Stay Informed with Reputable Sources
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For the latest information on Covid-19 from reputable sources, consider these links:
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Update from Mayor Garcetti
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- Face Coverings: The Mayor is now recommending that when we go out in the public or are interacting with the public, we use non-medical grade masks or facial coverings.When we look at some of the places around the world with slower rates of spread (such as the Czech Republic, Taiwan, and South Korea), it is clear that attacking COVID-19 depends on not spreading respiratory droplets
- 2 types of people when it comes to facial coverings:
- 1) Frontline healthcare workers -- we are working with FEMA to secure the top of the line equipment (N95 masks, face shields, gowns etc.).
- 2) The rest of us. We need to protect the grocery, food service and other workers when we interact with them. When we go out and interact with others, we should wear homemade face coverings.
- Don’t use medical-grade N95 masks; they must be reserved for medical personnel and first responders.
- On Tuesday, CDC changed the period of exposure risk for COVID 19; Now if you test positive for COVID-19, you must notify everyone who has been around you at any time 2 DAYS before you became symptomatic to the present so that they can isolate themselves.
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- LADOT's Parking Zones: LADOT will begin instituting temporary food pick-up parking zones near restaurants; new signs will be installed free of charge near food providers that apply and get approved for a sign. People can apply here.
- Traffic Lights: The City will set traffic lights to a late night schedule with more frequent red lights to slow drivers down. There are a lot more people walking and biking so it’s important that drivers slow down.
- LAUSD Hotline: LAUSD launched a phone hotline for students and families to call and speak with mental health counselors. The hotline number is (213) 241-3840, and it is open 6am-6pm on weekdays.
- Construction Site Updates: The Department of Building and Safety has developed new guidelines for construction sites. For construction site guidelines, click here.
- MyHelpDesk: A phone number and also an email where people can submit questions for anything related to the city. A great tool if you are looking for an answer right away. Email:mayor.helpdesk@lacity.org. Phone Number: 213-978-1028.
- LAUSD 63 Gab and Go Centers: continue to remain open, distributing meals for our students.They operate weekdays. Starting today, they will be shifting their hours from 8am to 11am.
- Harbor & Watts Bulletin: A compiled list of some resources it relates to coronavirus. For any additional information, please visit http://coronavirus.lacity.org/, a one-stop shop for everything coronavirus in the city of LA.
Updates from Officials:
- Concilmember Buscaino will be launching a senior meal plan to get more meals delivered to seniors. If you know of a senior or you are a senior in CD15 that might be interested, please contact Caitln Muldoon at caitlin.muldoon@lacity.org.
- Congresswoman Barragan: Social Security Recipients Will Automatically Receive Economic Impact Payments. The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service announced that Social Security beneficiaries who are not typically required to file tax returns will not need to file an abbreviated tax return to receive an Economic Impact Payment. Instead, payments will be automatically deposited into their bank accounts. For more information, click here.
- Join Mayor Garcetti tonight for his daily briefing at 5:15pm. These daily briefings will occur Sunday - Friday at 5:15pm until further notice. You can watch the Mayor's briefings on Facebook.
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Harbor Neighborhood Relief Fund
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Meals on Wheels Needs Volunteers
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San Pedro Meals on Wheels is looking for volunteers to help with their program during this time of increased service.
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Don't believe phony IRS calls wanting your bank account information to deposit your $1200.00.
This will never happen. Don't fall for it! Here are consumer alerts from the City Attorney:
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The California Health Corps
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Governor Newsom launched the California Health Corps – calling on health care professionals to help us meet the moment.
Those with an active license, public health professionals, medical retirees, or members of medical disaster response teams in California are all encouraged to join. California Needs You.
Go to
healthcorps.ca.gov
for more information and to register. If you are having issues with registering, please email
dhv@emsa.ca.gov
for support with registration.
For more information on the state’s response to COVID-19, please visit
covid19.ca.gov
.
#COVID19 is inspiring a new level of service across California. Share your story, email us at
info@cv.ca.gov
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Don't let this #Bee your problem! The District DOES NOT provide services for bees or wasps. Beehives should only be moved by licensed pest control operators or a bee keeper. Due to the #SaferAtHome order, some businesses & agencies may be closed.
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Sempra Energy Foundation will donate up to $1 million to help small to medium-sized nonprofits in California as they continue to serve critical needs related to the ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. Visit the
Sempra Energy Foundation website
for information about the foundation's Nonprofit Hardship Fund, and to learn how to apply for a grant.
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Neighbors,
Now and in the days to come, routine activities may be risky for more vulnerable neighbors. You may have noticed Nextdoor's newly added Help Map – an interactive map of your neighborhood where neighbors can mark themselves as someone who can pitch in for neighbors who need help.
Take a minute and add yourself to Nextdoor’s Help Map to raise your (virtual) hand to do emergency errand runs or phone call check-ins for at-risk neighbors who can't leave their homes right now.
Have you downloaded the free Nextdoor for Public Agencies app? Now available for iOS and Android, Nextdoor partners have an easier solution to communicate with verified residents in their jurisdictions and service areas.
Download the app here.
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