COVID-19 has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. Please take it seriously by reviewing some of the below handouts and instituting these suggestions and information into your daily life.

If you would like more information about COVID-19 please see the following resources:

Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services: kycovid19.ky.gov

When to Seek Help!

COVID-19 Elder Match

JCPS Sites for Lunch Pick-ups

JCPS is currently operating 45 sites across the city to distribute breakfast and lunch to students. Our first day (March 16th) they served 2,490 breakfasts and 2,555 lunches at school sites. They also provided an additional 249 breakfasts and lunches via our mobile service for families who could not get to the sites. *To see map sites click on this link below or printed at the lower portion of this E-News!

https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/jcps-outlines-food-service-plan-for-students-in-event-of/article_6fb88f52-648c-11ea-973c-3371bc6888e3.html

Frozen Meals to All Adults 60 and Older

Updated Grocery Store Hours, Curbside Pickup & Delivery & Restaurant Take Out Options

Kroger
For specific store information click the following link, https://www.kroger.com/i/coronavirus-update/store-information

To order curbside pickup or delivery please click the following link, https://www.kroger.com/signin

Meijer
For specific store information click the following link, https://www.meijer.com/shop/en/store-finder

To order curbside pickup or delivery please click the following link, https://www.meijer.com/departments.html

Target
For specific store information click the following link, https://www.valumarket.com/my-store/store-locator

To order curbside pickup or delivery please click the following link, https://www.target.com/c/food-beverage/-/N-5xt1a?lnk=snav_rd_grocery

Valu Market
For specific store information click the following link, https://www.valumarket.com/list

To order curbside pickup or delivery please click the following link, https://www.valumarket.com/list

Walmart
Hours of operation are from 6am to 11pm until further notice.

To order curbside pickup or delivery please click the following link, https://www.walmart.com/cart

Restaurants that Offer Pick Up and or Delivery Options

https://www.facebook.com/LouisvilleAreaCarryOutOptions/

State Government - For the latest on the novel coronavirus in Kentucky, please visit the COVID-19 page set up by the Kentucky Department for Public Health.

*SEE THE BOTTOM OR THIS PAGE FOR ADDITIONAL METRO CHANGES*

Consumer Scams related to COVID-19

Governor Andy Beshear and Attorney General Daniel Cameron issued a scam alert today warning Kentuckians of potential consumer scams related to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). To profit from consumer health concerns, online scammers may set up fake websites, send emails or texts or post on social media to sell fake products that claim to cure or prevent COVID-19. Scammers may ask consumers to contact them or provide personal information to receive updates about COVID-19 posing as public health organizations, like the Centers for Disease Control, UNICEF or the World Health Organization. Report Scams to the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Hotline at 1-888-432-9257

May Primary Delayed Until June 23rd

Kentucky is delaying its May primary elections by more than a month, the latest in a series of crowd restrictions announced to try and limit the spread of coronavirus. Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order on Monday delaying the May 19 primaries until June 23.

“We don’t want people out there trying to create gatherings where the coronavirus can spread. And just think about the poll worker at your location,” Beshear said. Georgia and Louisiana have also delayed their primary elections. Ohio is moving to delay its primary, which takes place on Tuesday. Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams recommended that Beshear, a Democrat, delay the election by the maximum 35 days.

https://wfpl.org/kentucky-delays-may-primary-election-by-more-than-a-month/

Louisville Zoo to Close Temporarily due to COVID-19 Concerns

The Louisville Zoo is closing its entire facility to visitors, including the Asian Lantern Festival that was slated to run through April 25. The Zoo staff will continue to care for the animals and maintain the facility.

LG&E Suspends Disconnections Until May 1st

Louisville Gas & Electric Co. on Monday said that it will stop disconnecting customers with unpaid bills until May 1. The city’s electric utility said is also waiving new late fees incurred during this period.

