Week of November 2, 2020 |
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The City and County of Broomfield is committed to providing frequent news, updates and information related to COVID-19. Please find resources and opening information at Broomfield.org/COVID and follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
Please be mindful that information may change rapidly, even by the hour.
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Public Health Update
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You can always find day to day changes on Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard, along with information on regional hospital capacity and demographic details. Visit the state website for more information on hospital capacity, outbreaks and county case information. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) website updates cases daily at 4 p.m.
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The COVID-19 data page will transition to a new set of data visualizations this week. These visualizations will provide greater detail on Broomfield’s COVID-19 status.
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Note that the changes detailed here (+) are the change from Sunday, Oct. 25 to Sunday, Nov. 1. Data is released by the state at 4 p.m. each day and reported on Broomfield’s COVID-19 Data Dashboard by 6 p.m. Hospitalizations to date may reflect information that was recently reported to Broomfield Public Health but may have happened in previous weeks.
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Free COVID-19 testing will take place on Tuesdays through the end of the year from 2-6 p.m. in the parking lot of the Health and Human Services building at 100 Spader Way. Pre-registration not needed. Testing is for those who are symptomatic and are Broomfield residents, work in Broomfield or go to school in Broomfield. Please note the traffic pattern change due to increased voter traffic at the George DiCiero City and County Building.
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Frequently Asked Questions:
How is Contact Tracing done in Broomfield?
- Broomfield’s epidemiology team has been able to contact over 90% of cases within 24 hours since the first case was identified in Broomfield. Staff asks detailed questions as part of the case interviews to try to pinpoint the source of exposure. Often the source of transmission (a household contact, a co-worker) can be confirmed, although data is showing an increasing number of people who cannot identify what activities they have been engaged in that may have put them at risk for being exposed to COVID-19. This means that they have been to multiple places (grocery, work, sports, etc.) but cannot pinpoint an exposure to a positive case.
- Maintaining a roster of employees/attendance is an element in operating guidance for many industries to ensure contact tracing is more effective. For example, sports teams and other planned events are required to maintain some kind of registration/attendance list, schools are also recommended to use seating charts depending on the grade level, and restaurants are encouraged to use a reservation system as well.
- Mobile phone exposure notification technology that was recently rolled out will allow for people to share information with anyone they have exposed, should they test positive. The hope is that this will encourage quarantining as needed after the exposure.
I got a notice on my phone about an Exposure Notification app. What is this?
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If you enable the Colorado Exposure Notifications app, you will be notified if you have had contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 on your mobile device. As of last week, over 587,000 people had activated the app. When enabled, your smartphone shares anonymous tokens with other users through the phones’ Bluetooth technology. If another user tests positive for COVID-19 within a 14-day period and chooses to upload their results, you will receive an alert of potential exposure if you may be at risk of infection, and instructions on recommended next steps, including information on quarantine and contacting local public agencies. Tokens are not associated with any phone number, name, location or IP address, and they change every 15 minutes to add an extra layer of anonymity. Learn more about CO Exposure Notifications at addyourphone.com.
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Election Day is TOMORROW! |
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Avoid lines. Drop off your ballot before 7 p.m. TOMORROW!
Find ballot drop box locations, Voter Service and Polling Centers and more information at VoteBroomfield.com.
Broomfield Elections is proud to offer Voter Service and Polling Center live wait-time reporting this elections season. The reporting tool will be available on Tuesday, Nov. 3. Broomfield.org/Elections
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- Reminder: With the end of daylight saving time, criminals are going to be looking to take advantage of the shorter days by targeting unlocked vehicles and open garage doors. “Crimes of Opportunity” happen every day. Don’t be a victim. Make sure to always remove valuables from your car and lock it. Also, always close your garage door behind you, especially at night, and alert your neighbors if you suspect their garage has accidentally been left open.
