WASHINGTON COUNTY PLANS TO UPGRADE HVAC EQUIPMENT AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS ACROSS THREE CONGREGATE CARE FACILITIES TO ENHANCE AIR QUALITY AND COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT HEALTH AND SAFETY STANDARDS. THE ANTICIPATED OUTCOMES INCLUDE IMPROVED RESILIENCE DURING PANDEMICS AND WILDFIRE EVENTS, REDUCED TRANSMISSION RISKS OF AIRBORNE PATHOGENS, AND ENHANCED YEAR-ROUND COMFORT FOR RESIDENTS, STAFF, AND VISITORS AT THE LAW ENFORCEMENT CENTER, COMMUNITY CORRECTIONS CENTER, AND HARKINS HOUSE JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER.