City of Morgan Hill Weekly 411 - News for the Week of August 17, 2020

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News for the Week of August 17, 2020

Hello Morgan Hill!

We are in the midst of a long duration heat wave, with highs in the hundreds in Morgan Hill through next Wednesday.

The Centennial Recreation Center lobby opened today as a Cooling Center for those who do not have air conditioning and need a place to cool off. All the details can be found at the following link: https://conta.cc/3apmeoW

Please remember to check on friends and loved ones who may be vulnerable during the excessive heat. Please check the County's website for heat safety tips and the location of other cooling centers.

Stay Updated on the Coronavirus and

Local Sheltering in Place

Decrease Your Exposure

Not many things about this pandemic are within our control, but there are a few things that we can control.

Each one of these actions decreases your exposure and decreases your odds of getting COVID-19.

All three combined provide

even better protection.

Stay 6 feet apart in breakrooms

In Santa Clara County, breakrooms are one of the main sources of transmission of COVID-19 at workplaces.

It is easy to let down our guard when we are eating lunch or taking a break, but we must not let that happen.

Always social distance when you are around someone you do not live with, and this includes coworkers. ⁣

Remember to: ⁣

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Take breaks outdoors if possible
Don’t share food or drink
Stagger break times
Reconfigure break areas to ensure social distancing

Wear a Face Covering

People who work with the public are exposed to lots of people each day. These interactions put them and their families at risk. Protecting workers starts with the decisions we each make. Show your respect for the folks who are putting themselves at risk by wearing a face covering and keeping enough distance

For the latest information on the COVID-19 pandemic in Santa Clara County, please visit https://www.sccgov.org/sites/covid19/

Meetings and Opportunities to Engage

Tuesday, August 18, 2020

Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting

CANCELLED

Wednesday, August 19, 2020

Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce

ADA Lawsuit Workshop

11:00 A.M. - 12:15 P.M.

Due to another recent influx of ADA Lawsuits in Morgan Hill this workshop has been developed to help your business avoid, prepare and react to an ADA Lawsuit.

View the complete flyer.

PG&E Wildfire Safety Webinar

5:30 P.M. - 7:00 P.M.

PG&E is hosting a series of online webinars for anyone who is interested in learning more about our Community Wildfire Safety Program. These virtual gatherings will allow community members to learn more about wildfire safety and emergency preparedness, meet with PG&E representatives, ask questions and share feedback.

Join Webinar

Toll-Free Attendee Dial-In: 1-866-501-6088

Conference ID: 3567527

City Council Meeting

CANCELLED

4th Annual Women's Week

August 22 - 27, 2020

Morgan Hill will be celebrating the 4th Annual Women's Week and the 100th anniversary of the passing of the 19th Amendment with some exciting events including a drive-in movie and a variety of virtual discussions.

For more details or to RSVP to the events visit the Morgan Hill Chamber of Commerce Facebook page.

Public Project and Maintenance Updates

Census 2020

While You Are Sheltering In Place

Take The Census Online

my2020census.gov

Using any device with an internet connection, you can visit the Census Bureau website to complete the questionnaire in your preferred language. The Census Bureau has also created a how-to video that gives step-by-step instructions to complete the 2020 Census questionnaire online.

Partner Agency News

2021 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury Recruitment.

The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Clara is now accepting applications for service on the 2021 Santa Clara County Civil Grand Jury. The deadline to submit an application for consideration for service is Friday, September 25, 2020. For more information and to submit an application click here.

Grab & Go Supper Meals now available at South County locations.

Morgan Hill Library (parking lot)

660 West Main Avenue

Morgan Hill, CA 95037

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

4:30 - 5:30 pm

For more information and locations view the flyer. (English/Spanish)

Check out the August 2020 newsletter from Santa Clara Valley Water News web page.

Community Solutions has a variety of resources to available to at-risk children, youth, and adults needing crisis support resources, mental health services, or in need of someone to talk to. View the flyers below for more information.

You may also visit the Community Solutions website.

Announcing the Launch of Clipper Start!

Clipper START is an 18-month pilot program that uses the Clipper transit fare payment system to reduce the cost of transportation for adults whose household incomes are no more than twice the federal poverty level.

To learn more about Clipper START and apply online, visit www.clipperstartcard.com or view the full article here.