Post date: Apr 4, 2020 9:02:27 PM
The Governor has asked for everyone to stay at home if they can. Please make sure to
practice social distancing if you are in public.
COVID-19 Resources
Below is a list of COVID-19 Resources.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is the National Lead Agency for
COVID-19. Visit their COVID-19 site for up-to-date information and guidance,
including information for community organizations and community gatherings:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html. Follow CDC’s Twitter and
Facebook for additional information:
• Twitter: https://twitter.com/CDCgov
• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CDC
California Department of Public Health, CDPH, is the lead state agency for COVID-19.
Visit their website for additional COVID-19 information:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.as
The State of California has established a website for COVID-19. Visit
https://covid19.ca.gov/ for additional information regarding the COVID-19 situation
in California.
All volunteers must adhere to the following general guidance for volunteering:
DO NOT attempt to volunteer for any activity if in the last 14 days you have:
o Traveled to any foreign country or to cities with large numbers of COVID-
19 infected individuals
o Been on a cruise or been in an airport
o Been around anyone who has COVID-19
o Been to an event where more than 250 people were in attendance
DO NOT show up to volunteer for any activity without confirming that there is a
need for the activity, that it will be conducted, and that volunteer support is
needed and expected.
DO register with state and/or local volunteer databases to enter your capabilities
and availability or find volunteer opportunities that may be available in your
area.
BEFORE arriving for a volunteer shift, call ahead to the service agency and ask if
any additional safety precautions should be taken before, during and after the
shift.
ALLOW extra time for additional screening from volunteer organizations or
agencies to make sure you are cleared to volunteer for the task.
EXPECT that shifts or opportunities may be cancelled; especially volunteer
opportunities working with the vulnerable populations. Please be gracious and
understanding.
DO practice universal infection control precautions. Clean and wash your hands
before, during, and after volunteering.
DO clean any used spaces thoroughly before and after, including table-top
surfaces and door knobs/handles.
DO use proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) if needed for the task.
DO maintain 6-10 foot separation from others while conducting the task.
ASK about any risk that may be associated with the task and DO NOT take part
if you are uncomfortable with the level of