You can visit the COVID19 website for daily updates including the most recent data on the number of cases, tests, etc...: https://govstatus.egov.com/kycovid19.

COVID-19 Guidance

Stay at Home!

The Power of Social Distancing

JCPS Food Sites & Dare to Care (Kids Cafe) Grab and Go Dinners

Click here to view the map of sites and hours/days.

The Emergency Food sites are open Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Children can receive two breakfast and two lunch meals on Monday and Wednesday and one of each on Friday. The district will give children up to four meals on Monday and Wednesday (two breakfast and two lunch) for the days they do not offer meal distributions. On Fridays, students will get one breakfast and one lunch. The change will cut the number of interactions between employees and families in hopes of minimizing possible exposure to COVID-19." WHAS 11 Article

Federal, State & Local Tax Deadlines (for 2019) Have Been Extended to July 15th, 2020

For details on the extension of your 2019 filing please click the following links below.

IRS

Kentucky Department of Revenue

Metro Louisville Revenue Commission

In accordance with guidance from Louisville Metro Public Health and Wellness, the LMRC will no longer take walk-in appointments. Anyone with questions can contact LMRC staff at (502) 574-4860 or taxhelp@metrorevenue.org.

Metro Parks Coronavirus Response

2020 Census Adjustments due to COVID-19

The U.S. Census Bureau continues to carefully monitor the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and follow the guidance of federal, state and local health authorities. We are adjusting some operations as outlined below with two key principles in mind: protecting the health and safety of our staff and the public and fulfilling our statutory requirement to deliver the 2020 Census counts to the President on schedule.

Link for more information, here.

More information is available, here.

LIHEAP

Income-eligible residents of Louisville now have more time to apply for funding to help with energy bills, thanks to an extension of the deadline for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP). The former deadline is pushed back to Thursday, April 30. LIHEAP Crisis operates on a first-come, first-served basis until funds are exhausted or through April 30, 2020, whichever comes first. Modified service delivery for LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Since March 18, all six LIHEAP offices have been closed for walk-in clients in an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19. Residents can still apply for LIHEAP by mail or utilizing Drop Boxes in front of the six LIHEAP offices. LIHEAP required documentation, along with the downloadable LIHEAP Family Profile form and the Remote Processing form, should be mailed as soon as possible and postmarked no later than April 30, 2020 to the central LIHEAP office at the following address: Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services offices at the following address: The Edison Center, Attn: LIHEAP, 701 W. Ormsby, Suite 201, Louisville, KY 40203. LIHEAP paperwork can also be dropped off at secure Drop Box sites in the front lobby of each of the six processing sites. A copy of the required documentation is advisable but if original information is mailed, the LIHEAP staff will return to the applicant by mail. LIHEAP applications will be processed by LIHEAP staff and mailed back to the recipient. Individuals who require more information can contact Metro311 by simply dialing 311 or (502) 574-5000, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, Web: loiusvilleky.gov/tell311, or download the free Mobile Louisville Metro 311 app from the website. Residents can also call Metro United Way’s 2-1-1 help referral service.

Unemployment Insurance Benefits

Governor Andy Beshear directed EWDC to waive the state’s seven-day waiting period to receive UI benefits and the work-search requirement for UI benefits during the state of emergency. Individuals filing for unemployment benefits should visit www.kcc.ky.gov/Pages/default.aspx

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/

Translations to COVID-19 Resources

What You Need to Know about Coronavirus is now available in 14 languages

According to the CDC, Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The first case of COVID-19 in the Kentucky was reported on March 6, 2020.

Stay informed and healthy. Learn more about the Coronavirus (COVID19) and what the community can do to prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. The site is available for translation with Translate Icon located in the top right corner of the page. Learn More: https://louisvilleky.gov/coronavirus

Korean - French - Spanish - Arabic

Neighborhood Meetings/Activities Cancelled

Until further notice all Neighborhood meetings and activities have been cancelled until further notices! This includes but not limited to: Wilder Park (Meetings and Easter Egg Hunt), Taylor-Berry (They may facilitate a virtual meeting), LMPD 4th Division Advisory Board (April & May) and Jacob Neighborhood Association.

One Louisville COVID-19 Response Fund

LWC's Hand Washin Germ Stoppin Video

OTHER NON COVID-19 NEWS:

Until further notice: Yard Waste Collected BY REQUEST ONLY

Waste collection is an essential service SWMS provide and it will not stop. However, they are extending the winter yard waste schedule until further notice. Residents with city waste services: If you have yard waste to be collected, simply contact Metro311 to request collection: Go to Louisvilleky.gov/tell311, email metro.311@louisvilleky.gov, tweet @LouMetro311, or call 311. (Residents with private waste haulers should contact their company about yard waste collection.)

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

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.

Louisville Grows "Seeds & Starts Curbside Pick-up Sale Starts April 4th

COUNCILMAN KEVIN TRIPLETT
District 15
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