STAY UP-TO-DATE - March 20, 2020
Everyone have a wonderful weekend. Look for the silver-lining and you will find it.
KEY INFORMATION TODAY
The City and County of Haskell have issued local guidance and clarification on Governor Greg Abbot's statement yesterday.

Statement from the Mayor of Haskell can be found here.
Statement from the County Judge can be found here.
SCHOOL
It was announced that on Monday, March 23rd, teachers will have packets available for all students. You can drive up in front of the elementary school and receive these from 7:30 to 1:30. Teachers will have papers, copies, textbooks, etc. Work will be picked up and returned on Mondays.

Teachers are going through a tremendous amount of work to accommodate everyone to the best of their ability. This has never been done before and it is unprecedented. Please be as diligent as you can in making sure work is picked up, completed by students and returned. If you have questions or concerns, don't hesitate to reach out to your teachers. They are here to help!
AROUND TOWN
Local updates around the community.
  • Haskell RV Center would like everyone to know they are still open and they have toilet paper available!
  • First State Bank has closed the lobby and will only have drive through services. If you need to handle business inside, please make an appointment.
  • Double A Drive In - The dining room is closed temporarily. Drive thru is open. Call ahead 940-864-2466
  • The Grand Theater in Stamford has closed their doors until April 3 or the ban of groups over 10 is lifted. Watch their facebook page for more information.
  • Double Mountain Coach and Double Mountain Outreach services are open! They are still available to take people for trips...and there are no qualifications to ride. They can even take people to the grocery store! They are accepting applications for utility assistance as well. 940-989-3538

BUSINESS CORNER
Haskell Grub - We started a new Facebook page for all our local restaurants. Please go and like it! We want to be proactive in helping our restaurants get the word out. Menus and phone numbers are posted there. We are still getting information loaded into the page. Please please please reach out if we have left you off or you need to change information.

Workforce Solutions - Waivers and Programs for businesses and workers impacted by COVID-19 Provide Relief to Texans in Need

Employers suffering from the economic impact of the COVID-19 virus are encouraged to enroll in the Shared Work program as an alternative to layoffs. Shared Work is designed to help employers withstand a slowdown in business by supplementing their employees lost wages due to reduced work hours with partial unemployment benefits. Employers can apply through the Texas Workforce Commission’s  Employer Benefit Services (EBS)  portal online 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Unemployment - If you are laid off, please know that mandatory seven day waiting period and work search log requirements have been waived for applicants affected by COVID-19. You can file online and by phone!  (800-939-6631)

SBA Disaster Loan Link - SBA Disaster Loan Assistance.

If you would like us to include updates from your Haskell entity, business, non-profit, etc., please email dcoh@haskelltexasusa.com and we will do our best.
**Please excuse all typos as these emails are being put together quickly.