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​*New* VIDEO UPDATE: PALM BEACH COUNTY REINFORCE LOCAL ORDERS THAT REMAIN IN EFFECT

Local Officials discuss the importance of reinforcing the closure of non-essential businesses and recreational activities during a press conference Friday afternoon at the Emergency Operations Center. 

LATEST OPERATIONAL UPDATES FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY

PBC ORDERS, ACTIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Palm Beach County remains under a State of Emergency

*New* Executive Order 20-104 suspends the requirement of those seeking unemployment compensation to report the required biweekly "actively seeking work."

Click here to view all Local Executive Orders.

*New* TESTING SITES SUMMARY

South County Civic Center-Cleveland Clinic Florida 
Appointments can be made at 561-804-0250. You must call to be screened and confirm an appointment time. Report on number of people tested on Friday will be updated later.

Cleveland Clinic Florida has expanded our criteria for individuals eligible for COVID-19 testing. Beginning today, anyone over the age of 16 who has the following signs and symptoms will be eligible for testing at our South Palm Beach County drive-through locations: 

• Fever or Non Febrile respiratory illness (such as cough, shortness of breath, runny nose)
• Fever and gastrointestinal illness (such as diarrhea, vomiting)

Individuals must still call first to speak with a nurse to ensure they meet criteria and make an appointment for testing.

Health Care District of Palm Beach County's 16^th Day of Drive-thru Testing in West Palm Beach for Friday, 4-17-20:
During the 16th day of drive-thru testing for COVID-19 in Palm Beach County, the Health Care District of Palm Beach County's C. L. Brumback Primary Clinics tested 668 patients at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches in West Palm Beach.  There were 124 patients who did not show for their scheduled appointments. The average age of the patients tested was 55.  A total of 17 children were tested and the youngest patient was one year old.  Patients are notified when their results are in. A total of 7,164 tests have been administered at the site since it opened on March 31^st.

There are 800 appointments scheduled for Saturday and 600 appointments scheduled for Monday for drive-thru testing in West Palm Beach. The Health Care District's Testing Hotline, 561-642-1000, reopens at 8 a.m. Monday to make appointments for next Tuesday.  The Health Care District's C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics' staff who are conducting the testing, along with on-site Palm Beach County staff and members of the Florida Army National Guard, thank drivers and passengers for their patience in this hot weather and appreciate their signs of support.  

Belle Glade COVID-19 Testing

COVID-19 testing is available on a walk-up basis outside of the Primary Care Clinic at Lakeside Medical Center. Hours of operation are Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 2:00 pm. Results will be communicated by a Health Care District provider as soon as they are available. 

For Thursday, April 16^th:  49 patients tested. The total number of patients tested at the Belle Glade site since March is 332.

State of Florida – Governor Ron DeSantis' Executive Orders

More information on the Governor's orders: FL Executive Orders, Governor's Orders FAQs

RESOURCES

*New* Help for Businesses
The Business Development Board of Palm Beach County, in partnership with Palm Beach County, local chambers of commerce and municipalities, is launching www.BizHelpPBC.com to help companies struggling from the COVID-19 pandemic. This website will provide weekly news updates, resources, and will feature a 2pm Town Hall call every Friday.

*New* Community Services Department COVID-19 Rental & Utility Assistance
Individuals and families experiencing economic hardship related to COVID-19 because of loss of employment, sickness can apply for assistance through the Community Services Department.  Residents who are eligible can access emergency rental and utility assistance online by visiting the website or by calling the following phone numbers:

• Online application for all services including rent and utilities: www.pbcgov.com/OSCARSS
• Phone number for rent: 561-904-7900
• Phone number for utilities: 561-355-4792
• Phone number for seniors EHEAP: 561-355-4746

For now, the courts have temporarily suspended hearings on evictions, and a moratorium has been placed on utility shutoffs.  However, residents are encouraged to act now to ensure they have the ability to budget responsibly and make sure rent/mortgage and utilities are paid.  Please visit the website for more information about how to prepare and budget.  www.pbcgov.com/communityservices

