SPECIAL E-NEWS EDITION: March 30
DuPage County Health Department Releases
Reported confirmed COVID-19 cases by Municipality
The DuPage County Health Department has developed a dashboard to show the total number of people in DuPage County who have tested positive for COVID-19, including a map that shows the distribution of reported cases by municipality. The dashboard will be updated daily. 

Elmhurst currently has 15 reported cases of COVID-19. DuPage County is not permitted to share exact address with cities, due to HIPPA and privacy.

The City of Elmhurst has sufficient personal protective equipment for our first responders who are practicing extreme caution on all calls. Please remember to maintain social distancing, wash your hands frequently, and follow the guidelines of the State's "Stay at Home" order.
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Elmhurst Fire Department Blood Drive, Saturday, April 4th
A blood drive will take place at the Elmhurst Fire Station, 601 S. York Street on Saturday, April 4th from 9am-3pm.
COVID-19 has impacted blood supply and donations are needed. The blood drive will take place in mobile coach buses and social distancing recommendations will be followed to keep donors and staff safe. To schedule an appointment, please call 877-258-4825 or visit www.vitalant.org .
Be Cautious of COVID-19 Related Phone Scams in Elmhurst
The Elmhurst Police Department was notified of a suspicious phone call received by a resident, where the caller asked to speak with the actual owner of the house by name.  The Caller ID on the phone displayed City of Elmhurst, with a valid City of Elmhurst phone extension.  The resident identified the caller as a male with a heavy foreign accent, who started to explain there was federal funding available for the COVID-19 crisis before disconnecting the call.  As we have previously relayed, scammers and criminals are unfortunately using this crisis to take advantage for their own personal gain.  The City of Elmhurst or any other governmental agency will not call you during this crisis and ask for any personal identifying information.  If you have any questions or concerns about a call, please contact the Elmhurst Police Department non-emergency number at 630-530-3050 for further assistance.

Here are some tips on protecting yourself from scams related to COVID-19: 
 
Upcoming City Council Meetings:
Submitting Public Comment Electronically

The City's Finance, Council Affairs, & Administrative Services Committee Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 31st at 7:30 pm Committee Members have been encouraged to participate electronically. Public comment for this meeting can be submitted HERE .

The Elmhurst City Council Meeting, will be held on Monday, April 6th at 7:30pm Elected Officials have been encouraged to participate electronically and residents are encouraged to watch this meeting online on ElmhurstTV YouTube Live, Comcast Channel 6 or AT&T Uverse Channel 99. Public Comment can be submitted on the City's Website once the agenda is posted.
Mayor Morley Interviewed
by E-Town Lowdown on COVID-19


Mayor Morley discusses the City's operating plans during the COVID-19 pandemic, assuring all critical City services are running at full capacity, with certain accommodations to reduce the risk of spreading the virus to City workers and Elected Officials.
Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act)
President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act the afternoon of March 27, 2020. The CARES Act’s estimated $2+ trillion funding includes: extraordinary public health spending to confront the COVID-19 pandemic; immediate cash relief for individual citizens; a broad lending program for small business; and, targeted relief for hard-hit industries. When implemented, there will be many new resources available for small businesses, as well as certain non-profits and other employers.
To help small business owners and entrepreneurs better understand the new programs that will soon be available to them, a comprehensive guide was created addressing many of the small business provisions in the  CARES Act.  These programs and initiatives are intended to assist business owners with whatever needs they have right now. This guide provides information about the major programs and initiatives that will soon be available from the Small Business Administration (SBA) to address these needs, as well as some additional tax provisions that are outside the scope of SBA.
SOLICITOR TEMPORARILY PROHIBITED
Reminder to all residents: Soliciting is temporarily prohibited in the City pf Elmhurst as issued by the Mayor's executive order. Any resident or business owner who encounters a solicitor should immediately contact Elmhurst Police.
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Connect with the City of Elmhurst on COVID-19 Updates
Over the next coming weeks, you’ll find timely information and updates on our  City's website   to help you and your family stay safe. We also encourage you to follow the City's  Facebook  and  Twitter pages, and to subscribe to our  Alert Center . We will continue to send  E-Newsletters with updates on the virus as it relates to our community. Please also make sure you are subscribed to receive our  CodeRED Alerts. We will use this method to communicate any information requiring a direct and immediate need to take action for public safety. These notifications will enable us to provide you with critical information quickly in a variety of situations.
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