Fighting COVID-19
Resources for Plainfield Residents
Greetings!

Since our last update on Tuesday, April 13, there are thirty (30) new COVID-19 cases to report. An additional twenty (20) persons have been quarantined. There are no fatalities to report today. As of today, five thousand, five hundred and fifty-four (5,554) residents have recovered, and twelve thousand, one hundred and twenty-four (12,124) residents are out of quarantine.
The vaccine offers a promise of returning to normalcy however, until we are all vaccinated, it is important that we get tested if we experience any COVID-19 symptoms. We should continue to wear face masks, limit indoor gatherings, and practice social distancing while in public. New cases have slowed, but we need to stay the course. Let us each do our part to protect our family, friends and community.

At City Hall we’re open for business and maintaining essential services while taking steps to safeguard the health of our employees. We encourage you to try and complete your business online as much as possible. If you can’t find what you want online, please give us a call before coming to City Hall, chances are we can get the information to you and save you the trip.

While this crisis lasts, we will be sharing this resource edition of our newsletter every Wednesday. Please stay tuned and share this information with your loved ones and friends.
Stay safe and may God continue to bless you.

Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
Queridos amigos y vecinos,

Desde nuestra última actualización el martes, 13 de abril, hay treinta (30) nuevos casos de COVID-19 que informar. Otras veinte (20) personas han sido puestas en cuarentena. Hoy, hay no fallecimiento que reportar.
A día de hoy, cinco mil quinientos cincuenta y cuartro (5,554) residentes se han recuperado, y doce mil ciento veinticuatro (12,124) residentes están fuera de cuarentena.
La vacuna ofrece la promesa de volver a la normalidad, sin embargo, hasta que todos estemos vacunados, es importante que nos hagamos la prueba si experimentamos algún síntoma de COVID-19. Debemos seguir usando máscaras faciales, limitar las reuniones en interiores y practicar el distanciamiento social en público. Los casos nuevos se han ralentizado, pero debemos mantener el rumbo. Hagamos cada uno su parte para proteger a nuestra familia, amigos y comunidad.
 
En el ayuntamiento estamos abiertos y mantenemos los servicios esenciales mientras tomamos medidas para salvaguardar la salud de nuestros empleados. Le recomendamos que intente completar su negocio en línea tanto como sea posible. Si no puede encontrar lo que busca en línea, por favor llámenos antes de venir al Ayuntamiento, lo más probable es que podamos entregarle la información y ahorrarle el viaje.

Mientras dure esta crisis, compartiremos esta edición de recursos de nuestro boletín todos los miércoles. Estén atentos y compartan esta información con sus seres queridos y amigos.

Manténgase a salvo y que Dios continúe bendiciéndole.

Creando Un Plainfield. Un Futuro.
Alcalde Adrian O. Mapp
UPDATES ON JOHNSON & JOHNSON VACCINE
FROM THE CDC & FDA AND THE
NEW JERSEY DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Get Tested and Vaccinated for COVID-19
There will be an additional testing site available on Saturday, April 17th from 10:00am - 6:00pm at Parking Lot #7 (behind Scott Drugs). Residents can register using the below link:


  • Please note that walk-ups will be provided service
On Monday, April 19th, eligibility will expand to include all individuals age 16+. Make a plan today for the steps you’ll need to take to get you and your loved ones signed up for a vaccine and add those steps to your calendar. To register for the vaccine through the state, please click here. All Union County residents can follow this link, https://ucnjvaccine.org/, to schedule a vaccination appointment. Only your ID proving your Union County residency is required to register.
 
You can also pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine with the State of NJ at https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine. As additional information becomes available, we will keep you updated.

In addition, free COVID-19 testing at Kean University is operating on Mondays from 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM and Thursdays from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM. Please visit UCNJ.org for more information. The test will also provide results for Influenza A and B (flu). Insurance is not required.
El lunes 19 de abril, la elegibilidad se ampliará para incluir a todas las personas mayores de 16 años. Haz un plan hoy para los pasos que tendrás que seguir para que tú y tus seres queridos se inscriban en una vacuna y agreguen esos pasos a tu calendario.
Para inscribirse en la vacuna a través del estado, haga clic aqui.También se pueden preinscribir para la vacuna COVID-19 con el Estado de NJ en https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine. A medida que haya información adicional disponible, lo mantendremos actualizado.
 
