COVID-19 Los Angeles Community Resources
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** All restaurants (sit in), gym, fitness studios, theaters, and bars closed starting MONDAY, MARCH 16 at 12am** (Read more here)
FYI: Effective Monday, March 16th, LA County Department of Parks and Recreation will cancel programs and gatherings larger than 10 people.
**Mayor Eric Garcetti has issued a “Safer at Home” emergency order — ordering all residents of the City of Los Angeles to stay inside their residences, and immediately limit all movement outside of their homes beyond what is absolutely necessary to take care of essential needs. The Order goes into effect immediately after midnight, starting at 11:59 p.m., Thursday, March 19, 2020. To see what you can and should not do, please click here.
Categories under this heading include: food*, housing, health, transportation, and education and are separated into four general categories: children and youth, adults, eldery and the undocumented community.
* Food for all:
Los Angeles Food Bank Pantry Locator
(For more info, click here!)
* = this resource also listed in SPA 6 section
**= this resource also listed in SPA 8 section
For more information, please contact Nutrition Services Department at (310) 263-3990
* = this resource is also listed in SPA 8 section
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Adults (18-64)
More Info: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeQCQJOrz0gSELtGsxE-T0Y337OkpmxqgskIqc39tole91q4g/viewform
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Arranged into General and 8 Service Planning Areas*
*= these resources are also included in their respective locations in the SPA tab below
General
8 Service Planning Areas
What employees are entitled to may be confusing. THIS CHART makes it easier to understand what resources may be available. More information below.
**Paid family leave is available for those who stay home because they need to take care of someone who has contracted the virus (Covid-19) or who has been quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional). Learn how to file a Paid Family Leave Claim HERE.
Disability Benefits/Paid Sick Leave
**Disability benefits /paid sick leave are available for those who have actually contracted the virus themselves or who have been exposed to it and are quarantined (must be certified by a medical professional in the case of Disability Benefits). Learn how to file a Disability Insurance Claim HERE.
**Unemployment benefits are available to those whose hours have been reduced or who have lost their job due to coronavirus measures (and it also applies to those who choose to stay home due to underlying health issues making them more vulnerable). The Governor has waived the 1 week wait time and the person may not be required to be actively looking for work (as is usually required). Learn how to file an Unemployment Insurance Claim HERE.
**Worker's comp is available for those who are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted Covid-19 while in the regular course of their job (i.e. healthcare workers)
Directly from the Employment Development Department: “Employers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19 may request up to a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest. A written request for extension must be received within 60 days from the original delinquent date of the payment or return.
For questions, employers may call the EDD Taxpayer Assistance Center.
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Survey for Nightlife Workers, Freelancers, Businesses + Patrons Impacted by COVID-19: link. (Los Angeles Nightlife Alliance: “LANA is gathering information on the impacts for workers, performers, contractors, and businesses from COVID-19-related business closures and event cancellations. Please help city-wide policy makers understand the impacts of these closures.”) |
A new bipartisan spending package was just passed in the House of Representatives and the Senate. This package, when it is implemented, will provide $7 billion in federal funds to assist small businesses that suffer economic harm from the coronavirus outbreak. New information will be released once available.
Small Business Grants
(For more information, click here, or contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.)
Rapid Response/Lay-off Aversion- Is your business facing the possibility of laying off employees or even closing? The Los Angeles County America’s Jobs Centers of California (AJCCs) can help you get your business back on track. Specialized Business Service Representatives can work with you and your employees to minimize losses and improve morale. We can also assist your business with strategic planning to ensure that your business does not face a similar situation in the future. Contact your local Business Service Representative at an America’s Job Center of California (AJCC) for more information by emailing bizdev@wdacs.lacounty.gov or calling (213) 810-1641.
Many businesses have business interruption insurance; now is the time to contact your insurance agent to review your policy to understand precisely what you are and are not covered for in the event of an extended incident.
