens about his work as a Food Inspector in Seattle and King County. He shares the path to his current role, the importance of holding people accountable to safety standards and the gratitude he feels when witnessing the dedication that it takes to run a restaurant. Public Health – Seattle & King County: Food Protection Program Public Health – Seattle & King County: Food safety rating system Washington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services

Greg McKinght joins us to provide key tips for maintaining food safety in your home kitchen. We cover the difference between sanitizing and disinfecting, how to safely thaw proteins and the importance of proper heating and cooling. Public Health – Seattle & King County: Food Protection Program Washington State Department of Health – Food Safety Washington State Department of Health – Food Safety Program Washington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services

In a conversation with Thu Bui and Amanda Steyer, we discuss the Donated Food Distributing Organization (DFDO) Program. We also examined the importance of forging relationships with community organizations, building trust and rapport and explain how other community members can donate food safely. Public Health – Seattle & King County: Food safety rating system Public Health – Seattle & King County: Food Protection Program Public Health – Seattle & King County: Donating food and feeding our community safely [email protected] Washington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services

We spoke with Antonia Rus about her work as a Health & Environmental Investigator for OSS. She clarified concerns often held by community members, shared stories of memorable investigations and explained how one of her favorite shows inspired her to get involved with government work. National Environmental Health Association National Estuary Program Pollution Identification and Correction Project King County - Financial assistance for on-site sewage/septic systems King County - Housing Repair Equitable Wastewater Futures Program Story Map King County Onsite Sewage Systems (www.kingcounty.gov/OSS) Lists of certified maintainers, pumpers, septic system designers and installers Homeowner's Manual Phone number: (206) 477-8050 King County Search Engine for septic records: www.kingcounty.gov/septicrecords Washington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services

Eunbi joins us to provide guidance for maintaining septic systems. We cover the difference between septic and sewer systems, everyday practices to keep the system functioning, common myths about septic and why OSS is relevant to public health. King County Search Engine for septic records: www.kingcounty.gov/septicrecords King County Onsite Sewage Systems: www.kingcounty.gov/OSS Lists of certified maintainers, pumpers, septic system designers and installers. Homeowner's Manual Phone number: (206) 477-8050 King County - Financial assistance for on-site sewage/septic systemsWashington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services

In a conversation with Corrina Marote and Julie Horowitz, we discuss the challenges presented when septic systems fail. We also examine the role of cultural competence and community engagement when designing solutions to issues of sanitation injustice. Equitable Wastewater Futures Program Webpage Includes overview, one-pager and story map Public Health Seattle & King County Equitable Wastewater Infrastructure Analysis Dashboard Waste: One Woman’s Fight Against America’s Dirty Secret by Catherine Coleman Flowers Public Health – Seattle & King County: Environmental Health Services Website Washington State Department of Health - Foundational Public Health Services