También se pueden preinscribir para la vacuna COVID-19 con el Estado de NJ en https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine.
A medida que haya información adicional disponible, lo mantendremos actualizado.

Las pruebas gratuitas de COVID-19 en la Universidad de Kean ahora están operando en un horario extendido para adaptarse a los residentes del condado de Union. Los exámenes son los lunes de 8:00AM a 12:00PM y jueves de 8:30AM a 12:00PM. Visite UCNJ.org para obtener más información. La prueba también proporcionará resultados para la influenza A y B (gripe). No se requiere seguro.
COVID-19 Resources for Plainfield's Seniors
What You Can Do Once You've Been Vaccinated
Union County COVID-19 Resources
Union County Call Center
In order to better assist seniors 65 years of age and older, and those who may not have internet access, the Union County Board of County Commissioners announced the opening on Friday, January 29th of a COVID-19 Vaccination Call Center for residents to schedule an appointment.

The Union County COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center will also work to answer questions from residents who need more information regarding the COVID-19 vaccine, and can also help arrange transportation if necessary for residents with a confirmed vaccination appointment.

The phone number is 908-613-7VAX (7829), and the hours of operation are Monday-Friday, 9:00 A.M. -7:00 P.M. and Saturdays from 9:00 A.M.- 1:00 P.M.

Within the hotline system, there will be tailored assistance for:
  • Seniors over 65 years of age;
  • Those in the 18-64 age range with qualifying medical conditions who may lack internet access;
  • Residents who need assistance in Spanish;
  • Residents who may need assistance with transportation to and from vaccination sites

Those currently eligible to receive the vaccination are individuals ages 65 and older, persons 18-64 with high-risk medical conditions, uniformed police officers, firefighters, health care workers and others identified in Group 1A.

Those wishing to make an appointment online for the Union County Vaccination center may also do so at www.ucnj.org

Emergency Food Resources
FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program
The FEMA Funeral Reimbursement Program will launch in a week or two. FEMA is reimbursing up to $7,000.00 for COVID-19 funerals. Any family member who paid for a funeral. Please keep funeral documentation.

Who is Eligible?

To be eligible for funeral assistance, you must meet these conditions:

  • The death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.

  • The death certificate must indicate the death was attributed to COVID-19.

  • The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after January 20, 2020.

  • There is no requirement for the deceased person to have been a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien.


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El Programa de Reembolso de Funerales de FEMA se lanzará en una semana o dos. FEMA está reembolsando hasta $ 7,000.00 por funerales COVID-19. Cualquier miembro de la familia que pagó por un funeral. Conserve la documentación del funeral.

¿Quien es elegible?

Para ser elegible para asistencia funeraria, debe cumplir con estas condiciones:

  • La muerte debe haber ocurrido en los Estados Unidos, incluidos los territorios de los EE. UU. Y el Distrito de Columbia.

  • El certificado de defunción debe indicar que la muerte se atribuyó a COVID-19.

  • El solicitante debe ser ciudadano estadounidense, ciudadano no ciudadano o extranjero calificado que haya incurrido en gastos funerarios después del 20 de enero de 2020.

  • No existe ningún requisito para que la persona fallecida sea ciudadana estadounidense, nacional no ciudadana o extranjera calificada.

Asistencia funeraria COVID-19:

http://FEMA.gov https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
Grant-Funded Training Programs Available at UCC
Union County Presents “Grief and Loss,” an Interactive Program for Women - April 15th
Union County, NJ – The Union County Board of Commissioners invites residents to join an interactive online discussion of grief and loss as experienced by women, titled Grief and Loss. The program will be held on Zoom on Thursday, April 15, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Grief and Loss is presented by the Board of Commissioners through the Union County Office on Behavioral Health and Substance Abuse in the Department of Human Services, and the Office on Women in the Department of Economic Development.

“This program provides women in Union County with a forum to share their insights, and learn about resources for coping with grief and loss during these unprecedented times,” said Board of Commissioners Chairman Alexander Mirabella.

Grief and Loss will be hosted by Commissioner Kimberly Palmieri-Mouded and feature Monica Indart, Psy.D, Consultant, Disaster and Terrorism Branch, Division of Mental Health and Addiction Services, Associate Clinical/Teaching Professor, Rutgers University Graduate School of Applied and Professional Psychology.

