OCBC Special Indicator eNewsletter

The Leading Voice of Business in Orange County Thursday, March 26, 2020

OC TEXT ALERTS, SMALL BIZ GUIDE, AND MORE

OCBC works to get you the best information in these difficult times fighting COVID-19, its health and economic impacts. Check your email often for important updates AND follow us on Facebook , Twitter and Linkedin .

COVID-19 OC HEALTH TEXT ALERTS: OC residents can now sign up for text message alerts about COVID-19. To opt-in for this service, text OCCOVID19 to 888777.
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BUSINESS RESOURCES:

CA TREASURER: Treasurer Fiona Ma's helpful guide for small businesses to find assistance through COVID-19.
WEBINAR: Helping Employers and Employees Save on Healthcare and COBRA Coverage via California Hispanic Chambers of Commerce.
SMALL BUSINESSES: SBA's Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 Million in small business help. And, the Feds have cut interest rates to zero and launched $700 billion in quantitative easing.
EMPLOYERS: Employers experiencing a slowdown in business may qualify for the UI Work Sharing Program or a 60-day extension of time from the EDD to file their state payroll reports and/or deposit state payroll taxes without penalty or interest.
EMPLOYEES: How to know if you qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL), Disability Insurance, accrued paid sick leave, and more.
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATES:

$2 TRILLION RELIEF PACKAGE: Set to be the biggest relief package in American history.
90-DAY FORECLOSURE HALT: Major financial institutions have agreed to a 90-day freeze on evicting California residents who are behind on their mortgages, Gov. Gavin Newsom said today. Note: This does not apply to commercial property - only residential property.
GOV. NEWSOM EO's: The most useful info on all 11 of Gov. Newsom's Executive Orders.
PAID LEAVE GUIDANCE: U.S. Department Of Labor published guidance explaining paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response act.

GOOD NEWS! HUNTINGTON BEACH HOUSING APPROVED: Huntington Beach receives state approval for housing plan, bringing city back into compliance with state housing-element law. Kudos to HB's city council for doing the right thing and prioritizing new housing plans for their workers and residents.
AT HOME

10 Things You Can Do to Manage COVID-19 at Home [VIDEO]
COVID-19: What Older Adults Need to Know [VIDEO]

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RESOURCES

	Utilities COVID-19 & Drinking Water FAQs Spanish Language Drinking Water FAQs The Metropolitan Water District of Southern California Education Resources Charter Expands Free 60-Day Spectrum Broadband Internet & Wifi Offer To Include Educators Mesa Water's Tap Water Remains Safe and Reliable Edison: Your Guide to Telenetworking and Energy Efficiency SoCalGas Shares Ways to Save Money on Energy Bills During Crisis Verizon Help for Customers and Small Businesses
	OC Community - Support Your Local Business! Eat Local! Lake Forest The Great American Takeout Bank of America Announces Additional Support for Consumer and Small Business Clients Experiencing Hardship From the Impact of the Coronavirus
	Giving Back HOAG COVID-19 Support Fund OC Food Bank- Donations needed. OneOC: Emergency Volunteer Center- To volunteer, click here. Collaborating Organizations Active in Disaster OC- Donations needed. Pacific Chorale Needs Your Help to Sustain Operations - DONATE NOW Second Harvest Food Bank-Match My Gift- Every $1 DOUBLES to provide SIX nutritious meals! OC United Way Pandemic Relief Fund
	Agencies Statewide COVID-19 Clearinghouse California Department of Health California Department of Emergency Services California Governor Gavin Newsom Governor's Office of Business & Economic Development (GO-Biz) National Cybersecurity Alliance Mobility 21: Southern California Transportation Coalition OC Health Care Agency Small Business Association
	Links COVID-19 & Mental Health Coronavirus Preparedness- Coronavirus Situation Map Metropolitan Water District's Message On Water Supply OC Health Flyer (available in several languages)

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