Update Regarding Coronavirus (COVID-19)

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Dear HBA Members,

I want to take this opportunity to let you know how the HBA is addressing the COVID-19 situation. Our approach is guided by state and local directives and guidance, as well as recommendations from the World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and US National Institute of Health.

While the HBA remains “open for business", all scheduled Council and Committee meetings will now take place by conference call . You will be notified of the call-in number prior to the meeting. Additionally, Staff has been given the option to telework .

Below are some additional ways you can find help, give help and stay informed:

FREE Resources :

HBA Member, The Fowler Law Firm, is offering HBA members a free telephone consultation with no strings attached. Contact Laura Fowler, Esq. at lfowler@thefowlerlawfirm.com.

HBA Member, The Fowler Law Firm, will offer HBA members a free webinar in the very near future. Details to follow.

City of Austin: http://www.austintexas.gov/COVID19

State of Texas: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/

OSHA “Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19" https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

US Small Business Administration: https://www.sba.gov/

Centers for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html

US National Institute of Health: https://www.nih.gov/health-information/coronavirus

World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

How You Can Help:

HBA / American Red Cross:

https://www.redcross.org/donate/cm/homebuildersaustin-pub.html/

If you have flu-like symptoms, please seek medical attention, as appropriate, and

PLEASE remain at home so as not to expose others.

Working together we are stronger, and this too shall pass. As always, please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of assistance. Stay safe and well!

Best regards,

Best regards,

Carrie L. Ciliberto, Esq.