[Summit] Mayor Elorza's COVID-19 Update March 20 (Fri) + Many Useful Links from the City [Covid News no. 36]

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   ----- Forwarded Message ----- From: Mayor Jorge O. Elorza <citynews at providenceri.gov>To:Sent: Friday, March 20, 2020, 06:29:54 PM EDTSubject: COVID-19 Update March 20
 
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March 20, 2020
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Dear Neighbor- 

We hope you are all staying safe and healthy. The temporary adjustments you are making are contributing to the greater health of our community and I cannot thank you enough. As we head into the weekend, I’d like to share a few updates and reminders that will help keep us all safe.

Effective tomorrow, Saturday, March 21 at 5PM, the following establishments and facilities will be closed to the public until further notice:
   
   - Fitness Centers, Health Clubs, Health Spas, Gyms, Aquatic Centers
   - Hair Salons and Barber Shops
   - Massage Parlors and Body Works Establishments
   - Beauty Salons (Including tanning, nail and eyelash salons)
   - Tattoo Parlors
   - Flea Markets
   - Mass Gatherings (including social, community, spiritual, religious, recreational, leisure, and sporting gatherings and events of more than 10 people)

Please keep sharing hygiene and social distancing practices with your loved ones. Gatherings of any kind with more than 10 people will not be permitted. We are still urging everyone to stay home unless otherwise necessary. If you do go outside to get fresh air, please keep each other’s safety in mind and limit your group size, even if everyone appears to be healthy. 

Establishments with food licenses are not allowed to offer dine-in options until further notice, but are still permitted to offer food for pick up, delivery and by using the drive-thru. 

While City buildings remain closed at this time, Providence employees are working hard to ensure that all essential city services, including trash and recycling collection and Providence Water, are scheduled to go on uninterrupted. For a full list of operations changes, please visit our website and for the latest updates on local efforts to combat COVID-19 please visit PVDCOVID19.com.



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Please remember that you can always call to connect to the Mayor’s Center for City Services by dialing 3-1-1 (8:00 AM-8:00 PM, seven days a week), visit PVD311.com or download the PVD311 mobile app on your smartphone for 24/7 access for more information. Residents can also register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications by phone, email, text, and/or mobile alerts for the latest updates from the City and to reach out to the Rhode Island Department of Health’s COVID-19 Assistance Line at 401-222-8022 Monday through Friday during regular business hours should they have additional questions. Residents can also call United Way at 2-1-1 for additional assistance.  




Thank you, again, for your continued cooperation. 




Sincerely,

Mayor Jorge O. Elorza
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Providence : The Creative Capital.

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 Mayor Jorge O. Elorza
 City of Providence
 25 Dorrance St.
 Providence, RI 02903

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Alexis E KievningNeighborhood Liason

Department of Planning and Development

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Good afternoon –

 

Just wanted to provide everyone with any updates and resources that the City has compiled.

 

City of Providence COVID-19 Operational Changes

 

To mitigate the risk of the spread of COVID-19, the City of Providence has closed all city buildings to the public and made additional adjustments to city services. These operational changes that will help maintain the health and safety of Providence residents and employees while minimizing the disruption to services will go into effect at 12:01AM on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, and will be in place until further notice, pending additional guidance from State and Federal Health officials.

For more information, please visit www.PVDCOVID19.com

Update from the Department of Planning & Development

 

We thank you for your continued cooperation as the City updates its policies in response to the current public health crisis. Although all public facilities and City buildings are closed to the public, the Mayor announced a series of temporary operational changes that will help minimize disruption to the delivery of essential city services.

Effective as of 12:01AM, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, these changes will be standard for our community until further notice.

Below please note changes that directly impact the work of the Departments of Planning + Development and Inspections + Standards.



COVID-19: Restaurant Food Donation Recommendations

 

Effective Tuesday, March 17, 2020 through Monday, March 30, 2020 the following updates will take effect in Providence and throughout Rhode Island: gatherings of more than 25 people will not be permitted; and restaurants, bars, coffee shops and other food establishments cannot offer dine-in options. 

