Rep. Bob Hasegawa: 11th District, Washington State House Democrats

Rep. Bob Hasegawa, serving the 11th District

Serving parts of South Seattle including Beacon Hill, Georgetown, South Park, Allentown, Boulevard Park, part of North Highline Unincorporated Area, Burien, City of Sea-Tac, all of Tukwila and Southcenter, the southern and eastern parts of Renton, Fairwood, Benson Hill and adjacent unincorporated areas of King County.

News You Can Use

Resources for Consumers

I hope the following resources can help working families and residents of the 11th District save their hard-earned money, improve their communities, and protect their health. ~ Bob

Recognizing a stroke ~ Prescription Drug assistance ~ Tips to lower energy bills ~
Help the hungry ~ Does the state owe you money?

Woman talking on telephone - photo courtesy of Census Bureau

2-1-1 started on Feb. 22
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What is 2-1-1? An easy-to-remember phone number for people to call for health and human service information and referrals and other assistance to meet their needs.

You Can Help

Recognizing a Stroke

Neurologists say that if they can get to a stroke victim within three hours, they can reverse the stroke’s effects, but the stroke needs to be recognized and diagnosed quickly.

Stroke victims may suffer brain damage when people nearby fail to recognize stroke symptoms. Doctors say a bystander can recognize a stroke by asking three simple questions:

1. Ask the individual to SMILE.
2. Ask him or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS.
3. Ask the person to clearly SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE (for example, “It is sunny out today.”)

If he or she has trouble with any of these tasks, call 911 immediately and describe the symptoms to the dispatcher. Widespread use of this test could result in prompt diagnosis and treatment of the stroke and prevent brain damage.

Need help with prescription drugs?

Contact Rx Washington to learn if you qualify for reduced co-pays or other assistance paying for prescription drugs.

Learn more at: http://www.rx.wa.gov/

Or call: 1-800-227-5255

ENERGY TIPS ~ Ideas to help lower energy bills

Read more at: http://www.energytips.wa.gov/

Frustrated with a bill UTC News & Views - February 2006
Includes the following topics:

Budget Billing Available - Energy
Lower Your Energy Bill
Washington Telephone Assistance Program
Cramming: Mystery Phone Charges
Where to Complain

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Do you have unclaimed money or property in Washington State?

Visit the Unclaimed Property website to find out: http://ucp.dor.wa.gov/

HELP THE HUNGRY

Find food banks and other places that help out folks who face hunger. Read more on Gov. Gregoire's website: http://www.governor.wa.gov/foodbank/

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