Community Board #13 Newsletter
Our next Community Board 13 General Board Meeting will be held Wednesday, October 27th at 7:00 PM Via Zoom. Please click on the link below to join the meeting:

Time: Oct 27, 2021 07:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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Meeting ID: 867 7299 7545
Passcode: 123456

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Meeting ID: 867 7299 7545
Passcode: 123456
Please also share these vax site links: City-run vaccination sites in Manhattan: http://bit.ly/cityvaxMN

Vaccine Digital Assets to share
Social Media kit - LOTS of infographics and draft tweets to share! Don't forget to use hashtags #IGotTheShotNYC and #NYCVaccineForAll    

Key links to share:    
  1. Bookmark these sites! 
  2. NYC Vaccine Command Center: nyc.gov/vcc   
  3. DOHMH vaccine website: nyc.gov/covidvaccine   
  4. DOHMH vaccine data page: https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-data-vaccines.page 
  5. Making an appointment:  
  6. Vaccine site locations for eligible New Yorkers: https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/   
  7. Vaccine appointment phone number: 877-VAX-4NYC  
  8. Homebound New Yorker interest form: https://forms.cityofnewyork.us/f/homebound 
  9. Eligibility:  
  10. For groups eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine: nyc.gov/covidvaccinedistribution   
  11. Eligibility Flyer: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/covid/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility-1b-flyer.pdf   
  12. State eligibility guidelines: Phased Distribution of the Vaccine | COVID-19 Vaccine (ny.gov)  
  13. Spread the word to stop the spread of COVID-19: 
  14. Prevent the Spread palm card: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/imm/covid-19-prevent-spread-palm-card.pdf   
  15. Vaccine Fact Sheet: “What New Yorkers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines"    
  16. Use hashtags #IGotTheShotNYC and #NYCVaccineForAll   
  17. COVID-19 Vaccine Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs):  
  18. Long FAQ: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/covid/covid-19-vaccines-faq-long.pdf  
  19. This document is available on the main NYC DOHMH vaccine webpage as well. 
  20. Factsheet: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/covid/covid-19-vaccines-faq.pdf 
  21. COVID-19 Face Coverings: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): 
  1. The most important thing remains wearing a face covering consistently and properly, covering both your nose and mouth, both indoors and outdoors. 
  2. Double-masking (wearing a cloth mask over a disposable mask) confers additional protection, by improving fit and adding layers. 
  3. If you are at higher risk from COVID-19, consider using a higher-grade face mask, such as a KN95. 
  4. COVID-19 Facts Video! Available in multiple languages: https://www.youtube.com/nychealth 
  5. Dr. Chokshi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLNZJ12Kt7A 
  6. Dr. Easterling: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q0GDExe-FVY&t=3s 
  7. Vaccine-specific PSA from the COH: is available on TV and streaming platforms: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TuvcWv7GBoU  
(available in 10 other languages on NYCHealthy youtube page)

Vaccine information:

Eligible New Yorkers can find locations near them and make appointments online at vaccinefinder.nyc.gov or by calling 877-VAX4NYC for assistance in multiple languages. Because the supply of vaccine is very limited and will fluctuate daily, people may not be able to make an appointment right away. Additional sites are coming online every day, and we encourage checking this site frequently.

Check out COVID-19 Connect
COVID Connect is your one-stop shop for asking questions, submitting requests, or voicing concerns to the NYC Health Department's COVID-19 response team. Visit COVID-19 Connect and make sure to share with your networks.  
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NYC's COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal
NYC's COVID-19 Citywide Information Portal (nyc.gov/coronavirus) provides the latest updates on information related to COVID-19.

Neighborhood Resources by Zip Code
The NYC Health Department's resource snapshots provide information on select resources currently available by zip code. Learn more at nyc.gov/health/covidresources

Text "COVID" ("COVIDESP" en español) to 692-692 for regular COVID-19 updates from Notify NYC. 
   
  1. NYC Vaccine Command Center: nyc.gov/vcc 
  2. For groups eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccine: nyc.gov/covidvaccinedistribution 
  3. Vaccine site locations for eligible New Yorkers: https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/​ OR 877-VAX-4NYC 
  4. Eligibility Flyer: https://www1.nyc.gov/assets/doh/downloads/pdf/covid/covid-19-vaccine-eligibility-1b-flyer.pdf 
  5. Vaccine Fact Sheet: “What New Yorkers Need to Know About COVID-19 Vaccines"  
TO EVERYONE WHO NEED VACCINATION RIGHT NOW  
FEMA is asking for your help in getting people vaccinated at the 
New York City Brooklyn and Queens Community Vaccination Centers. 

Their mission is to speak with organizations like yours and provide direct information concerning the vaccination process and the opportunities to get people vaccinated at the New York City Vaccination Centers in Brooklyn (Medgar Evers College) and Queens (York College).
 
They are looking at ways to help underserved populations from the age of 16 years old and older in accordance with the Governor’s Vaccination Program.
 
I would ask that you solicit your members/congregants who wish to be vaccinated and develop a list of names, telephone numbers, and zip codes where they live and provide that list to our contact at FEMA, Kimberly Grisham (kimberly.grisham@fema.dhs.gov).
 
They will then have staff at the vaccination centers call them directly, register them on the NY DOH website, and provide you and the individuals a specific date for vaccination of your choosing.
 
They can only offer this through April 27th due to the limited time to secure the first vaccine and schedule and administer the second vaccine dose before the intended end date of the New York City Community Vaccination Centers.

If your organization is interested, please contact right now Kimberly Grisham at 
Kimberly Grisham
Voluntary Agency Liaison|Recovery Division | FEMA Region II
Mobile: (202) 702-5826
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