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Tuesday, July 14, 2020

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Chesterfield COVID-19 Updates

Chesterfield COVID-19 Updates As the COVID-19 situation continues to develop and in accordance with  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC) and the  Virginia Department of Health  (VDH) recommendations and guidelines, Chesterfield County will continue to announce the  phased reopening of government buildings and facilities . For more detailed COVID-19 updates, please continue to scroll further down in this e-newsletter.

Chesterfield County Police Citizens' Academy

Learn more about Chesterfield Police by participating in the Chesterfield County Police Citizens' Academy . For nearly 20 years, attending the Police Citizens' Academy has been one of the best ways to learn about the Police Department. Based on the response from our community over the past several weeks, two upcoming Police Citizens' Academies will begin the week of July 20. Classes will be held at the Eanes-Pittman Public Safety Training Center from 6-9 p.m. The aim of the Police Citizens' Academy is to answer questions, address issues and connect with Chesterfield community members who want to know more about how their Police Department works. Classes can hold up to 20 people and will be held for seven weeks in a row, either on Tuesday or Thursday nights.

View the Police Citizens' Academy application which contains instructions on how to submit the completed application. Classes will be filled on a first-come, first-served basis. Police Citizen's Academy class schedule: July 21/23 - Introduction/Department Structure/School Safety – Role of the School Resource Officer July 28/30 - Traffic Stops/Defensive Tactics (Including practical hands on exercises) Aug. 4/6 - Use of Force (UOF) (Including judgmental use of force scenarios) Aug. 11/13 - Special Response Unit/SWAT/Review of UOF Scenarios Aug. 18/20 - Office of Professional Standards Aug. 25/27 - Ride Along Week Sept. 1/3 - Final Week (Ride along discussions/Review/Wrap-up)

2021 Calendar of Holidays and Religious and Cultural Observances

Chesterfield County is home to peoples of all backgrounds and beliefs. Because of this rich diversity of the county’s employees and residents, the county’s holiday calendar has been expanded to include nationally recognized religious and cultural observances. View the 2021 Calendar of Holidays and Religious and Cultural Observances for the full list. For questions about the 2021 calendar, please contact the Department of Human Resources at 804-748-1551.

Chesterfield County Public Schools Update

Virtual community meeting scheduled for Spanish-speaking families to discuss options for reopening of schools/Reuni ó n de la comunidad virtual programada para familias de habla hispana para discutir opciones para la reapertura de escuelas Chesterfield County Public Schools   (CCPS) will host a virtual community meeting with the school division’s Spanish-speaking families on Tuesday, July 14 at 5:30 p.m. to discuss potential options for starting the 2020-21 school year. The meeting will be live streamed on the school division’s website, school division’s YouTube channel and school division’s Facebook page; a link to the live stream also will be made available via the school division’s Twitter account. Comments and questions will be accepted in Spanish in advance and via live stream chat functions. Las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Chesterfield  organizarán una reunión comunitaria virtual con las familias de habla hispana de la división escolar el martes 14 de julio a las 5:30 p.m. para discutir posibles opciones para comenzar el año escolar 2020-21. La reunión se transmitirá en vivo en el sitio web de la división escolar, el canal de YouTube de la división escolar y la página de Facebook de la división escolar; un enlace a la transmisión en vivo también estará disponible a través de la cuenta de Twitter de la división escolar. Se aceptarán comentarios y preguntas en español por adelantado y a través de las funciones de chat en vivo. Here is how to access the meetings online: Chesterfield County Public Schools website: mychesterfieldschools.com Chesterfield County Public Schools YouTube feed: https://www.youtube.com/user/ccpsva Chesterfield County Public Schools Facebook feed: @chesterfieldschools Chesterfield County Public Schools Twitter feed: @ccpsinfo Aquí le mostramos cómo acceder a la reunión virtual del ayuntamiento en línea: Sitio web de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Chesterfield: mychesterfieldschools.com Feed de YouTube de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Chesterfield: https://www.youtube.com/user/ccpsva Feed de Facebook de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Chesterfield: @chesterfieldschools Feed de Twitter de las Escuelas Públicas del Condado de Chesterfield: @ccpsinfo For more information, read the  full news release  on the  CCPS News webpage . Para obtener más información, lea  el comunicado de prensa completo  en  la página web de CCPS News .

Adoptable Pet Spotlight

Meet Missy: Meet Missy! Missy was caught on the run with another dog. She was not claimed by an owner and is now in search of a new home. Missy is the sweetest girl, always eager to come to greet us at her cage to come out. Missy loves to crawl in your lap for snuggles! She is a calm girl which makes her a good fit for a home with children. She sits on command and is also potty-trained. Missy does great with other dogs! She has met many here at the shelter and has had no problem with any of them. If you have a dog at home we recommend that you bring them to meet her to ensure that they get along. Missy is an 8-year-old Chihuahua mix. Animal #571985

If you're  interested in adopting  Missy or any other adoptable pets, contact the  Chesterfield County Animal Shelter   by   calling (804)748-1683 Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. and Saturday 7:30 a.m.-4 p.m. to schedule an appointment . You'll need a current Virginia driver's license or picture identification with current address and adoption fees in check or cash. Keep an eye on the  Chesterfield County Animal Services Facebook page  for more adoptable pet announcements!

