3/31/2020
COVID-19 Resources and Updates
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin understands this is an unprecedented time for our communities as we battle COVID-19. The District E Office continues to monitor the situation and provide information as it becomes available. As a reminder, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a 'Stay Home, Work Safe' Order earlier this week to further contain the spread of COVID-19 in Houston and Harris County. The order went into effect at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, March 24 and will last until Friday, April 3, unless modified. More information on the official order can be found in our recent press release.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Stay-Home--Work-Safe--Order-Issued-for-Harris-County-Residents.html?soid=1107463978136&aid=kr-radosGYU
You may also view the official order here.
https://houstonemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/03-24-20-Stay-Home-Work-Safe-Order-by-the-County-Judge.pdf
Below you will find a list of resources to answer any questions you may have regarding this pandemic. As always, please do not hesitate to contact the District E Office. My staff is working remotely and operating under normal office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also follow me on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/councilmemberdavemartin/
and Twitter
https://twitter.com/cmDaveMartin
for regular updates.
Local Announcements/Resources:
Harris County/Houston COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
https://checkforcorona.com/harris-county#/welcome
City of Houston Health Department COVID-19 Updates
https://houstonemergency.org/covid19/
City of Houston Service Status
https://houstonemergency.org/city-of-houston-service-status/
Office of Emergency Management COVID-19 Updates
https://houstonemergency.org/city-of-houston-service-status/
Harris Health Ask My Nurse Service
https://www.harrishealth.org/services-hh/outreach/Pages/ask-a-nurse.aspx
New Guidelines for City Council Meetings
http://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/new-guidelines-city-council-meetings.html
Houston Public Works Suspends Water Disconnections
Houston Parks and Recreation Department:
Curbside Meal Program (Youth)
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/pdfs/2020/HPARDCurbsideMealDistributionProgram_NewInfo.pdf
Park Facility Closures
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
How to Practice Social Distancing at Houston Parks
https://twitter.com/HPARD/status/1243269028187078656
Harris County Public Library Temporary Closures and Online Resources
https://www.hcpl.net/blog/2020/03/harris-county-public-library-temporary-building-closure
Short-Term Rental Assistance
https://haaonline.org/financialhelp/
Harris County Primary Runoff Elections Delayed to July
https://www.harrisvotes.com/PressReleases/News%20Release%20Primary%20Runoff%20Delayed.pdf
Municipal Court: No Jury Trials/No Jury Duty
https://mailchi.mp/houstontx/city-of-houston-municipal-courts-suspends-all-trials-jury-and-judge-jury-duty-arraignments-and-parking-adjudication-hearings?e=d526fe7ee7
Houston Permitting Moving (Mostly) Online
https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/news-events/new-operations-plan-response-covid-19
Harris County Clerk Main Office Closed to the Public
https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/Forms/Uploads/NRCOVID-19%20HC%20Clerk%20Closures-PUBLIC.pdf?t=1584544941725
METRO Response to COVID-19
https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Houston Food Bank
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
https://www.houstontx.gov/health/Aging/
United Way of Greater Houston and Greater Houston Community Foundation COVID-19 Recovery Fund
https://www.greaterhoustonrecovery.org/
State of Texas Announcements/Resources:
Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Case Counts
https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ed483ecd702b4298ab01e8b9cafc8b83
Texas Health and Human Services COVID-19 Website
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/coronavirus-covid-19
Supreme Court of Texas Postpones Eviction Hearings until Mid-April
https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1446203/209045.pdf
TxTag Service Center Closures
https://www.txtag.org/en/home/index.shtml
Texas Department of Emergency Management COVID-19 Website
http://tdem.texas.gov/covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR1cGt7dOI47F_xQTevGC-olp5w7GEenL2GjbodW3hU9o5nF3ZfLvbUU_9Y#1584884767024-4a025bba-5977
Announcements from Governor Greg Abbott
https://gov.texas.gov/news/category/press-release/P0
Executive Order to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-orders-in-accordance-with-federal-guidelines-to-mitigate-spread-of-covid-19-in-texas
Major Disaster Declaration
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-approval-of-major-disaster-declaration
Federal Government Announcements/Resources:
CARES Act:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, $2 trillion stimulus bill designed to help families and businesses hurt by the Coronavirus epidemic. The bill would provide direct payments of up to $1,200 for most individuals and $2,400 for most married couples filing jointly with an extra $500 for each child. Assistance would start to phase out for individuals earning more than $75,000 and for couples with more than $150,000 in income. Also, the bill provides small businesses access to a nearly $350 billion loan program to cover monthly expenses like payroll, rent and utilities. The loans would not have to be repaid if businesses maintained their workforce. Another component of the bill will also allocate $100 billion in reimbursements and lost revenue to hospitals and health care providers that are overwhelmed with patients suffering from the virus.
