March 21, 2020
CORRECTION: The Virtual Town Hall is on Tuesday, March 24.
Sorry for the confusion.
Mayor Beach Will Host a Virtual Town Hall

On Tuesday, March 24 at 5:15 p.m., Mayor Beach will host a virtual Town Hall on Zoom.

Zoom is a teleconferencing tool that will enable users to watch and/or call from their computers or mobile devices to hear the Mayor give a live update. This tool is free. This Town Hall will give you a chance to ask the Mayor and staff questions about the current Shelter in Place Order, COVID-19, the City’s role, and where to find more information. 

Stay Current on COVID-19 by Checking the City's Website

The City is regularly posting important updates on COVID-19 related issues that impact the Burlingame community on the City's website, NextDoor, Facebook, Twitter, and this eNews.

Please check the City's website and the County's website daily. Information is being updated regularly.
Do Not Call 911 to Report Your Neighbors

Please remember to call 911 in the event of an emergency. Do NOT call 911 to report shelter in place violators! Listen to this message from a County dispatcher. 
Please Continue to Support Our Local Businesses

The Broadway Burlingame Business Improvement District, the Burlingame Downtown Business Improvement District, and the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce kindly request that you support our local businesses all the time, but now more than ever!

Many businesses (service, retail, grocery, and restaurants) have modified their hours, are offering "senior" hours, curbside delivery of takeout orders, and other delivery options. Click here to see the list of businesses asking for your support.
Commercial Landscaping/Gardening is Not Permitted at this Time

Commercial landscaping and gardening services are NOT permitted under the shelter in place order as they are considered non-essential business activities. Emergency repairs to irrigation are permitted, and residents themselves are still allowed to landscape and garden on their own property.

Do you have questions about how the County Health Order applies to various business types? Email your questions to healthorderFAQ@smcgov.org, or call 211.

Help for Small Businesses

The San Mateo County Economic Development Association (SAMCEDA) is working with the County of San Mateo to develop the San Mateo County Strong Fund to assist in business recovery efforts. On Tuesday, March 24, the County Board of Supervisors will be taking action to approve $3,000,000 as initial seed funding for the San Mateo County Strong Fund.

If you are a small business owner or sole proprietor, please complete this survey in the next few days. The information gathered will help prioritize and inform efforts related to the Fund.
City Parks are Open; Playgrounds are Closed

Please remember to practice social distancing from other park visitors (6 feet or more). Parks are currently open to the public, but please use caution when touching playground equipment, benches, water fountains, etc. Pick-up games are currently not allowed. Park restrooms are closed to the public. Please respect that we need to keep each other safe even when getting some fresh air.

No New Planning Applications Will Be Accepted During the Shelter in Place Period

The City's Planning Division staff is working remotely on a very limited basis. There will be limited processing of current applications. However, there will be no in-person appointments or meetings. Based on staff's limited availability, please note that there will be delays in receiving a response. Staff will only be responding to inquiries about current applications. No new Planning applications will accepted during this period.

To learn about impacted hours and services in other City Departments, click here.
Helping Your Community

County seeks volunteers
The County is seeking volunteers. Click here to fill out a survey and offer your help and services to the County.

Medical supply donations
Can you donate medical supplies such as gowns, masks, and gloves? Email SMCMedDonations@smcgov.org.

Nextdoor
The local neighborhood social media app Nextdoor has announced two new features to support neighbors in times of need. Nextdoor Groups provide a great way to organize your neighbors for emergency preparedness, your homeowners association or other neighbor groups. The Nextdoor Help Map lets neighbors in need request assistance with essential tasks, like picking up groceries during the stay at home order, and matches those needs to neighbors who volunteer to help. 

Burlingame Neighborhood Network
The Burlingame Neighborhood Network (BNN) encourages neighbors to connect with one another to build a sense of community, become informed about disaster preparedness, and support one another during emergencies.  If you would like to learn more, email info@BurlingameNetwork.org. Or sign up for their newsletter here. Read the latest BNN Newsletter here. 
The Burlingame Fresh Market
Open tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Located on Park Rd. and Burlingame Ave.

Please follow these important tips for shopping the Fresh Market during the County's Shelter in Place Order
  • Come to the market in good health; please stay home if unwell
  • Wash hands/ refrain from touching your face
  • Do not self-serve and retrieve sample direct from a farmer 
  • Regulate your own social spacing of 6 feet
  • Wash all produce before consumption

Please reach out with any questions at burlingamechamber.org.
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A message from the Burlingame/SFO Chamber of Commerce