April 1, 2020
#NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
Over the past several weeks, there has been an outpouring of altruism and support from
#NeighborsHelpingNeighbors
in the Beach Cities. Now more than ever is the time for us to come together and look out and care for one another, especially our vulnerable populations – older adults and those with underlying health conditions.
Yesterday, Governor Gavin Newsom urged Californians to check in on vulnerable neighbors with a call, text or physically-distanced door knock. One way to help our community is to drop off
Kindness Cards
to neighbors letting them know you’re here to help!
Here’s how:
- Print the Kindness Card at home: DOWNLOAD HERE
- Cut the Kindness Cards (each sheet of paper has two cards)
- Fill in your contact information and check the items you’re able to do
- Drop the Kindness Card off to your neighbors or tape it to their front door
- If your neighbor answers the door, remember to practice social distancing and remain 6 ft. away
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Ring the doorbell or knock on the door
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Place items on the doorstep
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. Step six feet away from the door
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Wait for the neighbor to open the door
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Wave, say hello and ask them how they’re doing!
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If they express needing additional help, you may suggest they call the BCHD Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, ext. 256 (7 days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.)
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After you leave, wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
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#BeachCitiesCares
Thank you to our BCHD volunteers and staff for supporting our most vulnerable community members during the
#SaferAtHomeBeachCities
order. Here's a behind the scenes look at our process:
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First, our Care Managers receive a call from the Assistance, Information & Referral line (310-374-3426, ext. 256),
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Then they coordinate with Center for Health & Fitness and AdventurePlex staff to run errands. Our volunteers and employees follow protocols to ensure the errands are completed safety and swiftly
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The groceries are delivered to the resident’s doorstep!
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Please contact us if you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs assistance with errands, health-related information or referrals.
Our Assistance, Information & Referral line is available 7 days a week, 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
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Comments from the Community:
“Thank you so much for all of your support. Really, I want you to know how incredibly thankful I am that you guys are able to help me get my groceries. Your check-ins mean the world to me.”
"Thank you all for your beyond amazing kindness, organization, ability and communication. I'm grateful for each conversation, and grateful to receive the items from the grocery store and CVS, personally delivered. Thank you very, very much."
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COVID-19 Testing in the South Bay
We have been working with LA County and the City of Redondo Beach to support COVID-19 testing efforts at the South Bay Galleria and our community during this unprecedented time. As soon as more information is confirmed from LA County we will share it with the community.
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Health Update
On March 27, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health issued an addendum to the Safer at Home Order to include the temporary
closure of public trails and trailheads, beaches, piers, beach bike paths and beach access points
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For more information about COVID-19 visit:
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Need Help with Health Information and Referrals?
If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs assistance with errands, health-related information or referrals, please call our Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, ext. 256, seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. You can also visit us online at
bchd.org/resources
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Donate to the Beach Cities COVID-19 Fund
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Similar to our successful Holiday Gift Bag program, we are inviting the community to donate to the Beach Cities COVID-19 Fund.
Donations will provide assistance to vulnerable groups (older adults and adults with underlying health conditions) who are income qualified, with essentials like groceries and household cleaning supplies.
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Be Aware of COVID-19 Scams
The United States Department of Justice is reporting that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams:
- Individuals and businesses selling fake cures for COVID-19 online and engaging in other forms of fraud
- Phishing emails from entities posing as the World Health Organization or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
- Malicious websites and apps that appear to share virus-related information to gain and lock access to your devices until payment is received
- Seeking donations fraudulently for illegitimate or non-existent charitable organizations
Here's what you can do to protect yourself from scams:
- Hang up on robocalls. Don’t press any numbers. Scammers are using illegal robocalls to pitch everything from scam treatments to work-at-home schemes
- Ignore online offers for vaccinations and home test kits. Scammers are trying to get you to buy products that aren’t proven to treat or prevent COVID-19 — online or in stores
- Fact-check information
- Know who you’re buying from
- Don’t respond to texts and emails about checks from the government
- Don’t click on links from sources you don’t know. They could download viruses onto your computer or device
- Watch for emails claiming to be from the CDC or experts saying they have information about the virus
- Do your homework when it comes to donations, whether through charities or crowdfunding sites. Don’t let anyone rush you into making a donation. If someone wants donations in cash, by gift card, or by wiring money, don’t do it
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Add a Facebook frame to your profile picture!
Visit
facebook.com/profilepicframes
and search for our BCHD frame by name:
#SaferAtHomeBeachCities
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Share your #SaferAtHomeSelfie!
Let us know how you are spending time social distancing and helping slow the spread of COVID-19.
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HOW YOU CAN HELP!
Want to help share accurate health information?
Share BCHD’s health information on social media or in the community.
(Feel free to download these images and copy and paste the text)
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Repost from Beach Cities Health District: When dropping off groceries and supplies to neighbors, follow these steps for the safety of yourself, your neighbor and our community. Watch the full Neighbors Helping Neighbors Guidance Video at
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NbUqq7s78M
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Repost from Beach Cities Health District: One way to help our community is to drop off Kindness Cards to neighbors letting them know you’re here to help!
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Repost from Beach Cities Health District: Need Help?
If you or someone you know in the Beach Cities needs assistance with errands, health-related information or referrals, please call our Assistance, Information & Referral line at 310-374-3426, ext. 256, seven days a week, 8:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
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How to download the images:
On a computer, click the links above and right click the image to select "save image as" then name the image and select where you'd like to save it
On a smartphone or tablet, press and hold the image and select "save image" or "add to photos"
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Alert South Bay and Warning System
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The Alert SouthBay cities, including Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach and Redondo Beach, want to hear from you about your COVID-19 concerns and what kind of information you need and care about most.
Click here for more information on this alert.
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Superintendents' Corner
Over the past several weeks, our local school districts have been working hard to transition to virtual classrooms. Here's an update from each superintendent.
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Virtual BCHD Board of Directors Special Meeting:
T
hursday, April 2, 7 a.m.
Members of the public may join the meeting:
Video Conference:
https://zoom.us/j/574949367
Phone Conference:
Dial in: (669) 900-9128
Meeting ID: 574 949 367
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Online Families Connected Parent Chat
Free parent support group
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Mondays
9:50
–
10:50 a.m.
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Please join BCHD, South Bay Families Connected and Fusion Academy for weekly virtual chats that will provide advice and coping strategies via guest speakers as well as provide a forum where parents and caregivers can share and learn from each other.
Join us on the following
Wednesdays from 3-4 p.m.
- April 8: Our New Normal with Dr. Albert Knapp and Leah Niehaus, LCSW
- April 15: College Tests and Applications with Matt Steiner of Compass Education Group
- April 22: Managing Special Learning Needs with Eryn Schnel Yolac, ET/P, SPED
- April 29: Playing Sports (Speaker TBD)
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#LiveWellAtHome & Join the #SaferAtHomeBeachCities
April Fitness Challenge
Join us each day in April as we better our health and fitness
from the safety of our own homes!
Start with today's challenge item: take a walk around your neighborhood for National Walking Day!
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More Home Fitness Opportunities Available on our
YouTube Channel:
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