From: Poole, Jamie

Sent: Tue Jul 07 13:14:59 2020

Subject: FW: #ClackCo COVID-19 Update for July 7, 2020

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City EMs,

FYI – a weekly update with community information and resources being produced by the County EOC Liaison Section.

Thank you,

Jamie Poole

Outreach and Technology Coordinator

Pronouns: she/her/hers

Clackamas County Disaster Management | 2200 Kaen Road, Oregon City, OR 97045

503-278-9150 (cell) | Jpoole@clackamas.us |www.clackamas.us/dm

From: EOC, EOCLiaison <EOCLiaison@clackamas.us>

Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2020 12:21 PM

Subject: #ClackCo COVID-19 Update for July 7, 2020

#ClackCo COVID-19 Update for July 7, 2020

We are sending this weekly update to provide information on the County’s progress towards reopening and recovery and to connect communities with the latest resources and data. Click here for COVID-19 information in #ClackCo

Reopening Oregon

Governor Kate Brown has extended her declaration of a Covid-19 State of Emergency for 60 days, until Sept. 4, saying “what happens next is up to all of us.”

By extending the emergency order, Brown is able to allow other executive orders to stay in effect, including the reopening of counties and a statewide face covering requirement.

Focus on Public Health: Stop the Spread

Face Covering Facts – Let’s Bust the Myths

Face coverings are required for indoor public spaces in the state of Oregon starting July 1^st. There has been some speculation on social media that wearing a face covering can cause you to breathe in carbon dioxide, making you sick or increase your risk of infection. Here is what experts had to say about these myths

FACT: Wearing a face covering does not put you at risk for inhaling too much carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide does not build up in cloth or surgical masks.

FACT: Cloth face coverings do not increase your risk of infection when used properly in public settings. We wear face coverings to help protect other people in case we have the virus – but no, wearing a cloth face covering does not raise your risk of infection. Be sure to wash your hands before and after touching your face covering and wash it daily.

Learn more face covering facts from the Oregon Health Authority.

What’s Going On?

Disability Emergency Management Advisory Council (DEMAC) of Oregon

Are you interested in joining the Disability Emergency Management Advisory Council (DEMAC) of Oregon? Help guide statewide emergency management in the development and implementation of inclusive practices through all planning, response, and recovery activities. The application deadline is July 31, 2020. Learn more here.

Americans with Disabilities Act Lunch & Learn Sessions

Check out these free Lunch &Learn sessions happening in July, noon – 1:00 via Zoom and register here

Tuesday, July 7: ADA History

Tuesday, July 14: Disability Language & Etiquette

Tuesday, July 21: Assistive Technology & Universal Design

Tuesday, July 28: Effective Communications & COVID-19: Lessons Learned

Question, Persuade & Refer (QPR)

This 2 hour, evidenced- based suicide prevention training is now available virtually and in Spanish, and is free to anyone who lives or works in Clackamas County. The class is scheduled for July 16^th from 1-3pm. To register or for more information please contact Lindsey Castelan at:

LindseyC@clackamas.us or 971-284-6783

Clackamas County Mental Health Go Teams

The Clackamas County Go Teams reach out into the community to provide Psychological First Aid (PFA) in order to help individuals who are struggling with anxiety, worry, isolation, and other stressors. To request support from the Go Teams for yourself or a loved one, call the Crisis and Support Line at 503-655-8585

Food and Community Resources

Stretch your food dollars with Double Up Food Bucks

Recipients of SNAP can get more fruits and vegetables when they spend their Oregon Trail Card SNAP dollars at the Oregon City and Mt. Hood (Sandy) farmers markets. Shoppers get another $10 to buy more locally grown fruits and vegetables when they spend $10 of SNAP dollars at a participating farmers market. Double Up Food Bucks is available across the state. Find a list of all participating markets at https://doubleuporegon.org

WIC Farm Direct Checks

All WIC participants over the age of 4 months are eligible to receive one $28 booklet of Farmers Market coupons, which can be used to buy fresh fruits and vegetables from eligible Farmers Markets (Milwaukie, Molalla, Oregon City, Mt. Hood), Farm Stands and U-Picks. Visit the WIC Farm Direct Check program for more information.

Are you eligible for WIC?

Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program is for pregnant, postpartum and breastfeeding women, as well as infants and children ages 5 and younger. WIC provides nutritious food and health screenings, as well as nutrition education and breastfeeding support. To learn more call 503-655-8476, email WIC@clackamas.us, or visit the website.

Benefits for children who receive free or reduced price school meals

Oregon families with children who are eligible for free or reduced price school meals will get pandemic food (P-EBT) benefits. This includes children in foster care, children of migrant workers and homeless youth. Apply for free or reduced priced meals online or contact your local school for other ways to apply.

Clackamas Service Center is a non-profit food pantry providing food box delivery in qualifying zip codes. Learn more here.

Resources for Businesses and Community-Based Organizationsi to your

· There are many resources available on the COVID-19 Resources for Oregonians website for businesses. Download a Masks-Required Sign for Businesses, this is a free sign you can place in your business to remind customers of the requirement.

· Funding Opportunity Announcement- Small Business Technical Assistance Grants: Business Oregon is seeking proposals from culturally competent service providers to extend and enhance the availability of technical assistance to underserved entrepreneurs and small businesses affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. The application period is open and applications will be accepted through July 17, 2020. Apply here.

· The Oregon Community Recovery Fund is rapidly deploying resources to non-profits that support Oregon residents and families who are most affected by the emerging health, economic, and social impacts of COVID-19. Applications will close at 5 p.m. on Friday, July 17, 2020.

Tracking COVID-19 in Our Area

· According to the Oregon Health Authority’s COVID-19 Weekly Report large outbreaks contributed to a small proportion of recent cases, and sporadic cases have increased the community spread. The report also notes that about 75 percent of recent cases have been diagnosed in people younger than 50 years old.