From large corporations to our local mom and pop small businesses, so many of our local businesses are searching for help, and answers, during these changing times. There are multiple options of support with many incentives being offered both in the OC, the State and nationally to help see you through it. See links below for advice, special programs and more. We will get through this as One HB!
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
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| U.S. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program (EIDL) | SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance option. This advance is in addition to an EIDL Loan. Per SBA: "In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. Offers LOW INTEREST loans UP TO $2 million.
Find more information HERE and apply directly with the SBA. |
SBA 24/7 Helpline: 800-659-2955 |
COVID-19 SBA Disaster Assistance
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Emergency Advance |
| U.S. SBA Paycheck Protection Program | SBA Paycheck Protection Program.
Updates: 06/15/20 Congress passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, which made several significant changes to the PPP: 1. Extending the time for forgiveness from 8 weeks to 24 weeks from disbursement. Existing borrowers can choose the 8 week period or 24 week period. 2. New applicants get a 5 year loan, not a 2 year loan as previously. Existing borrowers can talk to their lenders about extending the term to 5 years 3. Lower the percent of the loan required to be spent on payroll from 75% to 60% 4. Provide a "safe harbor" for forgiveness for businesses either unable to provide employees with the same amount of hours or unable to rehire employees. Changes can be seen here in a Joint Statement between Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and SBA Administrator Jovita Carranza: CLICK HERE TO SEE JOINT STATEMENT. A new SBA program created in response to COVID-19 to provide an incentive for small busineeses to keep employees on payroll. Decription from website: "SBA will forgive loans if all employees are kept on the payroll for eight weeks and the money is used for payroll, rent, mortgage interest, or utilities. You can apply through any existing SBA 7(a) lender or through any federally insured depository institution, federally insured credit union, and Farm Credit System institution that is participating. Other regulated lenders will be available to make these loans once they are approved and enrolled in the program. You should consult with your local lender as to whether it is participating in the program. Lenders may begin processing loan applications as soon as April 3, 2020. The Paycheck Protection Program will be available through August 8, 2020. |
SBA 24/7 Helpline: 800-659-2955 |
COVID-19 SBA Disaster Assistance PPP Application: Click Here Find a PPP Lender: https://www.sba.gov/paycheckprotection/find Treasury Department Paycheck Protection Program Q&A Information Click Here |
| SBA Programs - Scam and Fraud Alert | SBA Scam and Fruad Alert. SBA has seen a rise in scams pretending to be SBA or offering false assistance to get SBA loans. These scams include offering "SBA" loans when no contact to the SBA has been made, requiring up-front payment or taking high interest bridge loans to get approval, using the SBA logo as part of phishing scams to get personal or baking information, and emails claiming to be from SBA including randsomware. SBA does not initiate contact for 7a or disaster loans without an application. All official SBA emails will come from a "sba.gov" email. Verify anything in an email with the SBA logo on sba.gov before clicking any links. Call the SBA Answer desk for help and report fraud to the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). | Report any suspected fraud to OIG’s Hotline: 800-767-0385 Online Here |
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| CA GO-Biz Coronavirus 2019 COVID-19 | Govenor's Office resources for small business. The Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) has compiled a list of helpful information for employers, employees and all Californians as it relates to the cornonavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Sections are sorted into information from each state department or office. | 1-877-345-4633 | Click Here |
| Caliornia Coronavirus Response - Businesses and Employers | State of California's business relief response. Up-to-date information on California's COVID-19 business response, federal loans, taxes, making businesses safe, and information for essential businesses. | N/A | Click Here |
| California Capital Access Program (CalCap) For Small Business | CalCAP Loan program for businesses that have difficulty getting loans. Per the CA Treasurer's description: "The California Capital Access Program for Small Business (CalCAP SB or Program) encourages banks and other financial institutions to make loans to small businesses that have difficulty obtaining financing. If you own a small business and need a loan for start-up, expansion or working capital, you may receive more favorable loan terms from a lender if your loan is enrolled in the CalCAP Loan Loss Reserve Program." Businesses apply through a participating lender; list of lenders available on the website. | CalCAP@treasurer.ca.gov | Click Here |
| California Entrepreneurship Task Force COVID-19 Rapid Response Sessions | CA Entrepreneurship Task Force Rapid Response Webinars. The California Entrepreneurship Task Forceis running a series of COVID-19 Rapid Response Virtual Sessions to engage with small business owners and entrepreneurs across CA. The sessions provide access to information and resources and connection to a community of business leaders. Scroll down to see the webinars and registration links. Webinars are recorded and can be accessed anytime, and new webinars are added weekly. Webinars alternate english and spanish. | N/A | Click Here |
| CA Go-Biz Rapid Response Webinar in spanish - "Accesso a Capital – con Diferentes Recursos" | CA Go-Biz Webinar on accessing capital in spainsh - Accesso a Capital – con Diferentes Recursos en Espanol. On May 1st, the California Entrepreneurship Task Force (ETF) and Office of the Small Business Advocate (CalOSBA), hosted a Spanish-speaking rapid response session entitled, “Accesso a Capital – con Diferentes Recursos.” The discussion featured Latinx and Spanish-speaking leaders from the small business and nonprofit lending community, including a Community Development Financial Institution (CDFI) sharing how small businesses can access capital during COVID-19. The webinar was recorded on zoom and can be viewed anytime. | N/A | Click Here |
| IRS Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax Exempt Enties | IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief for Businesses and Tax-Exempt Entities. | N/A | Click Here |
| CA Department of Tax & Fee Administration (CDTFA) - COVID-19 State of Emergency | CDTFA COVID-19 response including extensions for filing business taxes and small business tax payment plans. | CDTFA Statewide Customer Service Center: 1-800-400-7115 Open: Mon-Friday 8 A.M. to 5 P.M. Nearest office in Irvine: 1-949-440-3473 IrvineInquiries@cdtfa.ca.gov CDFA Instructional Videos |
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| California SBDC - Santa Ana - Orange County/Inland | Local California Small Buiness Development Center. Contact for help with SBA loans and resources. Twitter: @SBA_OCIE | 714-564-5200 | Click Here |
| U.S. SBA Coronavirus Relief Options | SBA Relief Programs including new temporary express loans and debt relief. In addition to traditional SBA loans, SBA has created a few programs for temporary Coronavirus relief through the CARES Act. These program are the Paycheck Protection Program, EDIL Loan advances up to $10,000, SBA Express Bridge loans for businesses who have an exisiting relationship with an SBA lender, and SBA Debt Relief. |
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| California SBDC - Santa Ana - Orange County/Inland COVID-19 | OC/IE Small Business Development Center COVID-19 Resources. OC/IE Small Businesss Development Center has created video guides, Virtual Business Counseling, webinars and field-specific resource guides for small businesses dealing with the Coronavirus. | OC/IE SBDC Response Hotline: 1-800-616-7232 OC SBDC Office in Santa Ana: 714-564-5200 |
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| SBA Orange County and Inland Empire District Office | Local Orange County and Inland Empire SBA District Office. Contact for help with SBA loans and resources. Twitter: @SBA_OCIE. SBA OCIE is holding daily SBA Live Zoom sessions about the EDIL and Paycheck Protection Programs. Register Here: Register Here. SBA OCIE encourages OC busineses to contact them for help with PPP loan issues and forgiveness. | SBA Orange County / Inland Empire District Office: 714-550-7420, hours Mon-Fri from 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM Office Email: OCIEDO-DSUP@sba.gov SBA OC/IE resources including webinar recordings and PPP guides: SBA Covid Resources |
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| CA Employment Development Department (EDD) Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) | EDDs Coronavirius support page. Includes information for workers and employers. In the employer section, there is information about heatlh & safety, reduced work hours, potential closures/layoffs, and tax assistance. | Small Business Advocate: 916-654-7241
SBDVBEAdvocate@edd.ca.gov |
Click Here |
| CA EDD Rapid Response Fact Sheet | EDD Rapid Response for Business Intervention. Rapid Response is a service EDD offers if a business is facing closures or layoffs. Per the fact sheet, "Rapid Response teams provide early intervention assistance to help avert potential layoffs, and immediate on-site services to assist workers facing job losses. Rapid Response services are tailored to each company based on the needs of the affected employees." Rapid Response can be accessed by contacting a local America's Job Center of California. The nearest one to Huntington Beach is the OC One Stop Center in Garden Grove. | OC One Stop Center Garden Grove - Open by Appointment Only 7077 Orangewood Ave., Ste. 200 Garden Grove, CA 92841 714-241-4900 info@oconestop.com |
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| CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC Info for Businesses. Continously updated information from the CDC on how to prevent workplace exposures to COVID-19. | CDC Info: 800-232-4636
Contact Form |
Click Here |
| OC Economic & Business Recovery Call Center | OC Economic & Business Recovery Call Center Created. Effective March 30, Orange County Community Services has implemented a call center to meet the needs of businesses impacted by the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.
