COVID-19 Resources
National Institute of Health's Live Feed
Escambia County News Feed
Local to Federal Resources Links for COVID-19 Pandemic
We have compiled a list of online resources to make it easy for residents to get good, solid, useful information.
Please practice safe social distancing and wash your hands often!
Resources Available Online
If you are having trouble dealing with the mental stress and anxiety related to the crisis the American Psychiatric Association has a page devoted to helping Americans cope.
LOCAL CITY & COUNTY GOVERNMENTS
City of Orange Beach: COVID page .
City of Gulf Shores: COVID page .
City of Foley: COVID feed
Perdido Key, FL: Coronavirus Information from Escambia County.
Baldwin County Commission: Information resources
PHONE NUMBERS
ADPH Hotline: 1-888-264-2256
Infirmary Health Testing Screening: 1-251-341-CV19 (2819)
Baldwin County Customer Service Center Numbers: 251-937-3561 or 251-928-3002
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 | www.samhsa.gov/disaster-preparedness
ALABAMA STATE GOVERNMENT:
The Alabama Department of Public Health has several pages devoted to COVID-19
A list of COVID resources from the office of Gov. Kay Ivey.
The Alabama Department of Emergency Management COVID info .
U.S. FEDERAL GOVERNMENT RESOURCES:
Updated information from the White House Task Force on the Coronavirus.
Federal government resources available to help with the crisis.
Workplace guidelines on coronavirus from the U.S. Department of Labor.
CDC recommendations for control and prevention.
Rural Response to Coronavirus from the Rural Health Information Hub.
COVID-19 information and resources for schools and school personnel from the U.S. Department of Education
Reporting fraud related to COVID-19 through the U.S. Department of Justice.
BUSINESS RESOURCES:
Enables small businesses who currently have a business relationship with an SBA Express Lender to access up to $25,000 quickly.
The SBA is providing a financial reprieve to small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The SBA will automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of current 7(a) loans for a period of six months.
The SBA will also automatically pay the principal, interest, and fees of new 7(a) loans issued prior to September 27, 2020.
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance
This loan advance will provide up to $10,000 of economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing temporary difficulties.
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. This advance will provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available following a successful application. This loan advance will not have to be repaid.
Three step process for applying for Disaster Loans .
All employers should be implementing strategies to protect their workforce from the Coronavirus while ensuring continuity of operations. Download these guides created by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation, which are based on information provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), to learn more about how employers and employees can prepare for and address the impacts of the Coronavirus.
2. ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER OF COMMERCE EXECUTIVES (ACCE)
Includes a toolkit with sample event cancellation and refund policies, suggested internal policies on travel, Coronavirus best practices and interim guidance for employers to plan and respond to COVID-19.
3. SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (SBA)
Includes information on the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program, guidance for businesses and employers, SBA resources and government contracting.
