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Incident Name COVID-19

Date May 8, 2020

Time: 3:00 p.m.

EOC Activation Level Local State of Emergency March 17, 2020 8:00 a.m. Extension #1: March 24, 2020 Extension #5: April 21, 2020

Extension #2: March 31, 2020 Extension #6: April 28, 2020 Extension #3: April 7, 2020 Extension #7: May 5, 2020 Extension #4: April 14, 2020

Indian River County: Level 2 (Partial) as of March 21 State: Level 1 (FULL) as of March 13

***Updates are in RED*** ***There will be no Community Updates published on Saturdays and Sundays***

FLORIDA PHASE 1 RECOVERY Governor Ron DeSantis, on April 29, 2020, signed Executive Order Number 20-112 detailing his step-by-step plan for Florida’s recovery (excludes Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm Beach counties). The Order is effective at 12:01 a.m. on May 4, 2020. The governor received input and advice from prominent physicians, health care system executives, small business owners, elected officials, unemployed Floridians, and law enforcement. This group is known as the Re-Open Florida Task Force. Together they produced Florida’s Phase 1 Recovery. Executive Order Number 20-112 states the following:

• Schools remain distance learning. • Visits to senior living facilities are prohibited. • Elective surgeries can resume. • Restaurants may offer outdoor seating with six-foot space between tables and indoor seating at 25% capacity. • Retail can operate at 25% of indoor capacity. • No change for bars, gyms, and personal services such as hair dressers. • Vulnerable individuals should avoid close contact with people outside the home. • All individuals, when in public, should maximize physical distance from others. • Avoid socializing in groups of more than 10 people in circumstances that do not readily allow for physical distancing. • Face masks are recommended for all those in face-to-face interactions and where you can’t social distance.

Governor DeSantis’ first priority in re-opening is maintaining the health and safety of all Floridians. Before moving on to the next phase of re-opening the state, we must maintain the health benchmarks outlined in the plan, maintain hospital bed capacity, and monitor the COVID-19 test positivity rate. The governor does not expect this process to take months. It will be based on Florida’s health metrics and guided by medical authorities.

***Indian River County Emergency Management COVID-19 Community Update***

Indian River County Emergency Operations Center

Phone: 772-226-3900 www.irces.com

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CURRENT STATUS: INDIAN RIVER COUNTY (May 7, 2020) Confirmed Cases Male Female Deaths Hospitalizations Average Age Median Age

100 49 39 8 27 8 to 96 64 INDIAN RIVER COUNTY CASES BY ZIP CODE

ZIP CODE Number of Cases ZIP CODE Number of Cases 32948 <5 32963 9 32958 9 32966 7 32960 32 32967 13 32961 0 32968 <5 32962 13 32969 0

Notices: • Indian River County Emergency Order 2020-007 – Waiver of temporary use permits for restaurants. Site plan

restrictions governing temporary outdoor dining areas shall be waived for restaurants and food establishments. • Department of Health in Indian River County is pleased to announce community-based testing for home bound

individuals meeting the COVID-19 screening criteria. This mode of testing is made possible through an agreement with the Visiting Nurse Association to help provide services to our most vulnerable populations within Indian River County. Anyone requesting this assistance should call (772) 794-7411 for assistance should they require this resource.

• Postponed High School graduation ceremonies: • Indian River Charter High School – June 27, 2020 • Sebastian River High School – June 13 or July 11, 2020 • Vero Beach High School – June 12 or July 10, 2020

BUSINESS RESUMPTION Beaches All local beaches in Indian River County are now fully open but social

distancing guidelines from the CDC still apply. Beach visitors should stay 6 feet apart and no groups greater than 10 people are allowed.

IRC Shooting Range Reopens Friday, May 8. Sunrise Theatre (Ft. Pierce) Suspended all scheduled performances and events on the Main Stage

through August 31. Outdoor tennis and pickle ball courts All courts operated by Indian River County, City of Vero Beach, and City of

Sebastian. Play will be limited to singles only. While playing, please remember to abide by all social distancing guidelines.

