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NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING
The Wakulla County Board of County Commissioners will hold a Workshop on May 13, 2020 at 2:00p.m. to discuss the BOCC’s Financial Impact of COVID-19. The meeting will be held exclusively via Communications Media Technology, as authorized pursuant to the Governor’s Executive Order No. 20-112. Interested persons are invited to participate online and by telephone via the following:
Join Zoom Meeting (Online)
Meeting ID: 753 242 0289 (If using your phone to join online, it’s recommended to download & use the Zoom App):
Telephone:
+1 253 215 8782 US
+1 301 715 8592 US
888 788 0099 US Toll-free
877 853 5247 US Toll-free
CareerSource Capital Region COVID-19 Employer Essentials Toolkit Updated Information
CareerSource Capital Region's Essentials Toolkit offers a simple and effective one-stop source for finding business assistance. This resource toolkit is designed to assist Gadsden, Leon, and Wakulla County businesses and organizations in accessing critical workforce development resources, programs, and services that are needed during this time.
The COVID-19 Employer Essentials Toolkit compiles relevant resources and provides a foundation for stakeholders to identify critical information. More information can also be found on our website. This document includes information about
- Short Term Compensation
- Temporary Lay Off Program
- Worker Adjustment & Retraining Notification
- Local Emergency Assistance for Non -Profits
- OEV Business Resource Guide
- SBA Debt Relief
- Rebuild Florida Business Loan Fund
- Black Business Loan Program
- Florida's Action Plan for Mitigation
- Emergency Business Loans and
- The CARES Act
Stay informed about COVID19 - https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/
COVID -19 Ca t e g or y B - Public Assistance for Private Non - Profit Organizations
F o c u s o n H o s p i t a l s , C l i n i c s , E m e r g e n c y M e d i c a l P r o v i d e r s information here
Comprehensive list of current federal actions and opportunities prepared by the White House in response to COVID-19.
Elder Care News
The included documents provide easy to read information on planning, preparing and staying safe practices. Very good info for caretakers and our most vulnerable populations Newsletter DOEA EJI
Business Damage Assessment:
The Business Damage Assessment survey has been activated to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed by DEO, will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has had on the local economy so actions to implement appropriate relief programs can begin. The survey can be taken online at https://floridadisaster.biz/
Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. The application period opens March 17, 2020 and runs through May 8, 2020.
More information can be found at https://floridadisasterloan.org/ The Governor has requested the federal Small Business Administration (SBA) make the Economic Injury Disaster Loan program available for Florida’s small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) stands ready to assist Florida’s small businesses in accessing this funding when available.
Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-80 directing all persons whose point of departure originates from outside the State of Florida in an area with substantial community spread, to include the New York Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey and New York), and entering the State of Florida through airports to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the State of Florida or the duration of the person’s presence in the State of Florida, whichever is shorter.
On 3/26/20 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-72, regarding State Employee’s State Group Insurance, for HMO and PPO, waiving fees for telehealth visits and influenza vaccination.
On 3/27/20 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-87, ordering all parties engaged in rental of vacation rental properties to suspend vacation rental operations. Vacation rentals are prohibited from making new reservations or bookings and shall not accept new guests for check-in for the duration of this order.
03/27/20 Executive Order 20-09 has been enacted to reflect direction from Governor DeSantis, the Florida Department of Health and the CDC. Effective immediately, all recreational boats must be at least 50 feet apart. Each recreational vessel must not have more than 10 people on board.
03/30/20 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-88 regarding re-employment of essential personnel.
03/30/20 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-89 regarding public access restrictions in Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County.
04/01/20 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91 (Essential Services and Activities During COVID-19 Emergency). All persons in Florida shall limit their movements and personal interactions outside of their home to only those necessary to obtain or provide essential services or conduct essential activities. Here is a link to the Executive Order
04/02/20 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-94, providing targeted, temporary relief from certain mortgage foreclosures and evictions for 45 days, without relieving an individual’s obligation to make mortgage payments and rent payments.
On 04/06/20 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-95, directing the Department of Revenue to issue an emergency order suspending taxation imposed under Chapter 201, Florida Statutes, for notes and other written obligations made pursuant to Title I of the CARES Act.
In short, the Governor’s order allows employers receiving money from the federal CARES Act to use the full dollar amount to pay their rent and help their employees.
A PDF copy of the Executive Order is included here
COVID-19 Poster outlining employee rights relating to the COVID-19 virus. You need to ensure that this is posted in a location where it can be seen by all employees
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) has posted additional Questions and Answers regarding implementation of certain provisions of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). For your reference, the updated information begins with Question #38.
