City of Paso Robles COVID-19 Update - April 17, 2020

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Message from Mayor Martin about Recovery Planning

Paso Robles Mayor Steve Martin is using text, audio and video to keep the community informed as we confront COVID-19. See all messages here.

COVID-19 General Updates

Current Status

While our curve is flattening, we cannot become complacent. In the absence of a COVID-19 vaccine, we need to make sure we take a methodical approach to rolling back any restrictions.

The County will continue the Shelter at Home order and will assess the situation in another two weeks. Please continue the great work you are doing with physical distancing and Sheltering at Home.

The Governor announced this week several key factors we need to assess before we can lift any public health orders.

In the meantime, the County is working on a phased approach to modifying restrictions in coordination with the State to develop a workable, realistic plan to reopen our economy.

Small Business Administration Funding Update

The SBA announced it will not accept any more applications for the Paycheck Protection Program or the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL)-COVID-19 related assistance program (including EIDL Advances) until more funding is appropriated by the Treasury.

Any EIDL and PPP applicants who have already submitted their applications will continue to be processed on a first-come, first-served basis.

You will not have to re-apply if you have already submitted. As soon as we learn more, we will let you know. View the SBA notice here.

Unemployment Assistance Programs

Governor Newsom announced new initiatives to support California workers impacted by Covid-19:

Employment Development Department (EDD) will launch a new call center open 7 days a week from 8am to 8 pm and the Unemployment Insurance Branch will be upstaffed with 1,340 employees.
Federal Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA). EDD will begin accepting applications for the PUA program on April 28^th.

The PUA will provide federally funded benefits for certain individuals out of work or partially unemployed due to COVID-19.

This includes the self-employed, employees who lack sufficient work history, independent contractors and gig workers.

Benefits will be issued within 24-48 hours – not the traditional 21 days for regular unemployment claims.
Disaster Relief Fund will provide a one-time cash benefit for undocumented Californians that are impacted by COVID-19 and ineligible for unemployment insurance benefits and disaster relief due to their immigration status.

Details

How is COVID-19 Affecting You?

If you're a Paso Robles resident or business owner, the City of Paso Robles would like to know how COVID-19 is impacting your daily life and/or local business. Please take a moment to fill out these brief surveys to help us understand your concerns and how we can better serve you. Complete the surveys by clicking on the following links:

Take the RESIDENT survey now
Take the BUSINESS survey now

Paso Robles COVID-19 Resources

Food Distribution Resources

Paso Robles Meal and Pantry Service
Comprehensive list of free meal and pantry services provided in the Paso Robles Area for the week of April 17–24, 2020. Details

Transportation Changes

The Paso Express provides transit and Dial-A-Ride service throughout the City of Paso Robles. You can catch the Paso Express fixed route services at all dedicated stops around the city on Routes A and B. For more information, click here.

** Please note** SLO RTA & Paso Express will adhere to the following rules:

Essential workers have priority boarding
40-foot buses will have a maximum capacity of 10-15 passengers (15 if couples ride together)
35-foot buses will have a maximum capacity of 8- 12 passengers (12 if couples ride together)
All passengers MUST wear face masks while riding

Health and Wellness

Feeling anxious, lonely, fearful, stressed, angry, or frustrated? This Coronavirus Anxiety Workbook can be a useful tool to help you overcome some of those feelings.

City Services

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City Services: City Library

Essential City Services are still being provided while following social distancing guidelines.

Although the Library is currently closed for in-person transactions, we are available 24 hours a day 365 days a year online. Staff is also available Monday-Saturday, from 10-5, to answer account inquiries, call 805-237-3870.

Please enjoy the library’s extensive eLibrary of downloadable books, audiobooks, movies, music, magazines, learning tools, and reference materials.

Need help? Watch a tutorial on hoopla, Overdrive, and Primary Search.

For additional activities related to staying active, engaged, and entertained while staying home, please check out Virtual Paso!

Follow the library on Facebook to learn more about our resources, participate in virtual programming and more.

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The most important thing you can do is Shelter at Home. Stay home. Save lives.

For complete information and details, go to www.ReadySLO.org

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