Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19): from the Small Business Administration (SBA)
Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Health and government officials are working together to maintain the safety, security, and health of the American people. Small businesses are encouraged to do their part to keep their employees, customers, and themselves healthy.
Content
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
Guidance for Businesses and Employers
SBA Products and Resources
Government Contracting
Local Assistance
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
The SBA will work directly with state Governors to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
Find more information on the SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans at: SBA.gov/Disaster.
Guidance for Businesses and Employers
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offers the most up-to-date information on COVID-19. This interim guidance is based on what is currently known about the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). For updates from CDC, please see the following:
Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Preventing Stigma Related to COVID-19
Share Facts about COVID-19
CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Web page
Information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Prevention, Symptoms and FAQ
The following interim guidance may help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, in non-healthcare settings. The guidance also provides planning considerations if there are more widespread, community outbreaks of COVID-19.
To prevent stigma and discrimination in the workplace, use the guidance described below and on the CDC’s Guidance for Businesses and Employers web page.
Below are recommended strategies for employers to use now. In-depth guidance is available on the CDC’s Guidance for Businesses and Employers web page:
Actively encourage sick employees to stay home
Separate sick employees
Emphasize staying home when sick, respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene by all employees
Perform routine environmental cleaning
Advise employees before traveling to take certain steps
Check the CDC’s Traveler’s Health Notices for the latest guidance and recommendations for each country to which you will travel. Specific travel information for travelers going to and returning from designated countries with risk of community spread of Coronavirus, and information for aircrew, can be found on the CDC website.
Additional Measures in Response to Currently Occurring Sporadic Importations of the COVID-19:
Employees who are well but who have a sick family member at home with COVID-19 should notify their supervisor and refer to CDC guidance for how to conduct a risk assessment of their potential exposure.
If an employee is confirmed to have COVID-19, employers should inform fellow employees of their possible exposure to COVID-19 in the workplace but maintain confidentiality as required by the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees exposed to a co-worker with confirmed COVID-19 should refer to CDC guidance for how to conduct a risk assessment of their potential exposure.
Common Issues Small Businesses May Encounter:
Capital Access – Incidents can strain a small business's financial capacity to make payroll, maintain inventory and respond to market fluctuations (both sudden drops and surges in demand). Businesses should prepare by exploring and testing their capital access options so they have what they need when they need it. See SBA’s capital access resources.
Workforce Capacity – Incidents have just as much impact on your workers as they do your clientele. It’s critical to ensure they have the ability to fulfill their duties while protected.
Inventory and Supply Chain Shortfalls – While the possibility could be remote, it is a prudent preparedness measure to ensure you have either adequate supplies of inventory for a sustained period and/or diversify your distributor sources in the event one supplier cannot meet an order request.
Facility Remediation/Clean-up Costs – Depending on the incident, there may be a need to enhance the protection of customers and staff by increasing the frequency and intensity by which your business conducts cleaning of surfaces frequently touched by occupants and visitors. Check your maintenance contracts and supplies of cleaning materials to ensure they can meet increases in demand.
Insurance Coverage Issues – 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.
Changing Market Demand – Depending on the incident, there may be access controls or movement restrictions established which can impede your customers from reaching your business. Additionally, there may be public concerns about public exposure to an incident and they may decide not to go to your business out of concern of exposing themselves to greater risk. SBA’s Resources Partners and District Offices have trained experts who can help you craft a plan specific to your situation to help navigate any rapid changes in demand.
Marketing – It’s critical to communicate openly with your customers about the status of your operations, what protective measures you’ve implemented, and how they (as customers) will be protected when they visit your business. Promotions may also help incentivize customers who may be reluctant to patronize your business.
Plan – As a business, bring your staff together and prepare a plan for what you will do if the incident worsens or improves. It’s also helpful to conduct a tabletop exercise to simulate potential scenarios and how your business management and staff might respond to the hypothetical scenario in the exercise. For examples of tabletop exercises, visit FEMA’s website at: https://www.fema.gov/emergency-planning-exercises
SBA Products and Resources
SBA is here to assist small businesses with accessing federal resources and navigating their own preparedness plans as described by the CDC’s Guidance for Businesses and Employers.
SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor and train small businesses. The SBA has 68 District Offices, as well as support provided by its Resource Partners, such as SCORE offices, Women’s Business Centers, Small Business Development Centers and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. When faced with a business need, use the SBA’s Local Assistance Directory to locate the office nearest you.
Access to Capital
SBA provides a number of loan resources for small businesses to utilize when operating their business. For more information on loans or how to connect with a lender, visit: https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans.