GoLine Services Saturday service will resume on Saturday May 9. Sandridge Golf Club All tee times must be booked and pre-paid online by visiting

www.sandridgegc.com . IRC Tax Collector’s Office Majority of services restored. Appointments must be made on the website or

by calling 226-1338. No driver license road tests. Indian River Mall Monday – Sunday 11am – 7pm/Sunday 12-6. (Day use parking A1A lot only) State Parks open May 4 Sebastian Inlet State Park: 8:00 am - Sunset

Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park (Jack Island only): 8:00 a.m. - Sunset IRC Libraries Main and North County: Hold pick-up resumed (M-F 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.) Restaurants Open at 25% occupancy Tennis/pickle ball courts All OUTDOOR tennis and pickle ball courts operated by Indian River

County, City of Vero Beach, and City of Sebastian. Play will be limited to singles only.

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CASE STATUS SUMMARY (May 8, 2020) Area Confirmed Cases Deaths

Indian River County 100 8 Florida 39,199 1,699 United States 1,263,052 76,032 Global 3.889,841 271,732

THINGS TO DO WHILE STAYING AT HOME Take a Virtual Tour of Sea Life:

• Georgia Aquarium webcams • Seattle Aquarium virtual field trip • Monterrey Bay Aquarium live webcams • National Aquarium Baltimore, Maryland • Above Water Manatee-Cam at Blue Spring State Park

Take a Virtual Museum Tour: • British Museum, London • Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation, New York • Musée d’Orsay, Paris • Picasso Museum, Barcelona • National Gallery of Art, Washington DC • Museum of Modern Art, New York

Take a Virtual Tour Around the World: • Claude Moet’s Garden, Giverny, France • Ellis Island, New York, USA • Galapagos Island, Ecuador • Great Barrier Reef, Cairns, Australia • Great Wall of China, China • Hawaii Tropical Botanical Gardens, Big Island, Hawaii, USA • Keukenof Gardens, Holland Netherlands

EXECUTIVE ORDERS AND OTHER LEGAL DOCUMENTS Emergency Rule 59AER20-1 - Agency for Health Care Administration emergency rule for hospital screening requirements for long-term care facility residents. This rule requires COVID-19 testing by hospitals of all patients, regardless of symptoms, prior to discharge to long-term care facilities. Indian River County Emergency Order 2020-007 – Waiver of temporary use permits for restaurants. Site plan restrictions governing temporary outdoor dining areas shall be waived for restaurants and food establishments. Chief Financial Officer Directive 2020-08 – Directive related to cremations and funeral establishments. Florida Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Emergency Order 041320 - Extending the effective period of driver licenses and identification cards with expiration dates on or after March 16-April 15 for 60 days. Department of Revenue Order of Emergency Waiver#20-52-DOR-002 – Sales and Use Tax and Related Taxes. Department of Revenue Order of Emergency Waiver #20-52-DOR-001 – Property tax extension from March 31, 2020 to April 15, 2020. President Donald Trump – Approved Florida Disaster Declaration for Crisis Counseling for affected individuals in all areas in the State of Florida. President Donald Trump Proclamation on Declaring a National Emergency Concerning COVID-19 Supreme Court of Florida Administrative Order No. AOSC20-17 – Amendment 1 extending jury trial suspension. All grand jury proceedings, jury selection proceedings, and criminal and civil jury trials in Florida’s Court System remain suspended through Thursday, July 2, 2020.

