June 29, 2020
A Message From The Supervisor:
A lot is happening in our nation and our City as we grapple with the effects of injustice in our African American community at the same time of dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We will get through this together and create an even stronger City where all people can feel safe and supported.
Please don't hesitate to email us at SafaiStaff@sfgov.org or call us at 1-415-554-6976 if we can assist you in any way and we will immediately respond.
Thank you all for your time, cooperation, and perseverance -- we will all get through this together!
Sincerely,
Supervisor Ahsha Safai
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Fourth Of July Is Around The Corner -- Please Dial The Non-Emergency Number If Fireworks Are Illegally Used By Individuals In District 11
Supervisor Safai understands that July 4th can cause discomfort to many people in District 11, and their furry family members, as such the District 11 office wanted to let everyone know that when the illegal fireworks begin you should immediately dial the San Francisco Police Department's non-emergency number. That number is 415-553-0123.
All, please be safe and mindful of your surroundings and neighbors.
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California Governor Newsom Announced Action To Close Bars In Certain Counties
As of today, June 29, 2020, California has 216,550 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 5,936 deaths. The rate of positive tests over the last 14 days is 5.5 percent. There were 5,307 new confirmed cases this Sunday (June 28). Who is getting infected with COVID-19 across California? The distribution of confirmed COVID-19 cases highlights and amplifies disparities within California, it is Latinx and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander groups who account for a disproportionate share of cases relative to their share of the population.
Yesterday, Sunday, June 28, 2020, the California Department of Public Health (henceforth, the “Department”) and California Governor Gavin Newsom also released guidance on the closure of bars for counties on the County Monitoring list, counties which have been on the list for 14 days or more were required to immediately close bars. Those impacted counties, for your convenience, were the following:
Mandatory Bar Closure:
• Fresno
• Kern
• Kings
• Los Angeles
• Tulare
Recommended Bar Closure:
• Riverside
• Sacramento
• San Bernardino
• Santa Barbara
• Stanislaus
• Ventura
1) To read California’s COVID-19 Statewide Update, please click here:
https://update.covid19.ca.gov/
2) To review California’s County Monitoring List, please click here:
https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/COVID-19/COVID19CountyMo...
3) To stay up-to-date as to what is happening statewide, please click here:
https://covid19.ca.gov/
4) California’s COVID-19 hotline:
1-833-422-4255, Monday-Friday 8AM-8PM, Saturday-Sunday 8AM-5PM
Lastly, today (June 29) during his COVID-19 update, California Governor Newsom did note that the state will be stepping up enforcement and that the $2.2-million dollars earmarked in COVID-19 funds and its disbursement would be predicated upon the success of counties' enforcement. In short, our positivity rate these last seven (7) days increased to 5.9% (the previous seven days the positivity had increased from 4.4% to 5.5%), and four new counties were added to the State's watchlist, including Orange County. Please be safe.
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The Reopenings Slated For Today (June 29, 2020) Have Been Temporarily Halted Until Further Notice
This past Thursday (June 25), Mayor London Breed announced that the reopenings slated for this Monday (June 29) were on hold because of the new 103 COVID-19 cases that were reported that same day, for reference, prior to this past Thursday San Francisco had a rolling 7-day average of 25-35 new cases.
The temporary halt impacts the following businesses: hair salons, nail salons, barbershops, tattoo studios, zoos, museums, outdoor swimming pools, and bars that serve drinks outdoors. Previously, hair salons were set to open until July 13 and the other business till mid-August, however this past Friday it was announced that the next wave of reopenings will be contingent on a review of ongoing data by San Francisco’s Department of Public Health.
We understand that this hampers the plans of many in San Francisco, the District 11 office appreciates everyone’s patience. Please stay safe, wear a face covering, and practice social distancing! It’s for your health.
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Walk and Wave Wednesday In District 11
The District 11 office was informed by a group of constituents that every Wednesday at noon they meet at 1532 Cayuga (ask for Ms. Mary, the owner) and then head out as a group, by foot, to Alemany while holding homemade signs with friendly and community oriented messages (a simple, "hi" or "hello") and waving to those simply passing by or driving by.
