COVID-19 Information

COVID-19 Information

Updated July 29, 2020

July 12, 2020: State places restrictions on some businesses due to rising Sonoma County Coronavirus cases

The state Department of Public Health has ordered new restrictions on bars, restaurants and other indoor business operations in Sonoma County as part of statewide actions to slow the increased spread of the coronavirus. The restrictions will take effect at 12:01 a.m. on Monday, July 13 and will remain in place until the state takes further action, which will be no earlier than Aug. 2.

L ATEST HEALTH ORDERS AND GUIDANCE POSTED HERE - COUNTY OF SONOMA

Please find below resources from multiple sources regarding the COVID-19 virus (coronavirus). The information includes work place tips, talking points, health information, and government updates.

BUSINESS
Social Distancing Signage

Our awesome friends at Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau were kind enough to share these great social distancing signs with us--now rebranded for Healdsburg businesses. Click the link below to view and download.
- Healdsburg Social Distancing Signage
Restaurant & Winery Survey
- Healdsburg Chamber restaurant and winery members, we want to hear from you! Please take our quick (1 minute!) survey so we can update the information on our 'Sip' and 'Eat' pages. Survey Here.
Reopening Guidelines
- SoCo Launch: Self-certification assessments, mitigation strategies, and best management plans by industry. - Sonoma County Economic Development Board and Department of Public Health
- Reopening Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Public Spaces, Workplaces, Businesses, Schools, and Homes - CDC
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19 - OSHA
- COVID-19 General Checklist for Dine-in Restaurants - Cal/OSHA
Resources:
- Coronavirus Unemployment: How to Apply for Benefits If you Lose Your Job
- Business Safety Guidance Poster (from the Sonoma County EDB): Use this poster at the entrance of your business facility to encourage the public to self-check for COVID-19 symptoms and follow safety protocols before entering your facility.
  - Business Safety Guidance Poster - English (PDF)
  - Business Safety Guidance Poster - Spanish (PDF)
- Economic Development Board of Sonoma County Resource Guide
  - Lauren Cartwright, Business Retention & Expansion Program Manager | Lauren.cartwright@sonoma-county.org | 707.565.7298
  - Marcos Suarez, Business Diversity Program Manager | Marcos.suarez@sonoma-county.org | 707.565.6402
- Local Employer Phone line, 707.565.4667 - County of Sonoma Department of Health Services
- Alcoholic Beverage Control 5th Notice of Regulatory Relief 5/20/2020
- Guidance by License Type tool for ABC Licensed Businesses
- California Association of Nonprofits Resources
- U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Resource Website
- Arts & Culture Sector Resources - Creative Sonoma
- Some Local Broadband providers are offering complimentary or discounted services, to help you stay connected during Coronavirus.
Employment:
- City
  - Healdsburg Small Business Sustainability Loan Program
- County
  - Sonoma County Job Link
  - Job Seeker and Workers - Workforce Development Board one stop shop.
  - Employers and Businesses - Workforce Development Board one stop shop.
- State
  - Labor Commissioner FAQs
  - California Rural Legal Assistance
  - Employment Development Department State of California
  - Disability Insurance Claim (EDD)
  - Paid Family Leave Claim (EDD)
  - Unemployment Insurance Claim (EDD)
  - Partial Claims (EDD)
  - Working Sharing Program (EDD)
  - Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (EDD)
  - OnwardCA.org - One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
- Federal
Financial Assistance:
- Applications & Announcements
- Guides
  - Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans- U.S. Chamber
  - Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit- U.S. Chamber
  - Paycheck Protection Program Information - SBA
  - SBA Coronavirus Pandemic Disaster Loans Comparison - America's Small Business Development Center
  - Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center Finical Questions Hotline: 833-ASK-SBDC, loans@asksbdc.com, or espanol@asksbdc.com
- Grants & Funds
- Additional actions you can take right now:
  - Call your bank, review your debt, mortgages, etc. Many LOCAL institutions are doing up to 3 month deferrals.
  - Contact your insurance agent, file a claim.
  - Contact your medial insurance broker, figure out what you are going to do about employees if they’ve been laid off
HEALDSBURG RECOVERY TASK FORCE
Healdsburg Business Recovery Strategy

Reopening Checklist

Healdsburg Small Business Sustainability Loan Program

The Healdsburg Recovery Task Force is an informal partnership between the City of Healdsburg and the Healdsburg Chamber of Commerce to help us all navigate through the COVID-19 crisis of 2020. Members are: Mayor pro Tem Evelyn Mitchell, Council Member David Hagele, William Seppi (Costeaux Bakery), Alan Baker (Cartograph Wines), Dan Maraviglia (Passalacqua, Mazzoni, Gladden, Lopez & Maraviglia LLP), Jason Liles (Senator McGuire's office), Shelley Anderson (HUSD), and David Mickaelian (Healdsburg City Manager). Tallia Hart of the Chamber and Dave Kiff of the City help write and revise this document. Nothing in these updates is a specific endorsement by the Chamber or the City of any action, financial path, or business practice.

