New County Health Officer Order Issued Today, with a Culver City Order to Follow Tomorrow
Business Cleaning Practices
LA County Beaches Reopened Today
Remember: the Risk of COVID-19 Remains High
Parking Enforcement Update
Food Resources
Free COVID-19 Testing Available
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1. New County Health Officer Order Issued Today, with a Culver City Order to Follow Tomorrow
Today, LA County's Public Health Officer issued a new order, which expands the list of recreational facilities, retail businesses and manufacturers that are able to re-open. The City of Culver City will issue a revised public order tomorrow, which will be substantially similar to the County Public Health Officer’s order, and which will allow:
Retailers. All retailers are allowed to open for curbside, doorside, or other outdoor or outside pickup - except those in indoor shopping centers and indoor malls.
Remember: This order allows for curbside pickup or delivery ONLY. The public is not allowed inside.
Manufacturers Supporting Retail Outlets. Manufacturers and warehouses that support retail outlets are allowed to reopen. Before reopening, however, a manufacturer or warehouse is required to prepare, implement & post physical distancing & infection control protocols.
Recreational Spaces/Facilities. The following are allowed to reopen 1) Beaches, 2) Tennis & Paddleball Courts, 3) Equestrian Centers, 4) Community Gardens, and 5) Bike Parks. Please note: the City anticipates that tennis and paddleball courts will be open for singles play beginning at 7 AM on Friday, May 15. The City will release additional guidelines for use of the courts tomorrow.
LA County offers businesses a useful guide on cleaning and disinfection practices for rooms or areas within your place of business. If your business is a non-healthcare facility - perhaps a retail establishment, office, school, daycare center, office, or community center that does not house people overnight - these guidelines are for you:
To clean: 1) dust hard surfaces, 2) damp wipe hard surfaces free of debris, 3) wet mop floors, and 4) vacuum carpet and mats.
To disinfect, use everyday janitorial cleaning supplies and disinfectants for regular surfaces such as floors, tables, desks, counters, sinks, toilets, and other hard-surfaced furniture and equipment.
Enhanced Cleaning
For enhanced cleaning, perform your routine cleaning actions AND:
Increase the frequency of cleaning and disinfecting of high touch non-porous objects/surfaces (e.g. desk, table, hard-backed chair, doorknob, light switch, handle, computer, keyboard, mouse, telephones) throughout your facility.
Clean with warm water and soap/detergent. Disinfect high-touch non-porous surfaces at least daily.
Clean visible stains/debris on porous surfaces (e.g. carpet, rugs, furniture, and drapes) with appropriate cleaners indicated for use on the material.
For enhanced disinfection, use routine cleaning disinfectants AND an EPA registered disinfectant approved for viral/bacterial pathogens for high-touch surfaces
Deep Cleaning
For deep cleaning of areas visited or occupied (at some point) by someone ill:
Close off the space/area used by the ill individual and wait up to 24 hours before entering if practical.
Open outside doors and windows in the ill individual's area to increase air circulation if possible.
Perform routine and enhanced cleaning actions AND thoroughly clean and disinfect ALL non-porous surfaces especially the high-touch surfaces in the ill occupant’s space/office.
For porous surfaces in the ill individual's space/office, remove visible contamination, clean with appropriate cleaners, and disinfect with a liquid/spray indicated for use on the material.
Once thorough cleaning and disinfection has been completed, the space can be reoccupied.
For greatest disinfection, use an EPA-registered disinfectant approved for emerging pathogens.
Please remember to follow infection control practices at all times, as the virus has not gone away.
Wear a cloth face covering when around others outside your home. While you are not required to wear a face covering when walking in your neighborhood, be prepared and carry your cloth face covering with you in case you pass by someone else. For example, please have a face covering available when approaching people on the Ballona Creek Bike Path.
Maintain a physical distance of 6 feet between yourself and others.
The Culver City Emergency Food Drive continues to accept donations to help those in need in Culver City. Last week the donations were once again picked up by CCFD, packed by PRCS for CERT and our Artist Laureate Alexey added artwork from a local student. So far thanks to community donations we have been able to pack 200 bags of groceries!
With many neighbors in our community over the age of 65 and/or with underlying medical conditions, and neighbors who have lost their jobs, and don’t have the means to purchase and pickup groceries during the pandemic, we welcome your help! Let’s bridge that gap by being a neighbor that helps neighbors and donate non-perishable food items to those in need.
The requested non-perishable items are:
Rice, dried beans (pinto, black, lentil), canned beans, pasta, pasta sauce, canned meat, canned vegetables, canned fruit, nuts, nut butters, jellies and jams, pancake mix, rolled oats, canned goods, low-sodium soup, dried eggs, freeze dried fruit and vegetables, freeze dried meats, granola and power bars, vegetable oil, flour, barley, quinoa, cornmeal, dried peas, split peas, salsa, popcorn, honey, canned fruit juice, water.
