Alameda County Health Order

Alameda County Moves to the Orange Tier

Effective Wednesday, March 31, activities and businesses permitted in the Orange Tier per the State’s Blueprint for a Safer Economy resumed operation.

Alameda County must remain in the Orange Tier for at least three weeks before moving into the next, less restrictive color tier even though metrics might warrant.

Businesses and activities permitted to open, with capacity restrictions and modifications:

• Bars: Outdoors with modifications, no meals required to be served
• Breweries, Distilleries, and Wineries: Indoors at 25 percent maximum capacity or 100 people,
  whichever is fewer; No meals required to be served
• Family entertainment centers: Indoors for naturally distanced activities like bowling, escape rooms, and billiards; 25 percent maximum capacity
• Gyms, fitness centers and studios (including at hotels): 25 percent maximum capacity and indoor pools are permitted; Indoor hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms continue to be closed
• Movie Theaters: 50 percent maximum capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer
• Museums, Zoos and Aquariums: 50 percent maximum capacity
• Offices: Indoors with modifications and remote work (telework) is strongly encouraged
• Places of worship: 50 percent maximum capacity
• Restaurants: 50 percent maximum capacity or 200 people, whichever is fewer
• Retail: Open indoors with modifications and food courts permitted with indoor dining restrictions

Activities eligible to start on April 1:

• Outdoor sports and live performances with fans/attendees: In the Orange Tier, capacity will belimited to 33 percent and with advanced reservations only. Concession sales will be primarily in-seat (no concourse sales). Designated indoor seated dining area capacity will be limited to 25 percent. Attendance will be limited to in-state spectators and guests must attest their reserved seats are only for one household.
• Amusement parks: In the Orange Tier, overall park capacity and indoor capacity will be limited to 25 percent, including indoor dining. Small groups with a maximum of 3 household groups may attend together. Attendance will be limited to in-state visitors. Walk up ticket sales will be permitted, but park operators must collect name and contact information of the ticket purchases for necessary contract tracing.

READ THE FULL PRESS RELEASE

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Please check back on the Alameda County Public Health Department's dedicated COVID-10 website for updates and clarifications:  acphd.org/2019-ncov.aspx

For general inquiries, please email ncov@acgov.org or call (510) 268-2101.

If you would like to report a "non-essential" business operating during the Shelter-in-Place Order, please email COVID19compliance@acgov.org.

Click here for downloadable flyers and posters, available in multiple languages.

District 5 COVID-19 Resource Guide

Supervisor Carson's office has put together a COVID-19 Resource Guide for District to help centralize the information and resources you need to know about the COVID-19 Pandemic.  It will be updated regularly, so be sure to check back often. 

 https://covid19district5.wordpress.com/

The site is organized into categories so you can get connected to resources specific to you (i.e.: Testing, Financial Help, Food Assistance, Faith Community, Seniors, etc)

ARCH Stipend Program

The Alameda County Responsibility to Community Health Stipend Program, or ARCH, is aimed at curbing the spread of the COVID-19 virus in Alameda County by providing financial assistance to self-isolating County residents who have tested positive for COVID-19.

The program assists individuals who are:

• Age 18 years or older
• Alameda County resident for at least 6
  months
• Initial test positive for COVID‐19 as of
  2/23/21; no retest within 90 days.
• Referred by Case Investigation/Contact
  Tracing (CI/CT) units: designated community‐
  based partners, City of Berkeley, or Alameda
  County Department of Public Health.

Learn more HERE.

Alameda County COVID-19 Vaccine Information

VACCINE ELIGABILITY

Alameda County is currently vaccinating:

• Persons ages 65+
• Essential workers in healthcare, food/agriculture, education/childcare, and emergency services
• Persons ages 16-64 who are deemed to be at the very highest risk due to complex health conditions
• Persons who work, reside, or recently resided in a high-risk congregate living setting such as a correctional facility, homeless shelter, or behavioral health facility
• Persons currently experiencing homelessness (sheltered or unsheltered)
• Public transportation personnel, including airport and commercial airline workers (excludes private planes)

The State is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in the next few weeks:

• Beginning April 1, 2021: All Californians over the age of 50 will be able to make appointments
• Beginning April 15, 2021: All Californians over the age of 16 will be able to make appointments

Vaccine supply continues to be the greatest challenge to meeting the expectations announced by federal and state leaders. Please continue to be patient as vaccine supplies increase and continue to follow COVID-19 safety precautions.

Register on MyTurn to receive notifications for making a vaccine appointment once you are eligible:

myturn.ca.gov

To find out where you can get vaccinated and get the latest eligibility information, visit Alameda County's dedicated vaccine website:

covid-19.acgov.org/vaccines 

Emergency Rent Relief

ARE YOU BEHIND ON RENT OR UTILITIES BECAUSE OF COVID-19?

ARE YOU A LANDLORD WHO HAS EXPERIENCED A LOSS OF INCOME BECAUSE OF UNPAID RENT?

You may be eligible for financial assistance through the Alameda County Housing Secure Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ACHS-ERAP).