How to get access to lending partners? SBA has developed Lender Match, a free online referral tool that connects small businesses with participating SBA-approved lenders within 48 hours.
7(a) program offers loan amounts up to $5,000,000 and is an all-inclusive loan program deployed by lending partners for eligible small businesses within the U.S. States and its territories. The uses of proceeds include: working capital; expansion/renovation; new construction; purchase of land or buildings; purchase of equipment, fixtures; lease-hold improvements; refinancing debt for compelling reasons; seasonal line of credit; inventory; or starting a business.
Express loan program provides loans up to $350,000 for no more than 7 years with an option to revolve. There is a turnaround time of 36 hours for approval or denial of a completed application. The uses of proceeds are the same as the standard 7(a) loan.
Community Advantage loan pilot program allows mission-based lenders to assist small businesses in underserved markets with a maximum loan size of $250,000. The uses of proceeds are the same as the standard 7(a) loan.
504 loan program is designed to foster economic development and job creation and/or retention. The eligible use of proceeds is limited to the acquisition or eligible refinance of fixed assets.
Microloan program involves making loans through nonprofit lending organizations to underserved markets. Authorized use of loan proceeds includes working capital, supplies, machinery & equipment, and fixtures (does not include real estate). The maximum loan amount is $50,000 with the average loan size of $14,000.
Exporting Assistance
SBA provides export loans to help small businesses achieve sales through exports and can help these businesses respond to opportunities and challenges associated with trade, such as COVID-19. The loans are available to U.S. small businesses that export directly overseas, or those that export indirectly by selling to a customer that then exports their products.
Export Express loan program allows access to capital quickly for businesses that need financing up to $500,000. Businesses can apply for a line of credit or term note prior to finalizing an export sale or while pursuing opportunities overseas, such as identifying a new overseas customer should an export sale be lost due to COVID-19.
Export Working Capital program enables small businesses to fulfill export orders and finance international sales by providing revolving lines of credit or transaction-based financing of up to $5 million. Businesses could use a loan to obtain or retain overseas customers by offering attractive payment terms.
International Trade loan program helps small businesses engaged in international trade to retool or expand to better compete and react to changing business conditions. It can also help exporting firms to expand their sales to new markets or to re-shore operations back to the U.S.
Government Contracting
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:
8(a) Business Development program serves to help provide a level playing field for small businesses owned by socially and economically disadvantaged people or entities, and the government limits competition for certain contracts to businesses that participate. The 8(a) program offer and acceptance process is available nationwide, and the SBA continues to work with federal agencies to ensure maximum practicable opportunity to small businesses. 8(a) program participants should stay in touch with their Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS).
HUBZone program offers eligibility assistance every Thursday from 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET at 1-202-765-1264; access code 63068189#. Members of the HUBZone team answer questions to help firms navigate the certification process. For specific questions regarding an application, please contact the HUBZone Help Desk at hubzone@sba.gov.
Women-owned Small Business firms who have questions, please visit www.sba.gov/wosbready or write to wosb@sba.gov.
If a situation occurs that will prevent small businesses with government contracts from successfully performing their contract, they should reach out to their contracting officer and seek to obtain extensions before they receive cure notices or threats of termination. The SBA’s Procurement Center Representatives can assist affected small businesses to engage with their contracting officer. Use the Procurement Center Representative Directory to connect with the representative nearest you.
Local Assistance
SBA works with a number of local partners to counsel, mentor, and train small businesses. The SBA has 68 District Offices, as well as support provided by its Resource Partners, such as SCORE offices, Women’s Business Centers, Small Business Development Centers and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. When faced with a business need, use the SBA’s Local Assistance Directory to locate the office nearest you.
Virginia #BestChamber practices: Virginia Peninsula Chamber: Find Expert Information, React Thoughtfully and Communicate
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) has released new guidelines on large gatherings of 50 or more people. The agency recommends that events of this size be cancelled or postponed for the next eight weeks. This obviously impacts many of the Chamber's programs and events. We have already cancelled scheduled programs and events through the month of March and we are currently in the process of reviewing the remainder of our spring schedule and will publish guidance in a timely manner. Thanks for your continued support and patience. Please take care, use social distancing and stay healthy.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/large-events/mass-gatherings-ready-for-covid-19.html
U.S. Chamber ALERT: Quick Take: Coronavirus' Economic Impact - Resources
Fill me in:
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first identified in Wuhan, China and reported by the World Health Organization on December 31. It has now spread to many countries across the globe.
The United States has also been impacted with cases reported in almost every state and the District of Columbia. For the latest, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website.
