Supervisor Cindy Gustafson's District 5 Update

Placer County, California sent this bulletin at 04/10/2020 01:12 PM PDT
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Placer County District 5 Newsletter

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KEEP IT UP!

We are doing a great job staying home and socially distancing. The curve is flattening, non- essential trips in our County are down more than 70%. Facing this pandemic is very hard, it has changed everything about our lives in the last month. So many have closed their businesses, lost their jobs, and we are all fearful about the virus and about our future. We will have much to do when it comes time to begin recovery - but for right now, what we are doing is making a difference. We’ve got this – keep it up!    

Please remember that our community is a complicated fabric of humans and whether we know them or not, they are not the enemy - the virus should be our focus.  Let’s be civil, caring, and supportive. We are all in this together.

If you are having difficulties dealing with the mental stress of this situation, our Health and Human Services Office suggests checking out California Surgeon General's Tips for Stress Release. It provides many great ideas and includes the handy chart below on ways to combat stress.

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If you have children at home, the California Surgeon General also offers specific tips for you and your children. Both of these resources can help your entire family deal with the stress and emotions we are all feeling right now.

Many experts also suggest that in times of chaos, we can reduce our stress levels and stay healthier by focusing on what we can control – ourselves and our own actions. So please remember to:

Stay home.

Avoid non-essential travel.

Socially distance.

Wear a face covering when we leave home.

Care for others.

Donate where you can. HERE is a link to local non-profits providing services to those in need at this time.

Volunteer.

Support a local business.

Reach out to those that might be facing this alone.

 

Let’s keep it up – we are making a difference and we are STRONGER TOGETHER!

- Cindy Gustafson, District 5 Supervisor

Placer County Covid-19 Updates

Stay up to date on the latest news, orders, and directives from the Public Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson and Placer County HERE.

Face Coverings In Public Recommended

Placer County Health Officer Dr. Aimee Sisson announced on April 3 that cloth face coverings - such as a bandana, scarf or homemade cloth cover – are now recommended when leaving the house for essential activities to further slow the spread of COVID-19. Read more

Short-Term Rentals Down Due to Compliance and Enforcement

Short-term rental occupancy in North Lake Tahoe has decreased as vacation rental owners comply with a statewide order to help control the spread of COVID-19.  Read more

Placer County Supervisors Appoint New District Attorney

On Tuesday, April 7, the Board of Supervisors appointed Morgan Briggs Gire as the new District Attorney. This follows a three-months long, intensive search. Read More

Placer County Coronavirus Information

District 5 Website

Municipal Advisory Councils

Placer County Municipal Advisory Council meetings are cancelled until further notice. We look forward to meeting back up with our communities as soon as possible. In the meantime, you can reach out to Supervisor Gustafson and her staff anytime. All contact information is below.

Board of Supervisors

Upcoming Meetings:

April 21 at 1pm

May 5 at 9am

During the COVID-19 pandemic, Placer County is committed to public participation in county government in a manner that is consistent with guidance provided by the County’s Public Health Officer and Governor Newsom’s Executive Orders.

Directions on how to participate and agendas for meetings can be found HERE.