Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Weekly Public Information Update 4-17-20, 1:00pm
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Lincoln County Call Center: 541-265-0621 or email: [email protected] Samaritan Call Center (Health questions): 541-451-(SICK) 7425
The following is an information update from the Lincoln County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) provided by the Lincoln County Public Information Officer (PIO). Lincoln County will update this report regularly and will repost to the County Website, share on social media and share with local media, public safety and government partners.
Coronavirus Case Updates as of 4/17/2020 https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/
Worldwide Cases: 2,214,861 Worldwide Deaths: 150,948 213 countries or territories with cases
United States cases: 684,920 United States deaths: 34,575 US Tests: 3,423,034
Oregon Cases Lincoln County (31 counties with cases) Positive Negative Deaths Total Positive Negative Deaths 1,785 34,536 70 36,321 4 304 0
World Health Organization-Coronavirus Centers for Disease Control-Cases in US Oregon Health Authority| COVID-19 Updates
Safety Message
• Place- Stay Home to Save Lives. • Space- follow physical distancing recommendations. • Face- when necessary, cover your face. • Continue to use proper handwashing and cleaning practices. • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. • Self-care is important. Take walks, listen to music, talk on the phone with a loved one.
• Are you feeling anxious or depressed? Our call center has counselors available 541-265-0621 Are you having a mental health crisis? Call 866-266-0288
National Coronavirus Updates
• The White House released guidelines for Opening Up America Again. • The WHO published an update to its COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan. • IRS begins individual Economic Impact Payments - more info • CDC Briefing Room: COVID-19 Update and Risks (4-14-20) • Every US state is now under a major disaster declaration Oregon Coronavirus Updates • Oregon to receive $38.6M in federal funding to support child care for essential workers-link. (4-16-20) • Governor Kate Brown Issues Order to Preserve Civic Engagement, Essential Local Services During COVID-19 Crisis-link. (4-16-20) • Governor Brown Introduces Framework for Reopening Oregon-view the recording. (4-14-20) • Oregon moves into “Distance Learning for All” this week. The Oregon Department of Education has created a guide for online learning. • Oregon Health Authority Weekly data report- link. (4-14-20) • The Oregon Department of Human Services has increased supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) funding in April and May to help Oregonians facing food insecurity. • California, Oregon and Washington announce “Western States Pact”- link. (4-13-20) • Governor Kate Brown Announces $8 Million in Assistance to the Oregon Food Bank-link. (4-13-20) • New projections of COVID-19 infections demonstrate need to continue physical distancing efforts- link. (4- 11-20) • Oregonians Start Receiving $600 Pandemic Unemployment Compensation Payments-link. (4-10-20)
Lincoln County Updates
• All Public Information updates, including “Hot Topics”: https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/public- information-updates • Lincoln County Sheriff’s Office, Toledo Police, and Public Health offer Prescription Delivery Assistance. • Lincoln County Sheriff announces enforcement of Social Distancing Orders: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-eNnbOHDVI&feature=youtu.be • Beach Access explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2dc4YewHaY • Lincoln County updates COVID response objectives: 1. Prevent the spread of disease. 2. Provide for the safety and well being of all incident personnel. 3. In coordination with service organizations and other agencies, support the needs of vulnerable populations including persons with functional, access needs. the houseless and at-risk populations. 4. Support the logistical needs of hospitals, health service providers, first responders and critical services including clinical guidance, information and supplies. 5. Monitor public information needs and develop accurate and timely messaging for dissemination to the public and cooperators. 6. Demonstrate the stewardship of public resources. 7. Coordination of data collection and information sharing with appropriate state, federal agencies for response and recovering planning efforts. 8. Plan for community recovery needs. 9. Plan for the demobilization of response.
Call Centers
Lincoln County residents have two call centers that are open and ready to help with your questions relating to CCOVID-19 (Coronavirus). • Lincoln County Call Center Phone: 541-265-0621, Open weekdays 9:00am-4:30pm Email: [email protected] monitored 8am-5pm • Samaritan Healthline Phone: 541-451-7425, Open daily 9:00am-4:00pm
Resources
ASL COVID-19- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/asl-covid-19
Business Resources- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/business-resources
Domestic Violence, Abuse, and Neglect-https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/domestic-violence-abuse-and- neglect
En Espanol - Coronavirus (COVID - 19 ) de los Centros para el Contorl y la Prevencíon e Enfermedades (CDC)
Financial Resources- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/financial-resources
Food Assistance- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/food-assistance
Health Care Options- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/health-care-options-medical-assistance
Housing and Utility Assistance- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/housing-utility-assistance
Immigrants and Refugees- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/immigrants-and-refugees
Managing Stress & Anxiety- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/managing-stress-and-anxiety
Worker & Job Seeker Resources- https://www.co.lincoln.or.us/hhs/page/worker-job-seeker-resources
How Can I get updated information from Lincoln County?
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