Read the bill here.
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6819239-FINAL-FINAL-CARES-ACT.html
Officially signed into law on 3/27/2020.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-providing-economic-relief-american-workers-families-businesses-impacted-coronavirus/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Website
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Coronavirus Tax Relief Website:
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the Coronavirus.
Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed
Census 2020 Update:
The Census Bureau has suspended field operations until 4/1/2020 to comply with public health directives. The deadline to respond has been extended to 8/14/2020. It is more important than ever and EASIER than ever to self-respond online, by phone, or by mail. Start your Census response here today.
https://2020census.gov/
Small Business Resources and Updates:
U.S. Small Business Administration COVID-19 Guidance & Loan Resources
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted Texas' Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance declaration, making loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Small businesses who believe they may be eligible for an SBA EIDL, should visit the SBA's website
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility.
All forms and further details are available on the SBA Disaster Loan website:
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Click on the Coronavirus link at the top of the page.
Texas Workforce Commission
The Texas Workforce Commission has additional resources for employers regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on their website.
https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-employers
Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19
To learn more about essential vs. non-essential work, please call: 832-393-4220
To report non-essential businesses remaining open, please call: 832-839-6941
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lakehouston.org/
LHACC launched their #LHAOpen4Biz Campaign to encourage community support of Lake Houston area businesses during this time. To learn more about how to get involved please visit their website.
https://www.lakehouston.org/lhaopen4biz/?fbclid=IwAR0O8Jwz5Vr7gcJyiQ0H0kA3tOjyP8HhjIz2kXfrq0iRZObRPVYyJe24Nq8
Follow their Facebook page for updates.
https://www.facebook.com/LHAChamber/?ref=br_rs
Educational Resources and Updates:
Humble ISD Updates
https://www.humbleisd.net/coronavirus
Humble ISD closed through April 10, 2020
Meal Carry-Out Updates
https://www.humbleisd.net/domain/89
Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/HumbleISD/
Twitter
https://twitter.com/HumbleISD
TXschools.org Meal Finder
https://txschools.gov/
Houston Public Media at Home Learning
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/education/kids/schedule/
Scholastic's Learn at Home
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Children's Museum Virtual Learning
https://www.cmhouston.org/
Houston Zoo Webcams
https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/
For more information, please contact Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin's office at (832) 393-3008 or [email protected].
Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin understands this is an unprecedented time for our communities as we battle COVID-19. The District E Office continues to monitor the situation and provide information as it becomes available. As a reminder, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo and City of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced a 'Stay Home, Work Safe' Order earlier this week to further contain the spread of COVID-19 in Houston and Harris County. The order went into effect at 11:59 p.m., Tuesday, March 24 and will last until Friday, April 3, unless modified. More information on the official order can be found in our recent press release.
https://myemail.constantcontact.com/-Stay-Home--Work-Safe--Order-Issued-for-Harris-County-Residents.html?soid=1107463978136&aid=kr-radosGYU
You may also view the official order here.
https://houstonemergency.org/wp-content/uploads/03-24-20-Stay-Home-Work-Safe-Order-by-the-County-Judge.pdf
Below you will find a list of resources to answer any questions you may have regarding this pandemic. As always, please do not hesitate to contact the District E Office. My staff is working remotely and operating under normal office hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. You can also follow me on Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/councilmemberdavemartin/
and Twitter
https://twitter.com/cmDaveMartin
for regular updates.