SBA is focused on assisting with the continuity of operations for small business contracting programs and small businesses with federal contracts. For more information on federal contracting, visit https://www.sba.gov/federal-contracting/contracting-guide
More specifically:
Categories under this heading include: food, housing, health, transportation, and education and are separated into 8 Service Planning Areas
Service Planning Area 1: Antelope Valley (includes Acton, Agua Dulce, Gorman, Lake Hughes, Lake Los Angeles, Lancaster, Littlerock, Palmdale, Quartz Hill, and others.)
Service Planning Area 2: San Fernando Valley (includes Burbank, Calabasas, Canoga Park, Canyon Country, Encino, Glendale, LA Cañada-Flintridge, San Fernando, Sherman Oaks, Sun Valley, Van Nuys, Woodland Hills, Pacoima, and others.)
(8501 Arleta Ave, Sun Valley, CA 91352)
(5525 Vineland Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91601)
(7477 Kester Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405)
(11133 O'Melveny Ave, San Fernando, CA 91340)
(10625 Plainview Ave, Tujunga, CA 91042)
(6535 Cedros Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91411)
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Service Planning Area 3: San Gabriel Valley (includes Alhambra, Altadena, Arcadia, Azusa, Baldwin Park, Claremont, Covina, Diamond Bar, Duarte, El Monte, Glendora, Irwindale, Monrovia, Monterey Park, Pasadena, Highland Park, Pomona, San Dimas, San Gabriel, San Marino, Temple City, Walnut, West Covina, and others.)
Service Planning Area 4: Metro (includes Boyle Heights, Central City, Downtown LA, Echo Park, El Sereno, Hollywood, Mid-City Wilshire, Monterey Hills, Mount Washington, Silverlake, West Hollywood, and Westlake.)
Service Planning Area 5: West (includes Beverly Hills, Brentwood, Culver City, Malibu, Pacific Palisades, Playa del Rey, Santa Monica, and Venice.)
Service Planning Area 6: South (includes Athens, Compton, Crenshaw, Florence, Hyde Park, Lynwood, Paramount, and Watts.)
Service Planning Area 7: East (includes Artesia, Bell, Bellflower, Bell Gardens, Cerritos, City of Commerce, City Terrace, Cudahy, Downey, East Los Angeles, Hawaiian Gardens, Huntington Park, La Habra Heights, Lakewood, La Mirada, Los Nietos, Maywood, Montebello, Norwalk, Pico Rivera, Santa Fe Springs, Signal Hill, South Gate, Vernon, Walnut Park, Whittier, and others.)
Service Planning Area 8: South Bay (includes Athens, Avalon, Carson, Catalina Island, El Segundo, Gardena, Harbor City, Hawthorne, Inglewood, Lawndale, Lennox, Long Beach*, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes Estates, Rancho Dominguez, Rancho Palos Verdes, Redondo Beach, Rolling Hills, Rolling Hills Estates, San Pedro, Wilmington, and others.)
* City of Long Beach has its own Health Department
For more information, please contact Nutrition Services Department at (310) 263-3990
https://www.wicprograms.org/li/antelope_valley_lancaster_wic_93534 661-949-5805
818-340-3570
11845 W Olympic Blvd #505W, Los Angeles, CA 90064
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9107 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
5615 W Pico Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90019
595 E Colorado Blvd #418, Pasadena, CA 91101
If you are concerned about being quarantined in an unsafe home situation or need help, all DV shelter resources are generally available on: domesticshelters.org. The National Domestic Violence Hotline is also available 24/7 at 1-800-799-7233 (SAFE) or 1-800-787-3223 (TTY)
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All Los Angeles County Child Support Services (CSS) locations are closed to the public effective Monday, March 16th until further notice.
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*The following is also listed in this document under, “Populations > Adults.”
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COVID-19 Prevention & Preparation
Tips to prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick:
What to do if I feel sick?
What can I be doing to prepare with my family, housemates, etc.? Summarized from this longer document.