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Executive Order 20-112 – Governor DeSantis Plan for Florida’s Recovery. Phase 1 FAQs. Executive Order 20-104 – Suspends biweekly reporting requirement by claimants of “actively seeking work” requirement. Executive Order 20-103 – Extends Executive Order 20-87 related to vacation rentals. Executive Order 20-95 – Governor DeSantis signed order suspending assessment and collection of taxation imposed for all notes related to the CARES Act. Executive Order 20-94 – Governor DeSantis signed order providing Mortgage Foreclosure and Eviction Relief. Executive Order 20-93 – Governor DeSantis signed order for a Reemployment Assistance Program. Executive Order 20-91 – Governor DeSantis signed order regarding Safer at Home and Essential Services

• FAQs for Executive Order 20-91 Essential services and activities during COVID-19 • Essential Services List Related to Governor DeSantis Executive Order 20-91

Executive Order 20-89 – Governor DeSantis signed order restricting public access for Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, and Monroe County. Executive Order 20-88 – Governor DeSantis signed order to re-employ essential personnel. Executive Order 20-87 – Governor DeSantis signed order to suspend vacation rental operations in Florida. Extended – See EO 20-103 above. Executive Order 20-86 - Governor DeSantis signed order persons entering Florida from an area of substantial community spread to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entering the state of Florida by roadways. This Executive Order is in effect until expiration of Executive Order 20-52 (Declaration of Emergency). Executive Order 2020-83 – Governor DeSantis signed order regarding protective measures for vulnerable populations, gatherings of private citizens, and density of the workforce. Florida Department of Health Public Health Advisory - Florida Surgeon General and State Health Officer, Scott A. Rivkees, M.D., issued a public health advisory to protect the public health and safety by issuing Protective Measures for Vulnerable Populations, Gatherings of Private Citizens and Density of the Workforce. Executive Order 2020-82 – Governor DeSantis signed order regarding isolation of individuals traveling to Florida. Executive Order 2020-80 – Governor DeSantis signed order mandating airport screening and isolation. Executive Order 2020-72 - Governor DeSantis signed order prohibiting all hospitals, ambulatory surgical centers, office surgery centers, dental, orthodontic and endodontic offices and other health care practitioners’ office in the State of Florida from providing any medically unnecessary, non-urgent or non-emergency procedure or surgery. Executive Order 2020-71 – Governor DeSantis signed order suspending alcohol sales for consumption on premises, suspends all food and restaurants in Florida to close on-premises food consumption for customers, closes gyms and fitness centers. Executive Order 2020-70 - Governor DeSantis signed order requiring restaurants in Palm Beach and Broward counties that seat more than ten people to discontinue offering eat-in service. Executive Order 2020-69 - Governor DeSantis signed order suspends statutes requiring an in person quorum for government meetings and allows local governments to utilize communications media technology. Executive Order 2020-68 - Governor DeSantis signed order suspending liquor licenses for bars, limiting groups gathering on beaches, limiting restaurant occupancy and requiring restaurants to screen employees for COVID-19. Executive Order 2020-52 - Governor Ron DeSantis signed order declaring a State of Emergency. Executive Order 2020-51 - Governor DeSantis signed order establishing Coronavirus Response Protocol and directed the State Surgeon General to issue a Public Health Emergency. FL Department of Business and Professional Regulation DBPR EO No. 2020-03 – Executive Order related to applications for permits, licenses, rates, and other approvals. FL Department of Business and Professional Regulation DBPR EO No. 2020-02 – Executive Order related to extended shelf life for PPE. FL Department of Business and Professional Regulation DBPR EO No. 2020-01 – Executive Order Extending license, permit, registration, or certificate renewal deadlines. FL Department of Economic Opportunity Emergency Order 20-011 – Suspends the work search requirement. FL Division of Emergency Management 20-006 – Visitation Limits at Residential, Skilled Nursing and Long-term Care Facilities.

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FL Division of Emergency Management 20-005 – Emergency Order Suspending Florida Statutes limiting who can visit facilities in Broward County. FL Division of Emergency Management 20-004 – Emergency Order Suspending Florida Statutes for the purpose of allowing school districts to adjust school calendars as needed. FL Division of Emergency Management 20-003 – Emergency Order Designating Deputy Director Kevin Guthrie as a Deputy State Coordinating Officer. FL Division of Emergency Management 20-002 – Emergency Order Suspending Florida Statutes for the purpose of prohibiting certain individuals from visiting facilities. FL Division of Emergency Management 20-001 – Emergency Order Suspending Florida Statutes that prevent or hinder necessary action by the Division in coping with COVID-19 emergency. FL Department of Health DOH No. 20-003 – Suspension of Statutes, Rules and Orders, Made Necessary by COVID-19 FL Department of Health DOH No. 20-002 – Suspension of Statutes, Rules and Orders, Made Necessary by COVID-19 FL Department of Health DOH No. 20-001 – Suspension of Statutes, Rules and Orders, Made Necessary by COVID-19 Governor DeSantis Activates Emergency Bridge Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19. Florida’s anti-price-gouging law – Triggered by Governor DeSantis’ emergency declaration March 9.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT BATTLE RYTHYM Host Method Frequency Time