ACHS-ERAP will help income-eligible households pay rent and utilities, for both past- due and future payments. The federal Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 provides funding to support the program.

HOW TO APPLY:

• Online: www.ac-housingsecure.org
• Call: 2-1-1

WHO CAN APPLY?

• Tenants in Alameda County (excluding Oakland and Fremont)
• Renters with household incomes not more than 80% AMI
• Renter qualifies for unemployment benefits or experienced a reduction in household income, incurred significant costs, or experienced other financial hardship due to COVID–19
• Renter demonstrates a risk of experiencing homelessness or housing instability

Phase 1 of the program launched on March 17, 2021.

PHASE 1 WILL PRIORITIZE:

• Tenant households making less than 30% of the area median income
• Small rental property owners (5 units or less)
• Tenants in subsidized affordable housing units

These priorities will be expanded in Phase 2.

For additional information or for application assistance, call 2-1-1.

Face Coverings Required at All Times

Face coverings must be worn at all times by all members of the public, including outdoors while engaged in physical activities (walking, running, biking, etc.) and within 30 feet of people outside of their household.

Children aged 12 and younger are not required to wear a face covering, and any child two years old or younger should not wear a face covering. The County Order does not apply if a person is only with members of their own household and does not expect to come into contact with a member of the public. A person engaged in walking, hiking, bicycling, running, and other physical activities is not required to wear a face covering during the entire duration of their activity, but that person must carry a face covering that is easy to access so they can wear it once they are within 30 feet of other people.

Click here to read the Order.

California Coronavirus (COVID-19) Response

The State of California has created a dedicated website for COVID-19. Here, you can learn about the Statewide Order to Shelter-at-Home, the latest virus statistics, state resources available for impacted individuals and businesses (including how to apply for Unemployment and State Disability), and how you can best protect yourself and your community. You can also find an extensive social media toolkit to help share vital information with your local networks.

Visit:
https://covid19.ca.gov/

Dedicated COVID-19 Websites for District 5 Cities

District 5 cities have set up their own websites with relevant information, resources, and updates regarding COVID-19. Whether you want to know about what essential services will remain open, if parking rules will be enforced, or how you can help support your neighbors and local businesses in need of assistance, be sure to check back regularly on these websites for the most up-to-date information:

City of Albany
https://bit.ly/2wDbofF

City of Berkeley
https://bit.ly/2xptQsk

City of Emeryville
https://bit.ly/2UdCDpY

City of Oakland
https://bit.ly/2JernUc

City of Piedmont
https://bit.ly/2QYmLWD

Hate Crime Hotline

In the wake of the recent uptick in crimes against the AAPI community, the Alameda County District Attorney's office has set up a hotline to report incidents: If you or anyone you know has been the victim of a hate crime, or if you have witnessed a hate crime, please call the hotline number:

(510) 208-4824

Hate of any kind must not be tolerated in our community!

The next regular Board of Supervisors meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, April 6, 2021 beginning at 11:00 AM.

Visit the Board of Supervisors' website to access the agenda: http://acgov.org/board/

While in-person participation is limited to essential personnel, the Board of Supervisors is committed to providing the public with live broadcast and remote opportunities to participate in public comment during the Shelter in Place order.

Click here for public participation guidelines.

Procedures for Board of Supervisors meetings are subject to change. Please check back on the the Board of Supervisors' website for the most up-to-date guidelines.

This Weekend Only!

COVID-19 Vaccination Pop-Up Clinics

There will be 2 community COVID-19 vaccination pop-up clinics in at 2 locations in Oakland this weekend. The Johnson & Johnson single-dose vaccine will be administered a both.

Friday, April 2 & Saturday, April 3, 2021
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Beebe Memorial Cathedral
3900 Telegraph Avenue
Oakland, CA 94609

First come, first served. Parking is limited; close to BART and bus stops.

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Sunday, April 4, 2021
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Community Christian Church
1527 34th Street
Oakland, CA 94608

For an appointment, call (510) 594-2207 or (510) 332-3846.

Minimum age for Johnson & Johnson vaccine is 18 years of age.

Alameda County Federal Policy Briefing

Please join Supervisor Keith Carson and Supervisor Wilma Chan join for a virtual federal policy briefing:

Monday, April 5, 2021
9:30 – 11:30 AM

The briefing will be led by the County’s federal legislative advocates who will:

1. Provide an overview of the Biden Administration’s policy priorities as well as direct relief for individuals and local governments included in the American Rescue Plan;
2. Discuss how the Biden Administration is unwinding the Trump Administration’s policies in areas like immigration and climate change, and highlight any harmful policies that still have not been addressed; and
3. Explore how Alameda County – alongside its safety-net partners – can strengthen its advocacy efforts to support an equitable COVID-19 response and economic recovery efforts, especially for vulnerable populations, including individuals experiencing homelessness, low-income children and families, older adults, and immigrants and refugees.

Teleconference Guidelines and Zoom Meeting information will be posted HERE on Friday, April 2, 2021.

