COVID-19 Information

Amendment to Face Mask Ordinance - Updated October 21, 2021
Per the Sonoma County Health Officer Dr. Sundari Mase's amended health order, certain stable groups of people, such as those in gyms, classes and offices, have the option of lifting the mandate on wearing masks indoors if they verify that all members of the group are fully vaccinated for COVID-19.

Additional Details:

This amendment applies to indoor gatherings of 100 or fewer people
Employers, hosts, and organizers must control access to the setting by verifying vaccination status to allow groups to remove face coverings
Proof of a negative test is not considered a substitute for proof of vaccination

This exception to the order requiring face coverings in all indoor public settings is voluntary, so employers, hosts, and organizers may continue to enforce universal indoor masking if they choose to not enforce vaccination status.

For more information, click here to read the Sonoma County Press Release.

New Face Mask Requirements - Updated August 3, 2021
The Sonoma County Health Officer has released an official Health Order stating that all individuals are required to wear face coverings when indoors in workplaces and public settings, regardless of vaccination status. This official order will become effective at 12:01 am on August 3, 2021, and will continue to be in effect until further notice. Businesses are responsible for requiring all employees, contractors, visitors, and patrons to wear face coverings for all indoor settings and to post clearly visible and easy-to-read signage at all entry points to communicate the masking requirements to all patrons.

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

Please find below resources from multiple sources regarding the COVID-19 virus.

Beyond the Blueprint

Beginning June 15, all sectors listed in the current Blueprint Activities and Business Tiers Chart may return to usual operations (with the limited exceptions noted below for Mega Events) based on the following general public health recommendations:

Vaccine Verification / Negative Testing

Required for Indoor mega events
Recommended for Outdoor mega events

Capacity Limitations

No restrictions

Physical Distancing

No restrictions for attendees, customers and guests

Masking

Follow current CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings

Travelers

Follow CDC recommendations and CDPH Travel Advisory

Limited Exceptions for Mega Events:

Mega events includes crowds greater than 5,000 indoors and 10,000 outdoors. Learn more about more about mega event restrictions beyond June 15th.

BUSINESS
New law extends COVID tax credit for employers who keep workers on payroll

Covid-19 Testing Flyers from the County of Sonoma
- Flyer for businesses (English Flyer or Spanish Flyer)
- Flyer for employee testing (English Flyer or Spanish Flyer )
Reopening Guidelines
- Guidelines for Fabric Covered Tents and Canopies for Temporary Parklets and Other Outdoor Spaces
- Propane Use in Outdoor Areas during COVID
- 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 for Face Coverings - CDPH
Resources:
- Coronavirus Unemployment: How to Apply for Benefits If you Lose Your Job
- Business Safety Guidance Poster: 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
- Local Employer Phone line, 707.565.4667 - County of Sonoma Department of Health Services
- Alcoholic Beverage Control Coronavirus Updates
- 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 Covid-19 Resource Page
- State
  - Labor Commissioner FAQs
  - California Rural Legal Assistance
  - Employment Development Department State of California
  - OnwardCA.org - For the California residents impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 Pandemic
- Federal
Financial Assistance:
- Applications & Announcements
- Guides
  - Guide to SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans
  - Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
  - Paycheck Protection Program Information
  - SBA Coronavirus Pandemic Disaster Loans Comparison
  - Napa-Sonoma Small Business Development Center Financil 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 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 Dave Kiff (Healdsburg Interim 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.
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
Federal
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- World Health Organization (WHO)
Additional Resources
- COVID-19 Mental Health And Addiction Resources from Ark Behavioral Health
- 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.
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 more information, please contact Recreation Manager, Dave Jahns, at djahns@cityofhealdsburg.org or 707-431-3152.

Support Our Community & First Responders!
Below we've collated resources for supporting our first responders and community during this challenging time.
- Healdsburg Education Foundation - Help our HUSD Staff + Families Get Back on Their Feet: Some of our HUSD family have lost their homes + everything they own. Let's chip in to help them during this harrowing time.
- HealdsburgForever.org, your community foundation, provides support to non-profits serving Healdsburg/Geyserville. NOW more than ever, our resources must focus on new emerging needs from the fires. Help Us - Help our Healdsburg Community by donating. www.HealdsburgForever.org For more information, please reach out to Board Chair, Carol Beattie, at Carol.t.Beattie@gmail.com.
- #Food2Firefighters - Join Kimberly Neal in raising money along with the Sunrise Rotary Club of Healdsburg for #Food2Firefighters. Support First Responders--and local businesses--by donating money to a fund that will be used to purchase food for first responders from local eating establishments. More info HERE.
- Unity & Community Fund - Corazón Healdsburg has re-opened their Unity and Community Fund for Fire Relief. They are providing hotel rooms, financial assistance, resource navigation and recovery case management for those who suffered loss during the fire. For more information please visit www.corazonhealdsburg.org/unityfund
- Sonoma County Grape Growers Foundation Fund - support our local farmworkers who may have been impacted through evacuations or loss of work due to the wildfires.
- First Responders Resiliency, Inc. is a non-profit 501 (c)(3) organization designed to decrease stress and enhance resiliency in first responders. Created For First Responders, by First Responders, we are dedicated to the psychological and physical well-being of those who are serving or have served in the industry.
- Sonoma County Resilience Fund stands at the ready to support long-term recovery efforts. First established in 2017 to support recovery efforts from the North Bay Firestorm, our fund continues to be a source of long-term aid for Sonoma County.
- UndocuFund for Disaster Relief in Sonoma County ensures that undocumented individuals and families displaced by the fires and impacted by disasters (like the coronavirus pandemic) have the support and resources necessary to recover and rebuild their lives in Sonoma County.
  
  *We know there are many more funds and organizations providing support to first responders and affected locals right now - please send your suggestions to susan@healdsburg.com*
Community Funds and Resources
Additional Resources
- How Dropbox can help teams in emergencies: Some information on using Dropbox to store important documents and the use of Paper to create plans; plan templates are available for anyone to use.
- Powered by Paper: A great overview of Paper; mentions the two emergency Paper templates"
- Free Internet For Students: 7 Providers Offering Support
- A Guide to Free Subscriptions During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- Wear a mask! Free poster

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