Municipal Government Conference Call M, W & F 4:00 p.m. FDEM (Statewide) Conference Call M-F 11:15 a.m. Designated ESFs (4, 5, 8, 11, 14, 16)

Conference Call M-F 12:00 p.m.

County Department Heads Conference Call Daily 1:00 p.m. Leadership Conference Call Daily 2:00 p.m. DOH IR Health Director Phone Call Daily As needed FDEM – Region 5 counties Conference Call Wednesdays 4:00 p.m. DOH, Fire-Rescue, Hospitals Conference Call Weekly - Mondays 1:00 p.m. IRCEM Press Briefing Fridays 3:00 p.m.

PUBLIC INFORMATION HOT LINES • Salvation Army Emotional & Spiritual Care Hotline (1-844-458-HOPE). • Florida Blue is providing a 24-hour, bilingual emotional support helpline to assist Floridians with any stress that they

may be feeling during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hotline number: 833-848-1762. • Spiritual Care Hotline offered by Florida Baptist Convention relief agency offers prayer and comfort 888-829-5004

(daily 8am-8pm) • Florida Department of Health COVID-19 Call Center: Open 24/7 (866) 779-6121 • Indian River County Emergency Information Center: Open 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily (772) 226-4000 • Have Symptoms? Call Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Nurse Triage Line from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily. Call

772-226-4846. After a questionnaire and if the individual meets the criteria, they will be given an appointment to go through their drive-thru testing center.

• Department of Health Indian River Call Center: M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (772) 794-7411 • School District of IRC at-home Learning Helpline 8:am-7pm M-F (772) 564-6085 • School District of IRC Student Services Helpline (student mental health/wellbeing)8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. M-F (772)

564-6199 • Florida’s Price Gouging Hotline (866) 966-7226 or www.myfloridalegal.com

ESF #5 (Information & Planning) • On May 7, 2020, The Florida Department of Health announced the launch of a new mobile app, StrongerThanC19.

The free app, available for iOS and Android devices and downloadable from the Apple or Google app stores, complements the community action survey website of the same name that launched on April 3. These cutting-edge tools are giving residents the power to unite in the fight to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in Florida. Florida

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residents are encouraged to do their part in helping Florida flatten the curve by anonymously answering questions that range from age and residency, to recent travel, to potential COVID-19 contact. The app allows users to go back and update their answers as symptoms and information change, even if they previously submitted a survey, and provides officials with up-to-the minute information to help improve the distribution of resources in response to COVID-19. With the app, users will also have access to information in real-time as it’s gathered from users across the state via the Community Action Survey Report. Once the brief survey is completed, users will also have the opportunity to sign-up to receive notifications for the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 in Florida from the Department of Health. The brief survey is available in both English and Spanish. The StrongerThanC19 app and website are designed to gather information to help the Department of Health track and slow the spread of COVID-19 in Florida; they are not intended to be used as a symptom checker designed to dispense medical advice.

• CDC guidance for cleaning and disinfecting public spaces, workplaces, businesses, schools, and homes. • DEP has opened some Florida State Parks to the public.

• Sebastian Inlet State Park: 8:00 a.m. – Sunset. Day use at the A1A day use parking area only. • Ft. Pierce Inlet State Park (Jack Island only): 8:00 a.m. - Sunset

• Since December 2019, an increasing number of businesses and consumers have been affected by fraudulent sales of PPE. The FBI has received at least 45 consumer complaints of fraud and counterfeiting involving 3M PPE, involving over $642,000 in losses. 3M recommends only purchasing 3M respirators from US-based 3M authorized distributors.