RSVP HERE

Community Mental Health Webinar Series

You are invited to join Supervisor Keith Carson and Alameda County Behavioral Health Services for a 4-part Virtual Community Mental Health Webinar Series, Thursdays in April at 5:30 PM:

APRIL 8
Managing Your Mental Health

Presenter:
Dr. Karyn Tribble, ACBH Director
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APRIL 15
Children & Youth

Presenters:
Lisa Carlisle, ACBH Child & Youth System of Care Director
Keshia Ingram, MA, AMFT, TAY Program Coordinator, Stars Community Services
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APRIL 22
Crisis Intervention & Supporting Those Around You

Presenters:
Dr. Aaron Chapman, ACBH Chief Medical Officer
Stephanie Lewis, Crisis Services Director
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APRIL 29
Older Adults

Presenters:
Kate Jones, Adult & Older Adult System of Care Director
Dr. Lynn Trinh O’Leary, Felton Institute

RSVP HERE

The registration page will automatically sign you up for all four webinars - you are not required to attend all sessions.

California Guardianship Basics

This training will provide basic information about probate guardianships for minor children. We will cover the court forms to initiate guardianship, general information about court procedures, and the duties and responsibilities of probate guardians. Note: This training focuses on guardianship of the person (child's custody), and not on guardianship of the estate (child's property).

Wednesday, April 7, 2021
10:00 - 11:30 AM

PRESENTER:
Aeyoung Kim
Staff Attorney
HERA (Housing and Economic Rights Advocates)

REGISTER HERE

Register by April 5, 2021

If you can't attend on April 7, but would like to receive a link to a recording and resources, CLICK HERE.

Emotional Emancipation Circle Series

The First 5 Alameda County Ubuntu Healing Circle is excited to offer Emotional Emancipation Circles (EECs) to the Alameda County Community for people who identify as Black and/or African-descent.

April 13 – July 27, 2021

2nd and 4th Tuesdays
10:00 AM — 12:00 PM

Emotional Emancipation Circles are a collaboration between the Community Healing Network (CHN) and the Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi). The purpose of the circles is to have a safe space for persons of African ancestry to share truths about the impact of racial stress within our society as well as of having internalized negative cultural messages grounded in the lie of Black inferiority. The manifestation of this lie can appear in various ways, including:

• Feeling like an impostor in comparison to your peers;
• Trying to disprove the belief that Black people are unintelligent and lazy;
• Holding a negative body image;
• Not living up to your potential because you’re plagued with self-doubt and a belief most Black people cannot achieve success;
• Incessant comparison to non-Black persons;
• Feeling as if you have to represent your racial group at all times to non-Black persons;
• And many more experiences that will be identified and explored within the circle.

REGISTER HERE

For planning purposes, please register by April 8!

For more information contact June Allen at (510) 227-6926.

Civicorps Volunteers Needed!

Civicorps is looking for passionate community members with flexible schedules who are interested in sharing their time, energy and expertise with Civicorps Academy students ages 18-26!

• Coach students who need individual support
• Monday/Wednesday 3:30- 5:00 PM
• Fridays from 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Civicorps’ mission is to re-engage young adults, age 18-26, to earn their high school diplomas, gain job skills, pursue college, and embark on family sustaining careers. Learn more about Civicorps: www.cvcorps.org

Interested in volunteering? Please contact Joseph (JAB) Billingsley at jab@cvcorps.org or by calling 510-992-7800.

District 5 Boards & Commissions 

Vacancy Announcement

UPDATED LIST AS OF MARCH 2021

Supervisor Carson needs District 5 Representatives in the following boards & commissions: 

• Alameda County Fair Association Board of Directors (1)
• Public Health Commission (1)
• Parks, Recreation & Historical Commission (1)
• Consumer Affairs Commission (1)
• Veterans Affairs Commission (1)

This is an opportunity to serve your community and represent District 5! Please note the eligibility requirements and commitments associated with each position.

For more information and to apply, visit the Boards and Commissions site: https://acgov.org/bc/

No-Cost Tax Preparation Services

The Alameda County Social Services Agency (SSA) is providing no cost IRS certified tax preparation assistance to low- and moderate-income taxpayers from February 1, 2021 through April 14, 2021.

Tax preparation will be completed by our qualified IRS-certified preparers through a combination of customer document drop-off/pick-up and virtual appointments. Social distancing, face masks, and workspace sanitation will protect customers and volunteers alike.

MAKE AN APPOINTMENT 

You will need to create an account using either a cell phone number or e-mail address

For details, including what materials you will need and location sites, CLICK HERE.

Questions? Call (510) 271-9141 or email vita.eitc@acgov.org

Keep Practicing the 5 Ws! 

As progress is made and the work continues to end the COVID-19 Pandemic, it is important that we follow the 5 Ws to stay safe:

• WEAR a mask
• WASH your hands
• WATCH your distance
• WAIT to see loved ones
• WHEN it is your turn, get vaccinated

Together, we will beat COVID!

Wishing all who celebrate a

Safe & Blessed Easter!