Local Announcements/Resources:
Harris County/Houston COVID-19 Self Assessment Tool
https://checkforcorona.com/harris-county#/welcome
City of Houston Health Department COVID-19 Updates
https://houstonemergency.org/covid19/
City of Houston Service Status
https://houstonemergency.org/city-of-houston-service-status/
Office of Emergency Management COVID-19 Updates
https://houstonemergency.org/city-of-houston-service-status/
Harris Health Ask My Nurse Service
https://www.harrishealth.org/services-hh/outreach/Pages/ask-a-nurse.aspx
New Guidelines for City Council Meetings
http://www.houstontx.gov/mayor/press/2020/new-guidelines-city-council-meetings.html
Houston Public Works Suspends Water Disconnections
Houston Parks and Recreation Department:
Curbside Meal Program (Youth)
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/pdfs/2020/HPARDCurbsideMealDistributionProgram_NewInfo.pdf
Park Facility Closures
http://www.houstontx.gov/parks/
How to Practice Social Distancing at Houston Parks
https://twitter.com/HPARD/status/1243269028187078656
Harris County Public Library Temporary Closures and Online Resources
https://www.hcpl.net/blog/2020/03/harris-county-public-library-temporary-building-closure
Short-Term Rental Assistance
https://haaonline.org/financialhelp/
Harris County Primary Runoff Elections Delayed to July
https://www.harrisvotes.com/PressReleases/News%20Release%20Primary%20Runoff%20Delayed.pdf
Municipal Court: No Jury Trials/No Jury Duty
https://mailchi.mp/houstontx/city-of-houston-municipal-courts-suspends-all-trials-jury-and-judge-jury-duty-arraignments-and-parking-adjudication-hearings?e=d526fe7ee7
Houston Permitting Moving (Mostly) Online
https://www.houstonpermittingcenter.org/news-events/new-operations-plan-response-covid-19
Harris County Clerk Main Office Closed to the Public
https://www.cclerk.hctx.net/Forms/Uploads/NRCOVID-19%20HC%20Clerk%20Closures-PUBLIC.pdf?t=1584544941725
METRO Response to COVID-19
https://www.ridemetro.org/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
Houston Food Bank
https://www.houstonfoodbank.org/find-help/
Harris County Area Agency on Aging
https://www.houstontx.gov/health/Aging/
United Way of Greater Houston and Greater Houston Community Foundation COVID-19 Recovery Fund
https://www.greaterhoustonrecovery.org/
State of Texas Announcements/Resources:
Texas Department of State Health Services COVID-19 Case Counts
https://txdshs.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/ed483ecd702b4298ab01e8b9cafc8b83
Texas Health and Human Services COVID-19 Website
https://hhs.texas.gov/services/health/coronavirus-covid-19
Supreme Court of Texas Postpones Eviction Hearings until Mid-April
https://www.txcourts.gov/media/1446203/209045.pdf
TxTag Service Center Closures
https://www.txtag.org/en/home/index.shtml
Texas Department of Emergency Management COVID-19 Website
http://tdem.texas.gov/covid-19/?fbclid=IwAR1cGt7dOI47F_xQTevGC-olp5w7GEenL2GjbodW3hU9o5nF3ZfLvbUU_9Y#1584884767024-4a025bba-5977
Announcements from Governor Greg Abbott
https://gov.texas.gov/news/category/press-release/P0
Executive Order to Mitigate Spread of COVID-19
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-issues-executive-orders-in-accordance-with-federal-guidelines-to-mitigate-spread-of-covid-19-in-texas
Major Disaster Declaration
https://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-announces-approval-of-major-disaster-declaration
Federal Government Announcements/Resources:
CARES Act:
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, $2 trillion stimulus bill designed to help families and businesses hurt by the Coronavirus epidemic. The bill would provide direct payments of up to $1,200 for most individuals and $2,400 for most married couples filing jointly with an extra $500 for each child. Assistance would start to phase out for individuals earning more than $75,000 and for couples with more than $150,000 in income. Also, the bill provides small businesses access to a nearly $350 billion loan program to cover monthly expenses like payroll, rent and utilities. The loans would not have to be repaid if businesses maintained their workforce. Another component of the bill will also allocate $100 billion in reimbursements and lost revenue to hospitals and health care providers that are overwhelmed with patients suffering from the virus.
