Lake County JIC Information Release 513 Center ST, Lakeview, OR 97630 [email protected] April 2, 2020 OHA Update Oregon reports 2 new COVID-19 deaths, 90 new COVID-19 cases COVID-19 has claimed 2 more lives in Oregon, raising the state’s death toll from 19 to 21, the Oregon Health Authority reported at 8 a.m. today. Oregon Health Authority also reported 90 new cases of COVID-19 as of 8 a.m. today bringing the statewide total to 826. The new COVID-19 cases reported today are in the following counties: Benton (2), Clackamas (5), Deschutes (5), Hood River (1), Jackson (5), Josephine (2), Klamath (3), Lane (3), Lincoln (1), Marion (13), Union (2), Multnomah (26), Washington (22), and Yamhill (1). Oregon Health Authority reports new cases once a day on its website: www.healthoregon.org/coronavirus. Oregon’s twentieth COVID-19 death is a 61-year-old man in Washington County, who tested positive on March 21, 2020, and died on April 1, 2020 at Tuality Healthcare. He had underlying medical conditions. Oregon’s twenty-first COVID-19 death is a 91-year-old woman in Marion County, who tested positive on March 31, 2020, and died on April 1, 2020 at her residence. She had underlying medical conditions. Update: The COVID-19 case data OHA publishes once a day on its website and shares once a day with the media are provisional and subject to change. A case reported yesterday as a Douglas County case was later determined to be a Lane County case. The total number of new cases in Lane County is 3 to reflect this change. However, the case moved from Douglas County to Lane County is not reflected in the total of new cases statewide for today. Public Health Update 32 tests have now been completed; 22 negative test results have come back with 10 tests pending. Turnaround time is 4-5 days for test results. Lake Wellness Center Update Public Safety Update 1 County Update Federal & State Updates Governor Kate Brown Issues Commercial Eviction Ban New order strengthens residential eviction ban, prohibits late fees (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown today issued Executive Order 20-13, placing a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions for nonpayment, in light of the impacts on business owners caused by the COVID-19 crisis. The order also strengthens Governor Brown's previous ban on residential evictions, and prohibits landlords from charging tenants late fees for nonpayment of rent during the moratorium. "During this unprecedented public health crisis, too many Oregonians have found themselves with no way to pay the monthly rent for their homes and businesses," said Governor Brown. "These are difficult times. This order will help Oregon small businesses stay in their locations without the threat of eviction." School Updates Paisley School District North Lake Lakeview School District Adel/Plush Business Update Coronavirus Small Business Update If you own a small business (under 500 employees), you need to know about the following two Federal programs in order to survive the economic chasm created by the government's response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). 2 1. Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) As a small business you are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application, and this loan advance will not have to be repaid. The $10,000 advance may be used to keep employees on the payroll, to pay for sick leave, meet increased production costs due to supply chain disruptions or pay business obligations, including debts, rent, and mortgage payments. The application has been streamlined. APPLY NOW >> 2. Payroll Protection Program As a small business you can apply for a loan of up to $10 million to cover payroll costs and related business expenses. Here are some highlights: • Interest Rate: 0.5% • Forgivable: Can become a grant (part or all) Applications are made through your local bank or credit union. For more specifics about the program, please see the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Coronavirus Small Business Guide & Checklist. Paycheck Protection and SBA loan availability for Lake County: Here is some clarification for CARES Act Emergency Assistance SBA Loans and Paycheck Protection Program: The new Payroll Protection Plan Loans through the CARES Act are forgivable if used for qualified purposes. Those purposes are outlined in a publication that has been prepared by the Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act. If you would like a copy, please contact Ginger at 541-417-2953 or go to the LCP Facebook page where it is posted. The program will be available on line hopefully by tomorrow, April 3rd or the latest on Monday. RIGHT NOW you need to contact your bank and NOT the SBA to access these loans when they become available. They will be first come, first serve so check your bank website and tell them you want to apply for a PPP Loan. If your bank doesn’t not know what you are talking about then call another bank in your area and ask them. We are fortunate here in Lakeview that all of our banks are participating in the program and have information on line available for you. Applications are not yet officially available but all banks have either posted links on their websites or they will be up by Friday to assist applicants. All banks in Lake 3 County are participating and here is the information business owners need to have about how to access information. Participating Banks in Lake County: Lakeview: US Bank – Access their corporate customer facing website on line and follow the links. Questions: Contact the branch at 541-947-3317 The same on line process for: Washington Federal Call if you have questions 541-947- 3400 Umpqua Bank –Questions: Contact 541-947-6701 Pacific Crest – Please contact the branch to be placed on a call back list from their Business Services office which will assist in providing their application process when they have it completed. 541-947- 4035 Christmas Valley: Pacific Crest – Same process as Lakeview. Contact by phone to be placed on a call back list 541 576-2301 SMALL BUSINESS DEBT RELIEF PROGRAM is different. This is for small businesses with non-disaster SBA loans – 504 Loans, 7(a) loans (not made under PPP), and microloans. Under it, SBA will cover all loan payments on these SBA loans, including principal, interest and fees, for six months. So, while it’s not technically a “forgivable loan”, the SBA will cover your payments for six months and you don’t have to pay them back for those payments. To find out if you are eligible for these loans go to: www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans for details or, again, contact Ginger at 541-417-2953 or check the Lakeview Community Partnership Page for links and more details. Also, the Chamber will be having these links available on their website soon. If you have any questions about the different loan packages and assistance for small businesses, sole proprietorships or self-employed assistance contact the LCP Cell phone 541-417-2953. Ginger can direct you to appropriate services and information. Public Works Update Transportation Update 4 5 .