 

We understand the ban on on-premise food consumption at food establishments in Rhode Island is challenging for local businesses. Delivery and take-out are still options. The Rhode Island Hospitality Association has provided recommended guidelines for take-out and delivery options: https://www.rihospitality.org/pdf/2020/Personal-Hygiene.pdf  

 

At the same time, many businesses have reached out to offer food donations. All food preparation and distribution must follow Rhode Island food safety requirements issued by the Secretary of State: https://rules.sos.ri.gov/regulations/part/216-50-10-1  

 

All food donation opportunities are can be submitted through the web-based application MEANS, which helps match food donors to meal sites. Donations of foods that can be prepared to-go will be useful. The Rhode Island Department of Health is pairing with MEANS to make sure that unused wholesome food is given to people in need instead of disposed of. Access the MEANS database by visiting: www.meansdatabase.com. For more information about this partnership, please visit: www.health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=1118

COVID-19 Grocery Store Recommendations

 

Thank you for all you and your employees are doing to support Rhode Islanders during this challenging time. We know you are on the frontline of food access. As your store works hard to meet customer needs, please consider the following recommendations.

 

SOCIAL DISTANCING

Consider measures to achieve the social distance recommendation of six (6) feet distance between people.
   
   - Space workers and stagger work schedules.
   - Reduce the capacity of customers in your business at any one time to no more than 25 persons.
   - Create six-feet markers to remind customers to distance themselves at check-out lines.
   - Ensure all break areas accommodate social distancing.

 

SANITATION
   
   - Ensure cleaning and sanitation standards meet the CDC’s guidelines.
   - Provide ready access to hand sanitizer and hand sanitizer stations.
   - Request employees and customers abide by personal hygiene recommendations.
   - Encourage shoppers to only come in contact with items they are purchasing.

 

ALTERNATIVE SHOPPING OPTIONS
   
   - Identify alternative shopping options for customers.
   - Designated shopping times for highly vulnerable populations (e.g. older adults, ages 60+).
   - Provide delivery or curbside pick-up of groceries.

 

PRODUCT AVAILABILITY
   
   - Apply purchase limits on some key items to allow more customers to get what they need.
   - Maintain stable prices; do not “price gouge” (10% price increase).
   - Eliminate self-serve food stations (e.g salad bars).

 

MONITOR FOR SYMPTOMS

Key COVID-19 symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
   
   - Have a plan to monitor employees for key symptoms, daily.
   - Provide signage to discourage customers shopping with key symptoms.

Grab & Go Meal Sites

 

Our Grab & Go meal sites are providing free breakfast, lunch, and dinner to Providence youth ages 18 and under throughout the City of Providence. We are incredibly grateful to the staff, volunteers and local partners who have stepped up in a big way!
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For more information on our Grab & Go meal sites, visit: www.PVDCOVID19.com

Ways to Support Food Access

 

Help ensure all Rhode Islanders have access to the food they need while preventing the spread of COVID-19. The best way you can help support this critical work is to make a financial donation to these organizations. https://bit.ly/2UsRFqK
Rhode Island Community Food Bank
United Way of Rhode Island
Meals on Wheels of Rhode Island
Farm Fresh Rhode Island
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For more information, including other external resources responding to COVID-19, please visit: http://bit.ly/33vKkeh

Attached is a one pager in English and Spanish that explains what each of these organizations provide.