• Due to reduced call volume, Indian River County officials have reduced the hours of the COVID-19 call center from 7-days a week to five. The hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The phone number is (772) 226-4000.

• Postponed High School graduation ceremonies: • Indian River Charter High School – June 27, 2020 • Sebastian River High School – June 13 or July 11, 2020 • Vero Beach High School – June 12 or July 10, 2020

• The Florida Division of Emergency Management is forming a planning cell to start having strategy and tactics meeting about the upcoming hurricane season. The discussions will primarily focus on disaster sheltering in the event the COVID-19 pandemic remains a concern.

• Travel Information: • Currently there are no travel restrictions in place for domestic travel in the US by the Federal Government. • All persons traveling to Florida from New York, New Jersey, or Connecticut are required upon entry to

Florida to self-isolate or quarantine for 14 days, or for the duration of their presence in the state, whichever is shorter. • Roadside checkpoints are set up on interstates to check for potential COVID-19 cases coming into Florida.

Anyone traveling into Florida from Louisiana and other areas with substantial community spread of the virus will be subject to a mandatory 14-day self-quarantine. The checkpoints do not apply to commercial drivers or health workers. • Major theme parks are closed. • The Florida Keys are closed to visitors.

• All county-operated playgrounds, along with those operated by the cities of Vero Beach, Sebastian, and Fellsmere, will be closed effective 8:00 a.m. Monday, April 6 until further notice.

• All parks and conservation areas will remain open, as well as restroom facilities located at those park and conservation areas.

• The CDC launched a weekly summary that includes information related to COVID-19 outpatient visits, emergency department visits, hospitalizations and deaths, as well as laboratory data. The summary can be found by clicking on this link: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/pdf/covidview.pdf

• Transportation (GoLine) • Route 15 (IG Center to IRSC Ft. Pierce): suspended until further notice.

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• Route 11 (Vero Beach to Sebastian via U.S. #1): suspended until further notice. • New ridership rule effective April 9: 10 riders per bus. • Saturday GoLine services will resume on Saturday May 9. • Community Coach: Regular schedule 6 days a week.

• The annual statewide hurricane exercise has been cancelled for this year. • The Florida Division of Emergency Management is coordinating with suppliers and confirms that there are no supply

chain issues. Suppliers are trying to move product as fast as they can. If fact, many retail outlets have increased their staff to assist with stocking shelves.

• Due to school closings, the FBI reports that children will potentially have an increased online presence and/or be in a position that puts them at an inadvertent risk. Due to this new environment, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.

• The Florida Division of Emergency Management Emergency Operations Center was activated to a Level 1 (Full) activation on March 14, 2020.

• The Indian River County Emergency Operations Center was activated to a Level 2 “virtual” activation on Saturday, March 21, 2020. ESFs #4 (Firefighting), #8 (Public Health), #11 (Food & Water), #14 (Public Information Officer), and #16 (Law Enforcement) were activated.

• Indian River County EM is supporting resource requests from law enforcement, assisted living facilities/nursing homes, and submitting them to the Florida Division of Emergency Management.

Current Resource Request Status for Healthcare and Public Safety (as of 5/8/2020) Assigned 0 Tasked 28 In-Progress/Monitoring 1 Enroute 1 Staged 1 Back Ordered 0 Partially filled 19 Completed 160

Resources Distributed to Healthcare and Public Safety – (as of 5/8/2020) Gowns 5,977 Goggles 832 N-95 Masks 20,998 Masks (Other) 107,761 Face Shields 4,841 Hand Sanitizer 1,169 Gloves 61,103 Disinfectant wipes 10 Cat-B specimen cans 100 Thermo-safe insolated shipping container 1,100 PPE kits 0 Thermometers 24 Protective coveralls 0 Ventilators 0 Respirators 0 Alcohol wipes 4,594 Shoe covers 2,500 Bouffants 650 Collection kits 0

