District 9, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Update

Dear District 9 Community,

If you have questions or concerns, regarding the Coronavirus (COVID-19), please call the Prince George’s County Health Department's Coronavirus Hotline, on 301-883-6627, from 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m., to receive updated information. For medical emergencies only, please contact 911. Do not contact 911 for Coronavirus related issues. For details and the latest updates, go to Prince George's County Coronavirus Information.

 

District 9 Virtual Town Hall

On April 15, 2020, District 9 hosted its first virtual town hall. Council Member Harrison and Council Member Hawkins sincerely thank our panelists and community, for taking time to join the town hall. To view video recording, please go to District 9 Virtual Town Hall Video.

 

Reminder: Prince George’s County’s Face Covering Executive Order

Effective April 15, 2020, face covering (cloth masks, scarves, bandanas or t-shirts), must be worn inside all stores, including convenience and liquor stores, and on all public transportation in Prince George’s County. For details, please go to Prince George's County Executive Order, Face Covering.

 

Nutrition Assistance

In response to COVID-19, the following nutrition programs are available in Prince George’s County. For details, click on the following links:

• Capital Area Food Bank Food Assistance: Capital Area Food Bank
• Food Assistance Resources for Residents Impacted by the Coronavirus Outbreak: Food Assistance Resources
• Prince George’s County Senior Nutrition Program: Senior Nutrition Program
• Meals on Wheels: Meals on Wheels
• United Communities Against Poverty Food Pantry: United Communities Against Poverty
• CASA Prince George’s County Emergency Services: CASA Emergency Services
• Prince George’s Provider Senior Network: Provider Senior Network
• Special Hours for Seniors at Grocery Stores: Special Hours for Seniors
• Maryland Meals Site Search: Meals Site Search
• Prince George’s County Public Schools Meal Sites (for PGCPS Children): Students' Grab and Go Meals
• United Communities Against Poverty, Inc (Food Pantry): Communities Against Poverty Food Pantry
• Laurel Advocacy & Referral Services: Laurel Advocacy & Referral
• Md Department of Human Services’ Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program

 

Prince George’s County Public Schools

Maryland State Superintendent of Education announced that all Maryland public schools will be closed until Friday, May 15.  Prince George’s County Public Schools teachers and staff will continue to implement the Distance Learning Program. Instructional packets are available for download on PGCPS website or pick up in limited quantities at the school meal sites. Lessons for prekindergarten through fifth grade students are also available on PGCPS-TV.

 

For additional Prince George’s County Public Schools related information, please join CEO, Dr. Monica Goldson, for a series of telephone town halls:

• Tuesday, April 21 — Students (with Student Member of the Board Joshua Omolola)
• Thursday, April 23 — Employees
• Wednesday, April 29 — Family and community

All town halls will be held from 6:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. The dial-in information is forthcoming.

 

Prince George's County Council Virtual Meetings 

The County Council will host the following virtual Council Meetings:

Monday, April 20, 2020 (today)

1:30 p.m.- Committee of the Whole Virtual Meeting  

2:00 p.m.- County Council Virtual Meeting  

2:45 p.m.- General Assembly Committee Virtual Meeting    

4:30 p.m.- County Council Virtual Budget Public Hearings for WSSC and M-NCPPC

 

To view the Council Meetings’ live-stream, please go to Council Meetings Live Stream. If you like to submit an e-comment, please go to Council Meeting e-comment.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Please be safe, wear a mask, and continue practicing social distancing,

Council Member Sydney J. Harrison, District 9