Libraries and Community Centers Closed

As a precaution to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus that is making its way through our community, nation, and world, Mayor Fischer has prudently asked all Louisville Free Public Libraries to close. Here are some tips to know:

Please KEEP all checked out materials until the libraries re-open.
The library will not assess any fines for overdue items through this period, and perhaps longer
The library continues to offer streaming movies, eBooks, learning opportunities, and other materials online. Visit LFPL.org for more information

*All Louisville Metro Community Centers are also Closed until April 5th. This closure does NOT impact the city's plans to distribute 26,000 meals during the next three weeks.

Brightside Changes due to COVID-19 Concerns

Kentucky Derby, Oaks and Derby Activity Updates

Churchill Downs Incorporated announced today its decision to reschedule the 146th Longines Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve. The 146th Kentucky Derby will be rescheduled from May 2, 2020 to September 5, 2020 and the 146th Kentucky Oaks will be rescheduled from May 1, 2020 to September 4, 2020. These dates are contingent upon final approval from the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission which we expect to receive on Thursday, March 19. Details and planning for Derby Week beyond Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby are still to be determined. For the latest information on Derby Week, Spring Meet and details on ticketing as well as other relevant information regarding this change, please visit kentuckyderby.com/updates

CNA Cancels their Easter Egg Hunt!

The Cloverleaf Neighborhood Association has decided to CANCEL their annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 29th due to concerns with the Coronavirus (COVID-19). They wish everyone well and hope to see you at their Fall 2020 Event!

Reminder: Winter Yard Waste Pick-ups

Yard waste will be collected on your normal day BY REQUEST ONLY through March 27th!. Call 311 or 574-5000 to request yard waste collection. Regular yard waste collection will resume the week of March 30.

LIHEAP (Walk-in Service Suspended - Call for Assistance)

The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) begins Jan. 6 and runs through March 31, or until available funds have been expended.

To apply, residents must schedule an appointment utilizing the automated appointment system. Beginning Dec. 30, 2019, appointments can be scheduled by phone by calling 502-991-8391 or online at louisvilleky.cascheduler.com. The toll-free service is currently open and is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.

Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, visit the website’s On-line Customer Service at https://louisvilleky.gov/government/metro311, tweet @LouMetro311, or download the free Mobile 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

Discounted Recycle Carts Available

Councilman Triplett is participating in the discounted recycle cart program with Solid Waste. District 15 residents benefit! The 95-gallon and 65-gallon recycling carts are available for District 15 residents for only $25 -- this is a 50% discount. Due to the change in KY tax code, we must now charge sales tax on the value of the item - therefore the total for the cart is $28 - $25 for the cart and $3.00 for tax. To order your recycle cart call Solid Waste Management (SWMS) at 574-3571 or download the form here:

https://louisvilleky.gov/sites/default/files/solid_waste/pdf_files/2019-2020_recycling_cart_discount_order_form.pdf

Then mail in the completed form and $28 to SWMS at: Louisville Metro Solid Waste Management Attn: Collection Division 600 Meriwether Avenue Louisville, KY 40217-1146 No partial payments accepted!

Additional Metro Departments Changes

LMPD

Conducting rolling roll calls: Rather than have officers gather together at the start of each shift at their division headquarters, commanders will request them to call off via radio from wherever they are in the division.
Providing security and traffic control support for Metro-run food distribution sites as they go operational today (Tuesday).
Limiting public access to police facilities – including the main headquarters, division headquarters buildings, the property room, the LMPD Service Center and the tow lot.
In order to cut down on the risk of face-to-face exposure, LMPD is increasing the capacity of its telephone reporting unit. More calls for service will be sent to that unit for situations where a report can be taken by phone instead of dispatching an officer.
Using state forms for reporting on non-injury accidents, as is done during bad weather.
Suspended all training except for LMPD recruits who are currently in the Academy. Academy training continues with precautions in place to allow for social distancing.

Louisville Fire Department

LFD will limit patient contact on non-traumatic incidents and patients not in immediate distress.

Crews will consider reducing the number of personnel making direct patient contact.
Crews will keep further distance during patient assessment to limit exposure.
Post patient care: Crews will continue to frequently disinfect apparatus and equipment.

