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CARES Act
On March 27, 2020, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act was signed into law. This legislation will provide emergency assistance and health care response for individuals, families, and businesses affected by the 2020 coronavirus pandemic.


Altadena Sheriff's Station Offers Welfare Checks for Seniors
Deputies at the Altadena Sheriff's Station have offered to conduct welfare checks on local seniors during the Safer at Home orders.

Call the Altadena Station at (626) 798-1131 to request this service.
Comcast Offers Two Free Months of Internet Service for Low-Income Households
Customers who purchase Comcast's Internet Essentials package will receive two free months of Internet service, which is available to all qualified low-income households for $9.95/month plus tax.

Los Angeles County Health Officer Issues New Orders Directing Self-Quarantine and Self-Isolation
On March 25, 2020, in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, protect vulnerable individuals, and prevent the Los Angeles County healthcare system from being overwhelmed, the LA County Health Officer has issued two new separate orders:
  • Self-quarantine of anyone exposed to an individual diagnosed with or likely to have COVID-19.
  • Self-isolation of anyone diagnosed with or showing symptoms consistent with COVID-19 within 14 days of being in close contact with a person who had or was believed to have COVID-19.

These new Orders ensure that individuals who test positive for COVID-19, and those who are told by a clinician they are presumed to be positive for COVID-19 are required to self-isolate for a period of at least 3 days without symptoms, including being fever free without taking medicine, and 7 days since symptoms started, whichever is longer. Additionally, those who have been in close contact with someone who is positive or presumed positive must quarantine themselves for 14 days from the last time they had contact with the ill person.


PUSD Temporarily Suspends Meal Service for Week of March 30
After receiving a report that a PUSD employee at one of the central kitchens may be diagnosed with COVID-19, PUSD is suspending the "Grab and Go" meal service as of March 30 until later this week so that an extensive cleaning and sanitization of PUSD kitchens and facilities can be conducted. Pasadena Public Health has advised that the distribution of meals can continue once sanitizing and disinfection is complete. Check for updates >>
New Worker and Business Disaster Help Center
The County of Los Angeles has launched a new centralized call center and website providing free, one-on-one counseling and support for business owners and workers who have been adversely affected by the ongoing COVID-19 emergency.

For assistance, call (833) 238-4450, visit helpcenter.lacounty.gov , or email disasterhelpcenter@lacounty.gov >>
Altadena Libraries Extend Building Closures

In accordance with guidance from public health officials, the Altadena Library District buildings will be closed until at least May 4, 2020. All in-person programs will be canceled through end of May. Learn more about the closure >>

While the buildings are closed, the Altadena Libraries' digital services never close. Our community has access to hundreds of thousands of titles online, as well as a variety of free online services, including live chat hours with library staff. Review a list of digital resources >>
Getting Cash for Your Small Business through the CARES Act
Forbes has compiled a helpful guide for small business owners to navigate the CARES Act and get cash for their business as efficiently as possible.

LA County Encourages Public to Support Community with Donations
As Los Angeles County residents experience disruptions in their daily routines, it is important to remember that certain populations such as our elderly, unhoused, undocumented, and those with underlying health conditions are disproportionately affected and more likely to face extreme hardship related to COVID-19. Los Angeles County officials encourage members of the public who want to help those in the community experiencing hardships to make monetary contributions to reputable non-profit organizations or to the funds listed here, which are supporting COVID-19 disaster efforts. 

Make an impact on the lives of Los Angeles County’s residents and contribute today. 
The California Community Foundation launched the COVID-19 LA County Response Fund, which supports community needs identified by our partners in health, housing, education and immigration.

United Way of Greater Los Angeles’ Pandemic Relief Fund supports L.A. County’s unsheltered residents who are especially vulnerable to the coronavirus, and low-income individuals, students and families at imminent risk of homelessness and hardships due to health and economic impacts of coronavirus.

Philanthropy California’s disaster resilience team is coordinating with state agencies and partners to respond to the impacts of COVID-19/Coronavirus. You can search for Los Angeles County non-profits through this site. 

Reminder: Altadena is an unincorporated area of Los Angeles County, so all community services (public health, emergency, law enforcement, etc.), except for the Altadena Libraries, are operated through Los Angeles County. The Altadena Library is an independent special library district.