The Economic & Business Recovery Call Center will offer information and resources to help Orange County businesses navigate the current economic climate. These resources will support businesses with challenges such as lay-off aversion, loans, utility reduction programs, and community resources mapping. Businesses can call the Economic & Business Recovery Call Center at (714) 480-6500 during hours of operation Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Bilingual call center operators will be available to assist and assess situations, and offer resources tailored to meet individual business needs. Translation for the call center will be available in over 240 languages. |
(714)480-6500 Hours: Moday-Friday 8a.m. - 5p.m. |
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| U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide | U.S. Chamber of Commerce Coronavirus Small Business Guide. This guide has several articles written by U.S. Chamber of Commerce staff about dealing with remote work, finding funding, the process of SBA and Chamber loans, marketing resource, breakdown of the relief aid package, managing employees now, and more. | N/A | Click Here |
| OSHA COVID-19 | OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines. OSHA has created this wiki-style website with background on COVID 19, information on hazard recognition, medical information, standards, control and prevetion, additional resources, and workers rights. Also has full text OSHA regulations and studies, and short guidance posters. | N/A | Click Here |
| U.S. Department of Labor Familes First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA): Employee Paid Leave Rights | U.S. Department of Labor Summary of employee leave requirements under FFCRA act. The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act) requires certain employers to provide employees with paid sick leave or expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. The rules and regulations employers must follow in regards to this new act are summarized on this page. The Wage and Hour Division will enforce the provisions of this act. |
Wage and Hour Division hotline: 1-866-4-US-WAGE |
Click Here |
| HB Chamber of Commerce | HB Chamber of Commerce has a list of resources for business, as well as a list of businesses still open in Huntington Beach. | N/A | Click Here |
| SCORE Coronavirus Small Business Resource Hub | SCORE Small Business Resiliency Training and Resources. SCORE is offering business mentoring to small business owners dealing with COVID-19 issues. They have also created a series of webinars and curated resources meant to help small business owners recover and build their resilency. | 1-800-634-0245 | Click Here |
| SCORE OC Chapter | SCORE OC Chapter. Find a local business mentor, attend a webinar or online workshop, and get help with government loans. | (714) 550-7369 score114csm@gmail.com |
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| SCORE OC Webinars | SCORE OC Webinars for business self-help. SCORE OC is offering webinars on dealing with issues related to COVID-19 in addition to general business skills workshops. | N/A | Click Here |
| Ask SBDC Daily Webinar | Ask SBDC Webinar at 3pm on Mondays and Wednesday COVID-19 Resources Description from SBDC: "The SBDC is providing webinars for the Small Business Community on information as it relates to funding information during the COVID-19 pandemic. We will be discussing the Economic Injury Disaster Loan, Payroll Protection Program, Disaster Bridge Loan, 7a Forgiveness Program, and other funding opportunities for your business. Information is changing and updating daily and we want to make sure Small Business owners are being provided the most up to date factual information as to what is available for funding. The webinar will be 30-40 minutes daily with a brief Q&A after. |
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| Office of Business Development (OBD) | COVID-19 Business Resources. The COVID-19 shelter-in-place order may present financial challenges for local businesses. To help mitigate these challenges, the City has highlighted a variety of resources that businesses can pursue during this difficult time. |
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| State Financial Relief Package | State Financial Relief Program: 90-day mortgage payment relief press release and list of participating institutions. Pres Release List of participating lenders with website link and phone number: Click Here (National Banks, State Chartered Banks, State Chartered Credit Unions, Federal Credit Unions, Mortgage Lenders & Servicers) |
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| SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to California Businesses and Residents Affected by Civil Unrest - Press Release | Low-interest federal disaster loans are available to California businesses and residents affected by civil unrest that began May 26, 2020, announced Administrator Jovita Carranza of the U.S. Small Business Administration. SBA acted under its own authority to declare a disaster following a request received from Gov. Gavin Newsom’s designated representative, Mark S. Ghilarducci, director of the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services on June 16, 2020. | Click Here | Click Here |
| Safely Making California | Safely Making California Protective Equipment suppliers database. Safely Making California is a database that lists suppliers of California-made face masks, face shields, gloves, sanitizers, plexiglass partitions, gowns and other COVID-19 protective equipment. The database can be sorted by type of equipment, or by county. Manufactuers can also request protective equipment from the state. Safely Making California is a partnership between the California Manufactuers and Technology Association and the State of California meant to help Californian busineses re-open safely. | N/A | Click Here |
More than ever, we need our technology running to keep us informed and connected to our friends and family. Obtaining timely news, working from home and calling our loved ones has never been so important. The companies below are committed to keeping your daily routine and your new normal going without interruption.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WIFI Map *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
Online and app based map to show WiFi hotspots in your area | N/A | Click Here |
| Viasat Internet Connection | INFO REGARDING INTERNET ACCESS: Pledge to keep America connected, halting any disconnection, waiving any late fees. Visit Viasat for connection details. |
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| Spectrum | HELP FOR TEACHERS and PROFESSORS!
CHARTER EXPANDS FREE 60-DAY SPECTRUM BROADBAND INTERNET and WIFI OFFER TO INCLUDE EDUCATORS WHO ARE NEW SPECTRUM SUBSCRIBERS. Educators, who live in a Spectrum market and do not currently have broadband, should contact Spectrum at (855) 243-8892 to sign up. A free self-installation kit will be provided to new student and educator households. |
(855) 243-8892 | Click Here |
| Spectrum | Spectrum will not terminate service until June 30th for residential or small business customers who face difficult economic circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic ○ Similarly, Charter will not charge late fees for those customers facing difficult economic circumstances related to the pandemic | N/A | Click Here |
| Verizon Wireless | Verizon wil not charge a late fee or terminate service with a form. Per Verizon's COVID 19, FAQ: "If I can't pay my bill on time because of COVID-19, will I be charged a late fee or have my service disconnected? If you are experiencing hardship because of COVID-19 and cannot pay your bill in full, we will not charge you a late fee or terminate your service during this difficult period. This policy is currently in effect through May 13, 2020." Customers will need to fill out a short form on from their Verizon online account to qualify. |
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| Cox | Through June 30th, Cox commits to: not terminate internet or telephone service to any residential or small business customer because of an inability to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic; waive any internet or telephone late fees that residential or small business customers incur because of economic circumstances related to the pandemic; and, keep open its Cox WiFi hotspots. Other services offered through July 15 with sign ups by May 15. |
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| AT&T | AT&T CEO pledges not to terminate any wireless, home phone or broadband customers and will keep AT&T Wifi open.
