ORDERS, ACTIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
*NEW* EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-029 ISSUED EXTENDING FACIAL COVERINGS
Considering the most current data on COVID-19 spread in Palm Beach County, Southeast Florida, and the entire State of Florida, the CDC recommendations on wearing of facial coverings, and the safe re-opening of additional businesses and public schools, the County Administrator has determined that it is necessary to extend Emergency Order Number 2020-012 until November 21.
PALM BEACH COUNTY EXECUTIVE ORDER 20-28 ISSUED FOR PHASE 3 REOPENINGS.
EMERGENCY ORDER 28 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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PALM BEACH COUNTY HAS EXTENDED THE COVID-19 STATE OF EMERGENCY UNTIL 10/23
PBC TESTING
*NEW* Health Care District of Palm Beach County's Testing for Thursday, 10-22-20:
The Health Care District's
C. L. Brumback Primary Care Clinics [brumbackclinics.org] are providing safe, in-person medical appointments and pharmacy services at eight clinic sites throughout Palm Beach County. Patients can call 561-642-1000 to schedule an appointment for either a telemedicine or inpatient visit.
FITTEAM Ballpark Rapid Antigen Testing Site
Drive up rapid testing (Abbott BinaxNOW) is now available at the FITTEAM Ballpark of the Palm Beaches.
An appointment is no longer necessary. Tests are available for all ages with symptoms. The site will be open Tuesday – Saturday from 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Test results will be text to your phone within 30 minutes.
Wellington Community Center Testing
Palm Beach County has partnered with The Village of Wellington to provide free walk-up COVID-19 testing for all western communities' residents age 12 and over. Health officials from Premier Family Health will conduct tests at the Wellington Community Center located at 12150 Forest Hill Blvd., Wellington, 33414. Testing will be available daily by appointment, and is available for both symptomatic and asymptomatic residents. To make an appointment, call 561-753-2484.
Florida Atlantic Testing Site in Boca Raton
There were
228 residents tested today. The testing site is located at the FAU Tech Runway on the north end of the FAU campus at 901 NW 35th Street, Boca Raton, 33431. Appointments are required for testing. To make an appointment, call American Medical Response at 1-800-209-7919 Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Testing is available to anyone over the age of 12, with or without COVID-19 symptoms.
Homebound Resident Testing
Residents eligible include homebound elderly or individuals with disabilities who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19
and cannot leave their homes to access one of the drive-up or walk-up test collection sites. Residents who believe they are eligible for the in-home testing option should call 561-712-6400 for a pre-qualifying assessment. The testing line is open from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
RESOURCES
*NEW*
RESTART BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM IN PALM BEACH COUNTY TO RESUME ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners has approved an additional $20 million to the Restart Business Grants Program. The portal will resume accepting applications on Monday, October 26, at 8 a.m.
The Restart Business Program guidelines, including eligibility criteria, will be posted on the Department of Housing & Economic Sustainability
website. Grants up to $15,000, based on six months of expenses (net of any PPP, other grants or forgivable loans) will be available to an expanded list of eligible businesses that were negatively impacted by COVID-19 and did not previously receive a Restart Business Grant through Palm Beach County.
*NEW* THE PALM BEACH COUNTY CARES RESTART BUSINESS GRANTS PROGRAM
Summary |
Count |
Total Applications Received |
1461
|
Applications Submitted/In Que for Review
| 0
|
Applications In Review
| 221
|
Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible
| 401
|
Applications Approved
| 294
|
CARES Grant Issued by Checks
| 545
|
CARES FUNDING AVAILABLE TO HOMEOWNERS IN PALM BEACH COUNTY
The Palm Beach County Board of County Commissioners approved the CARES Mortgage Assistance Program to accelerate assistance to eligible homeowners whose households have suffered a loss of income due to COVID-19.
All applications must be submitted online and will be processed on a first-come, first-eligible basis. The online application can be accessed at the Department of Housing and Economic Sustainability's website: http://pbcgov.com/hes.
Summary |
Count |
Applications In Draft-Not Submitted by Applicant
| 777
|
Applications Submitted
| 1676
|
Total
|
2453
|
Applications Submitted/In Que for Review
| 47
|
Applications In Review
| 331
|
Applications Denied-Inaccurate, Ineligible
| 329
|
Applications Approved
| 17
|
CARES Grant Issued by Checks
| 952
|
CARES Funds Distributed
|
$6,025,728.09
|
*NEW* COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE
Summary for Rent and Utility Assistance |
Count |
Total Services Received |
9443 |
Services In Review | 2674
|
Services Denied
| 1291
|
Services Returned | 1830
|
Services Approved Pending Payment | 67
|
CARES Rental & Utility Assistance Checks Issued | 3581
|
CARES Processed Payment |
$6,198,407.65 |
Summary for Food Assistance |
Count |
Total Services Received |
7078
|
Services In Review | 1440
|
Services Denied | 368
|
Services Returned | 1835
|
Services Approved Pending Payment | 231
|
CARES Food Assistance Checks Issued | 3204
|
CARES Processed Payment |
$2,105,000.00 |
ARCHIVED NEWS
PALM BEACH COUNTY COMMUNITY SERVICES DEPARTMENT ACCEPTING CARES ACT RENTAL AND UTILITY ASSISTANCE APPLICATIONS
HIGHRIDGE FAMILY CENTER TO RESUME FREE RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT PROGRAM FOR PALM BEACH COUNTY YOUTH
PALM BEACH COUNTY LIBRARY SYSTEM ADDING SUNDAY HOURS AT SELECT BRANCHES
PALM BEACH COUNTY FEEDING SITES INTERACTIVE MAP
PBC YOUTH SERVICES TO RESUME FREE IN-PERSON MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES
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