Tuesday, April 14, 2020 | View in browser
Good afternoon,
This e-News Extra provides information about Economic Impact Payments, Evanston's emergency food pantry, a reminder about physical distancing, and more.
For the latest information, visit the City's COVID-19 web page.
Resources
 How to get your Economic Impact Payment
Economic Impact Payments are on the way. The City's Economic Development Division provides guidance on how to receive your payment quickly and avoid check cashing fees. Learn more.
Eligibility. Will you receive an Economic Impact Payment? Visit the IRS website to find out.
 Emergency food pantry
To support residents facing economic hardship and food insecurity during the COVID-19 pandemic, the City has partnered with Northwestern University's Office of Neighborhood and Community Relations and Valli Produce to establish an emergency food pantry.
What to know before you go. Evanston residents can pick up free, prepackaged boxes of food every Wednesday, April 15 through May, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or while supplies last. Pick-up will take place at James Park. View pick-up details and learn about additional resources.
You can help. Make a financial contribution to support the food pantry.
Reminders
The City has placed yard signage in parks and along pathways reminding residents to "Keep a Healthy Distance."
Keep a healthy distance
Gov. Pritzker's Stay at Home Order is in effect statewide through April 30. Remember: If you must go outside to complete an essential activity, such as grocery shopping, caring for a family member, or exercising, please maintain a healthy distance of at least six feet from others. The CDC also recommends the use of cloth face coverings to prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. Above all, you can help save lives by staying home.
Response
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Local, State and Federal response to COVID-19
Last Friday, Mayor Hagerty hosted a live "Coronavirus Q&A" with U.S. Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky, State Senator Laura Fine, and Grants Coordinator & Constituent Advocate Andrew Goczkowski to discuss the federal, state and local government response to COVID-19. Watch the video.
 Emergency Operations: Planning
How does planning improve the City's emergency response? City of Evanston Chief Information Officer and Planning Section Chief Luke Stowe explains in the latest episode of "Evanston Responds."
That’s it for this e-News Extra. Thanks for reading, stay well, and stay at home.
Sincerely,
The City of Evanston Communications Team
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