Per AT&T CEO Jeff McElfresh's letter on 3/18/20:
We’re keeping our public Wi-Fi hotspots open for anyone who needs them. We continue to offer internet access for qualifying limited-income households at $10/month through our Access from AT&T program. We won’t terminate service of any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer due to an inability to pay their bill as a result of the coronavirus pandemic – and we’re waiving late payment fees for those customers. We are underwriting expenses for a “one-stop” resource center to support eLearning." |
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| AT&T | AT&T will waive certain late fees: "AT&T is keeping you connected 24/7. As part of this effort, we’ll waive: • Late payment fees for postpaid wireless, home phone or broadband residential, U-verse TV or DIRECTV customers • Domestic postpaid wireless plan overage charges for data, voice or text for residential postpaid wireless customers." Fees waiver period is March 13 to June 30th. Customers can request a waiver with a online form; they will need their myATT username and password. |
Waiver Form | Click Here |
With schools now closed through the end of the 2020 school year, essential workers need child care help so they can continue to report to work while making sure their children are safe and cared for. The following is a list to help with child care needs in our community.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Orange County - Child Care for Essential Services *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
Child Care for Essential Services, Individuals, or Companies (your location or at a Y location). Providing Child Care for non-members at 28 OC locations: For all first responders, police, firefighters, military personnel, nurses, people that care for the sick, those that cannot work remotely, those that cannot bring their children to work, and those without child care options, we are here for you. | (714) 549-9622 Option #2 for Childcare |
Click Here |
| OnwardCA - Directory - Essential Services - Childcare | OnwardCA - One-stop resource (Food, Money, Shelter, Childcare, Retraining, Jobs, or Other)One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Search the Resource Directory by Category (Food, Money, Shelter, Childcare, Retraining, Jobs, or Other), Location (County or Zip Code), and Area Radius. | Email: info@onwardca.org General Website: onwardca.org |
Click Here |
| Children's Home Society - Child Care Subsidies for essential workers | Governor Newsom Announces Release of $100 Million to Support Child Care Services for Essential Workers and Vulnerable Populations. Executive Order allows essential access to state-subsidized child care and preschool programs, regardless of their income, while schools are closed due to COVID-19. Contact Children's Home Society (CHS) of California for details. CA Website Here | Children's Home Society (CHS) of California. Child Care Resource and Referral Hotline M-F 9am-3:30pm 714-543-2273 949-364-6605 Email: OCCase@chs-ca.org |
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| CA Covid-19 Response - Find Childcare near you | New portal to find open licensed childcare for essential workers. Parents can search for the kind of care they need in their area. Click the mychildcare.ca.gov link to access the portal. This page also has the link for child care providers to sign up for the database and information on local child care resource and referal agencies. | For general child care questions (available in English or Spanish), call 1-800-KIDS-793 (1-800-543-7793) or search https://mychildcare.ca.gov/ | Click Here |
| Orange County Early Childhood portal to find Childcare facilities and to identify sources to Childcare assistance. | Orange County Child Care Sites and sources for Child Care Financial Assistance. Early Childhood OC is working with agencies across Orange County, California, to compile a searchable database of currently open child care centers and family child care homes serving children aged birth - 12. This database will be updated every Friday. |
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| Orange County Children's Home Society (CHS) child care resources and referral services. | Orange County Children's Home Society Child Care Resources and Referral Services. The Children's Home Society (CHS) Resource and Referral (R&R) Program is a central coordinating link for child care and development services. Through the R&R program, CHS offers a wide range of services to parents, licensed child care providers, and community groups who focus on child care issues. All R&R services are free of charge. |
Orange County Child Care Assistance Child Care Referrals 333 South Anita Drive, Suite 350 Orange, CA 92868 (714) 456-9800 (714) 456-9825 FAX Resource & Referral Hotlines: (714) 543-2273 (949) 364-6605 |
Click Here |
| Orange County Child Care list for COVID-19 (Public) | Orange County Child Care list for COVID-19 (Public), sorted by Zip Code. List with information on open childcare sites in Orange County. Gives: Date Updated, Type (Family Child Care or Center), Program Name, Phone Number, Email, City, Zip Code, Hours, License#. NOTE: This list is for child care program contact information only, and does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement of program or quality. Please direct all program questions directly to the facility. |
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| California Department of Social Services website posting five years of information about licensed facilities throughout California. | California Department of Social Services website posting five years of information about licensed facilities throughout California. California Community Care Licensing information intended to help learn more about a facility they might be considering. Complaint Investigation Reports on facilities are now available. Always ask to see the most current licensing information at a facility. Facilities are required by law to provide that information to you. To get more information on any facility, including more details about any citations, please call the local Regional Office. The phone number is listed on the same screen as the facility’s information. |
Orange County Region
State Licensing Office 750 The City Drive, Suite 250 Orange, CA 92868 (714) 703-2800 |
Click Here |
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| State of California COVID 19 Testing site | COVID-19 Testing Sites in California. The State launched an interactive website to help Californians find a local testing site and schedule an appointment. The website lists 2 groups of testing sites: State Testing Sites– Tests are provided free of charge and prioritizes symptomatic patients first. Community Test Sites – May require a physician referral first; patients are typically required to pay for tests. |
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| OC COVID-19 Testing Network | The following locations offer FDA-authorized COVID-19 testing to Orange County residents
who have symptoms of COVID-19. This test identifies if you are currently infected based upon a sample taken with a swab. It is not a blood test, nor does it test for antibodies. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, cough and shortness of breath. Other symptoms sometimes include: fever, chills, repeated shaking with chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, and loss of taste or smell. This list is not all inclusive. You will receive a medical assessment before being tested and you will only be tested if you have symptoms of the disease. There is no out-of-pocket cost to you for this testing, however your insurance may be billed. You are asked to contact your medical provider first and only access these services if you do not have a provider or your provider is unable to provide testing. Because of continued challenges of obtaining testing supplies and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health care providers conducting tests, testing may be restricted at times to high priority groups, as defined by the California Department of Public Health or Orange County Public Health. You MUST make an appointment for testing with one of the clinics below to assure eligibility and availability of testing. |
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| California Connected - Statewide Contact Tracing Program | California has launched a new contact tracing program to help stop the spread of COVID-19 called California Connected. Contact tracers will call people who have tested positive to help them get medical care, encourage them to quarantine, as well as trace anyone else they may have exposed to COVID-19. The contact tracers will also call those who have been exposed, help them get tested, and encourage them to self-isolate. Your identity and information will be kept confidential. You will not be asked for your immigration status, your social security number, any banking or financial information or payment. Contact tracing will allow the state to contain outbreaks and continue to modify the stay-at-home order. | N/A | Click Here |
| CA Department of Health Care Services Medi-Nurse line | CA Department of Health Care Services Free Medi-Nurse Line. California has launched an advice line that can connect you with a nurse 24/7 to talk about COVID-19 symptoms and help connect you with local resources, testing and treatment in your area. This line is meant to help people who are unisured or have Medi-Cal but no regular doctor. The Medi-Nurse line is available in multiple languages and has translator services available. California has made medically necessary COVID-19 testing FREE, even for people who don’t have insurance, regardless of documentation status. | Call (877) 409-9052 24/7 to be connected to a nurse | Click Here |
| CVS FREE COVID drive-thru testing sites | CVS is opening up free COVID drive-thru testing sites across the state. Included below are the address of these sites and potential Facebook/Twitter posts to share the information with constituents. | 16961 Beach Boulevard Huntington Beach, CA 92647 15520 Goldenwest Street Huntington Beach, CA 92647 16922 Bolsa Chica Street Huntington Beach, CA 92649 |
Click Here |
| OC COVID-19 Testing Super Site | Testing is now available through an appointment-based drive-thru site that can serve more than 1,000 people daily. Testing is available to Orange County residents at no-cost for people who meet Public Health priorities for testing and cannot get a test through their medical provider (doctor). Please contact your provider first. The test offered at this site is called a PCR test. The test will show if someone is currently infected with COVID-19 and may be contagious. When: Wednesday to Sunday, 8 a.m. -4 p.m. APPOINTMENTS ARE REQUIRED. Where: Anaheim Convention Center, West Street entrance | N/A | More Information Click Here |
If you feel your life is in danger, please call 9-1-1. Domestic Violence is unacceptable and should not be tolerated. Please use the resources below to get help.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
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| Huntington Beach Police Department Domestic Violence Information and Resources |
If your partner acts controlling, aggressive, coercive or violent in any way, you are in an unhealthy or abusive relationship. You can be in an abusive relationship even if there's no physical abuse; abuse can also be verbal, emotional, mental, or sexual. Domestic violence doesn't look the same in every relationship, but one thing abusive relationships have in common is that the abusive partner does a variety of things to have power and control over their partners. If things are happening that are frightening or violent, chances are it will happen again, even if your partner promises that it won't. You don't have control over your partner's behavior, but you do have control over how you prepare and respond to abusive situations. | If you feel your life is in danger, call 911.
Request non-emergency police service: (714) 960-8825 General Information: (714) 960-8811 IOno@hbpd.org@surfcity-hb.org |
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| Huntington Beach Police Department Victims Advocate |
The victim advocate at the Huntington Beach Police Department can assist victims of domestic violence during the criminal justice process. California law provides victims with important rights. If you are a victim of crime, you may contact the victim advocate at the police department who can answer questions about the criminal justice system and the status of your case. The HBPD victim advocate can assist you with the following: Explaining Marsy's Law Victims' Bill of Rights Explaining what information you are entitled to receive while proceedings are pending Applying for possible reimbursement and/or restitution to compensate you for certain crime-related losses Communicating with the prosecution (if applicable) Assistance with completing a victim impact statement (if applicable) before an offender is sentenced Offer referrals for support services |
If you feel your life is in danger, call 911.
