03/22/2020
3/21/2020 12 PM Citywide Update from : http://ow.ly/onkw50yS48h
The "Safer at Home" Order is currently in effect and the City is asking for volunteers to assist those in need.
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*Citywide Coronavirus Update - March 21, 2020 Update*
The City of Culver City continues to cooperate with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to respond to the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Los Angeles County.
For previous updates, please visit the City’s Coronavirus webpage at CulverCity.org/Coronavirus
*Residential Evictions for COVID-19 Reasons Prohibited*
On March 16, 2020, the City issued a Public Order (read the Order at http://ow.ly/To3S50yS4cp) that landlords may not evict a residential tenant if the tenant is able to show inability to pay Rent due to circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic. On March 20, 2020 the City issued additional rules with details about the residential eviction moratorium.
Evidence of the inability to pay rent due to COVID-19 include one or more of the following:
- Loss of income due to a COVID-19 related workplace closure;
- Child care expenditures due to school closures;
- Health care expenses related to being ill with COVID-19;
- Expenses or loss of income due to caring for a member of a tenant’s household who is ill with COVID-19; or
- Reasonable expenditures that stem from government-ordered emergency measures.
If rent payments are delayed or late due to any of the above COVID-19 related circumstances, landlords may not charge late fees, or use the eviction process to seek them.
For more information or to report a violation of the above ordinance, please email the Housing Division or call (310) 253-5790. You may also read the Rules and Implementation Measures Regarding Residential Tenant Eviction Moratorium at http://ow.ly/PT6950yS4c3.
*The “Safer at Home” Order is Currently in Effect in Culver City:*
*YOU CAN …*
- Go to the grocery, convenience or warehouse store
- Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and other healthcare necessities
- Go to medical appointments (check with your doctor or provider first)
- Go to a restaurant for take-out, delivery or drive-thru
- Care or support a friend or family member
- Take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog and be in nature for exercise — just keep at least six feet between you and others in the community.
- Walk your pets and take them to the veterinarian if necessary
- Help someone to get necessary supplies
*YOU SHOULD NOT … *
- Go to work unless you are providing essential services as defined by the Order
- Visit friends and family if there is no urgent need
- Maintain less than 6 feet of distance from others when you go out
- Visit loved ones in the hospital, nursing home, skilled nursing facility, or other residential care facility
*Do You Need a Volunteer?*
If you or someone you know has a non-emergency, non-medical need related to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and you would like assistance from a volunteer, please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, address, phone number, email address, and your need. In an emergency, please dial 9-1-1.
*Call for Volunteers*
If you would like to volunteer to help the City assist those in need (including older adults), please email the City or call the City’s Coronavirus Hotline at (310) 253-6890 (7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.). If you email or leave a message at the Hotline after hours, please include your name, phone number, email address, and any special skills you may have (language, equipment, certifications, etc.) and preferred volunteer activity (deliver groceries to older adults, make phone calls, etc.).
*Do Not Overbuy Food or Supplies*
There is no shortage of food or home supplies. As stressed by the California Governor and the White House on March 15, there is no need to stockpile these items.
*Where can I get more information?*
Get the latest updates about the City of Culver City’s response to coronavirus (COVID-19) at CulverCity.org/Coronavirus
This important email update is being sent to all City email subscribers to ensure the community is notified.
