Many West Portal merchants have resumed operations!

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Matt Chamberlain

With the support of the West Portal Merchants Association, we’ve compiled a list of Open West Portal Businesses. Take a look!

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Get Tested for COVID-19

Posted on May 1, 2020 by Matt Chamberlain

A new free testing site is now nearby at City College Student Health Center. By appointment only.

CCSF Student Health Center
Ocean Campus, HC-100
50 Frida Kahlo Way
San Francisco, CA 94112

To schedule a test visit lhi.care/covidtesting or call 1-888-634-1123.

All essential workers can get tested regardless of symptoms. For anyone else, you must have at least one of the COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever or cough, or had recent contact with someone with COVID-19.

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Shelter-In-Place Recommendations for
Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Posted on April 11, 2020 by Matt Chamberlain

IMPORTANT: If you currently have a cough, fever or shortness of breath, call your medical provider. Remain isolated except to get medical care.

Hygiene

  • Wash your hands frequently.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Avoid close contact with the sick.
  • Put safe distance between yourself and others; “social distancing.”
  • Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing.
  • Wear a facemask if you are sick. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

Food/Rx

  • Have enough household items, groceries and medications on hand so that you will be prepared to stay at home for a period of time.
  • Shop during off-peak hours to avoid crowds.
  • If possible, you or someone you trust can shop online.

Connection

  • Family, establish daily check-ins.
  • Neighbors, keep good connection about your health and needs. 
  • Civic/Social Networks, maintain your visibility and communicate your emerging needs.

Information

  • Sign up for text-based alerts
    Text: AlertSF to 888-777.
  • Monitor news outlets such as radio, television and newspaper.
    Visit CDC.gov and SFDPH.org
  • 911 for Police, Fire, Medical Emergencies
    Call if there is danger to life, property or the environment.
  • 311 for City Services and Information
    Police reports for crimes not in progress
  • Call 415-553-0123 for Police Non-Emergency Assistance.
    Loitering, Wellness Checks, etc.
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Corona Virus (COVID-19)

City of San Francisco Corona Virus Response Information

Posted on March 11, 2020 by Matt Chamberlain

Resilient West Portal and NERT are working with the City on appropriate pro-active neighborhood responses to COVID-19 concerns. We are convening a call tonight with the Dept of Public Health, Dept of Emergency Management and the NEN. We’ll get an update on the City’s response to COVID-19 and what we can do.  

Webinar/Call Information:
Date: Wednesday, March 11th 2020
Time: 7:00pm sharp

RECORDING of the meeting is still available:
Location: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_Eyn38r1VRE-ULH-1hf2zQQ

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