Victims Advocate Line: 714-536-5957 Request non-emergency police service: (714) 960-8825 General Information: (714) 960-8811 IOno@hbpd.org@surfcity-hb.org |
Click Here |
| National Domestic Violence Hotline | Domestic Violence Survivor Support Hotline. This hotline provides confidental support and resources to domestic violence survivors 24/7 free of charge. Their main page currently lists tips for dealing with domestic abuse during self-isolation and quarantine. Chat help is also available. | 1-800-799-7233 1-800-787-3221 for TTY For those not able to speak safely, log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522. |
Click Here |
| Laura’s House Ladera Ranch | For any of your immediate needs including shelter, counseling and legal services Nonprofit Organization empowering change to end Domestic Violence | 24 Hour Hotline 866-498-1511 |
Click Here |
| Human Options | Nonprofit organization providing 24 hour hotline, Emergency shelter, Transitonal Hosuing and counseling supportive services. | 877-854-3594 24 Hour Hotline |
Click Here |
| Interval House, City of Long Beach | Domestic Violence Specialized Programs and Services Available | HOTLINES: 562-594-4555 & 714-891-8121 |
Click Here |
| Orange County Family Justice Center | The Orange County Family Justice Center is a safe, confidential and friendly place where assistance is provided to Survivors of Domestic Violence, Child Abuse, Sexual Assault and Elder/Dependent Adult Abuse. The Orange County Family Justice Center is not a Police Station, but rather a "one-stop place" to secure various social services. | For emergencies, dial 911 (714) 765-1645 North Justice Center Victim / Witness - (714) 773-4575 Domestic Violence Assistance Program - (714) 935-7956 Women's Transitional Living Center - (714) 992-1931 Elder Abuse Hotline - (800) 451-5155 Emergency Shelter Orange County (Counselors 24/7) Call: 800-799-7233 |
Click Here |
| Su Casa- Ending Domestic Violence, City of Long Beach | Available Resources: EMERGENCY SHELTER, TRANSITIONAL SHELTER, COMMUNITY HOUSING, WALK-IN CENTER | 24 HOUR HOTLINE: (562)402-4888 info@sucasadv.org | Click Here |
| WTLC | Orange County Domestic Violence Shelter | 24 Hour Toll Free Hotline (877) 531-5522 | Click Here |
In this time of need, nourishing our minds and bodies is essential in keeping healthy. We are grateful to our grocery stores and their workers for continuing to serve our community, keeping shelves stocked, and implementing new safety measures in how we shop. In addition, we need to check in on our seniors and those less fortunate to ensure they have the nourishment they need. Listed are resources to help our friends, neighbors and seniors that might need extra help during this challenging time.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meals on Wheels OC Lunch Program | Meals on Wheels OC Grab and Go Lunch Program, Meals for Seniors. The City of Huntington Beach in partnership with Meals on Wheels OC have developed a Grab and Go frozen lunch program at the Senior Center in Central Park. Up to seven frozen meals will be available for pick up on either Tuesdays OR Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the Senior Center. Meals participants are given the opportunity to provide a voluntary contribution of $3 per meal for those age 60+. Those under 60 it will be a $5 per meal cost. |
714-375-8404 |
Click Here |
| Second Harvest Food Bank OC | FOOD BANK INFORMATION, MULTIPLE LANGUAGES:
2-1-1 of Orange County will pick up the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week and can assist callers in multiple languages. Second Harvest Food Bank doesn’t distribute food to individuals at its Irvine location. You must go to a food pantry to receive food. Update: In response the increased need due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Second Harvest is distributing bags of shelf-stable food at its Pop-up Drive Thru food distribution at the Honda Center in Anaheim on Saturdays from 9 am to noon until further notice. (Cars only – no walk ups) |
Call: 2-1-1 Text: 898-211 |
Click Here |
| CalFresh Assistance | CALFRESH PROGRAM AND APPLICATION: Eligible for CalFresh? We can help you apply. Call 211 to find out if you qualify for CalFresh and complete your application by phone! You may also book your own appointment with 211 by clicking here: https://booknow.appointment-plus.com/730690xy/ For questions about the program or any of our locations, please contact us at: Call: 2-1-1 Text your zip code to: 898-211 |
2-1-1 Text:898-211 | Click Here |
| CalFresh EBT Online | CalFresh: EBT Online As of April 28, 2020 you can use your EBT card to make purchases online. Individuals and families can purchase groceries online using their EBT card at Amazon and Walmart. If you receive CalWORKs, you may also be able to use your cash benefits to make purchases online at Wal-Mart. |
N/A | Click Here |
| 211 OC | Food Pantries in Orange County | Search URL to locate Food Pantries Dial or Text 2-1-1 If dialing 2-1-1 does not work from your phone, you may also dial: (888) 600-HELP ((888) 600-4357) toll free (949) 646-HELP ((949) 646-4357) local |
Click Here |
| 211 OC | Groceries: Food Pantries, Formula/Baby Food, Children's After School Meal Programs, Pet Food Hot/Prepared Meals: Soup Kitchens, Home Delivered Meals, Older Adult Congregate Meals Food Expense Assistance: 211OC CalFresh (Food Stamps/SNAP) Appointment System. CalFresh (Food Stamps/SNAP), WIC Restaurants/Markets that Accept CalFresh (EBT/Food Stamps): Restaurant Meal Program (RMP), Locations that Accept EBT |
N/A | Click Here |
| Orange County Department of Education (OCDE) Newsroom - OC grab-and-go meal schedules | Many OC districts will continue to offer grab-and-go meals | Orange County Department of Education 200 Kalmus Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 P.O. Box 9050 Costa Mesa, CA 92628-9050 (714) 966-4000 |
Click Here |
| Ocean View School District Grab-N-Go Meals | Free Grab-N-Go Breakfast & Lunch for children ages 1 - 18. 9:00 - 11:00am Monday - Friday. Available at these schools during summer break, June 22 through September 4:
Oak View Elementary, 17241 Oak Lane, Huntington Beach Westmont Elementary, 8251 Heil Ave, Westminster |
N/A | Click Here |
| Huntington Beach City School District Food Service | "Grab N Go" service | HBCSD 8750 Dorsett Drive, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Ph: (714) 964-8888 |
Click Here |
| Free Food Locator Map *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
URL FOR FREE FOOD LOCATIONS: Call 211 for help or click here to find a food distribution near you. | N/A | Click Here |
| Huntington Beach Downtown Business Improvement District (HBDBID) *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
HB Downtown restaurants currently open and accepting Takeout Orders: PDF HERE |
N/A | Click Here |
| HB Chamber Open for Business | HB Chamber Members Open For Business. Food & Beverage | Services | Hotels | N/A | Click Here |
| Visit HB Open for Business | Huntington Beach Businesses Still Open During Stay-At-Home Order | N/A | Click Here |
| The Beachcities Pantry *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
The Beachcities Pantry is Delivery Service Only to meet urgent needs for basic food and household items. No walkups permitted. No income verification required. See also: Donations/Volunteers | Orders must be placed over the phone prior to delivery. Call 657-259-7913 Online Order Form |
Click Here |
| Food banks near you | Food banks near you | N/A | Click Here |
| California food stamps program application | CalFresh is California's food stamps (SNAP) program. Apply to get up to $192 a month per household member on an EBT card. | N/A | Click Here |
| OnwardCA - Directory - Essential Services - Food | OnwardCA - One-stop resource (Food, Money, Shelter, Childcare, Retraining, Jobs, or Other), for the people of California impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Search the Resource Directory by Category Location (County or Zip Code), and Area Radius. | Email: info@onwardca.org General Website: Click Here |
Click Here |
| Doordash delivery *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
Search: Huntington Beach to locate Delivery or Pickup (takeout) restaurants | N/A | Click Here |
| Grubhub delivery and take out *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
Search: Huntington Beach to locate Delivery or Pickup (takeout) restaurants | N/A | Click Here |
| Uber Eats *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
Search: Huntington Beach to locate Delivery or Pickup (takeout) restaurants | Contact Information Here | Click Here |
| Instacart *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
Order online, get your groceries delivered to your home. Participating stores in OC: Smart & Final, Pavillions, Ralphs, CVS, Petco, Target, HMart, Total Wine, Stater Bos, BevMo, Sur la table, Alerbertsons, Superior Grocers, Sprouts, Vons, El Super, Wolesome choice, Mothers, Food4Less, Costoc, Sam’s Club, Aldi, Healthy-Spot, SK Super King | N/A | Click Here |
| Shipt *Not endorsed by the City of Huntington Beach |
Order online, Same-day grocery delivery in Orange County, CA. Participating stores in OC: CVS, Office depot, Pavillions, Petco, Ralphs, Smart&Final, Sur la table, Target, Vons | N/A | Click Here |
| Orange County Register Map of Grocery Store Hours for Seniors | Map of grocery store hours for seniors in Orange County | N/A | Click Here |
| Great Plates Delivered: Home meals for seniors | “Great Plates Delivered” program - a meal delivery service for California’s older adults | To enroll in OC Great Plates meal delivery call 714-480-6450 | Click Here |