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Hospital beds 0 TOTAL NUMBER OF ITEMS DISTRIBUTED TO DATE 211,784

CDC COVID-19 COMMUNICATION HIGHLIGHTS (April 29, 2020) (Published by CDC on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays)

• CDC is working with state, local, territorial, academic, and commercial partners to better understand COVID-19 in the United States.

o CDC has an overarching strategy for learning more about how many people have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, and how it is spreading through the U.S. population. This strategy includes using serologic testing to better understand how many infections have occurred:

• At different points in time • In different locations • Within different populations in the United States

o Serologic tests look for antibodies (proteins that fight infections) in blood. If antibodies are found, that means there has been a previous infection.

o Investigations using serologic testing are called seroprevalence surveys. o CDC is collaborating with public health and private partners on a variety of seroprevalence surveys of

different locations, populations, and purposes. The seroprevalence surveys CDC is conducting include large-scale geographic surveys, community-level surveys, and smaller-scale surveys focusing on specific populations to learn more about COVID-19.

• CDC’s COVID-19 Serology Surveillance Strategy outlines the objectives of these investigations and the important information they can provide to the response.

HOSPITAL STATUS (May 6, 2020) Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Sebastian River Medical Center

ICU bed capacity 19/24 (5 beds available) ICU bed capacity 4/16 (12 available) Ventilator capacity 8/22 (14 available) Ventilator capacity 2/14 (12 available) Bed capacity 162/245 (83 available) Bed capacity 77/112 (35 available)

ESF #11 (Food & Water) and ESF #15 (Volunteers & Donations) Salvation Army

• The Salvation Army still has an urgent need for more boxes. Please call (772) 978-0265. • The Salvation Army has launched an Emotional & Spiritual Care Hotline (1-844-458-HOPE). • IRC CERT volunteers have starting assisting with boxing food and organizing the thrift store. Even though the thrift

store is currently closed, donations are still arriving and need to ready for resale when the time comes. • The Volunteer Ambulance Squad is joining forces with the IR CERT and will help delivering meals for The Source

and assisting the Salvation Army. • The volunteer and donation effort has been a tremendous help to those in need during this very difficult time and their

selfless assistance is deeply appreciated. • Food distribution has been an overwhelming success but causing some traffic issues. ESF #16 (Law Enforcement)

will provide traffic assistance when needed. • The Salvation Army food pantry is open Tuesdays, Wednesday, and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:00

p.m. – 3:00 p.m. • Their focus is on food pantry and MREs to feed those in need. • The Salvation Army Thrift Store is closed because it is considered a non-essential business. They are distributing

some of their puzzles and games to help with people following the Stay At Home order. • Salvation Army has seen a nearly double the daily average increase intake.

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• Donations are steadily coming in and building up their food pantry. • They are working with the United Way Indian River COVID-19 Community Response Fund to provide assistance to

those in need. Salvation Army Food Distribution

March (North and South County) Meals and food pantry (pickup) 1,350 Meals Delivered 608 TOTAL FOR MARCH 1,958

April MRE’s, food pantry, and meals (pickup) 9,128 Meals Delivered 487 TOTAL FOR APRIL 9,615

May (To Date) MRE’s, food pantry, and meals (pickup) 1,797 Meals Delivered TOTAL FOR MAY 1,797

Volunteer Meal Delivery: IRC CERT Volunteers & Volunteer Ambulance Squad

Funding Available through the United Way COVID-19 Community Response Fund Assistance Offered Agency Contact

Rent Assistance TC Homeless Services Council (772) 567-7790 or www.tchelpspot.org Utilities Assistance Economic Opportunities Council (772) 562-4177 or www.eocofirc.net Food Assistance United Against Poverty (772) 564-9365 or www.upirc.org TC Food Bank (772) 489-3034 or www.stophunger.org Food Pantry of IRC (772) 770-2068 or www.foodpantryirc.org Senior Resource Association (772) 569-0760 (ext. 100) Pick-up Food Assistance The Source (772) 564-0202 or www.iamthesource.org Salvation Army (772) 978-0265 or www.Salvationarmyflorida.org/verobeach Diapers and Formula Buggy Bunch (772) 226-0467 or www.thebuggybunch.com CareNet Pregnancy Center (772) 569-7939 or www.carenetirc.org Healthy Start Coalition 772-563-9118 or https://irchealthystartcoalition.org/