Northeast Florida– HPCNEF Navigators to Assist the Recently Unemployed find new Health Insurance
The Health Planning Council of Northeast Florida have been assisting residents of Northeast Florida navigate the coverage options available through the Health Insurance Marketplace (ACA) for the past 7 years. We are facing the most severe health crisis of our lifetime with the COVID-19 pandemic. Considering the expected surge in unemployment numbers in Florida, combined with the potential hazard of in-person meetings, the Health Planning Council’s Navigators are prepared to assist…virtually. More here
United Way of the Big Bend List of Agency Partners
Verizon will help customers and small businesses disrupted by impact of coronavirus
Company will waive late fees and keep residential and small business customers connected if negatively impacted by global crisisNetworks continue to perform strongly as Verizon accelerates investments for the future
Update: Effective April 27:Verizon is extending its commitment to keep our customers connected through June 30. This means we will neither terminate service nor charge late fees to our postpaid wireless, residential, and small business1 customers that notify us of their inability to pay their bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Customers can notify us by visiting here. 1 includes small business customers with 50 lines or less
WALMART Update
Our corporate affairs team is working hard to keep up with state executive orders, agency guidelines, local issues, critical requests and the needs of our communities. We are working on supporting government efforts to open testing sites (see more here https://corporate.walmart.com/covid19testing), and we are busy supporting our stores. We are all in new situations and learning and adjusting as we go – and we are all in this together.
Please review the information below to see the steps and initiatives underway across all of our 5,300 Walmart and Sam’s Club stores, as well as our fulfillment and distribution centers across the United States. And, for more information about how we’re responding to COVID-19, please visit here. Please note, we have based all of our actions on advice from the medical community, our own experts, working with federal, state and local governments, learnings from Walmart’s international markets, and new information we are learning every day. We continue to update our response and provide additional safety measures for our people and stores.
The Wakulla County Courthouse updates:
The 2nd Judicial Circuit Chief Judge has issued AO 2020-03 "Close Non-Essential and Non-Critical Court Operations"
Effective at 5 pm March 18, 2020, the Wakulla County Courthouse is closed for general public access. Parties needing to file emergency petitions and file in essential court case activities are allowed to file necessary documents. These will be reviewed by a duty judge. Hearings are not being held in most cases and in others are held electronically. No jury trials or public dockets are scheduled. Please call the Wakulla County Clerk’s office for general information and to ask questions at 926-0300
Passport applications are not being accepted until further notice. Marriage licenses will be issued to Wakulla residents only and by appointment only (conducted through glass window). For filing documents in official records, call the Clerk’s Office to schedule dropping off your official records via a drop box.
Wakulla County Sheriff’s Office Updates:
Effective Friday March 20,2020 - The front lobby of the Sheriff’s Office will be closed to visitors, those needing assistance will need to call communications at 850-745-7100
The Wakulla County Communications/9-1-1 Division now has a list of questions for all calls requesting a first responder be dispatched. This helps to ensure that first responders can prepare accordingly to protect themselves and our citizens.
Effective Tuesday 03/24/2020 The WCSO firing range will be closed to the public until further notice
BOCC UPDATED PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT
In response to COVID-19 and with State and Federal guidance, the following actions are being taken:
- All BOCC Offices will re-open by April 22, 2020. Offices will be taking proactive measures to practice social distancing.
- The following “Programs” are still closed until further notice: Medart Recreation Department, Community Center, Equestrian Center, Library, and the UF/IFAS Extension Office;
- The Library is open to “Curbside” pickup only until further notice. Please call the Library at 926-7415 or email at wcpl@wakullalibrary.org for procedures;
- Shell Point and Mashes Sands Beaches are now “OPEN”; parking is only allowed in designated parking areas (no parking in the right of way).
The following is a list of all Wakulla County owned and maintained boat ramps that are still open.
Wakulla River Upper Bridge Boat Ramp- 2449 Shadeville RD
N T Smith Boat Ramp- N T Smith Rd., Ochlocknee Bay, FL
Bottoms Road Boat Ramp – Bottoms Rd., Panacea, FL
Lake Ellen Boat Ramp (25 horsepower or less, no jet skis) – Lake Ellen Drive, Medart
Levy Bay Boat Ramp – Levy Bay Rd., Panacea, FL
Mash Island Park Boat Ramp – Mashes Sands Rd., Ochlockonee Bay
Newport Park Boat Ramp – Hwy. 98 at St. Marks River, Newport
Rock Landing Boat Ramp – Rock Landing St., Panacea
Shell Point Boat Ramp (Kayak & Hobie-Cat Only) – Shell Pt. Beach
Shell Point Boat Ramp - 1549 Shell Point RD. Shell Pt. Beach
Wakulla River Lower Bridge Boat Ramp – Hwy. 98 at Wakulla River Bridge, St. Marks
All County Parks remain open to the public at this time. For further information, please contact the Parks Department at (850) 745-7780
Member Business News: Hours of operation subject to change
AAA’s branch office is closed to foot traffic; staff is in the office and available by phone 850-907-1000.
Jeff Ewaldt - Aflac agent. Representing American Family Life Assurance Company of Columbus (Aflac) in supplemental and life policies for business and personal protection. To learn more or enroll remotely I may be reached at 850.445.9211.