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US287 Bus Rapid Transit Feasibility Study: You are invited to participate in a multi-phased re-envisioning of the US 287 corridor between Broomfield and Longmont to evaluate safety, transit, bike, and pedestrian improvements. Learn more about the project, provide your thoughts on potential opportunities for safety, transit, walk and bike treatments, and have the opportunity to ask the project team questions at a Virtual Public Meeting on Nov. 12, 5:30-6:30 p.m. or take the online survey. Habrá un evento en vivo de Facebook el 19 de noviembre 100% en español. Más información seguirá.
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- Businesses:
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Enhance Broomfield: This Program still has funds available to help additional local businesses, specifically restaurants concerned about ensuring seating capacity in the coming winter months. Apply online or contact the Economic Vitality staff
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Colorado Outdoor Winter Dining Program: The Colorado Restaurant Association (CRA) and its Foundation has established this emergency assistance program to assist Colorado restaurants affected by the COVID-19 crisis. The program has both helpful information and connections for restaurants seeking to sustain their business during the coming winter months. In addition, CRA and its foundation has established a grant program to assist restaurants with a portion of the costs for winterization and maintaining seating for their customers. Find the information for the program, which starts Nov. 2. The grants, if awarded, may be up to $10,000.
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Energize Colorado Gap Fund: The State of Colorado Office of Economic Development set-up this fund, capitalized with $25.0M, which provides both small business loans and grants to boost business enterprises through December 2020. The second round of applications period just ended. Visit energizecolorado.com/gap-fund/, or Broomfield’s Economic Vitality webpage for future information about this program.
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Small Business Support Fund: The Broomfield Community Foundation (BCF) with the Broomfield Chamber offers a small fund to businesses to apply for operational/small capital expense support. This program is now accepting applications for support. The program has very limited funds, and more information is available from BCF or the Chamber.
- Please note: Businesses can receive support from one or more of these assistance resources, as well as the earlier Small Business Administrations' PPP or EIDL loan program.
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Rental and Mortgage Assistance Program offers emergency housing assistance to Broomfield residents. To learn more about how you can get help with housing related expenses, or to schedule an appointment with Broomfield FISH, call 303.465.1600.
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Broomfield Human Services offers a number of benefits and assistance programs to help support eligible households. Applications for benefits can be made online at Colorado.gov/PEAK, by calling the Broomfield Benefits Team at 720.887.2290, or emailing yourbenefits@broomfield.org.
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View a list of additional Resources in Broomfield.
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How to Help:
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Additional volunteers are needed for the community COVID-19 testing sites taking place each Tuesday through the rest of the year. This video shares more details about what to expect when volunteering and addresses questions such as safety and PPE requirements. Sign-up to volunteer.
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In case you missed it, Andrew @andrew.vos_tri and bundled up Bodhi set the Guinness World Record for fastest mile pushing a stroller! 4:57.1 at 5420’ and in 25 degree weather. 🤪 How fun is this?!?!
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Safer at Home Activity
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The internet was made for gaming, and sites like Pogo and King make it easy to explore and lose yourself in a world of challenging and colorful games.
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Featured VIRTUAL Programs & Classes
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One Book One Broomfield: Enjoy a live stream of the author talk from the author Pam Houston on Nov. 5, 2020 at 7 p.m. on the 2020 One Book One Broomfield Selection, “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country” Join on Facebook, at Broomfield.org/OneBook or watch on Channel 8 (Comcast Customers only).
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College Finances Explained: next Thursday, Nov. 12, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Learn about FAFSA, college financial aid, and how to pay for college with as little out-of-pocket money as possible. This virtual program is suitable for students, parents, guardians, and anyone paying for college. Register in advance or join the day of.
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Financial Literacy Series: Learn more about your finances in a three-session, free financial literacy series. All classes are virtual from 1:30-3 p.m. Registration is required. If you attend all three sessions you will receive a $20 gift card.
- Nov. 5: Budgeting Basics
- Nov. 9: Credit - Know Before you Owe
- Dec. 3: Money, Stress and the Holidays.
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Show how you are supporting your community and doing your part
Using #WeAreBroomfield, #DoingMyPartCO
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