April 8, 2020
UPDATE REGARDING THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS ("COVID-19"):
A Message From The Supervisor:
As our City is coping with the effects of the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), I wanted to let each of you know that my office is working hard to stay up-to-date on all fronts so that you all can be informed of what is happening locally, statewide, and nationally. Lastly, please don't hesitate to email us at SafaiStaff@sfgov.org or call us at 1-415-554-6976 and we will immediately respond.
Thank you all for your time, cooperation, and perseverance -- we will all get through this!
Sincerely,
Supervisor Ahsha Safai
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District 11 Town Hall with Supervisor Ahsha Safai In Response to the COVID-19 Crisis:
The District 11 office is happy to announce that tomorrow -- Thursday, April 9, 2020 -- Supervisor Safai will be holding a virtual, online town hall to address all of your concerns and questions directly. We are also happy to announced that Supervisor Safai will be joined by San Francisco's Health Director Dr. Tomas Aragon. We hope you can join us!
When: Thursday, April 9, 2020
Time: 2PM to 3:30PM
Link to join:
https://zoom.us/j/871156186?pwd=dWhrK3ZOTGZyVWFBRUdyd01XUVlQUT09
Dial-In Toll Free: 1-888-788-0099
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Launch Of District 11-Specific Website ("District 11 COVID-19 Response Center") For you To Find The Answers To Key Questions, Stay Up-To-Date, And Also Access Key Resources:
Supervisor Safai is happy to announce that there is now a District 11-specific website with not just important information addressing key questions this office has received from many of you but also to help guide you toward some key resources that are available for everyone as we cope with this ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
Link:
https://www.empowersf.org/district11-covid19-response-center/
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San Francisco Unified School District Announces That Schools Will Remain Closed For The Rest Of The Academic Year:
On April 7, 2020, the San Francisco Unified School District (S.F.U.S.D.) announced that campuses will remain closed for the rest of the academic year and, in so doing, joining the districts in Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, and Marin.
What does this mean for you? This means that schools will be closed for the remainder of the academic year ending June 2, however learning has not ended. Learning will continue through both digital and non-digital interactive teacher-led learning.
Technology Access:
While schools are temporarily closed, S.F.U.S.D. is working to provide access to technology for students in need, to the greatest extent possible, to support the continuity of learning.
Need a device?
- SFUSD students in grades 3-12 who do not have access to a computer during the day at home to support distance learning can borrow one from S.F.U.S.D.
- All devices will be on loan to families and will need to be returned to SFUSD when the district reopens. There is a limit of one device per student.
How to borrow a device during Spring Break
- Students who have completed SFUSD’s Distance Learning Device Request form (visit: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAlpQLScZzKQKalYQAfuqno7vK-u3XXvaNgbk13mvwhSRxYg09coQ/viewform) or whom have been in touch with their school about your computer needs can pick up a Chromebook during Spring Break at one of S.F.U.S.D.'s centralized pickups starting on Tuesday, March 31 from 11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. with a staggered schedule based on the student’s last name.
- For more information on pick-ups, including locations, pick-up times, and what you need to bring, please visit the Technology for Families Resources site under “Need a device?”
Need help connecting to the Internet?
Installation of 25 Wi-Fi "Super Spots" In High-Need Areas For, Among Others, Students:
The City and County of San Francisco announced this past week that it would install 25 "Super Spots" in high-need areas for, among others, students lacking internet connectivity. Each spot will remain in place for the remainder of the academic year.
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The City And County Of San Francisco Launches The COVID-19 Data Tracker:
On Tuesday, April 7, 2020, Mayor London N. Breed and the San Francisco Department of Public Health (DPH) released a COVID-19 Data Tracker to provide the public with more frequently updated information about the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in San Francisco.
This information will be updated on a daily basis and will include data about, inter alia, testing, hospitalization, and confirmed cases.