County Response to COVID-19

As the COVID-19 situation continues and in accordance with  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention  (CDC) and the  Virginia Department of Health  (VDH) recommendations and guidelines, Chesterfield County will announce the  phased reopening of government buildings and facilities . The  Chesterfield County Response to COVID-19 webpage   has links to many resources for citizens during this situation. If you are looking for information in any of the following topic areas, please click the links below to be directed to additional resources: Call Centers Information Chesterfield Departmental Phased Reopening Information COVID-19 Community and Household Resources COVID-19 Community and Volunteer Opportunities COVID-19 Facts vs. Rumors COVID-19 Symptoms and Prevention COVID-19 and Older Adults COVID-19 and Animals COVID-19 in Virginia and the U.S. COVID-19 Travel Guidelines Chesterfield County Courts Response to COVID-19 Chesterfield County Public Schools Coronavirus Information Chesterfield County Public Schools Community Resources Coronavirus Information for Businesses Coronavirus Information for Workers Chesterfield Eats to Go Employee Excellence During COVID-19 Chesterfield County Public WiFi Locations Chesterfield County Parks and Recreation - Virtual Recreation Programs Mental Health Support Services COVID-19 Resources Other important information and updates on resources for Virginians can be found at: Social Security Administration (SSA) Virginia Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing (VDDHH) COVID-19 Resources Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) Central Virginia Legal Aid Society

Chesterfield Health District Director Update

Chesterfield Health District  Director  Dr. Alexander Samuel  provides updates on COVID-19 in our community. For Chesterfield Health District case status and other relevant updates from Dr. Samuel, please visit our  Director Updates  page at  Chesterfield County News . Listen to Dr. Samuel  provide an updated report from Friday, July 10.

Chesterfield Emergency Operations Center to End COVID-19 Call Center Services this Week

Effective Friday, July 17, the Chesterfield County Emergency Operations Center Call Center  will conclude its operations  after experiencing significantly low call volume. Launched on March 19, the call center presented updated information regarding county resources to assist residents who may not have internet access or needed clarification on available county services during the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic. If residents have an emergency, please call 9-1-1. COVID-19 related questions should be directed to the Chesterfield Health District at 804-318-8207 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., or the VDH Hotline at 1-877-ASK-VDH3 (1-877-275-8343) if it is after 4:30 p.m. Chesterfield County will remain a source for accurate and timely information for our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. Residents, businesses and guests can  connect with the county  in a variety of ways, including the following social media handles: Twitter (@ChesterfieldVa) Facebook (@ChesterfieldVA) YouTube (Chesterfield County) Nextdoor (Chesterfield County Government)

Chesterfield Health Department - Free COVID-19 Testings in July

As part of a statewide push to increase testing across the commonwealth, the  Chesterfield Health Department  is hosting free COVID-19 testing events throughout the month of July. Note: Appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.   Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. First Baptist Church of South Richmond 6201 Ironbridge Road  (150 tests available)   Saturday, July 18, 2020 at 9 a.m. to noon (Drive-thru only) The Heights Baptist Church 17201 Jefferson Davis Highway (300 tests available)   Wednesday, July 22, 2020 at 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Falling Creek Ironworks Park 6407 Jefferson Davis Highway (150 tests available)   Wednesday, July 29, 2020 from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Crystal Lake Apartments 3501 Meadowdale Blvd. (150 tests available)   Testing is for individuals who have COVID-19 symptoms and is free for uninsured or underinsured persons.   While some appointments will be reserved for walk-ups that morning, testing is limited and appointments should be made with the Chesterfield Health Department at 804-318-8207 before each event.   Residents who may be experiencing COVID-19 symptoms as defined by the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), should make an appointment prior to arriving.   Spanish speaking staff also will be present during the testing event.   For more information about Chesterfield County’s response to the COVID-19 outbreak, please visit www.chesterfield.gov/coronavirus .

Remember to Complete Your U.S. Census!

While April 1 was Census Day, Chesterfield encourages residents who have not yet completed their 2020 U.S. Census to do so as soon as possible. Completing the Census is easy! Households should have received official U.S. Census Bureau mail with detailed information on how to respond to the 2020 U.S. Census online, by phone or by mail. Pay close to attention to the unique number given to your household and be prepared to use it during your response. The 2020 U.S. Census is mandatory and responses are based upon the members of a household as of April 1 (Census Day).

To learn more about the 2020 U.S. Census, visit the official website at my2020census.gov .

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