Fighting COVID-19
Resources for Plainfield Residents
Greetings!

 
At City Hall we’re maintaining essential services while taking steps to safeguard the health of our employees. We want to 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.

Here in Plainfield we will continue to exercise the utmost caution according to our situation. Parts of our city are densely populated and we must continue to follow restrictions until we are sure that the numbers won’t spike again. As the State finds its way back to normalcy, I encourage you all to continue following hygiene and social distancing measures the best you can. Let's keep pushing forward until this pandemic is truly over.
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,

En el Ayuntamiento mantenemos servicios esenciales mientras tomamos medidas para salvaguardar la salud de nuestros empleados. Queremos alentarlo a que intente y complete su negocio en línea tanto como sea posible. Si no puede encontrar lo que quiere en línea, llámenos antes de venir al Ayuntamiento, es probable que podamos obtener la información y ahorrarle el viaje.

Aquí en Plainfield continuaremos ejerciendo la máxima precaución según nuestra situación. Partes de nuestra ciudad están densamente pobladas y debemos seguir las restricciones hasta que estemos seguros de que los números no volverán a aumentar. A medida que el Estado encuentra su camino de regreso a la normalidad, les animo a todos a continuar siguiendo las medidas de higiene y distanciamiento social lo mejor que puedan. Sigamos avanzando hasta que esta pandemia haya terminado de verdad.

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.


Sinceramente,


Adrian O. Mapp, Alcalde
Mayor Adrian O. Mapp
George Floyd Police Reform Commission
The George Floyd Police Reform Commission will host public hearings on July 28, 2020 and August 4, 2020. To date, the commission has held several private sessions. They are scheduled to present their findings on August 14, 2020. Stay tuned for the zoom details and information on upcoming sessions.

Participants can join the meeting by following this link :  https://zoom.us/j/96383338705?pwd=eGljTGpFZmJmb1NDcTR1M1lSQlhiQT09 ,  Password:881095
COVID-19 Testing in Plainfield |
Pruebas de COVID-19 en Plainfield
Plainfield COVID-19 Relief Fund/ UEZ Relief Fund
The goal of the Plainfield COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund is to provide assistance to residents who are experiencing economic hardship as a result of this pandemic. The emergency relief will assist with rent or mortgage payments, utilities, food, or other items deemed as essential. We are committed to supporting our residents during this challenging time.

In order to qualify applicants must provide the following:
1. Proof of Residency
2. Proof of Hardship

Completed applications should be sent to  COVID19fund@plainfieldnj.gov

Skip the Trip to City Hall
Food That's in When School is Out
COVID-19 Relief Fund | Daily Lunch Distribution
Please note that due to the heat advisory for the remainder of the week, lunches normally distributed at the following locations:

Grant Avenue and West Third Street
Park Avenue and Front St

Will now be distributed at the Salvation Army located at 615 Watchung Avenue. We encourage you to stay inside when possible and stay hydrated.
Plainfield Coalition of Emergency Food Providers
Meal Delivery Program
Community Access Unlimited Offers a Meal Delivery Program.
You qualify if you...

1. Are you a Union County Resident
2. Are you ill or have a disability
3. Other - Please refer to flyer

Contact Donneisha Adams-Leakes at 908.354.3040 X 4272 or email info@CAUNJ.org.
Partnership with Evangel Church | Just Text HOPE!
Since many of our residents may be without food and other necessary supplies during this crisis, we have partnered with Evangel Church to have boxes of hope delivered to our vulnerable residents in our community. These supplies are ONLY for vulnerable residents including the elderly, quarantined, or individuals who have lost their jobs due to COVID-19. If you fall under these categories, please 𝐓𝐄𝐗𝐓 𝐇𝐨𝐩𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝟗𝟎𝟖-𝟑𝟐𝟓-𝟓𝟏𝟔𝟑 to have a box of hope containing much needed supplies delivered to your door.

𝐏𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐧𝐨𝐭𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐚 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐲 𝐧𝐮𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫 - 𝐝𝐨 𝐧𝐨𝐭 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥!
Dado que muchos de nuestros residentes pueden estar sin alimentos y otros suministros necesarios durante esta crisis, nos hemos asociado con Evangel Church para entregar cajas de esperanza a las personas que necesitan. Los suministros son solamente para las personas en cuarentena, individuales mayores, o individuales que han perdido su trabajo. Se les pide  que manden un mensaje de texto con el escrito "HOPE" al 908-325-5163  para que reciban una caja de esperanza que contenga los suministros necesarios en su puerta.

Tenga en cuenta que este es un número de solo texto. ¡No llames!
Kean University Food Distribution Event
YWCA 24-Hour Hotline
African American Chamber of Commerce of NJ Launches Scholarship Program
FAQs on Refunds Related to COVID-19
Beware of Fraudulent Charities
During the Pandemic
New Jersey residents are known for coming together in times of need and extreme hardship. Still, when disasters like the COVID-19 pandemic strike, residents must be cautious when donating to charities and crowdfunding campaigns. Visit the NJ Division of Consumer Affairs'  charities registration section  for information about registration requirements and status. Click  here  for tips on safe giving.
COVID-19 | Clear Answers for All Kids
"The Coronavirus Pandemic is a difficult topic for parents to explain to any child, perhaps even more so when the child has Autism Spectrum Disorder or other special needs. Many of these children process information in a concrete manner, prefer established routines, and need support to understand and interpret emotions. We wrote this digital version of I Have a Question about Coronavirus to provide a straightforward resource that takes these considerations into account and seeks to cover the wide range of questions that emerge as children (and adults) grapple with this global emergency."
Training Programs for Unemployed Workers
If you lost your job during COVID-19 and are receiving unemployment, you can use this time to register for training and education opportunities through New Jersey's Department of Labor and Workforce Development.

