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California Governor Gavin Newsom just announced a statewide order for all California residents to shelter in place. The order goes into effect this evening.
The following services will remain open through the order:
- Gas stations
- Pharmacies
- Food: Grocery stores, farmers markets, food banks, convenience stores, takeout and delivery restaurants
- Banks
- Laundromat/laundry service
Essential state and local government functions will also remain open, including law enforcement and offices that provide government programs and services. And, as of this time, our County administration building will remain open as well.
The order states that individuals working in “Critical Infrastructure Sectors”as defined by the federal government may continue work. The summary webpage states that dine-in restaurants, bars, nightclubs, entertainment venues, gyms and fitness studios, public events and gatherings, and convention centers shall be closed.
There are currently nine (9) confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Santa Barbara County with 5 of the cases in North County and 3 of the cases in South County and we are awaiting the location of the 9th case. You can visit Santa Barbara County’s Public Health COVID-19 Public Information Portal for updated info.
The State of California EDD provides a variety of support services affected by COVID-19 in California. The EDD website offers many services online for businesses and employees.
Santa Barbara County Food Bank is hosting additional food distributions in order to meet the growing need in the community caused by COVID-19. All sites are implementing social distancing practices to ensure the food you receive is safe! Many locations offer a drive-thru option to minimize contact, and others are scheduling food pick-up appointments for individuals to prevent crowds. Check the website for the most current information about distribution sites.
For information on how to support local businesses through this time, please visit Downtown Santa Barbara.
To donate to the United Way of Santa Barbara County’s COVID-19 Response Effort, please click here. To request information about individual financial assistance, please click here.
We strongly urge people 65 and older to self-isolate completely. Either get a friend/family member to shop for you or use a grocery delivery service.
What do I do if I’m experiencing symptoms?
A: if you are experiencing any upper respiratory symptoms (cough, sore throat, sneezing, shortness of breath, or fever) the best thing for you to do is behave as if you have the virus and self-isolate until 72 hours after freedom of symptoms.
If you want to see or talk to a doctor about your symptoms, please CALL AHEAD. Do you not go into any health care facility while experiencing these symptoms.
If you do not have insurance, our County Health Clinics and Neighborhood Clinics are available to you. Again, CALL AHEAD.
Please take of yourselves and each other!
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