In this time of uncertainty, many folks across the nation, and the world, are feeling financial impacts. Below are resources to help our community through financial hardship – from applying for unemployment to tax extensions for all.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| IRS | INFORMATION ON TAX FILING |
N/A | Click Here |
| Franchise Tax Board | COVID-19 Coronavirus special tax relief and assistance updates | N/A | Click Here |
| California State Treasurer Fiona Ma | California State Treasurer Fiona Ma's informational COVID-19 Resource Page | N/A | Click Here |
| Property Tax | Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector | COVID-19 Penalty Cancellation Request If you have been directly impacted by COVID-19 and were unable to deliver payment by June 30, 2020, we may be still able to help. Under the Governor’s Executive Order (Executive Order Link), certain taxpayers have until May 6, 2021 to file a special COVID-19 penalty cancellation request form: Request Form | N/A | Click Here |
| OnwardCA - Directory - Essential Services - Money | OnwardCA - One-stop resource (Food, Money, Shelter, Childcare, Retraining, Jobs, or Other)One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Search the Resource Directory by Category (Food, Money, Shelter, Childcare, Retraining, Jobs, or Other), Location (County or Zip Code), and Area Radius. |
Email: info@onwardca.org General Website: https://www.onwardca.org/ |
Click Here |
| Property Taxes - California COVID-19 Response 5/6/2020 | Real Property Taxes Penalties for property taxes paid after April 10 are waived through May 6, 2021, for taxpayers experiencing financial hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This applies to residential properties and small businesses that meet certain criteria. Contact your county for details. | N/A | Click Here |
With hourly/daily updates from our local, regional, state and national leaders, it’s hard to keep track of it all. With the links below, we try to keep it clear and straight. Visit the CDC and CA COVID-19 websites for the most accurate information.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| California Coronavirus/COVID-19 Response | State of California COVID-19 Updates | N/A | Click Here |
| California Department of Health | California Department of Health COVID-10 Updates | N/A | Click Here |
| Centers for Disease Control (CDC) | CDC COVID-19 Updates new: April 3: CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies) especially in areas of significant community-based transmission. |
N/A | Click Here |
| CDC press release relating to masks | Press Release | N/A | Click Here |
| CDC | What to do if your pet tests positive for COVID-19 | N/A | Click Here |
| CDC | Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19. Exposure to wildfire smoke can inflame the lungs and make you more suspetible to COVID-19. CDC provides tips for staying safe from wildfires and smoke during COVID-19. Tips include prepare for the wildfire season, order emergency supplies through home delivery if possible, stay indoors as much as possible, use air conditioning, fans and filters to keep the air in your home clean, and know the difference between symptoms of smoke exposure and COVID-19. | N/A | Click Here |
| Centers for Disease Control (CDC) | CDC COVID-19 Updates Interim Guidelines Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or Confirmed COVID-19 CDC Update 4/8/20 | N/A | Click Here |
| Coronavirus.gov | Coronavirus.gov is a compliation of federal information about COVID-19. It was created in partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force, the CDC, the US Deparment of Health and Human Services and FEMA. Also includes an online tool/app created by Apple to guide individuals in seeking health care for potential COVID-19 infection.
CDC Statement on COVID-19 Apple/Google Play App: Apple Inc. – in partnership with the White House Coronavirus Task Force and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) – released an app and website that guides Americans through a series of questions about their health and exposure to determine if they should seek care for COVID-19 symptoms. The tool provides CDC recommendations on next steps including guidance on social distancing and self-isolating, how to closely monitor symptoms, recommendations on testing, and when to contact a medical provider. Users can download the free app from Apple’s App Store or on Google Play or access the tool online at Everyone has a role to play as we work together to stop the spread of COVID-19. |
N/A | Coronavirus.gov |
| County of Orange Health Department | OCHD COVID-19 Updates | N/A | Click Here |
| AlertOC | AlertOC Emergency Text, Email or Phone Notifications. Alerts are sending out daily COVID-19 counts. AlertOC is a mass notification system designed to keep Orange County, California residents and businesses informed of emergencies that may require immediate life saving actions. |
Mobile users need to opt-in to COVID-19specific alerts by texting OCCOVID19 to 888777 For AlertOC questions, e-mail alertoc@ocsd.org Call (714)628-7054 or visit FAQ page FAQ PAGE. |
Click Here |
| Orange County District Attorney's Office | COVID-19 Scam Hotline: The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has established a hotline to report individuals or businesses they suspect of engaging in price gouging or any other COVID-19-related scam. Email: reportascam@da.ocgov.com |
reportascam@da.ocgov.com (714) 834-3482 |
Click Here |
| Californa State Parks COVID-19 Resource Center | Californa State Parks COVID-19 Resource Center: This online resource serves as a one-stop center to find park safety and closure information, and messaging and graphics from the “Flatten the COVID-19 Curve at Parks” social media awareness campaign. Please check this webpage regularly, as it will be updated with new information as it becomes available. From Resource page can access Cal-Parks Closure List Click Here Cal-Parks Flyers Click Here Cal-Parks Graphics Click Here |
Email:
info@parks.ca.gov
PORTS: Parks Online Resources for Teachers and Students (PORTS) |
Click Here |
| OC Covid-19 General Hotline | OC COVID-19 Hotline. #OCCOVID19 | Effective immediately, residents can now call 1(833)426-6411 for inquiries related to novel coronavirus (#COVID19) in Orange County, California. Automated system with phone tree for medical help, mental health, warmline, eligibility for benefits, Office on aging, and scam hotline. Call will direct to EOC Hotline at the end of the menu. |
General questions: COVID-19 HOTLINE (833) 426-6411 Medical questions: Health Referral Line (800) 564-8448 or (714) 834-2000 |
Click Here |
| OC EOC Hotline Hours change | OC EOC Hotline Hours Change 4/4: 8-5 M-F |
1-833-426-6411 | Click Here |
| California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES): California State of Preparedness for COVID-19. | California Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) Legislative & External Affairs Division.
Compiles very detailed reports on California: State of Preparedness for COVID-19. Some of the topics: COVID-19 at a Glance (Detailed Statistics). State Operations Center (SOC) COVID-19 Taskforces. Actions Taken by the State and Federal Government. Chronological (most recent on top) and updated regularly. California Preparedness. (Assessment of response capabilities) How Can People Protect Themselves. About the Disease. About the Tests. Economic Injury Disaster Loan. Orders, Resources, and Press Releases. |
Contact OES (Governor's Office of Emergency Services)
Recovery Information (916) 845-8200 DisasterRecovery@caloes.ca.gov |
Click Here |
| COVID-19 — GUIDANCE FOR IMMIGRANT CALIFORNIANS | California has developed an immigrant resource guide to provide information about COVID-19 related assistance, including public benefits, that are available to immigrant Californians. | N/A | Click Here PDF Here |
Housing should be the last thing to worry about during the COVID-19 pandemic, when we are asking everyone to do their part to stay at home, we know that the possibility that you may not be able to pay your rent or your mortgage is a worry you don’t need. We have assembled information below to help guide you and answer your questions
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic (N-28-20 Press Release March 16, 2020) | Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic (N-28-20 March 16, 2020). Press Release. |
N/A | Click Here |
| Governor Newsom Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19. (N-28-20 Text 3-16-2020) | Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners During COVID-19 Pandemic (N-28-20). Note: Executive Order N-37-20 supersedes Executive Order N-28-20 to the extent that there is any conflict with that Order. |
N/A | Click Here |
| Governor Newsom Issues Executive Order for Moratoriam on Evictions. (N-37-20 Press Release ) | Governor places moratorium on evictions N-37-20 3-27-2020 - Press Release. Supersedes Executive Order N-28-20 to the extent that there is any conflict with that Order. |
N/A | Click Here |
| Governor Newsom Executive Order on Moratorium on Evictions. (N-37-20 Text 3-27-2020) | Governor places moratorium on evictions N-37-20 3-27-2020 - Text. Supersedes Executive Order N-28-20 to the extent that there is any conflict with that Order. |
N/A | PDF Here |
