Gyms, Fitness Centers, Hair Salons, Barbershops, Personal Care Establishments Now Allowed to Offer Certain Services Outdoors
COVID-19 is on Track to Become the Second Leading Cause of Death in LA County
County Approves $1.22 Billion CARES Act Spending Package for Funding COVID-19 Support to Residents & Businesses
Blood Donations Urgently Needed. Plan To Give.
COVID-19 Testing
Food Resources
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1. Keys, Wallet, Phone, Face Covering
Remember: Keys, wallet, phone, face covering...keys, wallet, phone, face covering...keys, wallet, phone, face covering. Anytime you leave the house, remember to wear your face covering. Cloth face coverings can help slow the spread of COVID-19, including from people who may not know they have the virus.
2. Gyms, Fitness Centers, Hair Salons, Barbershops, Personal Care Establishments Now Allowed to Offer Certain Services Outdoors
On July 21, 2020, the City of Culver City issued the Twenty-First Supplement to Public Order, which allows for the outdoor operation of gyms, hair salons, barbershops and personal care establishments on private property. In order for an applicable business to conduct services in an outdoor space on private property, the business is required to apply for a NO-FEE Temporary Use Permit (TUP) with the City of Culver City.
For more information, please call (310)253-5765 or email business.assistance@culvercity.org.
LA County's Department of Public Health (DPH) has issued reopening protocols for the outdoor operation of hair salons, barbershops and personal care establishments. Below are highlights from therecently updated protocols:
Outdoor shaded areas can be configured to block wind,but andcannotonly be enclosed or partially enclosed on more than one side
Businesses must comply with the Cal/OSHA standard for heat illness prevention for outdoor workers, including an effective heat illness prevention plan with written procedures on:
Access to water, shade, and cool down breaks; emergency procedures for heat illness cases; monitoring of employees who are acclimatizing during a heat wave; and training on heat illness prevention and symptoms
All establishments operating outdoors should haveCalifornia Division of Occupational Safety and Health(Cal/OSHA) standard heat illness prevention plans and written procedures, as moving work outdoors creates additional hazards including the possibility of heat illness.
Businesses offering electrology, tattooing, microblading & permanent make-up, and piercing services may not operate outside, because they are invasive procedures that require a controlled hygienic environment to be performed safely.
Businesses must establish an outdoor reception area where customers can check in while still following physical distancing guidelines.
Businesses which offer pedicures outdoors shall be limited to portable tubs/bowls, and all equipment must be cleaned and disinfected with an EPA-registered liquid disinfectant that is labeled as a bactericide, fungicide and virucide (refer to manufacturer’s instruction on mixture). Disinfection should occur inside the nail salon & not in the temporary outdoor setting.
3. COVID-19 is on Track to Become the Second Leading Cause of Death in LA County
Culver City residents are urged to adhere to the County's Health Order in light of recent data which indicates COVID-19 is on track to become the second leading cause of deaths in LA County, and it is quickly outpacing other illnesses, including the flu.
LA County's DPH Director, Dr. Barbara Ferrer, explained that the flu is a dangerous virus in its own right, but nowhere near as deadly as COVID-19. In the fall, winter and into spring (8 months) — the flu and pneumonia killed 1,521 people.In the first six months of 2020, COVID-19 has killed more than twice as many people as the flu — 3,402.
Unlike the flu, there is no vaccine for COVID-19 at this time. This is one of the reasons LA County is working hard to flatten the curve and slow the spread of COVID-19. By doing so, we're able to limit the strain on LA County's health care system when flu season arrives in just a few months, and to contain a virus that we now understand is much more deadly than the flu.
4. County Approves $1.22 Billion CARES Act Spending Package for Funding COVID-19 Support to Residents & Businesses
LA County has approved a $1.22 billion CARES Act spending package to fund a broad range of essential services and relief measures to assist County residents and businesses affected by the COVID-19 crisis.