Free Telemental Health Services to Residents of Palm Beach County

• Mental health services provided by the Palm Beach County Youth Services Department's Residential Treatment and Family Counseling (RTFC) Division are now available to the public via Telemental Health.
• Education & Training Center – Family therapy, individual therapy, and parent training services through Zoom Video Telemental Health. Bilingual therapists (Spanish & Creole) are available. To schedule an appointment, call 561-233-4460.
• Highridge Family Center – currently accepting applications for future residents. Intake appointments and weekly family counseling sessions, in addition to virtual individual therapy and parental support, are ongoing via Telemental Health. To schedule an appointment, call 561-625-2540.
• Family Violence Intervention (FVIP) – court diversion program is accepting cases referred from the State Attorney's Office. FVIP team of master and bachelor-level staff provide case management, case planning, referral advocacy and mediation telehealth services via Zoom Video.
  
  
• Youth and Family Counseling (YFC) – currently providing assessments, family and individual therapy, parent education and school-based behavioral health services via Zoom Video. Telemental Health services are offered in English, Spanish, French and Creole. To schedule an appointment, please call (561) 242-5714.
• For more information about Telemental Health and other services provided by Palm Beach County Youth Services, please visit our website.
  

For more information and to apply for the ELC scholarship, simply go to the link below:

ELC First Responder Child Care Application [trustedpartner.azuredge.net] 

FEEDING SOUTH FLORIDA
Feeding South Florida Calendar of Food Distributions at www.feedingsouthflorida.org/covid19

These sites provide groceries in a drive-thru style. The list is updated daily, dates, times and
locations may change.

SCHOOL FEEDING SITES
The School District of Palm Beach County continues feeding students while schools are closed.

• Until further notice, the 35 feeding sites will be open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Two days' worth of meals will be provided each day. Meals distributed will be lunch and dinner only.
• Click here for School District locations distributing 'Grab and Go' bags filled with breakfast, lunch, supper, and a snack, from 11:00 am – 1:00 pm.
  
  

HOUSING & ECONOMIC SUSTAINABILITY
Palm Beach County Housing and business assistance programs can be found here.

ANIMAL CARE AND CONTROL
PBC Animal Care & Control is asking to help empty the rest of the shelter after making history by clearing an entire kennel. Adoptable pets are still available in the other two kennels:

• View adoptable pets online: https://secure.co.palm-beach.fl.us/snap/home
• For more information about fostering, click here.  

LIBRARIES

*New* ABC Mouse
The Palm Beach County Library System has partnered with Age of Learning to provide free home access to ABCmouse.com (ages 2-8), Early Learning Academy (ages 2-8), Adventure Academy (ages 8-13), and ReadingIQ (ages 2-12). Complete the form online to receive an access code to these services: http://www.pbclibrary.org/abcmouse

The Palm Beach County Library System has many resources available to help students, parents and teachers during virtual schooling. Staff are available by phone, email and chat to answer technology and other research questions through Ask-A-Librarian at www.pbclibrary.org.

Visit the Library COVID-19 page for all of our programs.

OFFICE OF EQUAL BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY
Palm Beach County Office of Equal Business Opportunity is hosting "Tuesday's Tips." The teleconference will be presented weekly for the small business community and will include tips for sustaining business in response to COVID-19 and other information to support local small businesses. For more information, contact OEBO at oebo@pbcgov.org or 561-616-6840.

PALM BEACH COUNTY VICTIMS SERVICES
The Palm Beach County Victim Services & Certified Rape Crisis Center helpline is available for information, options and support: 561-833-7273. Services are free, confidential and private.

PARKS AND RECREATION
All parks and golf courses, both public and private remain closed until further notice.

Virtual Recreation Center - PBC Parks TV

ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT
All Natural Areas are closed to the public until further notice.