Our take:
In the U.S., it’s important that individuals stay informed and prepared. Americans should follow the advice from the CDC, relevant state and local authorities, and health care professionals.
Public health is a shared responsibility. Communities, businesses, and individuals can and should take measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19. The CDC has advice on how families, schools, and businesses can plan for and respond to the virus.
The CDC has also issued travel information for those going abroad. The CDC has FAQs to help travelers decide if they should cancel or postpone their travel.
For the business community specifically, the CDC has issued a guide for employers to respond to the virus. Recommendations include: actively encouraging sick employees to stay home, flexible policies that permit employees to stay home to care for a sick family member, and respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene.
The U.S. Chamber supports these CDC recommendations and urges state and local chambers, its members, and the wider business community to adopt and implement these standards, if they have not done so already. Based on information provided by the CDC, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation created two guides to help employers and employees prepare for and address the impacts of the Coronavirus.
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees.
- Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus
What’s the near-term and long-term economic impact?
The spread of the coronavirus is having significant implications for businesses around the globe.
Today, it’s too early to determine the long-term impact on supply chains, manufacturing, and the American economy. Given the importance of consumer spending to the American economy, much will depend on the confidence of the American public.
We do know that just six weeks ago, the economic picture was very bright—and those underlying strengths remain: unemployment at a 50-year low, strong wage growth, and record optimism among small businesses.
There is no evidence at this time that this virus will cause a recession, though it will certainly slow economic growth.
What policy recommendations are we making?
The coronavirus is causing disruptions for businesses of all sizes and in all sectors. It may be a temporary and transitory disruption, but there is a very real risk that families will lose income and businesses of all sizes will suffer as a result.
As the economic impact of the virus grows, we are pushing our government leaders here in Washington to quickly take several common sense steps to provide assistance and relief to businesses and workers alike. Our recommendations include:
- Advocating for immediate unemployment benefits for those who are displaced from their jobs and lack income to make ends meet.
- Supporting a tax credit to help businesses continue to pay people even if they can’t be on the job due to quarantines, closings, or limited operations.
- Calling for low- to no-interest business loans to cover lost revenue as a result of the outbreak.
These are meaningful policy steps that will help mitigate the economic impact of the virus, keep local businesses afloat, and help families make ends meet. Whatever the ultimate impact of the virus will be, it’s important that when it’s over the economy returns to strength as quickly as possible.
Do not overreact, follow expert advice:
It is also important that Americans not overreact in ways that hamper efforts to control the spread of the virus or cause unnecessary disruptions in daily life.
First and most importantly, it is vital to keep up to date with the latest developments on the virus from the CDC and state and local authorities. It is also important to follow any directives from relevant state and local authorities on precautions and protocols to take in your area.
What’s next:
This is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. In terms of your health and the health of your employees, the CDC recommends:
- Getting a flu vaccine, if you haven’t already.
- Taking everyday preventive actions to help stop the spread of germs including:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- CDC does NOT recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
- If you develop COVID-19 symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath) and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19 or have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider. Tell them about your symptoms and any travel or exposure to a COVID-19 patient you might have had.
Additional Resources
- The CDC has FAQs on COVID-19 basics, prevention and response.
- The CDC also has a complete list of travel recommendations in response to COVID-19.
- Johns Hopkins Coronavirus Resource Center tracks the global development of COVID-19.
- The U.S. Chamber Coronavirus (COVID-19) Workplace Tips for Employees.
- The U.S. Chamber Guidance For Employers To Plan and Respond To Coronavirus.
Click here for more information
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Wisconsin #BestChamber practices: Hartford Area Chamber of Commerce: Communication and Update your Members
Chamber Members,
I received the information below from the County Health Department, and I am passing this along.
Have a great weekend & Wash your Hands!
Scott M. Henke
CEO & Board Secretary
1246-A East Sumner St. | P.O. Box 270305
Hartford, WI 53027
p/262-673-7002 | www.hartfordchamber.org
This is the Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department COVID-19 update for 3/13/20. This information is being sent with our partners as the target audience and is not intended for direct distribution to the public. However, you may use the information presented herein to inform your own messaging.
· COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by WHO. This determination is essentially an acknowledgement of the worldwide spread of COVID-19; it does not mean that the material circumstances or facts have suddenly changed. The guidance for combatting COVID-19 is still the same. The pandemic declaration does, however, underscore the seriousness of this issue, and highlights the need for measured, proactive steps to minimize it's spread.
· Gov. Evers declared a Public Health Emergency in Wisconsin due to COVID-19 (attached).
o While announcing the declaration, state officials made a point of advising that all mass gatherings of 250 people or more be postponed or cancelled.
