Updated January 11, 2024
Onsite Health & Safety
Check this page for updates about health and safety recommendations.
Our community’s well-being is extremely important to us, and creating a safe, worry-free event is our top priority. We will adjust our health and safety protocols as needed while updating this page with information about plans for our attendees onsite. We continue to look to local municipality guidelines to make the best and most informed decisions around onsite safety and requirements. All in-person attendance requirements are subject to change based on local guidelines.
COVID-19
Masks are recommended, but not required, to attend this event. There are no vaccine or testing requirements to attend this event. These are both subject to change based on local municipality requirements and any changes in COVID-19.
If you are traveling from abroad, review the entry requirements from your country of origin here. Currently, there are no vaccination or testing requirements to enter The United States. Requirements may change so check back regularly.
We encourage all attendees to take a COVID-19 self-test prior to traveling to the event and when they return home. Remain at home if you test positive or feel ill.
Masks
We encourage high-risk individuals, and those with family or colleagues who are at a higher risk of getting COVID-19, to consider wearing a high-quality mask recommended by health agencies. We also ask that you respect those around you who choose to wear a mask. A limited number of masks will be available upon request at Registration onsite.
Food Allergies
The Linux Foundation believes it’s essential to prioritize the safety and well-being of all attendees, including those with food allergies.
If you have a food allergy we need to be aware of, please email us at events@linuxfoundation.org.
Safety Resources & Tips
Attendee safety is our top priority. Always exercise common sense and good judgment when traveling.
Medical Resources
Hospital
Virginia Mason
ER open 24 hours
1010 Spring St.
Seattle, WA 98101
3-minute drive
10-minute walk
Dial 911 for Emergencies
URGENT CARE
ZoomCare
Hours:
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm
Sat-Sun 9am-6pm
3-minute drive
8-minute walk
517 Union St.
Seattle, WA 98101
+1-503-684-8252
Pharmacy
Bartell Drugs
Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-8pm
Sat-Sun 10am-6pm
5-minute drive
6-minute walk
1628 5th Ave.
Seattle, WA 98101
+1-206-622-0581
In an Emergency
Always dial 911.
Safety & Trauma Resources
Police
West Precinct – Seattle Police Department
3-minute drive
9-minute walk
810 Virginia St.
Seattle, WA 98101
206-625-5011
Dial 911 for Emergencies
Sexual Assault Hotline
King County’s Sexual Assault Resource Center
24-Hour Crisis Line: 888-99-VOICE (86423)
Taxi
Yellow Cab
206-622-6500
Code of Conduct
By attending or participating in this event, you agree to abide by the Linux Foundation Code of Conduct.
Please contact Angela Brown, SVP & GM of Events, at angela@linuxfoundation.org if you believe you’ve observed or experienced a violation of the Code of Conduct.
Weapon Policy
The Linux Foundation does not allow firearms or other weapons, regardless of whether they are permitted or not, or whether they are concealed or not, to be brought into our events. By registering for the event, you are agreeing that you understand this policy and will not bring a firearm or other weapons into the event.