This weekly activity is meant to encourage morale in a time of imposed isolation and to also provide space for people to socialize safely. Note, to participate you MUST have a face mask on and you must also comply with social distancing, and please remember to bring your own sign! Enjoy!
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LGBTQIA+-Specific Community Services During The Coronavirus Outbreak
The City has created a public-run website for San Franciscans to find easily accessible resources for individuals who are LGBTQIA+, this website will provide information on legal help, rental assistance, youth resources, health resources, and will also provide access to more resources for our LGBTQIA+ family.
To learn more, please click here:
https://sf.gov/information/get-lgbtq-community-services-during-coronavir...
Happy Pride Month!
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San Francisco's Great Plates Program
The Great Plates Delivered SF is a temporary food program that delivers three restaurant meals a day to eligible adults during COVID-19.
The Program is free and runs through July 10, 2020.
Who Qualifies?
Older adults in the San Francisco community who need access to healthy and nutritious meals and who meet ALL of the following criteria:
(1) Aged 65 or older, as well as older adults who are aged 60-64 and in high-risk categories (i.e., people who have received a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, have been exposed to COVID-19, or who have underlying health conditions).
(2) Unable to obtain or make their own meals.
(3) Living alone or with one other adult who also meets these criteria.
(i) Earning less than $74,940 for a single-person household or $101,460 for two-person households.
Older adults who currently receive state or federal food assistance such as CalFresh or home-delivered meals should contact the Department of Disability and Aging Services (DAS) helpline at (415) 355-6700 to understand their eligibility for this program or other assistance.
How To Enroll?
You can either:
(1) Call (415) 355-6700 seven days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You may experience long wait times due to high call volumes.
OR
(2) Or complete the online interest form (English | Español | 中文). A DAS representative will call you back as soon as possible.
To see if someone you know may qualify for this program or other services, please call (415) 355-6700 or visit
https://www.sfhsa.org/services/health-food/groceries-and-meals/great-pla...
The City's helpline is available Monday through Friday from 8AM to 5PM.
*Side Note: That the Department of Disability and Aging Services helpline is now open seven days a week to older adults and adults with disabilities to assist with everyday tasks and connect them to volunteers who may be able to provide assistance. To learn more, please click here:
https://www.sfhsa.org/services/protection-safety/emergency-preparedness-...
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IMPORTANT: The San Francisco Unified School District's Fall Learning Town Halls: July 6-9, 2020
The San Francisco Unified School District ("S.F.U.S.D.") has contacted the Board of Superviors and staff to provide us with the dates to the virtual town halls it is sponsoring to discuss the reopening of public schools in the fall.
Note, the town halls will be via youtube live and S.F.U.S.D. will follow-up with instructions on how to sign-up/register but please take note of these dates and the language-specific accessibility to some of the hearings.
To learn more about the upcoming town halls, again, to discuss fall reopening of public schools, please click here:
https://www.sfusd.edu/services/health-wellness/covid-19-coronavirus-reso...
Details regarding language accessiblity:
Cantonese-speakers town hall (7/7), Spanish-speakers town hall (7/9), and Student town hall (7/9). Note, Superintendent Matthews will be attending these town halls, and the rest of the town halls (seven) are listed in the link I provided above.
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Transit Modifications For The 9 Bay Area Counties Because Of COVID-19 And The Shelter-In-Place Orders
Because of COVID-19, there are several transit modifications or reductions in place that have been implemented by each of the 9 Bay Area counties.
To ensure that you have the latest information regarding transit services across all counties in the Bay Area, please click here:
https://511.org/alerts/emergencies/coronavirus
The above-noted website will provide you with updates on any one of the following matters:
(1) Transit Agencies Status (e.g., AC Transit, ACE, BART, Blue & Gold Fleet, Caltrain, Capitol Corridor, etc.)
