March 29, 2020 • Sign up for NotifyLA Emergency Alerts
ADDITIONAL CLOSURES, FREE SCREENINGS, SCAM ALERT, THINGS TO DO, AND MORE...
LA County Stats as of 3/28/20 :
1800+ Cases / 32 Deaths in LA County
18 known cases for Woodland Hills residents.
As the number of cases increases, it is important for everyone to do their part to slow the spread. Remember: Due to limited testing, not all people with minor symptoms may be tested.

SAFER AT HOME . The City of Los Angeles Safer at Home order remains in place for LA residents and businesses until AT LEAST April 19th. We need your help to keep everyone safe and to slow the spread of COVID-19. Essential activities like getting groceries and medications may continue. Many markets and big box stores offer a "senior hour" at opening. Check with your local market if you're 60+.

SCAM ALERT : There are scammers trying to scare individuals by claiming your power, or other services, will be shut-off. LADWP, the Gas Company, and many other utility providers will NOT disconnect you for failure to pay during the coronavirus/Covid-19 emergency. Beware scammers who threaten to have your power or other services cutoff if you don't provide payment on the phone. LADWP DOES NOT request payment of any kind over the phone. Never give out payment info. Contact your provider directly if you have questions.

New Self-Quarantine/Self-Isolation Guidelines
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.

Updated Covid-19 Case info:

Open: LA City's Free Testing Program for the most vulnerable is open for sign-ups again (as of March 29th @ 11:30am). Availability may change regularly. For general LA City info, click here.

Free Virtual Visit Option: I f you have mild COVID-19 symptoms such as low-grade fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you can speak with a healthcare provider on your phone or device for free. *Provided by Dignity Health

Councilmember Blumenfield Coronavirus info. Additional local information and links to your LA City Councilmember's office.

Financial Resources for Employers and Employees: The Los Angeles Economic Development Corporation has links and info for those seeking SBA, City of LA Micro-Loan, employee assistance, other loan info, stimulus information, and more.
The West Valley Warner Center Chamber of Commerce has links to CA I-bank and other programs as well.

Renters and Commercial Tenants:
Los Angeles City and the State of California have instituted eviction protections due to coronarvirus financial hardships. Check with your local agency.

Homelessness:
Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority announced that it will extend the operations of its winter shelters, which had been scheduled to close as the end of March. Woodland Hills Recreation Center is a temporary shelter during the Covid-19 emergency. All those sheltered are screened prior to admittance.
Additional New Closure info:
•Beaches and Harbors: All LA County-maintained beaches are now closed. Click here for the latest information on COVID-19 beach closures .

•County hiking trails are temporarily closed.

•LA City & County Parks "open space" is available to the public but minimum 6' distancing is required.

DMV : All field offices are closed until further notice. DMV has requested that local law enforcement use discretion for drivers licenses and vehicle registration that expired after 3/16. Virtual offices will open April 2nd to complete certain former "in-office" transactions.

GOOD LOCAL NEWS:
Congratulations to El Camino Real Charter HS of Woodland Hills for winning the California Academic Decathlon - with Granada Hills HS finishing a close second in an online competition.

*services provided by private/non-governmental organizations are listed for informational purposes only and not guaranteed or endorsed by the Woodland Hills-Warner Center NC or the City of Los Angeles.
LAUSD schools are closed until, at least, May 4th. There are 60 District-wide Grab-and-Go Food Centers with 16 serving the San Fernando Valley. They open on Wednesday, March 18th from 7a-10a. Two free meals allowed per student.


The California Science Center is offering free Stuck at Home Science! When you're stuck at home, it's a fun way to continue your child's science learning with easy to follow activities.
In addition to what your child's school may have sent home, there are many other home learning resources, including free educational resources. PBS SoCal | KCET, in partnership with LAUSD and in collaboration with California PBS stations, have prepared broadcast programming and accompanying digital resources that adhere to California’s state curriculum to provide continued at-home learning. Click here, or on the image for schedule info.
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If you have a student at an independent Charter or private school, please check with your school’s administration for closures, cancellations, and alternate instruction options.
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Neighborhood Council meetings will resume when we receive input from the City of Los Angeles. At this time, all meetings are on hold. Because information is changing on a regular basis, we recommend that you check our NC calendar and the calendars of other websites for updated information.

It's important to be prepared and take basic precautions – especially washing your hands regularly and fully, "social distancing" methods such as leaving a gap between you and others, and staying home when you are sick. Avoid unnecessary travel.

Below are links for more detailed information.






YOU CAN STILL HELP THE COMMUNITY WHILE YOU'RE STUCK AT HOME:




AND TO PLAN FOR THE FUTURE...
FILL OUT THE 2020 CENSUS . YOUR INPUT DIRECTS FUTURE HEALTH CARE AND OTHER RESOURCES. DO IT WITH YOUR KIDS. DO IT FOR YOURSELF. DO IT FOR YOUR COMMUNITY.
Data from the @uscensusbureau informs planning efforts for important community resources from health to transportation to housing and more.

To learn how census data impact you and your community - and to fill out your census form online, visit 2020census.gov #2020Census

More planning help....
While you're stuck at home, it's a good time to check your emergency supplies. Click on the the image above to download a PDF checklist.
Continuing Closures:

ALL Los Angeles Public Libraries will be closed until further notice. Reference assistance will be available by calling (213) 228-7272; or online usin g Ask A Librarian ; and Book A Librarian . Many digital services r emain available 24/7 at lapl.org
Due dates will be extended automatically. Click for LAPL Updates.

LA City Parks , All park activities, including Senior Centers, will be closed . Outdoor space and amenities remain OPEN . All Senior Citizen Centers will be closed. Dining centers for older adults will be contacting participants to provide information regarding meal distribution. Older adults can contact the centers they participate at directly or reach the LA City Department of Aging at 213-482-7252. The Department of Aging is reachable Monday through Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm for more information.

City Hall - Los Angeles : No visitors to certain buildings will be allowed except for public council meetings. Visitors will be limited at other city properties - and meetings may be cancelled. Trash pickup will continue as scheduled. For full details see the LA City Coronavirus website.

Los Angeles County: All governments buildings closed to the public as a precautionary measure to help slow the spread of COVID-19.
From LA County Animal Care & Control
What You Need to Know About Pets and COVID-19
Wondering what COVID-19 means for the animals in your life? The Department of Animal Care and Control has the information you need:
  • The primary concern of COVID-19 is for human health.
  • The COVID-19 outbreak started in Wuhan City, China in 2019.
  • Dogs and Cats have their own Coronavirus that is NOT the same virus as COVID-19.
  • There is no current evidence that you will get COVID-19 from your family pet.
  • If you are sick with COVID-19, it is recommended to limit close contact with pets until more information is known about the virus. You should always wash your hands after handling animals as a general rule.
Additional Coronavirus/Covid-19 Resource PDFs (parent guide and handwashing steps)
CENSUS 2020

What matters to you? Schools? Transportation? Hospitals? Data from the @uscensusbureau help inform planning efforts for all these important community resources.
Census mailers were mailed in March. The census runs through August. You can respond by mail, by phone, and online .

To learn how census data impact you and your community, visit 2020census.gov . #2020Census
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