City of Paso Robles COVID-19 Update - August 14, 2020

Paso Robles Small Business Grants

The City of Paso Robles is using federal CARES Act funds to create a COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program. The program will provide one-time micro-grants of up to $10,000 for local businesses in Paso Robles to help meet immediate funding needs due to COVID-19 impacts and to retain the local workforce and businesses to support economic recovery. Deadline to apply is August 23. Details

Limit Gatherings Outside Your Home

In an attempt to reopen SLO County by slowing the spread of the Coronavirus, general gatherings and special events are not permitted at this time.

The State has made allowances for constitutionally protected gatherings.

According to the CDC's Considerations for Events and Gatherings, the risk of COVID-19 spreading at events and gatherings increases as follows:

Lowest risk: Virtual-only activities, events, and gatherings.
More risk: Smaller outdoor and in-person gatherings in which individuals from different households remain spaced at least 6 feet apart, wear cloth face coverings, do not share objects, and come from the same local area (e.g., community, town, city, or county).
Higher risk: Medium-sized in-person gatherings that are adapted to allow individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and with attendees coming from outside the local area.
Highest risk: Large in-person gatherings where it is difficult for individuals to remain spaced at least 6 feet apart and attendees travel from outside the local area.

Employer Playbook for a Safe Reopening

The State of California has released an employer playbook for reopening. The information and guidance provided offers residents and businesses the tools for navigating the requirements to maintain position in the current stage and move into the next. Additional guidance for specific industries and business sectors has been provided to help employers navigate reopening their business. For specific local guidance, contact the SLO County helpline at 805.543.2444.

Reopening Updates

COVID-19 Testing in SLO County

Due to increased testing capacity, the County of San Luis Obispo Public Health Department is once again urging anyone with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms or who may have been exposed to COVID-19 to get tested at one of the County’s three community testing clinics. You can get tested at any of these locations.

Cal Poly and Cuesta Reopening with Modifications

On Friday, August 7, State health officials issued new guidance for higher education institutions and the return of collegiate athletics. County Health Officer, Dr. Penny Borenstein, has reviewed the guidance documents and concurs with the reopening of these sectors.
As modifications to reduce the risk of COVID-19 transmission are implemented for in-person instruction, adequate preparedness, testing, and training are necessary steps to ensure the safety of students and staff. Details

Paso Robles COVID-19 Resources

Evictions, Mortgage and Utility Relief

Eviction moratorium
A statewide freeze is in place on residential evictions through September 30, 2020. Renters in California who cannot pay their rent because of COVID-19-related hardships should know their rights. Learn more about what to do if you can’t pay rent.

Mortgage relief
Many banks and financial institutions have committed to providing relief for homeowners in California. Find out more about mortgage help and how to get it.

Avoiding utility shut-off
Many utility providers are not shutting off services due to non-payment. Check with the California Public Utilities Commission for more information. The Water Board restricts the shut off of water during the COVID crisis. Please use this form to report any water shutoff or reconnect issue.

City Updates

COVID-19 Safety

As you enjoy outdoor dining and increased shopping, please remember that COVID-19 is still a risk.

No large gatherings
Keep 6 ft of distance from those outside your household
Wear a face covering in public
Wash your hands frequently
Respond to contact tracing requests
Limit out-of-county travel

Download COVID Prevention flyer

Wellness

Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge

The Be Well Paso Weekly Challenge is a tool to help Paso Robles residents stay healthy in body, mind and spirit. We hope that you’ll join us! Jump in and start whenever you’re ready.

If you’d like, please feel free to share your progress on your social media with #bewellpaso

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