To read Mayor London Breed's announcement regarding the COVID-19 Data Tracker, please click here:
https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-announces-new-covid-19-data-tracker
To access the COVID-19 tracker on a daily basis, please click here:
https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/coronavirus.asp
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The Centers For Disease Control And Prevention Recommends Everyone Use A Face-Cloth Covering When Out In Public To Help Slow The Spread Of COVID-19:
On April 3, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced that it recommends everyone wear cloth-face coverings while out in the public.
The CDC also advises the use of simple cloth- face coverings as a smart health measure to curtail the spread of COVID-19.
You DO NOT have to wear surgical masks or N-95 respirators -- those are critical supplies that must be reserved for healthcare workers and other essential employees. Below, please find a link to the CDC's current guidelines for making (and cleaning) your own cloth- face covering with corresponding instructions on how to appropriately wear the cloth-face covering.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html
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BART ANNOUNCES ANOTHER SET OF SERVICE CHANGES DUE TO LOW RIDERSHIP LINKED TO COVID-19:
On April 7, 2020, BART announce another round of service changes due to the impacts of COVID-19 on ridership, a summary below.
- Monday through Friday: Trains will now be running every thirty (30) minutes and not the usual fifteen (15) minutes, also please note that there is now only a 3-line service.
- As a reminder, please note that BART closes, stops running daily at 9 p.m.
- As a reminder, please note that hours of operation for BART on Saturdays and Sundays is 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- As a reminder, please note that hours of operation for BART on Mondays through Fridays are 5 a.m. to 9 p.m.
To get the most up-to-date information, please remember to click here:
https://www.bart.gov/
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The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (S.F.M.T.A.) Announces Changes In Service (Drastic Cuts) Which Will Be Rolled Out In Phases and Begin Today (April 6, 2020):
UPDATE: After yesterday's announcement from SFMTA, Supervisor Safai received many calls and emails expressing concern about the cancellation of Muni lines operating in the OMI. Please know that he is currently working on getting service back to this area of our District, we appreciate your patience and understanding.
The San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency (S.F.M.T.A.) announced the changes described below.
Monday, April 6
Customers should prepare for delays across the Muni system both Monday and Tuesday. We expect to be below necessary staffing levels to provide adequate service. This gap will cause missed runs and delays that may not be accurately reflected in NextBus predictions. If you need to make an essential trip, plan to use other options or allow extra time when riding Muni.
Tuesday April 7
Service will be temporarily discontinued on seven routes that are experiencing low ridership or have nearby lines that provide similar service and connections. Routes to be discontinued include the 2 Clement, 3 Jackson, 5 Fulton, 7 Haight, 10 Townsend, 21 Hayes and 31 Balboa.
Wednesday April 8
Service will be further reduced to our 17 most-used lines. This core network will provide service within one mile of all San Franciscans. This approach allows Muni to continue to serve San Francisco’s medical facilities and focuses on equity to ensure service for our customers most reliant on transit. The frequency of buses will vary by line so that lines experiencing some crowding will have more frequent service than others.
The 17 core routes that will remain in service, with some modifications include:
1) N Judah Bus
2) T Third Bus
3) 8 Bayshore
4) 14 Mission
5) 19 Polk
6) 24 Divisadero
7) 29 Sunset
8) 38R Geary Rapid
9) 49 Van Ness/Mission
10) L Taraval Bus
11) 1 California
12) 9 San Bruno
13) 14R Mission Rapid
14) 22 Fillmore
15) 25 Treasure Island
16) 38 Geary
17) 44 O'Shaughnessy
To stay up-to-date on MUNI's changing schedule, please click here:
https://www.sfmta.com/blog/muni-prepares-deliver-essential-trips-only
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Announcement Of The Deployment Of First Round Of New Portable Toilets And Hand-Washing Stations At 15 High-Need Locations Throughout San Francisco:
On April 7, 2020, Mayor London N. Breed and the Department of Public Works (DPW) announced the first deployment of a series of new portable toilets and hand-washing stations at 15 high-need locations. The portable toilets will be available 24 hours and will be staffed to deter vandalism. These stations will also be serviced on a daily basis.