· In further statements regarding the emergency declaration, Gov. Evers noted that local school districts will be responsible for decisions on closing.
· Situation Reports
o Johns Hopkins dashboard:
· CDC has updated infection prevention guidance
· WOPHD has produced a guidance document for schools (attached) and will be working on guidance for other specific audiences as well.
· Messaging
o Communicate with your staff/the population you serve about what your organization is doing now and what steps you might take as the situation evolves. We don't want to cause undue panic, but it is important to provide realistic, factual information about the situation.
o Work to combat stigma about COVID-19: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/related-stigma.html
o CDC COVID-19 Communication Resources: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/index.html
o WOPHD Media
· Nonpharmaceutical Interventions (NPIs) and other examples of community mitigation are critically important in the fight against a novel virus like COVID-19. NPIs slow the spread of the virus so that the strain on the healthcare system and supporting industry is lessened. The below chart illustrates this effect.
· The CDC has published numerous guidance documents for many different public and private entities which can be found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
· WOPHD continues to work closely with our public and private partners as we respond to this rapidly evolving situation. If you have a question or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out to myself or WOPHD.
Thank you for your time,
John Hanan
Emergency Preparedness Coordinator
Washington Ozaukee Public Health Department
333 E. Washington Street Ste. #1100
West Bend, WI 53095
Office: 262-335-4462
Direct: 262-335-4467
Cell: 262-808-7504
Illinois #BestChamber Practices: Barrington Chamber of Commerce: Stay Calm, Stay Sensible and Be Kind
A message from the president of the Barrington Area Chamber of Commerce
Stay Calm, Stay Sensible, and Be Kind!
Yesterday I stopped at the store to simply get a few items - milk, fruit and yes one package of toilet paper. We are a small household now, empty nesters, and need very little. People were Coronavirus panic buying. I maneuvered my way around to get the few things I wanted, then waited in a very long checkout line. While many people were reasonable to some extent, there were several customers who had nothing but boxes and boxes of toilet paper in their carts.
Come on folks! Please stay calm, stay sensible, be reasonable, and most importantly, let’s still be kind!
State and local governments and health organizations have asked us all to practice “Social Distancing” and of course, follow the CDC guidelines for extra cleanliness, handwashing, wiping down surfaces, staying home if sick and more. We have all read them by now. Please be diligent and considerate. You can find the full recommendations easily online.
To follow those directives, BACC is postponing a number of events. The April 5 Family Expo will be rescheduled for later this summer; and the March 17 Battlehouse Mixer will be rescheduled. We have also asked our Networking Groups to take a break for the next two weeks. Please check our website frequently for updates. A key reason to take these actions locally, regionally and nationally is to help slow down the spread of the virus and let local public health systems prepare.
While the health of our communities is critically important; so is the health of our local businesses. This situation is creating serious challenges for small business owners who rely on us – especially restaurants and retailers for whom the effects of “social distancing” will make it extremely difficult to pay their staff, rent, bills and more.
So, please consider the following:
1. Stop by a local store and buy a gift card; the holidays and Mother’s Day are coming up – we all need some things
2. Order take-out, pick up or delivery at a local restaurant
3. When you see social media posts from a local business, comment, like and share to help them increase their exposure
4. Use BACC to promote your news, share news you see on our Facebook page, and like our posts; also comment when we share some member news
5. Give a good review for a great product, some great service, or great food you have had to recognize a local business and send kudos their way
6. If you see someone struggling, share supportive words, or a helpful tip based on experience; sometimes just reaching out, responding and listening helps
7. Finally, let’s get out and Shop/Dine/Support local as much as we can when we can
Let’s stick together and get through this by thinking of others. At some point, our life will return to some normalcy and we will all want to be out supporting one another.
So, stay calm, stay sensible, and be kind! Thank you!
If you have questions about anything, or need any assistance, feel free to call me at (847) 381-2525. Stay healthy.
Suzanne Corr
BACC President
Michigan #BestChamber practices: Kensington Valley Chamber: Corona-virus: Connect individuals, organizations or businesses to one another; Post State and Federal updates
.Chamber and Community Friends:
Our nation is facing some uncertain times with the impact of the COVID 19 pandemic and we want you all to be assured that we are here to support and update as needed.
As a precautionary step, and in keeping with the recommendations set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the World Health Organization (WHO), we have cancelled all networking events until further notice.
Mississippi #BestChamber practices: Oxford-Lafayette County Chamber: Gather Best Guidance and Communicate
Good Afternoon Chamber and EDF Members,
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Mississippi Small Business Development Center have issued the following guidance for businesses to best plan, prepare, and respond to the Coronavirus Disease.