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Total Meals Delivered to Date: 8,612

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Calls to United Way for Assistance (March 30 – May 5, 2020)

Type of Assistance Number of Calls Rental/Mortgage 168 Utility 95 Tax/Stimulus 168 COVID-19 Assistance (General) 58 Re-employment 31 Food Assistance 27 TOTAL 547

United Way Assistance Provided to Date (May 7, 2020) Households helped 11,499

Food distributed 1,289,158 pounds

Senior Resource Association (SRA) Assistance Programs (For anyone needing food)

To meet the immediate demand and in collaboration with the United Way of Indian River County, the Treasure Coast Food Bank, the Salvation Army, and United Against Poverty, SRA is making food and essential deliveries to ensure residents with no other means of transportation or ways to safely shop for themselves are receiving essential living supplies and food during this crisis, including those under the age of 60.

• Donated Boxes of non-perishable food prepared by Treasure Coast Food Bank (Ft. Pierce) are available for pick up at SRA.

• Utilizing Community Coach, their door-to-door transit system, SRA will safely deliver food, essential supplies and prescriptions.

• There is a new grocery shopping program for adults age 60+ - seniors who need grocery shopping services can contact the SRA at (772) 569-0760 (ext. 100) to request assistance.

• For adults 18+ - Pantry items and frozen meals are available for delivery and/or pick up. To request food delivery or pick-up in Indian River County, those in need must contact the SRA at (772) 569-0760 (ext. 100).

SRA Food Distribution March Prepared meals fed (persons) 294

Prepared home meals (delivered) 7,258 Essential goods delivered (food, essentials, medications) 29 Essential goods and food pantry picked up 0 Information referral calls 151

April (To Date)

# of persons who ordered prepared meals 367 # of prepared home delivered meals 9,093 # of shelf stable meals delivered 350 Essential goods delivered (food, essentials, medications) 200 Essential goods and food pantry picked up 19 # of Information referral calls 604

May # of persons who ordered prepared meals 373 # of prepared home delivered meals 2,816 # of shelf stable meals delivered 0 Essential goods delivered (food, essentials, medications) 0 Essential goods and food pantry picked up 1

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ESF #14 (Public Information Officer) • Indian River County Emergency Management (Chief Stone) and other county officials provide weekly press briefings

in the Indian River County EOC media room on Fridays at 3:00 p.m. • The Florida Department of Health issues updates through their Joint Information Center twice daily (11:00 a.m. and

6:00 p.m.). Contact (850) 815-4940 or email ESF14@em.myflorida.com. • For local media inquiries, call Stacy Brock at (772) 794-7479 or email stacy.brock@flhealth.gov.

ESF #18 (Business & Industry) • COVID-19 Business Resource Center – Click here for resources and support for small business owners adapting to

the impacts of coronavirus. • Coronavirus Funding Options - Click here to learn more about available SBA loan and debt relief options. • Guidance for Businesses and Employers – Click here for CDC guidance for businesses and employers to plan and

respond to Coronavirus Disease. • Access to Capital – SBA provides a number of loan resources for small businesses to utilize when operating their

business. Click here for more information on loans or how to connect with a lender. • CDC – 8 Steps to take before your business or building reopens. • CDC is offering information to help businesses with planning their re-opening strategies. • General Business Frequently Asked Questions. • CDC Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to COVID-19. • FP&L is suspending electrical disconnections, providing payment extensions and waiving certain late payment fees

for customers in a hardship situation. FP&L is also issuing a one-time decrease of nearly 25% for the typical residential customer bill beginning May 1.