(2) Supplemental Late Night Service
(3) Express Lane Status
(4) Bay Area Bridges Status
(5) Bike/Pedestrian Bridge Access
(6) Sign-Up for Emergency Alerts
Of course, in addition to getting the latest information (by clicking on the website I shared), please be sure to wear a face covering and to practice social distancing. Be safe! |
San Francisco Water Power Sewer: COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program
Because of COVID-19, many San Franciscans are struggling to make ends meet and pay for basic utilities (e.g., power, sewer, and water services), and, in an attempt to help San Franciscans who are struggling in these difficult times, the SFPUC has created the COVID-19 Emergency Customer Assistance Program.
What is the COVID-19 Emergency Customer Assistance Program?
Anyone who has recently lost their job -- even if you are receiving unemployment benefits -- you may qualified for reduced utility rates.
What does the COVID-19 Emergency Customer Assistance Program provide?
The Program provides the following utility bill discounts:
*Water -- 15%
*Sewer -- 35%
*Hetch-Hetchy Power -- 30%
To learn more about the COVID-19 Emergency Assistance Program, please click here:
https://sfwater.org/index.aspx?page=1326
Please note, this is a TEMPORARY PROGRAM THAT DOES NOT PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ELECTRICITY BILL DISCOUNTS TO COSTUMERS ENROLLED IN CleanPowerSF. For electricity bill discounts and financial assistance available to CleanPowerSF customers, please click here:
https://www.cleanpowersf.org/loweryourbill
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Update On City Facilities And Public Access
As the City and County of San Francisco begins to slowly re-open, so has her various Departments in City Hall. To find out which City services are open during the COVID-19 outbreak and our Shelter-In-Place Order, please click here:
https://sf.gov/information/city-services-whats-open
This website has crucial information for important services that many San Franciscans rely on, for example: notary signature authentication, marriage records, professional registrations, public libraries, permits, and so on.
Please be sure to check the website and confirm that the service or Department you are looking for is in fact open to the public. Thank you.
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San Francisco's Essential Worker Ride Home Program
The City’s new Essential Worker Ride Home program supports essential employees in San Francisco impacted by public transportation reductions. The program offers a taxi ride home from work to qualifying participants. To be eligible, you must commute to work via a sustainable mode of transportation and commute home between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 8:30 a.m.
To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, please click here:
https://sfenvironment.org/essential-worker-ride-home
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COVID-19 Testing In San Francisco
San Francisco is providing expanded COVID-19 testing for San Francisco residents. Below, more details and information for your convenience.
Citywide Test Sites:
(1) Fillmore Pop-Up Testing Site:
Cathedral of St. Mayr's (details already provided above)
(2) City College Pop-Up Testing Site
50 Friday Kahlo Way I HC-100
Monday-Friday: 7AM-7PM
*Sites 1 and 2 will test people WITHOUT SYMPTOMS (i.e., people who are asymptomatic) BUT you must make an appointments, please visit sf.gov/GetTestedSF
(3) Embarcadero
Pier 30/32
Monday-Sunday: 8AM-6PM
(4) SOMA
7th and Brannan
Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
*Sites (3) and (4) require that you schedule a test by either clicking here
OR calling 311
(5) Castro Mission
3850 17th Street
Monday-Friday: 9AM-5PM
Saturday-Sunday: 12PM-4PM
(6) Maxine Hall
1181 Golden Gate Avenue
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM
(7) Southeast Health Center
2401 Keith Street
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM
(8) ZSFG
1001 Potrero Avenue
Monday-Friday: 9AM-6PM
*PLEASE CALL 415-682-1740 to schedule a test at one of these locations (5)-(8)
(9) Mission Neighborhood Health Center
Shotwell Parking Lot, 240 Shotwell Street
Monday-Friday: 8AM-5PM
*To schedule a test for this specific cite, please call 415-552-3870.
To learn more information about getting tested in general, please click here:
https://sf.gov/find-out-how-get-tested-coronavirus
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