Click here for full list of training and education opportunities:

What is Antibody Testing?
Why It's Important to Know
NJ Family Care | Affording Health Care Coverage
Virtual Narcan Training
Drug Free NJ Virtual Workshops
Drug Free NJ is offering a variety of virtual events for prevention, treatment , and recovery support. Today's workshops are about Prevention, Healing the Healers, and Parents/ Caregivers. Click the picture below to learn more.
Mental Health America | Mental Health and
COVID-19 Information and Resources
As the number of cases of COVID-19 increases, so does the associated anxiety. For the general public, the mental health effects of COVID-19 are as essential to address as are the physical health effects. And for the one in five who already have mental health conditions – or the one in two who are at risk of developing them – we need to take personal, professional, and policy measures now to address them. To aid individuals and communities during this time, MHA has compiled a range of resources and information. You can learn more about mental health and COVID-19 from our  blogs  and  webinars .

Union County Freeholders | COVID-19 Relief
Grant Program
The following information can be found on the Union County website:
 
Initial Round of Program would provide grants up to $20,000 for impacted small businesses with 25 or less employees
 
The Union County Freeholder Board today announced the initial-round launch of the Union County Covid-19 Relief Grant Program for small businesses that have been impacted by the health emergency.
 
The grant program will make available a total of $2 million in CARES Act relief funds. Out of this funding, the program will provide grants up to $20,000 to eligible small businesses to cover three month’s rent, property mortgage, utility and insurance expenses. The grant will be available to small businesses located within the boundaries of Union County with 25 or less employees prior to the COVID emergency.
 
“Union County’s small businesses are the life-blood of our communities and our downtowns,” said Freeholder Chairman Alexander Mirabella. “These businesses, which contribute so much to our quality of life as a whole, have been devastated by the COVID-19 emergency and need our assistance. The survival of these businesses is vital to Union County, and we encourage our small businesses to apply for a grant once the program is available.”
 
The Union County Covid-19 Relief Grant Program is funded by the COVID- Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act Federal relief fund. The County of Union will begin accepting applications for the program through an online portal beginning Thursday at 10 a.m., July 16th at  www.ucnj.org/covid-grant . Questions about the County’s grant programs can be sent to  dmesaros@ucnj.org
 
Please complete the following checklist before proceeding to the application. This will ensure you have all the required documentation ready and qualify for the grant.
 
·      Prior to COVID, did your business employee 25 or less people?
·      You will be required to provide images or pdfs of the following documents if you are requesting reimbursement(s):
·      Copy of signed lease.
·      Copy of note/mortgage.
·      Copies of the Gas/Electric, Water, Cable/Internet and/or Insurance bills.
·      Cancelled check or statement from landlord/mortgage lender for March, April and May.
·      Business Registration Certificate, certificate of incorporation or formation and most recent tax return
·      Good Standing Certificate
·      Detailed statement regarding convictions, if applicable
·      Certifications relating to any business recognitions, if applicable.
Updated Quarantine Advisory Issued for Individuals Traveling to New Jersey from Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington, Bringing Total to 31 States
TRENTON – Governor Murphy today advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from additional states with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state. The updated advisory includes 10 additional states – Alaska, Delaware, Indiana, Maryland, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Nebraska, Virginia, and Washington – with Minnesota removed from the list. The travel advisory applies to any person arriving from a state with a positive test rate higher than 10 per 100,000 residents or a state with a 10 percent or higher positivity rate over a 7-day rolling average.

As of Tuesday, July 21, there are currently 31 states total that meet the criteria stated above: Alaska; Alabama; Arkansas; Arizona; California; Delaware; Florida; Georgia; Iowa; Idaho; Indiana; Kansas; Louisiana; Maryland; Missouri; Mississippi; Montana; North Carolina; North Dakota; Nebraska; New Mexico; Nevada; Ohio; Oklahoma; South Carolina; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Virginia; Washington; and Wisconsin.

“It is critically important that all New Jerseyans remain committed to beating COVID-19 by remaining vigilant and continuing our collective efforts to reduce new cases and the rate of transmission throughout the state,” said Governor Murphy. “In order to prevent additional outbreaks across New Jersey and continue with our responsible restart and recovery process, I strongly encourage all individuals arriving from these hotspot states to proactively get a COVID-19 test and self-quarantine.”

Travelers and those residents who are returning from impacted states should self-quarantine at their home, hotel, or other temporary lodging. Individuals should leave the place of self-quarantine only to seek medical care/treatment or to obtain food and other essential items. 

It is expected that individuals will follow the public health advisory to self-quarantine. The list of states will be updated on a rolling basis and is accessible  here .


Last But Not Least
While the City of Plainfield is currently operating on a modified work schedule and trying to avoid person to person contact we are still here for you and are ready to help. We're only one call away and can assist you in finding resources specific for you. You can also visit our website at plainfieldnj.gov for a range of services you can complete online in the comfort of your home, which helps reduce the spread of COVID-19. Please see the graphic below to skip the trip to city hall and continue to stay safe.

Please call us at 908-753-3000 for assistance!