PLANNING, ZONING & BUILDING

*New* Some of the Planning, Zoning and Building public meetings for May and early June are being cancelled:

All public meetings for April have been canceled.

TRANSPORTATION
PALM TRAN Fixed Route and Paratransit

• All passengers should have a mask covering their nose and mouth while riding.
• The number of people onboard has been limited to no more than 15 passengers.
• Palm Tran Fixed-Route continues to operate on a Saturday schedule except routes 1, 2, 3, 43  
  and 62 which are on a regular weekday schedule. Sundays continue to operate on a Sunday schedule.

• Palm Tran Connection is essential trips only.

Go Glades Service

• Palm Tran's western community bus service, Go Glades, Routes 1, 2, 3 and 4 are currently not in service. You will be able to book a trip on directly to and from your destination by calling: (561) 649-9838.
• The Palm Tran call center (561) 841-4BUS (4287) is operating from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Many trip planning functions may be done through the Palm Tran app and on palmtran.org.
  

Tri-Rail

• Passengers are urged to wear masks while riding. Tri-Rail continues to offer an amended schedule until further notice, with 18-trains every 2 hours starting at 4:17 a.m. on weekdays, and 12-trains every 3-hours starting at 5:17 a.m. on weekends. 

• Trains have suspended fares and are operating on a modified schedule:
  18 trains on Weekdays, 12 trains on Saturday, 12 trains on Sunday.
  

Brightline

• Train service is suspended until further notice.

SOLID WASTE AUTHORITY: https://swa.org/632/6702/COVID-19-Updates.

CHILDREN SERVICES COUNCIL
Hunger relief, baby and household supplies, and assistance with calls to 211 Helpline are among the programs supported through $234,690 in COVID-19 emergency funds released by Children's Services Council of Palm Beach County (CSC). Council's funds are earmarked for food, basic needs (excluding shelter), and direct services to children and families. More info.

EARLY LEARNING COALITION OF PALM BEACH COUNTY
Offering a limited number of child care scholarships for those serving on the front-line of the COVID-19 response. This is available for children ages 6 weeks to 12 years old for up to 60 days for these critical employees. For more information, call: 561-514-3300.

SUICIDE PREVENTION
For resources to help cope during the coronavirus pandemic please follow this link: Suicide Prevention and COVID-19.

AGING & DISABILITY RESOURCE CENTER (ADRC HELPLINE)
Seniors 60+ are encouraged to call the ADRC Helpline 1(866) 684-5885 for assistance with food, food stamps, COVID 19 information and questions on Medicare or Medicaid. Specially trained counselors are available to help in English, Spanish or Creole Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

FLORIDA HIGHWAY SAFETY AND MOTOR VEHICLES
The Executive Director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles authorizes the changes and extensions to driver licenses, identification cards, Registration, delinquent fees and in-person interviews. FLHSMV COVID-19 Emergency Order 041320 

JURY DUTY
All jury selection proceedings are suspended through May 29. Jurors who were summonsed for jury duty through May 29^th do not have to report for service. They do not need to take any further action.  Those with questions regarding jury service can call 561-355-2930 or visit www.mypalmbeachclerk.com/jury.

CIRCUIT COURT
The Fifteenth Judicial Circuit is limiting most face-to-face hearings. In order to protect the public's constitutional right to access and to ensure the progress of essential proceedings, the courthouses have remained open. Anyone who enters the courthouse will undergo a non-invasive temperature scan. Any person who refuses to have their temperature taken or has a temperature of 100.4 º F, or higher, will not be permitted to enter the courthouses. For updated information, visit http://15thcircuit.com  

LOCAL CALL CENTERS
PBC Emergency Information Center remains open 7 days a week from 8 am – 6 pm. @ 561-712-6400

• Boca Raton 561-982-4900 
• Greenacres 561-642-2000 
• Town of Palm Beach 561-227-7070 
• Riviera Beach 561-812-6597 
• Wellington 561-791-4000
  
• West Palm Beach 561-822-2222
  

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