COVID-19 March 15 Update

Dear friends,

Mayor Greg Fischer and Dr. Sarah Moyer updated Metro Council Members and the Mayors of our Jefferson County League of Cities earlier this afternoon. I want to share the highlights up that update with you this evening. We now know the COVID-19 Coronavirus global pandemic is going to get worse before it gets better and it is up to each of us to stay focused on working through this together. Our unity and partnership is necessary as our medical professionals and scientists do their part. You will find information about emergency food operations included in this message along with health tips on when to seek help.

Highlights from Mayor Fischer’s Sunday Conference Call with Local Elected Officials

1. A Joint-Incident Command Center has been set up in Louisville Metro managed by our Emergency Management Services Director – Jody Meiman for coordination of communication for Public Safety and Services.

2. We will be testing only those sick enough to be in the hospital at this time.

3. Social Distancing is our only tool and we must practice staying 6-8 feet away from each other.

4. There is no vaccine and there is no treatment at this time.

5. All Metro-sponsored activities and events are cancelled thru April 5th.

6. All 17 Libraries are closed until April 5th and will not charge late fines during this time.

7. All Metro Community Centers will be closed until April 5th except for those listed below for meal pick-ups.

8. Renter Evictions are protected because the Courts will not be hearing those cases during this time.

9. Louisville Water Company will not shut off water for non-payment during this time.

Stay up-to-date on the latest about COVID-19 www.louisvilleky.gov

Louisville Metro Government’s Office of Resilience & Community Services announced plans to provide meals for seniors ages 60+ while the city responds to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Tuesday, March 17, the Metro March for Meals program will distribute up to 1,000 frozen meal packs per day to people 60+ years at six locations throughout the community on a rotating schedule. Meals will be available on a first-come, first-served basis for pick-up from 10 a.m. until noon and are limited to one box per person and to five frozen meals per week. Older adults in need are advised to go to one of the centers closest to their homes for assistance. For more information on Metro March for Meals on Wheels call (502) 574-5223

• Mondays – Shawnee Community Center at 607 S. 37th St. 40212
• Tuesdays – Beechmont Community Center at 205 Wellington Avenue 40214
• Wednesdays – Sun Valley Community Center at 6505 Bethany Lane 40272
• Wednesdays – East Government Center at 200 Juneau Drive 40243
• Thursdays – Wilderness Road Senior Center at 8111 Blue Lick Road 40219
• Fridays – Arthur S Kling Center at 219 W. Ormsby Ave. 40203

Those seeking up-to-date information on Dare to Care services can visit www.daretocare.org/covid-19

Jefferson County Public Schools will open 35 school sites and eight module sites from 10am to 1pm Monday through Friday for families to pick up lunches in response to school district closures due to COVID-19. Dare to Care is also exploring the option of partnering with the district to provide dinners for students who need them.

The Association of Community Ministries (ACM) is comprised of 13 individual community ministries covering all areas
of Louisville Metro. Many of the ministries have already experienced an increase in requests for assistance. It is expected
the volume of requests will continue to increase in the coming months due to the ripple effect of disrupted systems and
the loss of work. An ACM online form has been created to quickly and easily sign up if you would like to volunteer. Go to: slcm.org/acm-covid19-response. Association of Community Ministries, go to: www.louisvilleministries.org/

Please reach out to me if you have questions. You can reach Wanda Mitchell-Smith or me at 574-1104 in our office or
through email. We will do whatever it takes to help with the resources we have available to us. As we give the medical
community time to find a pathway forward please know we have each other. Our job is to follow the published health
guidelines, monitor our behaviors and focus on the decisions and choices we are making every day.

Together today – stronger tomorrow!

(502) 574-1104 - wanda.mitchell-smith@louisvilleky.gov - audrey.champelli@louisvilleky.gov