Please be aware of the information on the following links.
For more information on COVID-19 please call the Hotline: 877-978-6453 or visit the Mississippi State Department of Health website.
Respectfully,
The Chamber and EDF Staff
Indiana #BestChamber Practices; Duneland Chamber: Gather Information, Discuss, Act and Communicate
The Duneland Chamber has been closely following updates from Governor Eric Holcomb and the Indiana State Department of Health regarding the spread of novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Indiana, as we are gearing up to have not one … but two large events for the community this week.
Governor Holcomb announced additional steps the state will take to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Indiana that affect public gatherings.
“This is a time when we must do all we can to reduce the spread of COVID-19, protect our most vulnerable populations and reduce their potential to acquire or spread this virus,” said Gov. Holcomb. “While some actions are drastic, now, not later, is the time to act.”
Here are the actions Gov. Holcomb is initiating today that affects our decision to postpone Corkscrew & Brew as well as the Reality Check:
· Non-essential gatherings must be limited to no more than 250 people. This includes any event or gathering of people who are in one room or a single space at the same time. This guidance applies to professional, social, community and similar other gatherings. Detailed guidance will be posted on the Indiana State Department of Health website by the end of the day.
· Individuals over 60 years of age or those with a known underlying health issue such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or chronic respiratory disease should limit their public exposure.
· Encourage businesses to utilize telework policies, if available
More information may be found at the ISDH website at https://on.in.gov/COVID19 and the CDC website at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.
Corkscrew & Brew is rescheduled for Saturday, June 20 from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Click here for tickets!
Sincerely,
Maura Durham, Duneland Chamber President
Michigan #BestChamber practices: Rochester Regional Chamber: Communicate and Connect
Important News
This special publication is to inform Chamber members and area residents about important news affecting Chamber functions and to help connect our members with important information and resources regarding COVID-19.
RRC Chamber: COVID-19 Updates
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce is working with State Officials, the CDC, and our Local Government to stay up to date and share developments on the COVID-19 virus.
As of March 13, under the recommendations of several agencies including the CDC, Oakland County, and in the interest of the community in general,all chamber events through April 10 are cancelled.
Please stay tuned to Chamber communications for updates. The continuation of Chamber events will be reevaluated the first week of April, 2020. If the situation warrants the office will close and our staff will work remotely from home. If you need assistance from the chamber, we are happy to service you via phone call or email.
The Rochester Regional Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to use proper hygiene practices. With respect to the current situation, please avoid coming into the office. Please note the following measures are encouraged:
· Refrain from shaking hands to prevent spread of germs. Alternative greetings such as hand waving is acceptable.
· Registration for Chamber events is now mandatory to ensure the health and safety of attendees.
· When feeling sick, avoid contact with others. Also avoid exposure to people who are sick.
· Regularly clean frequently touched items like door handles, phones, keyboards, work-spaces, etc.
More information about preventing COVID-19, from spreading in our community, can be found on the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Website.
US Small Business Association (SBA): Disaster Recovery Loans for Economic Injury due to COVID-19
Press Release about US Small Business Administration (SBA) Disaster Recovery Loans for Economic Injury due to COVID-19.
To see if Oakland County is an Eligible Disaster Area, visit https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/ and click on the red circle. The situation is rapidly changing so please keep checking back as updates are made.
Application for the Economic Injury loan and can be found here. Or click on the tab at the top of the SBA website, labeled Loan Information. Choose Types of Disaster Loans, then choose Economic Injury Disaster Loans.
You can also call the SBA directly at 1-800-659-2955.
City of Rochester: Info for Businesses Regarding COVID-19
The City is in communication and following Oakland County, the State, and CDC’s guidance for businesses, employers, and communities. This includes strategies like actively encouraging sick employees to stay home, emphasizing respiratory etiquette and hand hygiene, and performing routine environmental cleaning.
Visit cdc.gov/business-response for more information about these strategies.
Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy. The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS), Oakland County Health Division, and the City of Rochester are all preparing for the spread of illness in our area. Please visit these websites to learn more about the federal, state, and local response as well as what you can do to protect yourself and our community.
Oh, and if you haven’t already signed up for the City’s Emergency Alerts, please do so by via our website’s direct page: https://rochestermi.org/470/Emergency-AlertsCommunity-Notifications
Respectfully,
Blaine Wing, City Manager
Additional COVID-19 Resources
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Commerce Executives: Ways to Support Local Business
Stay Calm. Support Local
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Buy
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