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We are all deeply concerned about the spread of the coronavirus and its impact on our community, our families, and our loved ones. Please know that the Oceanside City Council, along with our entire City organization, are working with our colleagues in neighboring cities, the county, the state and congressional elected officials, non-profits, and our private sector partners to identify needs, resources, and services for our community. Oceanside’s Emergency Operations Center is activated and responding each day. We are working full speed to respond to the many concerns and needs we are hearing. I appreciate the way our community is coming together to address this situation.
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For questions related to COVID-19, call 211.
Individuals and businesses all have a role to play in reducing the spread of this virus in Oceanside and beyond, by implementing good hygiene practices, vigilant cleaning in shared spaces, implementing physical distancing practices, and by staying at home.
We can rise to this challenge!
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Live Well at Home - Resources for All Ages
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Live Well at Home
is a free resource to help community residents find tips and strategies to stay healthy in both mind and body while staying at home. They've organized resources and activities by age group and topic to help you find the right tools to match your needs. Check out these great resources, there's something for everyone in your household.
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Coping with Stress Related to COVID-19
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Staying healthy includes your mental well-being. It's normal to feel anxious about all the COVID-19 news. It's important to care for your own physical and mental health and reach out in kindness to those affected by the situation. You are encouraged to read th
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following coping strategies
and share them with friends and family who may also be experiencing stress. If you need support or are actively seeking services, please call 1 (888) 724-7240 anytime, day or night.
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We understand that there are many issues facing business owners during this difficult time. From remote work to loss of business, things are evolving and businesses are forced to adapt. We want to do what we can to assist you. The Economic Development staff assembled
resources to help
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Due to Measure X funding, the City has never been more poised to respond to a pandemic like COVID-19.
With Measure X revenue, the City enhanced its Emergency Service Delivery Model in September 2019. EMTs were instated to provide two Basic Life Support ambulance teams to supplement the City's current Advanced Life Support ambulances. An additional ambulance was also purchased. This reduces response times and reshapes emergency service delivery to optimize the medical aid that residents receive.
The coming Beachfront Improvement Project, supplemented by a State grant and Measure X funds, is scheduled to break ground April 6. Construction is identified as a critical industry, so this project is continuing during the COVID-19 emergency.
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The City Council meetings are continuing in a virtual way during the COVID-19 non-gathering regulations. The next regular meeting dates are
April 8
and
April 22
at 5:00 p.m. Regular City Council meetings are also shown live on KOCT two Wednesdays each month and replayed throughout the week. Check the
agenda and minutes
to read about the issues the City Council is addressing. Subscribe to receive meeting agendas and minutes via email
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Learn how to live stream and comment on agenda items
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The Census is happening now! Respond today. In mid-March, each residence should have received an invitation to complete the 2020 Census. It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail. When filling out the Census, you should indicate where you live as of April 1. Your response matters and you can respond in many languages! The census can shape many different aspects of our community: Health clinics. Fire departments. Schools. Even roads and highways
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Annual Harbor Dredging Complete
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) dredges the Oceanside Harbor entrance annually to ensure safe navigation for vessels. The sand removed is placed on Oceanside beaches. This year's dredging operation began in early March and recently packed up the pipe and demobilized.
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Climate Action Plan / General Plan Update
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the City will not conduct a second open house on the Climate Action Plan (CAP) Consistency Checklist. The materials presented at
the March 3 Open House are available for review on the
project webpage
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We encourage you to review materials and provide comments via email to Principal Planner Russ Cunningham at
rcunningham@oceansideca.org
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Over the next few weeks, staff will be refining the draft ordinances in preparation for public hearings with the Planning Commission. Please share your input before April 6. Staff will provide a summary of public input at the Planning Commission and City Council public hearings.
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Earth Month Goes Digital!
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Join the Green Oceanside team for a month-long online celebration of Earth Day’s 50th Anniversary with environmentally focused activities, contests, and engagement for all! Visit the
Earth Month webpage
to access five weeks of earth-themed fun. Participate in art challenges, video contests, and more for the chance to win Visa gift cards and sustainable kits.
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Library Offers Abundance of eResources
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The Oceanside Public Library is currently closed for walk-in service, but has an abundance of eResources available. Through online apps, Library cardholders can access eBooks, eAudio books, eMagazines, movies, music and more. Additionally, the Library offers live tutoring and homework help through the HelpNow database accessible on the Library’s
eResources web page
. The Library is also conducting online story times with our popular and creative librarians Monday through Friday on Instagram and Facebook stories. Additionally, the Library is in the process of delivering material to the community that was placed 'On Hold' before March 20 with the help of dedicated staff and the Library’s courier van. We remain committed to delivering the same level of quality service that our community relies on through our virtual platforms.
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The arts are alive in Oceanside!
Even during COVID-19...
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Oceanside Unified School District news
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Oceanside Unified School District
is providing to-go meals free for Oceanside students during the COVID-19 health crisis. Two lunches and two breakfasts may be picked up at the following locations Tuesdays and Thursdays between 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM:
-Oceanside High School, 1 Pirates Cove Way, Oceanside, CA 92054
-El Camino High School, 400 Rancho Del Oro Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
-Mission Elementary, 2100 Mission Ave, Oceanside, CA 92058
-Libby Elementary, 423 W Redondo Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
-San Luis Rey Elementary - 3535 Hacienda Drive, Oceanside CA 92054
-North Terrace - 141 Santa Rosa Drive, Oceanside CA 92058
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Although the Library's "Paws to Read" Program is postponed,
Emily continued it at home with her fur-friend, Ollie!
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