For questions and to be notified about updates, email recovery@ci.healdsburg.ca.us.

Updates:
GOVERNMENT
City:
County:
State:
Federal:
- Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act: What Small Businesses Need to Know - U.S. Chamber
- The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act
TRAVEL & TOURISM
HEALTH
City
- Healdsburg District Hospital COVID-19 Updates
- Healdsburg District Hospital Telehealth Program - Keep on top of your health by seeing your primary physician for routine check ups and non-emergency issues from the comfort of your own home. Schedule an appointment by calling (707) 433-3383.
County and State
- View latest Health Orders & Guidance HERE
- Order of the Health Officer: Facial Coverings
- County of Sonoma Department of Health Services
- Sonoma County Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Dashboard
- California Department of Public Health
Federal
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Additional Resources
- A Guide about Guarding Mental Health during the Covid-19 Pandemic
COMMUNITY
Services Advisory Team

Healdsburg Community Services (HCS) know there are uncertain times ahead. Help them learn what services the community needs during COVID-19 to support you, your family, and your friends by volunteering for our community-based Services Advisory Team.

The goal of the Services Advisory Team (SAT) is to get direct feedback from a cross-section of the community on what their needs might be this summer, into the upcoming school year, and beyond. We want to get input from parents, teens, single folks, our Latino community, older adults, and others. HCS will take this feedback – along with feedback from the City's Parks and Recreation Commission and direction from City Council - to help prioritize their services during a time of limited financial resources.

They envision the team meeting virtually either weekly or bi-weekly at a day and time that is yet to be determined. Meetings will last about an hour.
For questions or if you can volunteer your time and energy to be part of the Services Advisory Team please contact Recreation Manager Dave Jahns at djahns@cityofhealdsburg.org or 707-431-3152.

Community Funds and Resources
Additional Resources
- Free Internet For Students: 7 Providers Offering Support
- A Guide to Free Subscriptions During the Coronavirus Pandemic
VIRTUAL MEETINGS & WORKSHOPS
Please find below free upcoming virtual meetings and workshops. Registration required to access meetings and workshops.

Upcoming Meetings & Workshops
- TBD
Recordings & Slide Presentations
- July 31: Chamber Panel - Emergency Preparedness
  - English PDF
  - Spanish PDF
- June 26: Chamber Virtual Check In: Branding, Social Media, & PR in the age of COVID-19 with Lindsay Musco, Founder/Owner/Operator, Poppy & Vine
  - PDF of presentation
- June 19: Chamber Virtual Check In: Updates from the EDB with Sheba Person-Whitley, Executive Director at the Sonoma County Economic Development Board (EDB)
- June 9: Webinar: Getting Started with Adobe Illustrator with local graphic designer Robbie Geiss
- June 5: Chamber Virtual Check In: Updates from Sonoma Valley with Tim Zahner, Executive Director at Sonoma Valley Visitors Bureau.
- May 29: Chamber Virtual Check In: Healdsburg Recovery Task Force Updates with Vice Mayor Evelyn Mitchell and Councilmember David Hagele.
- May 28: Webinar: PG&E Bankruptcy and Kincade Fire Recovery Funds with local attorney Matthew Welty
- May 22: Chamber Virtual Check In: Financial Resources for Businesses with John DeGaetano, Business Advisor at Napa-Sonoma SBDC.
- May 15: Chamber Virtual Check In: County Update with 4th District Supervisor James Gore
- May 8: Chamber Virtual Check In: Healdsburg Recovery Task Force Update with Dave Kiff, Interim Assistant City Manager
- May 7: Good Morning Healdsburg
- May 1:
  - Mother's Day Bazaar
  - Chamber Virtual Check In: US Chamber Update with Jennings Imel, Executive Director, Western Region U.S. Chamber of Commerce
- April 24: Chamber Virtual Check In: State Update with Jason Liles, Senior Advisor to Senator Mike McGuire
- April 17: Chamber Virtual Check In: Business Messaging Ideas with Matt Villano and Tina Serio
  - Slide Presentation (PDF.)
- April 14: COVID-19 Employment Law Overview Presentation (PDF.)
- April 10: Chamber Virtual Check In: City Update with David Mickaelian, City Manager
Healdsburg Zoom Virtual Backgrounds: Spice up your Zoom meetings with these Healdsburg backgrounds. Photos by Barbara Bourne.

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