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Fighting COVID-19
Resources for Plainfield Residents
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Greetings!
The flu season is upon us, and I want to remind all Plainfield residents to continue taking the utmost precautions to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus as well as the flu. Let’s wear our masks each time we leave our homes, continue to social distance, wash hands regularly, and avoid gatherings with large crowds. These precautionary measures have been proven to counteract the spread of both these potentially deadly viruses. The health and well-being of our community is priority number one.
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.
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Stay safe and may God continue to bless you.
Creating One Plainfield. One Future.
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Queridos amigos y vecinos,
La temporada de gripe está sobre nosotros, y quiero recordarles a todos los residentes de Plainfield que continúen tomando las mayores precauciones para prevenir la propagación del virus COVID-19 y la gripe. Usemos nuestras máscaras cada vez que salgamos de nuestros hogares, continuemos con el distanciamiento social, lavemos las manos con regularidad y evitemos reuniones con grandes multitudes. Se ha demostrado que estas medidas de precaución contrarrestan la propagación de estos dos virus potencialmente mortales. La salud y el bienestar de nuestra comunidad es la prioridad número uno.
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.
Sinceramente,
Adrian O. Mapp, Alcalde
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NJEDA Small Business Grants Webinar | TONIGHT! |
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The New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) has just announced an additional $70 million is available for grants to small businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Businesses can receive grants up to $20,000. In order to apply, you must pre-register between Monday, October 19th, and Tuesday, October 27th at http://bit.ly/NJEDA_Registerhere.
The NJEDA’s Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program has to date provided grants to more than 20,000 businesses impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Phase 3 of the Grant Program provides grants of $5,000 to $20,000 to New Jersey businesses and nonprofits with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees, including sole proprietorships and home-based businesses.
Due to the anticipated high demand for grant funding, the NJEDA is requiring all applicants to pre-register online. Pre-register at http://bit.ly/NJEDA_Registerhere beginning October 19, 2020. Pre-registered applicants must return to the site to complete an application based on the following schedule, depending on the type of business:
- Restaurants – 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2020
- Micro businesses (5 or fewer employees) – 9:00 a.m. on Friday, October 30, 2020
- All other businesses, excluding restaurants and micro businesses - 9:00 am on Monday, November 2, 2020
I hope you will take advantage of this valuable resource. Questions related to the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program should be directed to 844-965-1125.
Additional information about the Small Business Emergency Assistance Grant Program and other government support for small businesses is available at https://cv.business.nj.gov.
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Looking for Your 2020 General Election Ballot? |
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FIVE Ways to Cast Your Vote in November
YOUR VOTE MATTERS!
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Get Your Flu Shots in Plainfield! |
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Why You Can't Test Out of COVID-19 Quarantine |
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Health Actions to Protect You and Your Family |
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Plainfield COVID-19 Relief Fund/ UEZ Relief Fund |
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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
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Skip the Trip to City Hall |
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Annual Holiday Food Basket Program |
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Emergency Rental Assistance Program |
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Free Breakfast & Lunch for Plainfield's Youth |
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St. Mark's Episcopal Church Food Drive |
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Partnership with Evangel Church | Just Text HOPE! |
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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!
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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!
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Plainfield Action Services
CARES Relief & Recovery Program
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COVID-19 HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM |
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UC-TEST to Provide Bi-Monthly Mobile Testing of All County Teachers and Staff |
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Union County, NJ – The Union County Freeholder Board is proud to announce the launch of the UC-TEST (Testing Educators for Safe Teaching) program. The UC-TEST program will function as a pop-up mobile testing site that will visit school districts throughout the County to provide twice monthly testing for all teachers. Administration and school staff will also be tested.
UC-TEST is the result of a partnership between the County of Union and the Union County Education Association (UCEA). The ultimate goal of the program is to bring as many municipal education associations into the partnership for maximum coverage of testing for those working in schools within Union County. The mobile test unit will administer the saliva test to all those being tested.
“The Freeholder Board is proud of this partnership, as we continue to work to keep our communities safe,” said Freeholder Chairman, Alexander Mirabella. “It is especially important that we provide a safe environment for students across the county as they navigate in-person learning during COVID-19. UC-TEST will be an important component in our ongoing efforts to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.”
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Property Tax Relief for New Jersey Senior Citizens
How to Qualify
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The Senior Citizens Council presents this video for seniors on how to qualify for property tax relief in New Jersey. Click below for a description of the programs and the ways to apply, keeping in mind this year will be different due to COVID-19. |
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New Jersey Business-Friendly Website |
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New State Business-Friendly Website Launches, Including Live Chat for Help with Business Questions
The State of New Jersey has announced the launch of a new website that will act as a one-stop shop for the information you need to do business in New Jersey. Complete with a live chat feature, which is staffed by the business experts at the NJ Business Action Center, the new site has information for business start-ups, business expansions and a rich library of content and FAQs to aid across all types of operations. The site also features a section on COVID-19 business information to keep you up-to-date on the state policies and protocols.
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Resources from the NJ Department of
Children and Families
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COVID-19 School-Age Tuition Assistance
for Working Families
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My Mental Health: Do I Need Help? |
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Updated Quarantine Advisory Issued for Individuals Traveling to New Jersey, Bringing New Total to 39 States and Territories |
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10/20/2020
39 States and Territories Include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Guam, Iowa, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, North Dakota, Nebraska, New Mexico, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin, West Virginia, and Wyoming
New Jersey Highly Discourages, to the Extent Practical, Non-Essential Interstate Travel Given Increased Spread of the Virus Nationwide
TRENTON – Today, Governor Phil Murphy advised individuals traveling to New Jersey from states or territories with significant community spread of COVID-19 to quarantine for a 14-day period from the time of last contact within the identified state or territory. The updated advisory includes the addition of Arizona and Maryland, bringing the total to 39 states and territories. The travel advisory applies to any person arriving from a state or territory 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, October 20, there are currently 39 states and territories that meet the criteria stated above: Alabama; Alaska; Arizona; Arkansas; Colorado; Florida; Georgia; Guam; Iowa; Idaho; Indiana; Illinois; Kansas; Kentucky; Louisiana; Maryland; Michigan; Minnesota; Missouri; Mississippi; Montana; North Carolina; North Dakota; Nebraska; New Mexico; Nevada; Ohio; Oklahoma; Puerto Rico; Rhode Island; South Carolina; South Dakota; Tennessee; Texas; Utah; Virginia; Wisconsin; West Virginia; and Wyoming.
Neighboring states Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware now meet the criteria for New Jersey’s travel advisory. Due to the interconnected nature of the region and mode of transport between New Jersey and the three states, a 14-day quarantine is not reasonable in all instances. Non-essential travel to and from these states, however, is highly discouraged at this time. New York and Connecticut are also discouraging non-essential travel to and from New Jersey, but are not mandating that travelers quarantine due to the interconnected nature of the region and economy.
“As cases continue to rise in our state, we must stay vigilant and take all the necessary precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19,” said Governor Murphy. “It remains our top priority to ensure the safety of New Jersey residents, and we ask individuals arriving from these 39 states to get tested for COVID-19 and self-quarantine for 14 days.”
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.
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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.
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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. |
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