Urban Alchemy, a local nonprofit workforce development program, was issued a grant by the City and County of San Francisco to staff the toilets. This organization currently provides attendants for the Department of Public Works' existing Pit Stop public toilet program, which has 24 locations in 13 neighborhoods.
The 15 initial toilets and hand-washing stations will be located at:
- Willow/Polk
- Leavenworth/Turk
- O’Farrell/Taylor
- 139 Welsh
- Natoma/Sixth Street
- 2111 Jennings
- 200 Napoleon
- Selby/Evans
- Selby McKinnon
- 14th Street/Stevenson
- 15th Street/Julian
- Market and 16th Street
- 23rd Street/Folsom
- Thomas/Hawes
- 245 Bayshore
Link to the Mayor's announcement:
https://sfmayor.org/article/mayor-london-breed-announces-rollout-new-staffed-public-toilets-and-hand-washing-stations
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District Attorney Boudin Releases Consumer Alert And Number for San Franciscans To Report Price Gouging, Call 1-415-551-9595
The San Francisco District Attorney's Office urges anyone who is the victim of price gouging or has information about it occurring in San Francisco to please contact the District Attorney's consumer protection hotline at 1-415-551-9595.
On February 25, 2020, the City and County of San Francisco declared a state of emergency in response to the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) and when a state of emergency is declared California law broadly prohibits raising the price of consumer goods or services by more than 10%. This covers, but is not limited to, food, gasoline, emergency supplies, vendors of food, building materials, and medical supplies too. The only exception to this 10% cap is if the seller can prove that any increase in prices are directly linked to an increase in teh cost of labor or materials.
Those in violation of the anti-price gouging statute are subject to criminal prosecution and civil enforcement actions. |
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Refresher Regarding San Francisco's Moratorium On Commercial And Residential Evictions:
UPDATE: To stay up-to-date regarding San Francisco's moratorium on commercial and residential evictions, please visit the City-run website describing what is in effect locally and what your rights are. Link:
https://sf.gov/news/about-citys-temporary-moratoriums-residential-evictions
On March 23, 2020, Mayor London N. Breed ordered that no landlord may attempt to recover possession of a residential unit unless due to violence, threats of violence, or health and safety issues. This moratorium will last for 60 days after the Mayor’s Order expires. The Order is set to expire on April 22, 2020 , which means the moratorium would last until June 21, 2020, unless the Mayor extends the Expiration Date further.
For additional tenant assistance as it relates to non-payment of rent, please contact the Mayor's Office of Housing and Community Development at eviction.moratorium@sfgov.org; for all other inquiries please contact the San Francisco Rend Board (www.sfrb.org).
So, what should you do if you can't make your rent payment?
Step 1: The Tenant must give notice to the landlord stating that Tenant is unable to pay rent due to financial impacts of COVID-19 EACH TIME the Tenant misses a rent payment and WITHIN 30 days after the date the rent was due. It is advisable that Tenants give notice in writing.
Step 2: Documentation: After notifying the landlord, the Tenant has ONE WEEK to provide the landlord with written documentation that rent payment was missed due to financial impacts of COVID-19.
Step 3: IF Tenant follows Steps 1 and 2 above, then the Tenant shall automatically receive an additional month after the date it provided the documentation to pay the rent. The rent owed SHALL NOT include any late charges or interest or similar amounts unless such charges are expressly authorized in the lease.
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HOW TO DONATE AND/OR VOLUNTEER AS WE COMBAT COVID-19 IN THE CITY AND COUNTY OF SAN FRANCISCO
TO DONATE:
All donations are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law, the City and County of San Francisco's Tax ID number is 94-6000417.
Why donate? Donations will directly support:
- Critical facilities and supplies needed to protect the health of all San Franciscans in the face of COVID-19.
- Taking care of our most medically and economically vulnerable neighbors, including individuals who must isolate per public health guidance and those facing economic hardship or a housing crisis related to COVID-19.
- Local businesses and nonprofits that are not only significant contributors to the economy, they are valued parts of our neighborhoods. Support will help businesses weather temporary closures or reduced demand due to the public health crisis.
