As you may be aware, staff members from every Lake County department have been working together to keep you informed about the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic through this newsletter, daily updates, our website, social media channels and other avenues. We have been heartened to hear back from many of you asking what you can do to help.
This week, we announced the launch of our ‘Stay Home, Save Lives’ campaign, covering the basics of COVID-19, social distancing, and the importance of staying at home to protect yourself and others. The campaign toolkit is available at www.lakecountyil.gov/stayhomesavelives and contains a wealth of information in English and Spanish, including videos, social media messaging, printable resources and more.
Personal Protective Equipment: If you or your business have access to PPE, please consider making a donation. Surgical, earloop and N-95 masks, gowns, gloves, eye protection, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer and forehead thermometers are among the most needed supplies. All items should be in the manufacturer’s original packaging and unopened.
Donations of PPE in small amounts that can be transported in a personal vehicle can be coordinated with Rebecca Kumar, Lake County Emergency Management Specialist, RKumar@lakecountyil.gov. Large donations can be made through the State of Illinois website.
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Handmade face coverings: Community organizations have also requested donations of sewn cloth face coverings to distribute to vulnerable populations. Those who are willing to make and donate masks can find details on the United Way of Lake County’s COVID-19 Volunteer Opportunities page. English and Spanish instructions for making cloth masks are available on the Health Department and CDC websites.
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April 23 Food Drive: Lake County Government departments are joining together to sponsor a drive-thru food drive to benefit the Northern Illinois Food Bank. Please bring donations of non-perishable food items on Thursday, April 23, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. to 18 N. County St., Waukegan. No need to get out of your car—simply pop open your trunk and our volunteers will collect your donation. At the completion of the drive, staff from our Facilities Team will deliver the donations to the food bank.
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Employment Resources from the Job Center of Lake County
Looking for work? The Job Center of Lake County is maintaining a list of employers that are hiring during the COVID-19 crisis. View their Job Opportunities page.
If you represent an essential employer that is looking for workers, complete the Job Opportunity Form and a Job Center team member will contact you.
Job seekers are also invited to attend an online meeting to learn about job search resources during COVID-19 on Tuesday, April 28 from 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. Learn about Lake County employers who are hiring, discover tools and programs that can help you transition careers, and hear from a team from Lake County Workforce Development. Register now.
Get Counted, Lake County!
By responding to the census, you help make sure Lake County gets adequate funding to support critical services like healthcare, education, roads, and more. It’s easy to respond online or by phone, and your answers are safe and confidential. Visit my2020census.gov or call 844-330-2020 (English) or 844-468-2020 (Spanish).
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Do you have questions? The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) has established a COVID-19 hotline and email address to answer questions from the public:
For additional information from the IDPH, visit: http://www.dph.illinois.gov/topics-services/diseases-and-conditions/diseases-a-z-list/coronavirus
Stay Home, Save Lives Toolkit
 Join the campaign. Spread the word. Encourage everyone you know to stay home and help slow the spread of COVID-19 using our toolkit.
Information for Specific Groups
Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like COVID-19.
We've started weekly conference calls to provide COVID-19 updates to our community, including:
- Businesses and Employers
- Municipal Leaders
- Faith-base Organizations
Stay up to date and listen to the conference calls
Communication Resources
We need your help to keep our communities healthy and safe. The Lake County Health Department, Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) offer free resources including fact sheets, flyers, posters, and videos.
View communication resources
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