Day Care Facilities

All Day Care Facilities in the State of Kentucky will be closing their doors beginning this Friday, March 20th.

Kentucky Derby

The running of the Kentucky Derby has been postponed until Saturday, September 5th.

Bars and restaurants ordered to close temporarily

Mayor Fischer said he supports the decision by Gov. Andy Beshear to order bars and restaurants in the state to close temporarily and allow only carryout or delivery food service.

Mayor Fischer commended local restaurants and bars that had already been taking extra health measures like enhanced cleaning and more spacing between tables, and said that city officials are working with the local restaurant industry to help employees displaced by the closures.

Louisville Public Libraries temporarily closed

The Main Library and branches are closed. Library staff is teleworking when possible. Fines for overdue books and other material are temporarily suspended. Patrons should not try to return borrowed materials. LFPL offers access to eBooks, eMagazines, downloadable audiobooks, and streaming movies online at http://www.lfpl.org/. 

Louisville Zoo to close temporarily

After initially announcing the closure of indoor exhibits and event spaces, 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.

Inmate visitation is suspended immediately at Louisville Jail

Following a recommendation from Gov. Beshear, Metro Corrections has suspended inmate visitation for at least three weeks. Jail facilities had initially continued to allow inmates to receive visitors via video.

LG&E suspends disconnections until May 1

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.

Louisville Water Company to suspend shut offs

Louisville Water Company recognizes that access to clean water for washing hands is a vital component to reduce the spread of the virus. Because of this, they have decided to suspend turn offs for non-payment. 

This is a temporary measure and customers are still responsible for paying their water bill. Louisville Water will continue to work with customers who can’t pay by the due date.

LMPD operating under State of Emergency

LMPD is operating under a State of Emergency.  Currently, they are not responding to most non-violent criminal incidents requiring police reports.  These call are being sent to the LMPD Service Center.  Additionally, we are not responding to some low-level calls for service where no one is in imminent danger. 

All crimes reported during this period will be investigated in the same manner as before.  These changes are necessary to continue to provide our community with a high level of service while protecting the safety of our members and the public. 

During this period, we will have very limited resources to focus on some of the “quality of life” type issues we would typically help with. 

All personnel are currently being utilized for high priority patrol responses including our Beat Officers, District Resource Officers, Traffic Officer, and Detectives. 

Metro Parks & Recreation 

The city’s 120 parks, including its 18 Olmsted-designed parks and the 6,700-acre Jefferson Memorial Forest, will remain open with no restrictions on access. Jefferson Memorial Forest’s Welcome Center also will be open to the public. Parks employees are increasing cleaning protocols and implementing social distancing. 

The city’s 13 community centers are temporarily closed to the public through April 5.  

The Wilderness Louisville Senior Center is closed. 

The city’s 10 municipal golf courses will remain open. Contact the course to make a tee time. 

Metro Parks will not be accepting rentals of facilities and shelters through April 5. All rentals through April 5 were canceled by the close of business Friday, March 13. Those with rental agreements through Louisville Parks and Recreation will have the option of a refund or a rescheduled date. 

TARC

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.

Charter Offers FREE Spectrum WiFi

Charter will offer free Spectrum broadband and Wi-Fi access for 60 days to households with K-12 and/or college students who do not already have a Spectrum broadband subscription at any service level up to 100 Mbps.

To enroll call 1-844-488-8395. Installation fees will be waived for new student households.

CPS Nutrition Services is distributing free breakfast and lunch to all children 18 and under as well as all JCPS students over age 18. JCPS has 45 sites where families can drive or walk up and get the meals from 10 a.m. - 1 p.m. each weekday while schools are closed.

Each child present can get a breakfast and lunch.

For more information, visit the JCPS website here.

AARP invites you to submit applications for the 2020 Community Challenge Grant which provides funding for quick-action projects that can help your community become more livable for people of all ages. Applications are now being accepted for small grants to improve housing, transportation, public space, smart cities, civic engagement, and more.

All of Kentucky’s previously funded projects can be found here.

This year’s application is due by April 1, 2020, 11:59 p.m. ET and all projects must be completed by November 9, 2020. Applications must be submitted through www.aarp.org/communitychallenge.