RIDOT Update

Route 6/10 Interchange Reconstruction, Providence

Work Expected: Overnight demolition of the Westminster Street Bridge over Route 10 and the Tobey Street Bridge over Harris Avenue will continue, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. Deck work on Route 6 West and work on the Route 10 South flyover ramp retaining wall, Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

 

Traffic Changes: Left lane closures on Route 10 South, from Broadway to Union Avenue, and Route 6 West, from the Hartford Avenue on-ramp to Route 10, Sunday-Thursday nights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., and Monday-Friday from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Other Activities  

 

I decided to share some fun activities to keep everyone entertained while we are all practicing social distancing. Here are some of my favorites:

 

In light of everything happening, one of the Artists in Residency, Matt Garza, for the Department of Art, Culture, + Tourism & the Parks Department, is facilitating FREE VIRTUAL COMMUNITY YOGA - EVERY MORNING @ 10am EST, LIVE from the Esek Hopkins Homestead

To tune in visit:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/matthewgarza
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/garzasmash/


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Glitter Goddess PVD's virtual community yoga offerings are a space for us to practice resilience and healing together; to shift our energetic center towards liberation for all; and to raise funds to support the Glitter Goddess COVID-19 Support Efforts that are bringing groceries + water + other essentials as well as lay-off relief to families in need. There is so much need on the ground. So far, they have raised $3,850 thanks to many people’s generosity.

ALL BODIES are welcome. Queer / Trans / PoC Families welcome. Kids welcome. Pets welcome. Pajamas/Costumes welcome. Morning wine welcome. Arrive late. Leave early. Ignore all his directions and do your own thing. Dance while we stretch. Wrap yourself in a snuggie and watch.

PLEASE let them know if you/your family needs support.

ALL donations go to Queer / Trans / PoC Families In Need. For more information on how to donate on a sliding scale, visit the link above!

 

Stay tuned for more virtual yoga/meditation offerings, dance challenges, creativity prompts, retreats, and other virtual spiritual care offerings from the Glitter Goddess Collective & Haus of Glitter Dance Company.

 

You Can Watch Broadway Musicals For Free Online For A Limited Time Only

BroadwayHD, a theatre streaming service, hit the web in 2015 and quickly became a popular option for people to catch their favorite shows without having to flock to their nearest showing (probably at a far greater cost).


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It’s priced at $8.99 per month or $99.99 for a full year – however, amid the surge of folks staying at home at the moment, the company has introduced a seven-day free trial (after which you’ll need to pick one of the affordable payment plans).

 

ALLIANCE FRANCAISE DE PROVIDENCE

Want to learn a new a new language? Early bird discounts through April 6th! REGISTER at the link. All virtual, of course!

https://www.afprovidence.org/summerclasses

 

Free Coloring Books from World-Class Libraries & Museums: The Met, New York Public Library, Smithsonian & More

 

Free Storytime! Including national treasure, Betty White. https://www.storylineonline.net/


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Home - Storyline Online

The SAG-AFTRA Foundation’s Daytime Emmy nominated, Storyline Online, features celebrated actors including Viola ...
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Virtual Field Trips:

25 Amazing Virtual Field Trips for Kids—Spring 2020

https://www.weareteachers.com/best-virtual-field-trips/

 

Over 30 Virtual Field Trips with Links

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SvIdgTx9djKO6SjyvPDsoGlkgE3iExmi3qh2KRRku_w?fbclid=IwAR0RcnsTPvkMICbyS_tkQVQMMC6g0GwbAZnFNa6KOG11K4mgQNn1LuADXcs

 

Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch (Video)

https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours?fbclid=IwAR2hqPC7USHurPBtb7ghzSskBz0HP6FP6ueWyKaR6YEKMMpnGozu3Eu86eU

 

Metropolitan Opera to Offer Up ‘Nightly Met Opera Streams’

https://operawire.com/metropolitan-opera-to-offer-up-nightly-met-opera-streams/?fbclid=IwAR3oV8pugNk1u6QiSoBNpsPI-UEIrfVT4lBOCpD7exU0Egj5Mo5ejf4fJp0

 

Hope that this helps pass time and stay tuned for more updates about COVID-19!

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Alexis E Kievning
Neighborhood Liason
Preferred Pronoun: she/her/hers

Department of Planning and Development
Joseph A. Doorley Municipal Building
444 Westminster Street
Providence, RI 02903
Akievning at providenceri.gov
(401) 680-8400 | Ext: 5408
Cell:
Call to Connect | PVD311


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