Read the bill here.
https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/6819239-FINAL-FINAL-CARES-ACT.html
Officially signed into law on 3/27/2020.
https://www.whitehouse.gov/briefings-statements/president-donald-j-trump-providing-economic-relief-american-workers-families-businesses-impacted-coronavirus/
Center for Disease Control and Prevention COVID-19 Website
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Coronavirus Tax Relief Website:
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the Coronavirus.
Tax Day now July 15: Treasury, IRS extend filing deadline and federal tax payments regardless of amount owed
Census 2020 Update:
The Census Bureau has suspended field operations until 4/1/2020 to comply with public health directives. The deadline to respond has been extended to 8/14/2020. It is more important than ever and EASIER than ever to self-respond online, by phone, or by mail. Start your Census response here today.
https://2020census.gov/
Small Business Resources and Updates:
U.S. Small Business Administration COVID-19 Guidance & Loan Resources
https://www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) granted Texas' Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) assistance declaration, making loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Small businesses who believe they may be eligible for an SBA EIDL, should visit the SBA's website
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
where they can directly apply for assistance. The online application is the fastest method to receive a decision about loan eligibility.
All forms and further details are available on the SBA Disaster Loan website:
https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/disaster-assistance
Click on the Coronavirus link at the top of the page.
Texas Workforce Commission
The Texas Workforce Commission has additional resources for employers regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19) on their website.
https://www.twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-employers
Identifying Critical Infrastructure During COVID-19
https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19
To learn more about essential vs. non-essential work, please call: 832-393-4220
To report non-essential businesses remaining open, please call: 832-839-6941
Lake Houston Area Chamber of Commerce
https://www.lakehouston.org/
LHACC launched their #LHAOpen4Biz Campaign to encourage community support of Lake Houston area businesses during this time. To learn more about how to get involved please visit their website.
https://www.lakehouston.org/lhaopen4biz/?fbclid=IwAR0O8Jwz5Vr7gcJyiQ0H0kA3tOjyP8HhjIz2kXfrq0iRZObRPVYyJe24Nq8
Follow their Facebook page for updates.
https://www.facebook.com/LHAChamber/?ref=br_rs
Educational Resources and Updates:
Humble ISD Updates
https://www.humbleisd.net/coronavirus
Humble ISD closed through April 10, 2020
Meal Carry-Out Updates
https://www.humbleisd.net/domain/89
https://www.facebook.com/HumbleISD/
https://twitter.com/HumbleISD
TXschools.org Meal Finder
https://txschools.gov/
Houston Public Media at Home Learning
https://www.houstonpublicmedia.org/education/kids/schedule/
Scholastic's Learn at Home
https://classroommagazines.scholastic.com/support/learnathome.html
Children's Museum Virtual Learning
https://www.cmhouston.org/
Houston Zoo Webcams
https://www.houstonzoo.org/explore/webcams/
For more information, please contact Mayor Pro Tem Dave Martin's office at (832) 393-3008 or [email protected].