CONTINUED PHYSICAL DISTANCING NEEDED; COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAP; WATER, SEWER RELIEF FOR BEND BUSINESSES; DAILY DIGEST APRIL 21, 2020
News Release from Central Oregon Emergency Information Network
ST. CHARLES URGES CONTINUED PHYSICAL DISTANCING
St. Charles Health System updated the community on Monday about local efforts to help control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. St. Charles senior data scientist Michael Johnson said most data modeling scientists in the state agree that we have about a 10 percent detection rate for COVID-19. In Central Oregon, as of yesterday, there were 65 positive cases, which means there could be as many as 650 people who are (or who have been) infected and are circulating in the community. Many may not have any symptoms but can still be spreading the disease.
St. Charles leaders emphasized that the social distancing practices in the region have helped keep these numbers low. However, Johnson says, if we were to relax social distancing by just 25 percent, we would likely see a second surge that looked exactly like the first one and 16 to18 patients would be hospitalized within two weeks. If we were to relax social distancing by 50 percent, we could see as many as 60 beds filled In that time period. More details from Johnson are outlined in this video.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAP
Deschutes County and several local partners are working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations by offering a new map that shows the locations of hand-washing stations, public restrooms, free Wi-Fi hotspots and more.
You can view the online community resource map on www.centraloregonresources.org.
"We’re working proactively to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Molly Wells Darling, Deschutes County Behavioral Health Program Manager. ”By bringing this information together in one place, we hope to make it easier for residents to access these critical resources.”
Read more here.
CITY OF BEND OFFERS WATER AND SEWER RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES
Bend City Council approved COVID-19 Crisis Assistance Program - water and sewer bill relief funds to help businesses struggling financially due to COVID-19.
The City of Bend is accepting online applications for commercial water and sewer bill assistance to help ease the financial burden to local businesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Crisis Assistance Program for businesses offers a maximum of $500 per request, and will remain in effect during the local declared state of emergency or until the $25,000 in Water funds and $25,000 in Sewer funds have been exhausted. If federal and/or state assistance programs are established to provide water and sewer bill relief to businesses, this program will be modified accordingly.
The online application and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on www.bendoregon.gov/bizresources.
“STAY HEALTHY” STREETS IN BEND
The City of Bend is enhancing its Neighborhood Greenways network to provide opportunities for people in Bend to get outside and exercise by walking and biking in neighborhoods while maintaining the physical distance required to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The City is establishing temporary street restrictions to through-traffic on certain streets to create “Stay Healthy” streets. Today and tomorrow, crews will be installing temporary traffic control signs to reduce traffic speed and volume on the neighborhood street routes. The routes provide a place to get outside and to connect to trails, parks and natural areas. The City is seeking voluntary compliance from drivers to help create safe and comfortable routes for families to use.
Areas chosen already have low traffic volumes and slower speeds. Routes include:
See maps and get more information at www.bendoregon.gov/stayhealthystreets.
ABOUT COEIN
COEIN’s website, www.coemergencyinfo.blogspot.com provides a collective resource for up-to-date information. Access to accurate, timely information both locally and nationally is encouraged. Our County Public Health experts point to the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as good sources of information. Daily situation updates are available via email at http://bit.ly/COVID19UPDATES
COVID-19 phone line: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 541-699-5109
Central Oregon Emergency Information Network (COEIN), includes Deschutes County Health Services, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Health System, Crook County Health Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Health Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, tri-county public schools, City of Bend, Bend Police, Bend Fire & Rescue, and others. COEIN’s purpose is to collect, coordinate and distribute timely and accurate information.
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities
To obtain this information in an alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, etc. please contact the COEIN JIC at 541-316-0087 or centraloregoninfo@gmail.com.
St. Charles Health System updated the community on Monday about local efforts to help control the spread of the COVID-19 virus. St. Charles senior data scientist Michael Johnson said most data modeling scientists in the state agree that we have about a 10 percent detection rate for COVID-19. In Central Oregon, as of yesterday, there were 65 positive cases, which means there could be as many as 650 people who are (or who have been) infected and are circulating in the community. Many may not have any symptoms but can still be spreading the disease.
St. Charles leaders emphasized that the social distancing practices in the region have helped keep these numbers low. However, Johnson says, if we were to relax social distancing by just 25 percent, we would likely see a second surge that looked exactly like the first one and 16 to18 patients would be hospitalized within two weeks. If we were to relax social distancing by 50 percent, we could see as many as 60 beds filled In that time period. More details from Johnson are outlined in this video.
COMMUNITY RESOURCE MAP
Deschutes County and several local partners are working to reduce the spread of COVID-19 among vulnerable populations by offering a new map that shows the locations of hand-washing stations, public restrooms, free Wi-Fi hotspots and more.
You can view the online community resource map on www.centraloregonresources.org.
"We’re working proactively to prevent the spread of COVID-19,” said Molly Wells Darling, Deschutes County Behavioral Health Program Manager. ”By bringing this information together in one place, we hope to make it easier for residents to access these critical resources.”
Read more here.
CITY OF BEND OFFERS WATER AND SEWER RELIEF FOR BUSINESSES
Bend City Council approved COVID-19 Crisis Assistance Program - water and sewer bill relief funds to help businesses struggling financially due to COVID-19.
The City of Bend is accepting online applications for commercial water and sewer bill assistance to help ease the financial burden to local businesses caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The new Crisis Assistance Program for businesses offers a maximum of $500 per request, and will remain in effect during the local declared state of emergency or until the $25,000 in Water funds and $25,000 in Sewer funds have been exhausted. If federal and/or state assistance programs are established to provide water and sewer bill relief to businesses, this program will be modified accordingly.
The online application and a list of Frequently Asked Questions are available on www.bendoregon.gov/bizresources.
“STAY HEALTHY” STREETS IN BEND
The City of Bend is enhancing its Neighborhood Greenways network to provide opportunities for people in Bend to get outside and exercise by walking and biking in neighborhoods while maintaining the physical distance required to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
The City is establishing temporary street restrictions to through-traffic on certain streets to create “Stay Healthy” streets. Today and tomorrow, crews will be installing temporary traffic control signs to reduce traffic speed and volume on the neighborhood street routes. The routes provide a place to get outside and to connect to trails, parks and natural areas. The City is seeking voluntary compliance from drivers to help create safe and comfortable routes for families to use.
Areas chosen already have low traffic volumes and slower speeds. Routes include:
- NW 15th Street
- NE 6th Street
- SE Roosevelt Avenue
- SE Centennial Street and Paiute Way
- NW Hartford Avenues
See maps and get more information at www.bendoregon.gov/stayhealthystreets.
ABOUT COEIN
COEIN’s website, www.coemergencyinfo.blogspot.com provides a collective resource for up-to-date information. Access to accurate, timely information both locally and nationally is encouraged. Our County Public Health experts point to the Oregon Health Authority and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as good sources of information. Daily situation updates are available via email at http://bit.ly/COVID19UPDATES
COVID-19 phone line: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. 541-699-5109
Central Oregon Emergency Information Network (COEIN), includes Deschutes County Health Services, Deschutes County Sheriff’s Office, St. Charles Health System, Crook County Health Department, Crook County Sheriff’s Office, Jefferson County Health Department, Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, tri-county public schools, City of Bend, Bend Police, Bend Fire & Rescue, and others. COEIN’s purpose is to collect, coordinate and distribute timely and accurate information.
Accommodation Information for People with Disabilities
To obtain this information in an alternate format such as Braille, large print, electronic formats, etc. please contact the COEIN JIC at 541-316-0087 or centraloregoninfo@gmail.com.