| Governor Newsom signs an Executive order extending renter eviction moratorium until September 30th, 2020. | Governor Newsom issues Executive Order N-71-20 to extend the moratorium on evictions until September 30th, 2020. Local governments mayuse this order to extend eviction protections. This order also covers other pandemic issues for marriage licenses, Medi-cal, foster care, in-home supportive services, CALWorks, and mail-in renewals for drivers' licenses. |
N/A | Click Here PDF Here |
| Governor Gavin Newsom Executive Order halting evictions for renters through July 28, 2020. | Halt Renter Evictions through July 28, 2020. Governor Gavin Newsom on May 29, 2020, issued an Executive Order extending authorization for local governments to halt evictions for renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, through July 28, 2020. | N/A | PDF Here |
| Governor Newsom Executive Order - Enhance authority of California’s Judicial Branch to take COVID-19 emergency action. (N-38-20 Text 3.27.2020 ) | Governor Enhance authority of California’s Judicial Branch for COVID-19 crisis. Executive Order N-38-20 Text (March 27, 2020). | N/A | Click Here |
| California Attorney General Xavier Becerra issued updated guidance to California tenants regarding emergency eviction rule | Judicial Council’s April 6 emergency eviction rule | N/A | Click Here |
| Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) Monday-Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. | Suspending all face-to-face office visits from March 16, 2020 until further notice. All inquiries and questions should be made via phone call, email and by mail (1501 E St. Andrew Place Santa Ana, CA 92705). |
714-480-2700 OCHAContact@occr.ocgov.com |
Click Here OC Housing COVID-19 Tenant's information: Tenant Information |
| Fannie Mae Assistance Options for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19 (March 18, 2020 Press Release) | Homeowners who are adversely impacted by this national emergency may request mortgage assistance. Foreclosure sales and evictions of borrowers are suspended. Homeowners eligible for a forbearance plan to reduce or suspend their mortgage payments for up to 12 months. Mortgage forbearance to property owners who suspend all evictions for renters who cannot pay their rent because of the coronavirus. |
N/A | Click Here |
| Fannie Mae Coronavirus (COVID-19) Help | Fannie Mae COVID-19 Portal. COVID-19 help for Homeowners, Renters, Single-Family Partners, Multi-Family Partners, Resiliency Plan, and links to announcements. |
Call 800-2FANNIE (800-232-6643), | Click Here |
| Fannie Mae Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guide | Guide for homeowners, landlords, and renters impacted by COVID-19 | N/A | Click Here |
| Freddie Mac COVID-19 Response | Assistance to Borrowers
Mortgage forbearance for up to 12 months. Halting all foreclosure sales and evictions until at least August 31, 2020. Suspending reporting to credit bureaus of delinquency related to forbearance. Loan modification options that lower payments or keep payments the same after the forbearance period. Guidance for Lenders and Servicers Enhanced Relief for Homeowners Impacted by COVID-19. Increased Flexibility to Buy and Sell During COVID19. Relief Plan for over 4 Million Renters at 27,000 Properties. |
Headquarters: 1-800-424-5401. Los Angeles Regional Office: (213) 337-4200. |
Click Here |
| California Apartment Association: Coronavirus Resources for navigating the outbreak | Many useful links including details on eviction moratorium. | N/A | Click Here |
| OnwardCA - Directory - Essential Services - Shelter | OnwardCA - (Food, Money, Shelter, Childcare, Retraining, Jobs, or Other,) One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Search the Resource Directory by Category Location (County or Zip Code), and Area Radius.. |
Email: info@onwardca.org General Website: https://www.onwardca.org |
Click Here |
| State Financial Relief Package - List of Participating Institutions from California Department of Business Oversight. | List of over 200 lending institutions participating in mortgage grace periods, eviction moratorium, and other California financial relief programs. List from California Department of Business Oversight of lending institutions that have committed to providing relief for consumers and homeowners in California. List gives institution name, website link, and phone number. Tabs for type of institution: - National Banks - State Chartered Banks - State Chartered Credit Unions - Federal Credit Unions - Mortgage Lenders & Servicers |
If you don’t see your institution listed, please contact the DBO’s Consumer Services Office for more information or assistance at
(866) 275-2677 or
(916) 327-7585 Email: Ask.DBO@dbo.ca.gov |
Click Here |
The sad reality is that even in the time we are in, there are people out there who see this an opportunity to perpetrate fraud and scams. We are in a vulnerable time, and our job is to help keep you safe from predators who see this as an opportunity. We invite you to visit the sites below to check facts and get the clear truth and be safe.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reports SCAMS to HBPD | Huntington Beach Police Department Scam Reporting line. Call our non-emergency number, 714-960-8811, to report or to have officers respond. Online Crime Reporting Page Or contact HBPD Non-Emergency at 714-960-8825. Economic Crimes Page Or contact the HBPD Economic Crimes Unit by telephone at 714-536-5951. |
City of Huntington Beach
Police Department 2000 Main Street Huntington Beach, CA Request non-emergency police service: (714) 960-8825 General Information: (714) 960-8811 Fax: (714) 536-5605 Crimes Against Persons Unit email: caperson@hbpd.org Crimes Against Property Unit email: theftcrimes@hbpd.org |
Click Here |
| FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency) | FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control | N/A | Click Here |
| Federal Trade Commission (FTC) | FTC - Coronavirus Scams - Consumer Information: How to Avoid Coronavirus Scams What the FTC is Doing Law Enforcement Actions Blog Posts (has scam lists) Scam Calls About the Coronavirus Related Articles Social Media Shareables (multiple languages) |
N/A | Click Here |
| FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation) COVID-19 Website | FBI COVID-19 Page (Articles and Links): Use the resources on this page to help keep yourself and your family safe from threats. Exploitation of Children home from school Targets of hackers and scammers News from the FBI of Specific COVID-19 Scams Identified |
Contact the National Center for Disaster Fraud hotline at 866-720-5721
or online at HERE Report it to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center at HERE Contact your local FBI field office or submit a tip online at HERE |
Click Here |
| FBI Internet Complaint Center (ic3) - Home Page | FBI Internet Complaint Center (ic3) - Home Page:
Information and File a Complaint. Press Releases of Fraud Schemes Related to COVID-19. News Items of Warnings issued by the FBI. |
N/A | Click Here |
| U. S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Coronavirus Fraud Page | Dept. of Justice Coronavirus Fraud Page:
How to Report Coronavirus Fraud National Center for Disaster Fraud Relief for DOJ Grant Recipients and Applicants Impacted COVID—19 Coronavirus Fraud News Reports of criminal scams exploiting COVID-19: 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. 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. |
N/A | Click Here |
| Federal Communications Commission (FCC) COVID-19 Scams Page | Federal Communications Commission (FCC) COVID-19 Scams Page:
FCC COVID-19 Consumer Warnings and Safety Tips: Lists types of scams and how to identify. Audio clips of scam phone calls |
N/A | Click Here |
| Consumer Reports - Coronavirus Scams | How to Avoid Coronavirus Phishing Scams | N/A | Click Here |
| AARP Scams & Fraud Resource Center | AARP Scams & Fraud Resource Center:
Coronavirus Scams Other Scams by Category Learn how to spot and avoid common scams |
Call our free helpline if you or a loved one suspect a scam 1-877-908-3360 | Click Here |
| Norton Utilities - Coronavirus Phishing Scams | From Norton Utilities: Coronavirus phishing emails: How to protect against COVID-19 scams | N/A | Click Here |
| WHO - World Health Organization | WHO COVID-19 Mythbuster Page: Handy resource for answering questions like: "Can mosquito bites transmit COVID?" "Do hot air hand dryers kill the virus?" "Does hydroxychloroquine have clinical benefits in treating COVID-19?" |
N/A | Click Here |
| Community Legal Aid Socal FAQ about Fruads and Scams - COVID-19 and general | Communtiy Legal Aid SoCal has compiled a list of scams related to COVID-19 and how to report them. In addition to phishing and financial scams, scammers are also promising fake testing kits and treatments. Community Legal Aid SoCal has listed several clues that you might be dealing with a scammer. Scammers might: - Call or email you, claiming to be from the government and asking you to pay money. -Ask you to pay money or taxes upfront to receive a prize or a gift. -Ask you to wire them money, send money by courier, or put money on a prepaid card or gift card and send it to them. -Ask you for access to your money-such as your ATM cards, bank accounts, credit cards, or investment accounts. - Pressure you to “act now” or else the deal will go away. Or someone who seems to be trying hard to give you a “great deal” without time to answer your questions." |
N/A | Click Here |
While traffic is lighter than ever and DMV offices have temporarily closed, other transportation means are available for our community. OC Access, OCTA busses and still running – but on a lighter schedule. See resources below to help you get around and get you where you need to go.
