MyVentura Newsletter: December 3, 2020
Regional Stay Home Order

On December 3, 2020, the Governor announced a Regional Stay Home Order, it will go into effect within 48 hours in regions with less than 15% ICU availability. It prohibits private gatherings of any size, closes sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requires 100% masking and physical distancing in all others.

The order will remain in effect for at least 3 weeks. The State projects the Southern California Region, including Ventura County, to fall below 15% capacity. Learn more about this order and watch the Governor's Message here.
Free COVID-19
Mobile Testing Site

Ventura County has set up a mobile COVID-19 testing unit at Ventura Community Park at 901 Kimball Road. The site will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 9AM - 5PM during the month of December.

Testing is free and there is no appointment or insurance needed. To learn more, visit www.venturacountyrecovers.org.
Shop Ventura, Save Ventura!

‘Tis the Season for shopping and dining local. Join the annual Elf Giveaway sponsored by our friends at Visit Ventura.

This holiday season, the Elf will lend a helping hand to the "Shop Local, Save Local" campaign by giving away unique local gifts. In any year, Visit Ventura’s Elf Giveaway has been a great way for smaller businesses to boost their business in a competitive shopping season. Now more than ever our local shops need your support!
Emergency Preparedness

With severe Red Flag Warning conditions expected through the weekend, please remember we are still in peak fire season! Colder weather does NOT decrease fire danger. When there's high winds and low humidity, there is a high risk of extreme fire behavior. 

Use this time to review your family emergency preparedness plan: 

  1. Create a #ReadySetGo family emergency plan with meet up check points and emergency contacts. Download the guide here. 
  2. Build an emergency go-kit for your home/car with important documents, medication, phone chargers, & flashlights, should you need to evacuate quickly.
  3. Register for VC Alerts here
  4. Stay informed here
Winter Weather
Response Plan

We need your help Ventura! The City is asking for donations to continue to provide support and shelter during the winter season for those affected by homelessness. Now through March 31, 2021, the City is accepting community donations to create stay warm packs.

Desired donations include:
🧥 Jackets, rain ponchos, blankets, & tarps
🧦 Socks, hand-warmers, & toiletries
🥫 Snacks
🎒 Carrying bags for items

Residents wishing to donate can bring materials to the ARCH, a homeless shelter in the City of Ventura, located at 2323 Knoll Drive.
SPARK OF LOVE
Drive-thru Event
December 12, 2020

Please join us Saturday, December 12, 2020 from 9AM-11AM for a contactless drive-thru toy collection event, sponsored by the Ventura Chamber of Commerce, at the Pacific View Mall main entrance off Main Street and near Red Robin and California Pizza Kitchen.

Support the Fire Departments of Ventura County in the annual Spark of Love Holiday Toy Drive. This collection event allows for the safe donation of new and unwrapped toys, books, and sporting equipment while giving our community the opportunity to say hello to Santa Claus and local firefighters!

Help us keep the Spark of Love alive for Ventura County children and teens this holiday season!
Help Plan the Future of Ventura

Don't miss out on an opportunity to share your ideas for the next 20 years! Let your voice be heard and help us build the future of Ventura as we update our General Plan!
Visit www.planventura.com and share your ideas for creating "Our Vision, Our Future".
Santa to a Senior

The Santa to a Senior program may look a little different this year, but the goal is still the same: to bring some joy and holiday cheer to our local homebound seniors. To become a Santa to a Senior, select a small gift from the list on our website, purchase the gift, then drop it off at one of our three designated Parks and Recreation locations.

The gifts will be delivered the week of December 21, 2020 to homebound seniors participating in our Senior Nutrition Meal Program. Thank you for helping us spread some holiday cheer this season!

For more information, including gift drop-off locations, please visit our senior services webpage.
City and community partners provide meal kits donations
just in time for Thanksgiving

Last week, the City of Ventura, Aera Energy, and the Downtown Lions Club partnered together to host its 19th Annual Thanksgiving Basket Donation event.

More than 100 low-income families received Thanksgiving meal kits prepared in to-go baskets, and included a turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, vegetables, cranberry sauce, stuffing, rolls, yams, and a pie!

Thanks to a $2,500 donation from Aera Energy, the City was able to purchase the ingredients for these Thanksgiving meal kits and put them together with volunteer help from the Downtown Lions Club.
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