COVID-19 CASES IN SAN PEDRO
as of 8:00pm, July 8th
CASES 603; DEATHS 18
(number includes San Pedro and unincorporated area of La Rambla; number does not include cases at Terminal Island Federal Correctional Institution).  
Source: Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

UPDATES FROM THE COUNTY
What Does It Mean to Have Been "Exposed" to COVID-19?
If you're wondering what it means to have been exposed to COVID-19, today's segment is for you. You (or someone you know) may have been exposed to COVID-19, if you:

  • Were within 6 feet of an infected person for more than 15 minutes; or
  • Had unprotected contact with an infected person's body fluids (i.e., being coughed or sneezed on); or
  • Shared utensils or saliva with an infected person; or
  • Provided care for an infected person without wearing appropriate protective equipment
Upcoming Zoom Meetings
NWSPNC Monthly Board & Stakeholder Meeting - Monday, July 13, 2020, 6:00pm . Link to agenda & support documents

Northwest, Central & Coastal San Pedro NC Joint Planning and Land Use Committee Meeting, July 16, 2020, 6:00pm

Joint Coastal, Central & Northwest San Pedro NC Environment and Sustainability Committee Meeting, July 21, 2020, 6:00pm


VISIT OUR HOME PAGE FOR AGENDAS AND DETAILS
NWSPNC Seeking Applicants to fill
Vacant Board Seats
Joining your local Neighborhood Council offers a great opportunity to have your voice heard and to become involved in helping determine the future of your community!

Deadline to apply is August 4, 2020
Amber Sheikh Ginsberg's sneak peek at the new 100-bed Bridge Home Facility in San Pedro
San Pedro Navigation Center Opens -
More Assistance for our Homeless Neighbors
The San Pedro Navigation Center located on the LAPD Harbor Division Property (2175 John S. Gibson Blvd, San Pedro) helps those experiencing homelessness securely store their belongings and receive case management services. Case managers are on-site to help navigate clients through referrals and connect them to resources. 60-gallon storage bins are available and kept in a secure building with access to them available six days a week. 
Deadline Extended to Apply for
P-EBT Food Assistance for Eligible Kids
The California Department of Social Services extended the deadline to apply for Pandemic-EBT (P-EBT) benefits for eligible children. The new deadline is July 15th. Children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals also qualify for P-EBT assistance.

Renters Relief Program
To assist LA’s tenants and landlords affected by the current COVID-19 health pandemic, and prevent displacement of renters, the citywide Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program was created by the City Council and HCIDLA, with the support of Mayor Eric Garcetti.The program will provide a temporary rent subsidy for tenants in the City of Los Angeles who are unable to pay rent due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic.



The program allocates $103,000,000 to provide a rent subsidy to Los Angeles City renters impacted by the COVID-19 health pandemic and is anticipated to assist 50,000 Los Angeles households.

The Los Angeles Housing + Community Investment Department (HCIDLA) is charged with the implementation of the Emergency Rental Assistance Subsidy Program (ERAS).

Starting Monday, July 13 at 8am renters can apply for assistance by visiting:
Free Meal Assistance for Seniors
Do You Know a Senior in Need of Free Meal Assistance? 
If you know a senior in need of meal assistance, it's not too late for them to  apply  for LA County's Great Plates Delivered Program.

Through Great Plates Delivered, LA County is providing three (3) home-delivered meals a day to qualifying older adults & adults over 60 who are at high-risk for COVID-19. This effort is not only assisting LA County seniors, but it is also helping LA County's local restaurant, hospitality and transportation community get back to work.



Business
Extended: Paycheck Protection Program for Businesses
Last weekend, the federal government extended the deadline for businesses to apply for aid under the Paycheck Protection Program.

Businesses now have until August 8 to apply for a loan through the Paycheck Protection program. To find out how you can apply, visit the   U.S. Small Business Administration .


Maritime Museum News
Job Loss Assistance and Resources
2020 Census
See the rate of response in your neighborhood by visiting   this map  .
While you are staying safer at home, please take a few minutes to complete the Census at   http://my2020census.gov  or by calling 844-330-2020.

Here is a   quick guide   to the 2020 Census. Be prepared! Please review the   checklist   to know what information you will need to complete the questionnaire easily. 
If you have more questions, please visit our   FAQ   page or call the U.S. Census Bureau at (213) 314-6502  .
Reputable Sources for Covid-19 Updates