Items that are most needed are peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken, beef stew soup, chips, cookies, shelf-stable milk.
Please drop off your non-perishable food items at any of the following locations or call the CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545 to arrange a donation pick up from your home by Bike Culver City. The City thanks Westfield Culver City for its donation of reusable bags!
Culver City Presbyterian Church 11269 Washington Blvd.
Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 1 PM to 4 PM (enter through the courtyard)
Larsen Automotive 10707 Jefferson Blvd.
Hours : Monday-Friday 7:30 AM to 5 PM Saturday and Sunday 8 AM to 4 PM
Petco 5347 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: 10 AM to 6 PM Every day
Sorrento Italian Market 5518 Sepulveda Blvd.
Hours: Monday - Saturday 7 AM to 7 PM (Closed Tuesday) Sunday - 7 AM to 4 PM
If you or one of your neighbors are in need of food, please call the Culver City CERT Assistance Call Center at (310) 253-5545.
For more information, call Ira Diamond, Organizer at (213) 309-4084 or Christine Parra, Culver City Emergency Coordinator, at (310) 253-5909.
FeedCulver
Culver City is an amazing community, and it’s pulling together to help those who are struggling during the COVID-19 pandemic. An example of this amazing community support and collaboration is FeedCulver. FeedCulver is a partnership between local restaurants, the Exchange Club, the Culver City Chamber of Commerce and the Downtown Business Association, working with Mayor Göran Eriksson, Council Member Thomas Small, and local non-profits to prepare and distribute nourishing and nutritious meals to those in need in the Culver City community – and they need your support to make it happen.
How does it work? Local restaurants, led by Akasha, create and package meals, which are delivered to volunteer organizations each day to be distributed through their programs.
Who does this serve? FeedCulver distributes around 100 free meals per day to those in need in the Culver City community through local partners. Additionally, this program helps keep local businesses open and their employees working.
What can I do? Make a donation—buy a meal for a neighbor in need! Click here to donate to FeedCulver. All donations will be managed by the Exchange Club and the money will be used to cover the cost of food and preparation. Or, prepare food—do you own a restaurant or catering business? Contact FeedCulver about getting involved. Please note, due to stringent health requirements FeedCulver is not able to engage with home cooks at this time.
LA County Food Resources
Los Angeles County is committed to preventing hunger and ensuring access to food for all residents. The County is currently mobilizing a Countywide response to hunger by coordinating public agencies, nonprofits, and volunteers to provide meals to anyone in need during the weeks and months to come. LA County residents can visit the County COVID-19 website's food portal to receive or provide support at this critical time. The LA County portal connects those in need to those who can help. The food-insecure can find meal and voucher programs. Community organizations can find out how to connect people to the goods that are most needed.
Great Plates Delivered
The State of California recently announced Great Plates Delivered, a new meal delivery service for older adults. The program supports adults 65+ and adults 60-64 who are at high risk from COVID-19 in staying home and healthy by delivering three nutritious meals a day, while providing essential economic stimulus to local restaurants, food service businesses and workers struggling to stay afloat during this crisis. Visit the Great Plates Delivered website for more information.
CalFresh
LA County wants to remind you that CalFresh food assistance is available. Food assistance is needed more than ever to help individuals and households who have just lost jobs, businesses, homes and other financial resources, as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis.
While LA County's Department of Public Social Services (DPSS) offices remain closed, DPSS experts are still open for business and are ready to assist you.
The County plans to host additional sessions for other stakeholders in the near future. The County looks forward to you joining the program briefing next week.
7. Free COVID-19 Testing Available
LA County strongly encourages all LA County residents who are interested in being tested to first contact their Primary Care Provider or Healthcare Center about receiving a test a their facility. If you do not have access to this care or are unable to contact them, free testing is available across the County. Priority is given to those who meet the criteria below.
Persons with the following symptoms:
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fevers
Chills
Repeated shaking with chills
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
New loss of sense of smell
OR
Persons without symptoms who meet the following criteria:
9. Let's make a Culver City connection and talk soon. We’ll call YOU!
We want you to know that we are here for you. If you or another Culver City resident would like a check-in call for a quick chat, let us know. Our friendly City staff are making weekly phone calls to any residents 18 and older just to say “hi," see how you are doing, or offer information and resources. You don’t need a reason—we’ll call you. If you would like to sign-up for the weekly phone call program, give us a ring at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM).
10. Do You Need a Volunteer?
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