RV DUMPING INFORMATION:
RV owners living in Huntington Beach can utilize the City’s RV dump station and fill up on potable water on any day that the CIty Beach parking lot is open . This service will continue until the Sunset Vista Camping site reopens, however this is subject to change. . Enter at 1st Street and PCH and note there is a 15-minute time frame per RV. Use social distancing measures when utilizing this service. RV’s left standing or parked will be cited and towed. Please see other dumping stations listed as well. Questions? Please call 714.536-5511.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CA DMV Alert | DMV Re-Opening Select Field Offices. Starting Friday May 8th, select field offices will be open to assist with needs that cannot be completed online. The DMV continues to provide essential services to Californians by mail, through available online services, kiosks, virtually and other means to continue processing critical transactions during the COVID-19 pandemic. All other field offices remain closed, and people are encouraged continue to use Virtual DMV services. The REAL ID deadline has been moved to Octover 2021. Open Field offices will be handling the following transactions that cannot be completed online: - Paying registration for a vehicle impounded because of registration-related issues - Reinstating a suspended or revoked driver license - Applying for a reduced-fee or no-fee identification card - Processing commercial driver license transactions - Applying for a disabled person parking placard (this can also be done by mail using the REG 195 form) - Adding an ambulance certificate or firefighter endorsement to a driver license - Verifying a transit training document to drive a transit bus - Processing DMV Express customers for REAL ID transactions, if time and space allows - Services for commercial drivers, including vehicle inspections and basic control tests |
DMV General Line:
1-800-777-0133 TTY 1-800-368-4327 |
Click Here for Select Offices Reopened |
| OCTA Bus Schedule | OCTA Bus is operating on a reduced schedule until further notice. | N/A | Click Here |
| RV Dumping Location | Western Propane Service 12600 Western Ave Garden Grove, CA 92841 Hours: M-Sa 9a-5p, Su 11a-5p |
714-893-9329 | Click Here |
| RV Dumping Location | Chevron Station 16725 Prioneer Blvd Artesia, CA 90701 Open 24 hours |
562-860-5718 | N/A |
| RV Dumping Location | Riverside Water Quality Treatment Plant 5950 Acorn St Riverside, CA 92504 Hours: M-F 7a-4p, Sa 9a-2p; closed Su |
951-351-6140 | Click Here |
| RV Dumping Location | Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort 1131 Back Bay Drive Newport Beach, CA 92660 |
800-765-7661 | N/A |
Due to nationwide stay-at-home orders, businesses have closed their doors or experienced slowdowns leading to job layoffs or furloughs for many of our community members. Navigating the myriad of information that is out there can be daunting. We have collected the most up to date information on unemployment and other assistance programs for you in the links below to assist you.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Governor Newsom Issues New Executive Order for people who are unemployed and/or disabled as a result of COVID-19 (N-25-20 Press Release) | Executive Order | N/A | Click Here |
| Governor Newsom Executive Order N-25-20 Text | Executive Order | N/A | PDF Here |
| California Government Coronavirus (COVID-19): Home Page of Official California State Government Website | COVID-19.CA.GOV Resources for Workers. Page includes information on unemployment insurance, benefits available to workers, the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance program, worker rights, support for working parents, and work-related COVID-19 FAQs. | N/A | Click Here |
| California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA): Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers | Links for the Following:
Support Services for Workers Rights and Protections for Workers Guidance for Protecting Health Care Workers Cal/OSHA COVID-19 Guidelines for General Industry Health and Safety Guidance for Childcare Providers |
N/A | Click Here |
| California Labor & Workforce Development Agency (LWDA): Chart of benefits available for workers affected by COVID-19 | Gives Benefits, Info Links, and How to File for:
Disability Insurance Paid Family Leave Unemployment Insurance Paid Sick Leave Workers Compensation |
N/A | Click Here |
| California Employment Development Department (EDD): Resources for workers affected by COVID-19 | In-depth background descriptions and links for:
Worker Assistance WARN (Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification) Tax Assistance Employment Resources |
N/A | Click Here |
| California Employment Development Department (EDD): COVID-19 FAQs | FAQ | N/A | Click Here |
| California Employment Development Department (EDD): Contact information. | Unemployment Insurance (UI) & Disability Insurance (DI): UI_Online.
UI_Online is the fastest and most convenient way to file or reopen your claim, certify for benefits, and get up-to-date claim and UI Online Mobile is available for smartphone and tablet users. UI Online Click Here UI Online Mobile Click Here |
Unemployment Insurance (UI):
English: 1-866-333-4606 Spanish: 1-866-333-4606 Disability Insurance (DI): English: 1-800-480-3287 Spanish: 1-866-658-8846 |
Click Here |
| Govenor Newsom Press Release 4/9/20 | Governor Newsom Announces Additional Unemployment Benefits for Workers ($600 on top of the weekly benefit ) UI Online Mobile | N/A | Click Here |
| Orange County One-Stop Centers - Contact Information | Workforce Development To prevent the spread of the Coronavirus, OC One-Stop Centers are providing services over the phone, by appointment, and by Zoom workshops. Walk-ins are available if occupancy permits. Representatives are available Monday-Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm. About: OC One-Stop Centers oversee Orange County's workforce development activities and establish programs in response to the workforce needs of Orange County. One-Stop Centers work in partnership with the Orange County Board of Supervisors, and the Orange County Development Board |
OC (714) 480-6500 Garden Grove Center (714) 241-4900 info@oconestop.com |
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| Orange County One-Stop Centers - Free Online Workshops | Free Online Career Workshops at the Orange County One-Stop Center. Professional Workshops Offered Monthly - Calendar. Workshop Examples: Resume Strategies, Interviewing Skills, Mock Interview, LinkedIn, Networking, Transferable Skills, Job Seeker Strategies, FDIC: Money Smart for Adults. |
OC One-Stop Main Number (714) 480-6500 |
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| Orange County One-Stop Centers - COVID-19 WORKFORCE AND BUSINESS SERVICES | *List of Who’s hiring in Orange County amid the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic?
List of Banks Offering Relief To Businesses and Retail Customers Affected By the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Contact our Business Services team at (714) 480-6500 to inquire about the availability of additional services. |
One-Stop Business Services team (714) 480-6500. |
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| OnwardCA - Directory - Jobs | OnwardCA - (Food, Money, Shelter, Childcare, Retraining, Jobs, or Other,) One-stop resource for the people of California impacted by the COVID-19 Pandemic. Search the Resource Directory by Category Location (County or Zip Code), and Area Radius. | Email: info@onwardca.org General Website: https://onwardca.org/dynamic-matching-system/results/?tab=jobs&state=California&lang=en&z=&i=&it=hourly&pt=&ind=&sg=all&range=25&pg=0&employer= |
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| Pandemic Unemployment Assistance | Starting April 28, the state will be rolling out a new program to help unemployed or partially unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, and others who are financially impacted by the pandemic. This is a federally funded program called the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program. | N/A | Click Here |
| EDD Unemployment Insurance (UI) OnlineCall Center | EDD UI Online Assistance Call Center staffed 8am-8pm seven days week. Per the Govenor's executive order on April 15th, EDD has created a new call center to provide technical help, password resets, general UI and online account questions and EDD customer account numbers. Representatives do not have access to claim or payment information. | 833-978-2511 | Click Here |
Our goal in HB is to make sure you feel safe and secure. From flipping on the light switch to ensuring our high-quality water continues to flow out of your faucets is important to us. We won’t stop working for you. In addition, our gas and electric partners are committed to keeping you connected during this time. If you have questions about how your utility provider is operating during this unprecedented time, see their information below.
