If you're thinking of getting a flu vaccine now, Public Health recommends calling your regular healthcare provider to see what other shots you may need. If you don’t have a regular provider, dial 2-1-1 (the LA County Information Line) or visit the Public Health website for a list of no cost or low-cost vaccine providers.
2. Culver City Community Workforce Resource Poster – Mandatory Requirement to Display by October 16
The Culver City Economic Recovery Task Force has created a community workforce resource poster (disponible en Español) that promotes local workforce safety awareness and access to resources such as the City’s hotline, coronavirus information page, and other health and employment resources.
Posting of this resource, in both English and Spanish, will now be required in all businesses that have re-opened per Los Angeles County Department of Public Health protocols and shall be placed in a visually accessible location in proximity to other employee postings (i.e., minimum wage, etc.) by October 16, 2020.
The posters will be available on the City’s website. The poster consists of two pages and shall be printed on letter size paper with dimensions of 8.5” x 11”, in portrait orientation. It may be printed in black and white or color.
The City will provide limited prints to businesses who do not have access to a printer or printing services. Please email business.assistance@culvercity.org or call (310) 253-5765 to request a printed copy for pick up at City Hall.
3. Staggered Reopening Dates for Some Sectors to be Announced by the End of the Week
Today, Public Health announced that over the next 10 days, the following sectors will be allowed to reopen once they implement the required protocols for infection control and distancing:
Nail salons may reopen for limited indoor services at 25 percent occupancy.
Cardrooms may reopen for outdoor gaming only. Food and beverages may not be served in cardrooms at this time.
Indoor shopping malls will be allowed to reopen at 25 percent maximum occupancy; all food courts and all common areas remain closed per the State order.
Outdoor playgrounds may reopen at the approval and discretion of cities and the County Parks and Recreation Department. Parents and children age two years old and older must always wear a cloth face covering, avoid people not in their household, and sanitize hands before and after using playground equipment. There is no eating or drinking allowed at the playground. Indoor playgrounds remain closed.
Public Health will finalize the dates for each sector’s re-opening by the end of the week. The City of Culver City will issue orders mirroring the County’s orders to allow the activities to take place. These activities may only take place after the new County and City orders are issued, and only in compliance with the newly issued County protocols.
Comprehensive protocols for all sectors that reopen will be posted on the Public Health website to ensure the continued health and safety of workers and the community. Public Health urges all operators of businesses that are currently closed to implement all of the requirements in Public Health protocols prior to reopening to ensure compliance and avoid citations, fines and possible closure. It is critical that directives and infection protocols are followed to minimize COVID-19 spread as much as possible. Violations can be reported to the Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 or by emailing coronavirus@culvercity.org.
4. Public Health Announces School Waiver Program for Grades TK - 2
The school waiver program will begin accepting applications for Transitional Kindergarten - 2nd Grade in-person instruction in early October. Schools with higher percentages of students who qualify for free/reduced meals will be given priority. The decision to grant a waiver will be based on ensuring that schools are able to open in full adherence with the L.A. County school re-opening protocols. The process requires consultation with the California Department of Public Health prior to accepting or rejecting waiver applications. Additional information will be available on the Public Health website in early October.
5. Safety Compliance Certificate Program
Look for the COVID-19 Safety Compliance Certificate when you visit a business. It shows that the business has received training on and are implementing the required County Reopening Protocols. Learn more about the program on the Public Health website.
6. Your Thanks Mean So Much
Thank you for the heartwarming message we received from one of our senior community members in response to our weekly check-in phone calls.
Your weekly phone calls are fabulous. Although we are quite able bodied and taking good care of ourselves we are sure that many seniors depend on your reassuring voice. What an excellent service the Center and Culver City are providing. We so appreciate that the city is truly reaching out to this population.
Many, many thanks and good health to you all.
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).
Every October the City of Culver City strives to promote awareness and understanding of the needs and abilities of our neighbors, friends, and co-workers with disabilities. Although COVID-19 safety precautions will keep us from holding the traditional Abilities Carnival and Resource Fair, we are excited to keep the tradition alive! This year, the Culver City PRCS Department has partnered with the Culver City Exchange Club, Culver City’s Disability Advisory Committee, local Girl Scout troops, and the Culver City High School ASB to plan an exciting month full of virtual events along with a fun drive up event! For details on these exciting events check out the Virtual Abilities Carnival and Resource Fair webpage.
All the info on how to enter our City of Culver City PRCS sponsored costume contest!
9. Red Cross Blood Donations
These days, it’s easy to feel helpless. But with one simple act, you can help save lives. Despite all of the uncertainty right now, one thing is for sure: blood donors are always needed.
The American Red Cross is testing all blood product donations for COVID-19 antibodies, providing insight into possible past exposure to this coronavirus. Only those feeling healthy and well should donate and appointments are strongly encouraged. Learn more.
The Departments partnership with leading meditation app, Headspace, makes subscriptions free to all L.A. County residents through the end of the year. With their free, premium subscription, residents can access hundreds of science-backed guided meditations in English and Spanish, as well as mindfulness and sleep exercises to help address rising stress and anxiety.
COVID-19 is still in our community and we should keep using the tools we have to slow the spread.
Everyone must continue to practice physical distancing of at least six feet apart and wear a clean cloth face covering that securely covers both your nose and mouth when around people outside of your household. More information on cloth face coverings.
Wash/sanitize your hands frequently.
Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
If you are mildly sick, stay home for at least 10 days or until 24 hours after being fever free, whichever is longer. Call your doctor if you are concerned and/or your symptoms worsen.
If you have been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
If you think you were exposed because you were working, especially in essential services, in a place where you are frequently exposed to other people who may not be taking precautions.
If you share living spaces with other people who may be positive for COVID-19.
If you have been in a crowd or gathering where people were close together and not wearing face coverings and/or keeping their distance.
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.
Individuals 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 2-1-1 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 through October 9th!
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 be eligible for this program, individuals:
must meet age requirements
are 65 or older; OR are 60-64 and have been diagnosed with, exposed to or at high risk of COVID-19 as defined by the CDC
are unable to prepare or obtain meals
are not currently receiving assistance from other state or federal nutrition assistance programs such as CalFresh/SNAP
must live alone or with one other program-eligible adult
must earn between $25,520 to $74,940 (single household) or between $34,380 to $101,460 (two-person household) per year
must live in unincorporated LA County or a city that does not offer its own Great Plates Delivered program
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.