The focus will be on defining grief and loss, and providing information about the psychological and emotional impact that loss has on women during this time. 
Additionally, the event will provide participants with an opportunity to engage with each other, the presenter and local health and human service providers.
Links to resources and services to help will be provided. Attendees should be prepared to ask questions.

To pre-register and receive the Zoom link, visit https://bit.ly/2PyQasE.

Small Businesses in New Jersey Can Receive
65% Discount on PPE Products
Department of Children & Families | Children's System of Care Public Awareness
New Jersey's Children's System of Care (CSOC), through the Department of Children and Families, is the state agency serving children and youth with emotional or behavioral challenges, substance use issues, or living and thriving with developmental disabilities. We serve children, youth and their families through wraparound services, peer supports, mobile response and stabilization, and in-home, in-community and out-of-home programs. If your child is in need of assistance, don't wait. Call CSOC today -- (877) 652-7624.

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Mayor's Wellness Campaign | Vaccination Program
Skip the Trip to City Hall
Governor Murphy Signs Legislation Providing
$15 Million in Aid to Small Businesses and Non-Profits
Legislation is Part of a $100 Million Relief Package for New Jersey Small Businesses
PRINCETON – Governor Phil Murphy signed into law A-A5446, which provides $15 million in federal COVID-19 relief aid for small businesses throughout New Jersey. The bill – sponsored by Senators Linda Greenstein and Joseph Lagana and Assembly Members Joann Downey, Andrew Zwicker, and Sterley Stanley – provides aid in the form of grants to small businesses and non-profits in need. The bill is part of a five-bill, $100 million relief effort aimed at helping New Jersey’s small businesses recover from the year-long pandemic.

“New Jersey’s small businesses were particularly hard hit by the ravages of COVID-19, ” said Governor Murphy. “This legislation, along with three additional bills I signed last week and one I will sign in the near future, will go a long way toward helping hundreds of state businesses keep their doors open as we recover from this year-long ordeal.”

“Since the beginning of the pandemic, supporting small businesses has been central to Governor Murphy’s response. These businesses are the lifeblood of our economy, and ensuring they not only recover but come back stronger and better prepared for future challenges is critical to achieving a sustainable, equitable recovery,” said NJEDA Chief Executive Officer Tim Sullivan.
“The funding announced today, in addition to the other funds for specific industries announced over the past week, will provide much-needed support for businesses as they overcome the remaining pandemic-related challenges and set the stage for a stronger, fairer recovery.”

“Providing our support during this difficult time will not only allow these organizations to remain in operation, but will help preserve and create jobs while spurring the economic recovery we aim to achieve,” said Assembly Members Downey, Zwicker and Stanley. “Investing in our businesses and non-profits will have a direct, beneficial impact on families throughout our state for years to come.”

“Throughout the last year, COVID-19 has placed a serious strain on many of our local businesses and nonprofit organizations. Unfortunately, a number of beloved businesses in our communities were unable to weather this storm and sadly closed their doors for good,” said Senator Greenstein. “This $15 million in federal funding will provide a big sigh of relief to so many business owners and nonprofits throughout our state, as well as their employees and individuals that rely on their services."

“Providing financial support to businesses and nonprofits is fundamental to their survival during the pandemic,” said Senator Lagana.  “Local businesses create vibrant downtowns and communities, while nonprofits can efficiently and effectively provide services for people in need. Together, they will play a central role in New Jersey’s economic recovery and the quality of life for our residents."

The relief aid will be administered by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, which will announce when the application for the aid is open. To date, the NJEDA has distributed more than $250 million in aid to some 55,000 businesses across the state. 

The signing was held at Jammin’ Crepes, a business that began its journey at a farmers market in the local train station parking lot and in 2014 opened its first brick and mortar location in downtown Princeton.


Last But Not Least
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp and the City of Plainfield are committed to making it as easy as possible to report concerns in your city. To that end, we've partnered with REPORT IT, which is now live in Plainfield and ready to be used as an important supplemental reporting tool.

Report it makes community reporting easier than ever! Residents and visitors can download the app by scanning the barcode below or by going to your phone's app store. Your reports will be submitted to the appropriate city department, and the city will work to resolve the issue or complaint.

You have the power to be the eyes and ears of our city! Your reports can greatly increase the quality of life in Plainfield. Let's work together to keep our city safe- If you see it, say it with Report It.

Click here to download the app.

As we navigate these uncertain times please know that everyone at City Hall is working to ensure that you are safe, secure and healthy. If you need anything addition please contact us at 908.753.3000.