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
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| SoCal Edison Bill Help | Temporarily suspending service disconnections
from James Peterson's email (SCE Government Relations Manager) dated 3/24/2020:
Suspending service disconnections for non-payment, Waiving late fees for business and residential customers, and Postponing certain work that may require a service outage. |
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| SoCal Edison Check Outage Status | SCE Power Outage Tool. Put your address in this online tool to see if there is a reported or preplanned power outage in your area. Outages that have been planned for critical maintance, public safety, and wildfire prevention will continue during the COVID-19 emergency period. |
N/A | Click Here |
| SoCal Gas bill help | Coronavirus (COVID-19) Our Support and Response
What to Expect for your Natural Gas Service Bill Payment Options and Services During COVID-19 What they are Doing to Help Customers Scam alert |
N/A | Click Here |
| HB Water and Trash | TEMPORARY SUSPENSION OF SERVICE DISCONNECTIONS: In order to assist our Huntington Beach residents with financial challenges associated with the COVID-19 virus situation, we are temporarily suspending disconnections for customers unable to pay their municipal utility bill at this time. |
If you have questions, please contact us at (714) 536-5919 and select option 9. Phone hours are Monday – Friday 8:30am to 4pm, excluding holidays. |
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| Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners - Utilities Provision (N-280-20 March 16, 2020) | Executive Order to Protect Renters and Homeowners "The California Public Utilities Commission is requested to monitor measures undertaken by public and private utility providers to implement customer service protections for critical utilities, including but not limited to electric, gas, water, internet, landline telephone, and cell phone service, in response to COVID-19, and on a weekly basis publicly report these measures." | N/A | PDF Here |
| SoCal Edison Reduced Rates | SCE Reduced Rates Programs. Households with income loss due to COVID-19 may qualify for one of SCE's reduced fee programs. The California Alternate Rates for Energy (CARE) program reduces energy bills for eligible customers by about 30%. The Family Electric Rate Assistance (FERA) reduces electric bills for qualified households by 18%. SCE customers will need their account number to apply. | SCE Customer Service for help with applications: 1-800-447-6620 | Click Here |
During this time of great uncertainly, one of the most important things we can do is come together and work as a community to support each other and take care of local HB non-profit organizations that need our help. Some of these organizations are in need of supplies to serve members of our community that they are helping, some are in need of volunteer to assist them in their critical services. We have provided links below to those organizations who have reached out to us. Please note that although we know we have a lot of wonderful non-profit organizations serving HB, we are not endorsing these organizations, nor have we had the time to verify the needs listed. So we ask all to perform your own due diligence when reaching out to these organizations If you are a non-profit organization serving our Huntington Beach Community and you need additional assistance, please email Julie Toledo at Julie.Toledo@surfcity-hb.org or call (714) 536-5577
| NAME | DESCRIPTION | CONTACT INFO | WEBSITE ADDRESS |
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| Waymakers Youth Shelter Meal Train | Way makers Youth Shelter in Central Park is a nonprofit resource building safer communities by helping people find their way. Whether redirecting youth offenders, helping sheltered children get back on track, unifying troubled families, resolving community conflicts or empowering victims of violence, Way makers clears the path so clients can advance beyond crisis.
While the Huntington Beach Youth Shelter remains open to meet the needs of vulnerable local youth, they have had to reduce their daily staff. They could really use our community’s support by providing daily dinners for the youth-in-residence and adults who care for them. *_Although the shelter is unable to accept volunteers to come in to cook at this time, they are able to accept “porch drop” deliveries of prepared meals from local vendors. *_The Shelter can not accept home-cooked meals but can accept donations of sealed non-perishable items or store bought food such as rotisserie chicken, frozen lasagna, etc. *_You can also purchase and select delivery options from any of our local restaurants—especially those small businesses that are struggling to remain open during this precarious market. *_On their website you can purchase Grubhub, Restaurant, and Grocery Gift Cards for the HB Youth Shelter. |
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| Orange County Healthcare Agency | Donations of of protective equipment and supplies for use by healthcare providers throughout the county N-95, surgical masks, face masks (all sizes), eye protection, disposable gloves (all sizes), medical gowns (disposale and isolation), disinfecting and antibacterial wipes | 714-628-7085 | Click Here |
| OneOC | Information on how to donate or volunteer | OneOC 1901 E. 4th Street, Suite 100 Santa Ana, CA 92705 Email: info@oneoc.org Phone: 714-953-5757 Fax: 714-953-1116 Hours for Suite 100 Monday-Friday: 8:30am-5:00pm |
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| County of Orange | Non-profits in need of volunteers If a non-profit needs volunteers email county |
disaster@oneoc.org | Click Here |
| County of Orange - Collaborating Organizations Active in Disaster | If you are a non-profit looking to help send email to COAD. The mission of Collaborating Organizations Active in Disaster - Orange County (COAD-OC) is to establish and enhance partnerships among community-based and governmental organizations that will collaborate, communicate, and coordinate preparedness, response and recovery efforts for Orange County residents during times of disaster. | COAD.OrangeCounty@gmail.com | Click Here |
| County of Orange - Collaborating Organizations Active in Disaster | Monetary support to non-profits OC United Way established monetary funds to support local non-profits and individuals within Orange County. | OC United Way
(949) 660-7600 |
United Way OC |
| County of Orange | Monetary support to non-profits - Orange County Community Resilience Fund have established monetary funds to support local non-profits and individuals within Orange County. | Orange County Community Resillence
(714) 597-6630 |
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| OC Food Bank / Second Harvest Food Bank | Monetary Donation needed | N/A | Feed OC |
| Orange County Rescue Mission | Donations of family support items needed: Accepting new unopended items: baby formula, baby diapers, baby wipes, adult nutrition shakes, adult diapers, adult wipes, feminine pads, grocery giftcards, protein bars. Will not accept clothing, furniture and toys |
One Hope Drive Tustin, CA 92782 714.247.4300 info@rescuemission.org Mission Open 24 hours Office Mon-Fri 08:00-4:00pm |
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| Goodwill | May 29, 2020: OC Goodwill Stores and Donation Sites now open. The health and well-being of our store associates, donation attendants, customers, and donors remains at the forefront of every decision we make. We’ve implemented several new safety and cleaning protocols (see Reopening Announcement website). Stores will be open Monday–Sunday 10am-7pm. Donation Sites will be open Monday–Sunday 10am-6pm. |
714.547.6308
cservice@ocgoodwill.org |
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| State of California COVID-19 Medical Supply | State of California COVID-19 Medical Supply Contributions
Please use this form to describe resources you have to contribute, either for donation or purchase, to support California’s response to COVID-19. If you are an individual looking for an avenue to donate a smaller amount of resources, please consider donating to your local community COVID-19 response efforts. |
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| Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center 21900 Pacific Coast Hwy (At Newland Ave.) Huntington Beach, CA 92646 |
The Wetlands & Wildlife Care Center is dedicated to the rehabilitation and release of injured and orphaned native wildlife. Donations needed include: Paper Goods, Laundry/Cleaning Supplies, Office Supplies, Animal Food Items, Carabiner clips(for cage locks), First aid supplies, Bungee Cords Towels(hand and bath size) Old tee shirts, Baby Receiving Blankets, Pillowcases, Flat Sheets (not fitted)**Used linens are fine |
21900 Pacific Coast Hwy, Huntington Beach, CA 92646 714-374-5587 Email: wwccinfo@gmail.com Website: Click Here |
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| The Beachcities Pantry | The Beachcities Pantry Donations will be accepted at the Beachcities Pantry Wednesday from 10AM - 4PM at 9872 Hamilton Drive, Huntington Beach, CA. For a list of items needed and instructions on how, when, and where you can donate items, Click Here. Volunteers are welcome who are not currently high-risk or vulnerable as laid out by the CDC guidelines. All volunteer teams will be working in groups of less than 9 and adhering to extensive hygiene protocol. To find out all the opportunities you have to volunteer and the requirements to do so, visit the website. |
9872 Hamilton Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92646 Phone Number: 657-259-7913 Donations accepted/picked up Wednesday 10am-4pm. |
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| Californians For All COVID-19 Outreach | California Volunteers - Office of the Governor. By joining #CaliforniansForAll you will be called to safely help your neighbors, communities and all of California. We are working to identify the highest priority volunteer needs to help communities responding to COVID-19. We are partnering with state agencies, local governments, and nonprofits throughout the state who have unmet volunteer needs. As we identify a high priority volunteer opportunity near you, we will pass your information along to our local partner, who will contact you to schedule a time to volunteer. Please note that there may not be an opportunity we identify near you, but that doesn’t mean you can’t pitch in. Please download our flyers with more information on how you can get involved today. |
To volunter fill out form: Click Here If your organization needs volunteers, contact info@cv.ca.gov for us to post on our website. |
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LATEST NEWS
Acting Chief of Police Kelly Rodriguez announced today her retirement from the Huntington Beach Police Department, effective November 13, 2020. “After 24 years with the
City of Huntington Beach Police Chief Robert Handy has announced his plans to retire after a distinguished 30-year law enforcement career. “After more than 30
The Huntington Beach Fire Department has launched it’s Virtual Open House. You can join the fun by visiting HBFDOpenHouse.com. There is also a contest for the kids in our community. Please visit their virtual open house website for more details!
For many years, our Fire Department has hosted an Open House during Fire Prevention Week, the week of October 9, with fun and educational displays and demonstrations in the station and on the training grounds. This event has traditionally brought an outpouring of support from our community and we always look forward to it every year. This year, due to the unprecedented times and to protect the safety of our community and firefighters, we are unable to host this year’s event in-person.
Due to abnormally high temperatures, The City of Huntington Beach will be opening a Cooling Center at Murdy Community Center (7000 Norma Drive) on Saturday (9/6) and Sunday (9/7) from 11AM to 6PM. Staff will be implementing COVID-19 protocols, visitors will be screened and face coverings will be provided if necessary. If you need to use the center, we encourage you to bring snacks, water and entertainment.
A Community Webinar Meeting with Police and City Leaders to discuss extending Main Street Outdoor Dining Hours.