Bay Leaf Market – closed
The Best Western will have new operating hours Starting April 1, 2020. 7am-5pm. Until further notice, the hotel will only be taking reservations for long term stays.
COOK Insurance office is operational. Lobby closed to public. Available by phone call 850-926-6612
Eden Springs Nursing Home has restricted all visitations to their facility to those critical to operations as of March 11, 2020.
Gulf Specimen Marine Lab - Closed to visitors
HUB Florida Wakulla Office (Wakulla Insurance) – closed to public, working remotely, available by phone or email
Logan Roofing still operating Monday – Friday 8 AM – 5 PM, with limited staff in the office. We are however, closed to the public. Should any customers need to drop off any documents, we have a drop box out front and the office staff that is working will pick up. If there is a request to see a sample board of any of the shingles for a project, contact the office (850-926-3080/office@loganroof.com) and we will make that available on the front porch for the homeowner to view.
Root 319 Cuts and Color - salon will be closed until further notice, curbside service for products
Ross Tucker, Insurance Agent, representing United Healthcare for Medicare Plans---Open daily M-F from 8-5 on the phone, and by appointment. Call 926-2200.
Tallahassee Leon Federal Credit Union now has a new location at 2190 Crawfordville Hwy - lobby is closed to the public but drive-through is open for business Monday - Friday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m./Saturday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Tallahassee Memorial Healthcare Physician Partners now offering TeleHealth for patients that have Medicare, Medicaid, United Health Care, CHP, BCBS and Humana.
The office is still open to see patients in house, but TMHPP is utilizing TeleHealth for the patients most at risk.
Tiger Rock Martial Arts – offering at home video lessons via video teleconference for their clients
Total Care Dental, Crawfordville: the office will be closed through May 10th and all currently scheduled appointments cancelled. The office will only see dental emergencies with pain and or swelling by special appointment. The pager number to call if having pain or swelling is 551-1358.
VCA Wakulla Animal Hospital. Operating regular hours at this time. Curbside service only, clients remains in their cars, pets are brought inside. No routine spays, neuter or dentals for at least a month.Wakulla Carpet Brokers is still open with regular business hours of 8 till 4 Monday thru Friday and is making sure to take all precautions.
Wakulla Urgent Care is offering TeleHealth for patients that have Medicare, Medicaid, United Health Care, CHP, BCBS and Humana.
Wakulla County Special Needs Prom – postponed to first week in May 2021
Member Restaurants
- Breakfast Station #12 not planning on reopening during Phase 1
- Donkeys Bar & Grill - TEXT or call in your Take - Out orders to 850-745-8916 hours of operation 7 days a week, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Indoor seating as recommended by Governor's orders. Outdoor seating seating as well.
- Family Coastal Restaurant temporary hours: Wednesday - Friday - 11 - 9; Sunday - Tuesday 11-3, closed Saturday. Indoor seating as per Governor's social distancing orders.
Food n Fill #2 - Our kitchen is OPEN! We are serving breakfast from 7 am to 10 am and lunch / dinner from 10 am to 7 pm Monday thru Saturday. In order to minimize your wait time we recommend you call ahead at 850-745-8687 to place your order or order online at www.foodnfill.com
Hamaknockers BBQ – Outdoor seating and To-Go orders
The Kast Net – Pick up only until further notice, call 850-421-1255
- Macks' Country Meats - Open, limited number of shoppers at a time. Also, hot deli now open daily serving fried chicken tenders, wings, pork chops, hamburgers, philly sandwiches, and daily specials
McDonald’s – Drive-Thru, and Walk-in-take-out
Myra Jean’s – Curbside pick up only until further notice
Ouzts Too – Closed Mondays and Tuesdays, indoor and outdoor seating will be arranged as per Governor's social distancing orders, continuing curbside pick up
Riverside Café – Tiki hut seating as per Governor's social distancing orders, continuing Riverside and curbside service open 7 days for take out from 11-8
Rocky’s – Drive thru is open for breakfast from 5:30am – 10:00am. From 2:00pm – 9:30pm call in pizza and sub orders ahead of time.
The Seineyard at Wildwood and The Seineyard Rock Landing will be open Thursday - Sunday for lunch and dinner, indoor and outdoor seating will be arranged as per Governor's social distancing orders and will continue to serve take -out orders
The Seineyard Woodville will be open Tuesday - Sunday lunch and dinner and will offer Blue Plates 11-3 and Seafood lunch specials 11-3 Woodville number 850-421-9191 Daily blue plate and seafood lunch special posted on our website. Indoor seating will be arranged as per Governor's Social Distancing orders
Sonic – Drive-Thru open
Taco Bell- Open at 10:00am Drive-Thru only
- Tasty J’s – pick up or delivery – call 850.661.8512 or 850.926.8512.
Zaxby’s - Drive-Thru only. New offering -now has family meals that would feed a family of 4 for only $24.99
Local Financial Institutions - drive through only
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