Effective Wednesday, March 18, 2020, Mayor Greg Fischer announced a temporary closure and modified service delivery at all seven Neighborhood Place locations.  LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) in-person services have also been suspended at all six locations and a mail-in service has been implemented.

 In an effort to help stem the spread of COVID-19, these facilities are temporarily closed to the public, by declaration of the Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness.  Residents can still access Louisville Metro Government services by following the processes described below.

Neighborhood Places, administered by Louisville Metro Office of Resilience and Community Services (RCS), will close to walk-in clients, but will remain open for staff to work. Clients will be scheduled by telephone appointment and will have access to document drop off locations.

Neighborhood Place Modified Service
Effective Wednesday, March 18, all seven Neighborhood place locations will be temporarily closed to walk-in clients.

Neighborhood Place partner agencies are offering modified service delivery via virtual and telephonic communication services including:

• Financial assistance administered by RCS (includes rental assistance, food, transportation, childcare)
• SNAP Food Benefits (Food Stamps), Medicaid, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (KTAP/TANF), and Child Protective Services administered by the State’s Cabinet for Health and Family Services’ (CHFS) Department of Community Based Services (DCBS)
• Home Visitation administered by Heathy Start
• Truancy Diversion administered by Jefferson County Public Schools (JCPS)

Contact numbers to access services

• To find a Neighborhood Place in their area, residents may call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000, or visit https://louisvilleky.gov/government/neighborhood-place.
• CHFS’ Department for Community Based Services (DCBS) SNAP and KTAP Services at 1-855-306-8959
• JCPS, 313-HELP
• Healthy Start, 574-6661

LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) Modified Service

Effective Wednesday, March 18, all six LIHEAP offices will close for walk-in clients, and all in-person appointments for the remainder of March 2020 have been cancelled.  This includes the LIHEAP offices at four Neighborhood Places sites (South Central, Bridges of Hope, Ujima and Northwest) as well as the Newburg Community Center and Southwest Government Center locations. 

Clients with standing appointments can still apply for LIHEAP and are being advised to mail required documentation to the central LIHEAP office at the 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. 

Please also download, complete and include the LIHEAP Family Profile form and the Remote Processing formwhen mailing the documentation.  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 documentation, the Family Profile and Remote Processing forms should be mailed as soon as possible and postmarked no later than March 31, 2020. LIHEAP paperwork can also be dropped off at secure Red Box sites in front of each Neighborhood Place site.   LIHEAP applications will be processed by LIHEAP staff and mailed back to the recipient.  

For more a full list of required documentation, LIHEAP eligibility and other more instructions, visit https://louisvilleky.gov/LIHEAP.  Residents may call Metro311 at 311 or 574-5000 for more information.

Income residents who have no standing appointment, may still apply for LIHEAP by following this process.  Call 991-8391 or visit www.louisvilleky.cascheduler.com for more information.

As coronavirus (COVID-19) developments change hour by hour, AARP Foundation is doing its part to flatten the curve of transmission. A top priority for us is ensuring we are protecting those most at risk, including our volunteers and taxpayers. Therefore, we are suspending AARP Foundation Tax-Aide services beginning March 16, 2020 until further notice.
We will continue to assess whether we can open again in some or all sites for the remainder of the tax season and if the tax season is extended. Please visit our website http://www.aarp-tax-aide-lou.org/Sites/sites.html or call 502-394-3443 for updated info.

For the health and safety of staff and library users, all LFPL programs and meeting room use have been suspended through April 5th.

http://www.lfpl.org/events/

5904 Ashby Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00747 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.

6100 Ashby Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00751 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.

6214 Bethany Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00745 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.

6219 Bethany Ln. - LG&E has been issued Permit Number PW-REP-20-00743 to close one lane to remove existing steel gas service. Permit is valid from March 6th to April 3rd.

Today, the average life expectancy is at a record high of 79 years, As we get older, even the most independent among us may experience physical declines or financial hardship that strips away their independence. Add to that an increase in geographic mobility of our families, and the result is millions of seniors left behind, hungry and alone.

9 out of 10 say Meals on Wheels helps them live independently!

How can you help? Volunteers are always needed! Call (502) 935-0310 to learn more. They serve seniors in 40258, 40272, and 40117.