Dear Friend,
As we all take precautions and watch out for each other to manage through this pandemic, we wanted to share with you the latest State information and resources.
To anyone who has medical questions, Governor Murphy has established a 24-hour public hotline at 1-800-222-1222 (if you are using an out-of-state cell phone, you should instead call 1-800-962-1253) with trained professionals to answer inquiries about COVID-19.
As this emergency situation is changing by the hour, we will strive to continue to provide information and updates about State action. Any specific questions or issues, please reach out.
Stay healthy,
The RCSG Team
LATEST UPDATES
Governor Murphy’s March 13th Press Briefing
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qvD4LFbElvc
Governor Murphy’s Announcement on Public Gatherings
https://www.facebook.com/governorphilmurphy/videos/3065872590103586/
BPU Announcement on Suspension of Utility Service Shutoffs
https://www.bpu.state.nj.us/bpu/newsroom/2020/approved/20200313.html
COVID-19 RESOURCES
NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard
https://www.state.nj.us/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml?fbclid=IwAR3KWPZwoV6aqZ9-fmKD_fHhXNL1j8ZxiUQjYXefP59ZzaiEROQ7AVoKNmM
NJ Department of Health Resources for Schools and Businesses
https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_schoolbusiness.shtml
NJ Department of Labor Resources on Worker Benefit Programs
https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml
NJ Department of Education School Resources
https://www.nj.gov/education/topics/index.shtml
CDC Guide for Businesses
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html?CDC_AA_refVal=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cdc.gov%2Fcoronavirus%2F2019-ncov%2Fspecific-groups%2Fguidance-business-response.html
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19#section-header-0
ASSEMBLY TO VOTE ON LEGISLATION ADDRESSING COVID-19 PANDEMIC
The Assembly Homeland Security and State Preparedness Committee is scheduled to consider bills designed to assist New Jersey residents during the coronavirus pandemic Monday morning with the full General Assembly voting on the package later in the day.
The bills address everything from election ballot issues to meeting education needs, providing funding for food distribution and food banks, business continuity measures and worker protections and meeting critical health needs. A full list of the legislation to be voted can be found here.