The plan covers spending in four (4) main areas:
$656 million for public health measures including testing and contact tracing
$200 million for financial support for residents in the form of assistance for rent relief, food and childcare
$160 million in grants to support small businesses
$150 million to support the County workforce’s response to the emergency, including disaster services workers and personal protective equipment for employees
The plan also includes nearly $55 million to cover contingencies including potential health care system surges and other urgent needs that may emerge as the pandemic continues.
Major allocations include $226 million for community-based COVID-19 diagnostic testing and $100 million for rent relief to assist residents countywide. Funds were also allocated to programs to assist vulnerable people during the crisis, including $148 million for Project Roomkey, which provides temporary housing to medically at-risk people experiencing homelessness. Other allocations include $10 million allocated to the L.A. Regional Food Bank for food distribution events; $60 million to support other nutritional programs; $15 million for the Great Plates delivery program for seniors and medically at-risk adults; and $15 million for childcare vouchers for low-income families and essential workers.
For many of us, this summer doesn’t quite look how we thought it would. Plans may have changed and some of us are staying close to home instead of vacationing somewhere far off. But there’s one activity we can schedule and stick to — donating blood.
As hospitals resume surgical procedures and treatments paused because of the COVID-19 pandemic, there is now an urgent need for blood. Donations are needed in the weeks ahead to maintain a steady blood supply. Scheduling is easy, don’t wait.
As a service for our valued donors, all blood product donations will be tested for COVID-19 antibodies, providing insight into possible past exposure to this coronavirus. Only those feeling healthy and well should present to donate and appointments are strongly encouraged. Learn more about antibody testing.
6. COVID-19 Testing
Los Angeles County announced that LA County and Los Angeles City testing sites have the capacity to test over 140,000 residents this week. If you think you need a test, the County encourages you to call your doctor first. Testing is best done by a healthcare provider, so that they can monitor your care. If you do not have a doctor or are unable to contact them, dial 2-1-1 for a referral to a provider. Other private COVID-19 testing may be available. Find a community testing site near you (e.g., Rite Aid, UCLA Health, UrgentMED, Exer Urgent Care, Quest) with theCalifornia for ALL Testing Tool.
Testing priority at County and LA City sites is given to those in the following groups:
People with the following symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea.
People working or living in places such as skilled nursing facilities, group homes, residential care facilities, and persons experiencing homelessness.
People who were in close contact with someone with COVID-19.
And whether or not you get tested for COVID-19, remember:
If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, you need to isolate. Keep your physician informed on your symptoms and, especially if you are elderly or have an underlying health condition, seek medical care if your symptoms worsen. If you don’t have a physician, call 211 to get connected to one. And if you are having trouble breathing or have other severe symptoms, dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency department.
If you were exposed to someone with a known infection, you need to quarantine for the full 14 days. A COVID-19 test should never be used as a way to end quarantine early. It will never do that.
The health officer orders are there to keep you and others safe, while still allowing society to reopen. A negative test cannot reassure you that you haven’t been exposed and won’t turn positive tomorrow. Don’t use a negative test as a “free pass” that allows others outside of your household to safely interact with you. It is not safe.
The Culver City Emergency Food Drive continues to accept donations to help those in need in Culver City.
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), pasta sauce, canned meat (Vienna sausages, spam, etc), canned vegetables, canned fruit, rolled oats, low-sodium soups, freeze dried meats, fruits and vegetables, flour, chips and salsa, popcorn, honey, canned fruit juice, water.
Items that are most needed are canned vegetables and canned fruits, tuna, peanut butter and pasta.
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 doorstep by Bike Culver City.
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
LA County's Great Plates Delivered program has been extended.
This program provides three free home-delivered meals a day from local restaurants to qualifying older adults and adults over 60 who are at high-risk of COVID-19. Great Plates Delivered not only helps LA County's most vulnerable residents, but helps get local restaurants, hospitality, and transportation industries back to work. To date, this program has provided 140,000 meals to 2,000 clients across LA County. 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.
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need or question related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance, 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 or question. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
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).