CORRECTION FOR June 4, 2020
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Please be mindful that information may change rapidly, even by the hour.
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Public Health Update
- Broomfield
- Day to day changes are available on Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard, along with information on regional hospital capacity and demographic details.
- 251 cases
- 27 deaths
- 2,723 tested
- Colorado*
- Visit the state website for more information on hospital capacity, outbreaks and county case information.
- 27,060 cases (this is the corrected number)
- 4,443 hospitalized
- 60 counties
- 194,697 tested
- 1,494 deaths
- 292 outbreaks
- *The CDPHE website updates cases daily at 4 p.m. To ensure rapid response to new cases, Broomfield staff monitors the reporting systems throughout the day, so occasionally Broomfield numbers may differ from CDPHE.
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Frequently Asked Question:
- We all need help right now. Help with groceries is available! Where can I go for food assistance?
- Meals on Wheels provides meals to seniors. Residents can call 303.464.5532 to register and have a meal delivered to your home within 24 hours.
- WIC provides supplemental foods, nutrition education, breastfeeding support and healthcare referrals to income-eligible residents. Call 720.887.2225 to find out if you are eligible and schedule an appointment.
- School districts are continuing summer food services: Adams 12 and Boulder Valley
- Visit SNAP - Colorado Peak Application website for an online application for public assistance programs such as Food Assistance, Medicaid, Colorado Works, and Adult Financial programs.
- View a list of Food Assistance resources.
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Upcoming Events:
Telephone Town Hall:
Join the Community Conversation Telephone Town Hall tonight, June 4 at 7 p.m. to discuss the death of George Floyd, the following protests and to participate in an open-forum of authentic, meaningful and honest conversation about how this community can work together to build relationships, make impactful changes and create a more inclusive future, together. Residents can call 855.695.3744 the night of, or
sign up to be called directly
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RSVP and share the Facebook event
for updates as well. Town Hall audio is now streamed live on Channel 8 as well. If you are not able to make it,
listen to the available recordings
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City Updates
- Visit Broomfield.org/WhatsOpen for updated information on city service openings.
- The drive-up book drop at the library is open. You do not need to return your materials at this time; keeping your materials helps the library follow safety procedures that have been outlined for libraries during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your account will not accrue late fees of any kind.
- Broomfield Restaurants! Give open feedback on promotional methods to help tell the community that you are open for dine-in services and to encourage community members to visit your establishments. Feedback will be evaluated as a part of the generation of a promotional plan for restaurants for Summer of 2020.
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State / Federal Updates
- Gov. Polis and the COVID Relief Fund today announced the fourth round of grants. This round of funding provided a total of $2.97 million to 145 community-based organizations serving Coloradans who are being disproportionately affected by COVID-19. Funds were distributed for this round in the Impact and Recovery priority areas.
- Gov. Jared Polis has announced that certain child care providers in Colorado may return to regular group sizes and licensed capacity as stated in Colorado child care licensing rules beginning today, June 4. This guidance is applicable to child care centers, family child care homes, and building-based school-age child care programs only. It does not include school-age day camps, license-exempt youth programs, or children’s resident camps.
- Visit the Serve Colorado website for information on the State of Colorado's AmeriCorps Contact Tracer positions and to sign up to become a Contract Tracer.
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"This is the most emotional time ever for those of us working here. I've worked in health care for 40 years, and this impacts me more than anything I've ever done. We care so much for our residents and any possible thought that if an asymptomatic employee helped pass this to our patients aches at our heart."
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Library, Arts & Recreation Programs
- The Broomfield Library invites you to Imagine Your Story . . . Discover a whole new world through books, fun, and exploration! This year the Summer Library Adventures program is FULLY ONLINE. Visit the Broomfield Summer Library Adventures registration page to participate in the challenge. Please use #BroomfieldSummerLibrary when you post on social media! June 1 - July 31.
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- CSU Extension in Broomfield has created 400 bilingual STEM-in-a-bag kits that will be distributed through FISH. FISH clients can pick up a kit by stopping in starting June 9 while supplies last.
- Master Gardener volunteers had 58 contacts on the remote helpline in May. Leave a voicemail at 303.464.5554, or fill out this online form to ask questions on gardens, trees, and lawns.
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How to get help
- For Seniors:
- Sign up for weekly check-in calls or find more resources such as prescription delivery for seniors by calling 303.464.5526 or going to BroomfieldSeniors.com.
- Community Reach Center has introduced the Senior Reach program. This community program identifies older adults who may need in-home emotional or physical support and/or connection to community services.
- View a flyer with local resources for vulnerable populations.
- For All Residents:
- Make an appointment for in-person city services or access online services at Broomfield.org/MakeAnAppointment.
- Sign up to be a part of Broomfield Pals, where neighbors offer connection and assistance during the COVID-19 public health crisis to help you stay safer at home.
- Access mental health resources including access to local services, mental wellness and support resources and safety and welfare information. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency please call 911.
- Access services from Broomfield FISH including food pick up. These services are for anyone struggling financially due to COVID-19. View the food distribution hours here.
- Apply now for the Bridge-The-Gap program which provides housing payment assistance to Broomfield residents that have lost wages due to the impact of COVID-19. See eligibility criteria, learn more and apply online at Broomfield.org/BridgeTheGap.
- Read Colorado Tenant’s Guide to COVID-19.
- Use NextDoor’s Neighborhood Help Map to find neighbors in your area that are able to help in a variety of ways, such as phone check-ins, pet care and more. Follow all safety guidelines and requirements while getting help or providing help to neighbors.
- Need a mask? You can pick up one fabric mask per household member during library curbside pick up Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-1 p.m. while supplies last (no Tuesday pickup this week). Watch this video to learn how library curbside pick up works.
- For Businesses:
- Visit Broomfield.org/COVIDEconomicSupport for information and links to help businesses and employees sustain through this downturn and support the rebuilding of the local economy.
- For Employers: Updated information about resources for businesses in Broomfield.
- For Employees: A direct link to file for the expanded Unemployment Insurance programs and benefits and information on other programs, such as Bridging the Gap.
- For Residents to Support Businesses: Information about local businesses serving the community, with adjusted service and hours.
- The Enhance Broomfield program is prioritizing community-orientated restaurants and retail, along with businesses experiencing continued impacts. The program can provide a one-time grant of up to $7,500 which can be used to offset some costs to help businesses evolve into a safer, sustained customer experience. The application process is relatively simple, but is a good step forward in filling out an application for other potential business support programs or for a bank’s working capital loans.
- The Broomfield Chamber and the North Metro Small Business Development Center are providing connections and assistance to businesses as they reopen and work toward business success.
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Show how you are supporting your community and doing your part
Using #WeAreBroomfield, #DoingMyPartCO
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