• AT&T is suspending termination of service for nonpayment until further notice. • The Better Business Bureau has issued a scam alert regarding the proposed federal stimulus checks. The BBB has

received reports of people contacted through text message, social media posts and messages, and phone calls. More information on these scams and how to avoid them can be found at www.bbb.org.

• Many retailers have announced special hours for senior citizens, those with disabilities, and compromised immune systems (Walmart, Sam’s Club, Publix and Target. See their websites for specific hours.

• The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses. Applicants can go to https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/ for information and an application.

• In addition to the Paycheck Protection Program, the Small Business Administration has numerous funding options related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Visit https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/.

• Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance. This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.

• SBA Express Bridge Loans enable small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.

• SBA Debt Relief is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Retail Hours (Indian River County) Retailer Regular Hours Senior Citizen Hours

Target Monday-Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Tuesday & Wednesday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Walmart (Vero & Sebastian)

Monday-Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. Tuesday 6:00 a.m. – 7:00 a.m.

Sam’s Club Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Thursday 7:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. First Responder/Healthcare Workers: Hours Sunday 8:00 a.m.-10:00 a.m.

Publix (Vero & Sebastian)

Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Tuesday & Wednesday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. First Responder/Healthcare Workers: Hours Thursday 8:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m.

Friday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m. Winn-Dixie (Vero Beach)

Monday – Sunday 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Winn-Dixie (Sebastian)

Monday – Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Monday - Friday 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m.

Home Depot

Monday – Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

N/A

Lowe’s Monday – Saturday 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. Sunday 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

N/A

RECOMMENDED RESOURCE LINKS AND CONTACTS 1. Customers experiencing a hardship as a result of COVID-19, FPL has resources available at www.FPL.com/Help. 2. FAQs for Executive Order 20-91 Essential services and activities during COVID-19 3. Essential Services List Related to Governor DeSantis Executive Order 20-91 4. Use of cloth face coverings to help slow the spread of COVID-19 5. CDC Resources in languages other than English 6. CDC Frequently Asked Questions 7. FAQs for Executive Order 20-91 Essential services and activities during COVID-19 8. Essential Services List Related to Governor DeSantis Executive Order 20-91 9. CDC Coronavirus self-checker 10. Department of Health Indian River County 11. Florida Department of Health 12. Locations with confirmed COVID-19 cases 13. Centers for Disease Control Coronavirus Disease 2019 14. CDC information for travel 15. World Health Organization 16. The Florida Department of Health Coronavirus Hotline call center: 866-779-6121. The call center is open 24 hours a

day/7 days a week. Inquiries may also be send by e-mail COVID-19@flhealth.gov. 17. U.S. Department of State Travel Advisories 18. FDOH COVID-19 Data and Surveillance Dashboard – Common Operating Picture 19. Business Damage Assessment Survey - to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations.

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PROTECTIVE ACTIONS • Poison Control Centers have seen an increased number of calls related to cleaning and disinfecting products.

Recommended precautions: • Always read and follow directions on the labels of cleaning products. • Only use water at room temperature for dilution (unless stated otherwise on the label). • Avoid mixing chemical products. • Wear eye and skin protection. • Ensure adequate ventilation. • Store chemicals out of the reach of children.

• The CDC recommends people who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 and have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their health care provider or county health department immediately and self-isolate.

• The Department of Health Indian River County hotline 772-794-7400. M-F 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (772) 794-7411 • Have Symptoms? Call Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital Nurse Triage Line from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. daily.

Call 772-226-4846. After a questionnaire and if the individual meets the criteria, they will be given an appointment to go through their drive-thru testing center.

• Additionally, everyone is encouraged to: 1. Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care. 2. Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. 3. Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 4. Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 5. Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily.

• CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html

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Incident Graphics: Indian River County Summary Graphic

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Incident Graphics: Indian River Cases (May 8, 2020) Florida cases (May 8, 2020) USA/World cases (May 8, 2020) Approved By: Tad Stone

Title: Emergency Management Director

Date/Time: May 8, 2020 3:00 p.m.