To learn more about the many ways you can donate, please click here:
https://sf.gov/give-city-respond-covid-19
TO VOLUNTEER: CITY OF SAN FRANCISCO & SHANTI PROJECT'S COVID-19 EMERGENCY RESPONSE (CERV) PROGRAM:
The Emergency Response Volunteer Program was created in partnership between the City of San Francisco's Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) and Shanti Project.
Examples of Support:
- Grocery shopping
- Dog Walking
- Delivery of pet food, medication, and other essentials
- Mail pickup
Volunteer Requirements:
- Volunteers must be in good health and under the age of 60
- Volunteers are required to pass a background check
- Volunteers are required to follow San Francisco Coronavirus protocol
If you are interested, please email helpnow@shanti.org or call 415-674-4701 and leave a voicemail expressing your interest. For more information, please visit:
https://www.shanti.org/volunteer/sf-covid-19-emergency-response-volunteer-program/
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Get Loud For Our Heroes: Make Noise For Frontline Workers Campaign
Based on what many other cities across the globe have been doing after being hit by the novel coronavirus ("COVID-19"), the United Educators of San Francisco (UESF), which represents more than 6,200 San Francisco Unified School District employees (e.g., teachers, paraprofessionals, nurses, counselors, and psychologists), has put out a call to action.
Every evening at 7 p.m., please join other San Franciscans and make some noise for our health care workers, restaurant workers, child care workers, truck drivers, IT workers, emergency workers, construction workers, janitors, sanitation workers, police officers, firefighters, sheriffs, nonprofit workers, MUNI and BART operators, grocery store clerks, nonprofit workers, and many, many more! Thanks, all! |
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San Francisco Property Tax Services – The Deadline To Pay Your Taxes Was EXTENDED From April 10, 2020 to May 4, 2020 And If You Can't Pay You Can Apply For a Penalty Waiver:
On April 10, 2020, San Francisco’s homeowners know that property taxes are normally due, however the Board of Supervisor and the Treasurer & Tax Collector extended the deadline to May 4, 2020.
San Francisco’s Office of the Treasurer & Tax Collector urges everyone to please pay on time, but if you can’t pay on time and meet the May 4 deadline for reasons related to the novel coronavirus (“COVID-19”) you should submit a request for a penalty waiver online.
To apply for a Penalty Waiver, please click here:
https://sftreasurer.org/business/manage-your-business/penalty-waiver-refund-request
Please note, that currently City Hall is closed to the public and, therefore, not accepting in-person payments. To make a property tax payment you must pay by US mail or online, to pay online please click here:
https://sftreasurer.org/property/make-property-tax-payment
If you have any questions, please call 3-1-1 or visit the Treasurer & Tax Collector's website here:
https://sftreasurer.org/property-tax-deadline-frequently-asked-questions
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San Francisco's Shelter-In-Place (Stay-at-Home) Health Order:
On March 30, 2020, Mayor London Breed announced that she will extend the Shelter-In-Place ("Stay-at-Home") Order that went into effect on March 17 until May 1, 2020.
On March 16, 2020, the City issued a Public Health Order requiring people to stay at home ("shelter-in-place") except for essential needs, the order is in effect until April 7, 2020 and may be extended if necessary.
To read the Health Order, please click here:
https://www.sfdph.org/dph/alerts/files/HealthOrderC19-07-%20Shelter-in-Place.pdf
To stay up-to-date regarding the City's guidelines, orders, or regulations, please click here:
https://sf.gov/stay-home-except-essential-needs
California Statewide Order To Stay-At-Home Is Still In Effect:
On March 19, 2020, California Governor Gavin Newsom issued a statewide stay-at-home order, effective at midnight, in an attempt to slow down the spread of the COVID-19.
To read the Executive Order, please click here:
https://covid19.ca.gov/img/N-33-20.pdf
For more general information and to stay up-to-date as to how long this order will be in place, please click here:
https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/
The Order is still in effect, we thank each of you for complying with the order and saving lives. Thank you!
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