LFD has suspended:

Home Safety Checks, with the exception of 311 MetroCall requests.
Community Involvement Programs and public access to fire facilities.
Community Action Programs.
Target Hazard Surveys conducted by fire suppression companies.
Routine Building Inspections conducted by the LFD Fire Prevention Bureau.
Note: Buildings that pose eminent life hazards such as an overcrowding situation or structural instability will continue to be inspected, and codes will continue to be enforced.

Metro EMS

Performing call-ahead notifications to hospital facilities if transporting a patient who may fit the parameters of suspected COVID-19, which allows for special intake procedures at the facility to reduce the spread of the virus.
Ambulances are being decontaminated multiple times each shift, with a deep decontamination after any suspected contact with COVID-19 and at the conclusion of each shift
In-person training and unnecessary gatherings are suspended.
EMS employees are encouraged to notify command staff if they or a family member is sick, and to not report to work if so.

TARC

TARC established a COVID-19 Task Force on March 6th that meets daily and is responsible for providing a rapid, controlled, and effective response to COVID-19.
All TARC vehicles, including fixed-route buses and TARC3 vehicles, are being cleaned and sanitized daily in accordance with guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control. TARC is exceeding the guidelines of most transit agencies concerning COVID-19 sanitization techniques.
The TARC Safety & Security Department has been taking additional steps in response to COVID-19, providing kits to drivers that include gloves, sanitizer, and disinfectant wipes.
In addition to local officials, TARC is in regular communication with the Federal Transit Administration and the American Public Transportation Association.

Louisville Parks & Recreation

The city’s 120 parks, including its 18 Olmsted-designed parks will remain open with no restrictions on access. The 6,700-acre Jefferson Memorial Forest will also stay open, but the Welcome Center is closed. Parks employees are increasing cleaning protocols and implementing social distancing.
Louisville’s 10 municipal golf courses will remain open for play. Parks has taken several steps to ensure the safety of players and employees:

In the clubhouses, food service will be limited to takeout only. Tables and chairs will be removed to prevent social gathering, and patrons are discouraged from congregating inside them.
Additionally, bathrooms and touchpoints will be cleaned multiple times daily, credit card terminals will be cleaned after every use, and clubhouse employees will use gloves during every transaction.
Golf carts will be limited to a single rider per cart, and carts will be thoroughly cleaned after each use. Golfers are encouraged to keep six feet away from each other during play, and flags are to be left in the holes at all times.

The Mary T. Meagher Aquatic Center is closed.
The city’s 13 community centers are temporarily closed to the public through April 5.
The Wilderness Louisville Senior Center is closed.
Parks will not be accepting rentals of facilities and shelters through April 5. All rentals through April 5 have been canceled. Those with rental agreements through Louisville Parks and Recreation will have the option of a refund or a rescheduled date.

Stay up to date daily by visiting the following sites:

LMPHW page: https://louisvilleky.gov/news/what-you-need-know-about-coronavirus

Governor's press releases: https://governor.ky.gov/news

KY COVID-19 page: https://chfs.ky.gov/agencies/dph/pages/covid19.aspx

CDC site: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

JCPS’ map version of the feeding sites

Large Item Collection Guidelines - "Know the Rules"

Please note that the tree debris guidelines above are being enforced:

Branches no more four inch diameter or four feet long.
Securely tie into bundles.
No bundles are to weigh more than 60 pounds. Separate tree bundles from other items. To receive automatic reminders of large items waste pickup dates, download the Recycle Coach waste information and calendar app at the App Store or on Google Play.

Kentucky Shakespeare's "As You Like It" a Facebook Premiere

Kentucky Shakespeare presents a Special Encore Presentation of "AS YOU LIKE IT" by William Shakespeare

Directed by Matt Wallace

Virtual Free Kentucky Shakespeare Festival

Broadcasting as a Facebook Premiere

Friday, March 20 at 7:00PM

facebook.com/kentuckyshakespeare

2020 Census: "What You need to Know"

COUNCILMAN KEVIN TRIPLETT
District 15
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Office: 502-574-1115 or 502-574-3918

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