SLO County Still in Red Tier for Now

SLO county has met the health metrics to stay in the less restrictive Red Tier in the state's Blueprint for a Safer Economy, but COVID-19 case counts have doubled in the past two weeks, with a significant number of cases originating in Paso. Many cases were transmitted at social gatherings.

Increased case counts (more than 20 per day) jeopardize the ability for SLO County businesses to remain open and for schools to reopen. 

If our numbers remain low enough, schools can reopen soon.

COVID-19 Prevention

• Wear a cloth face covering
• Stay at least six feet from others
• Stay home when you are sick
• Avoid social gatherings with people outside of your social bubble
• Wash your hands
• Get tested

COVID-19 Testing in SLO County

Beginning Monday, October 5 and continuing indefinitely, testing will be available in Paso Robles, with no appointment or ID necessary:

Small Business Loans Available

Southland EDC is a non-profit Certified Development Company chartered to assist the small business community of California since 1980.  Southland EDC is pleased to announce a partnership with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) to help businesses located in San Luis Obispo and Tulare County adversely affected by the COVID-19 pandemic through a revolving loan fund program.  Details 

Housing for Harvest

The County of San Luis Obispo in partnership with the State of California is providing services to farmworkers and food processing workers who need assistance with isolation and quarantine from COVID-19.

If you are a farmworker or food processing worker who has COVID-19 or has been around someone who has COVID-19 you may be able to receive isolation or quarantine support.  

By staying in a hotel away from others, you can protect your family and co-workers from getting COVID-19.  
Details

COVID-19 Stress Warm Line

The CalHOPE website has resources to support people experiencing stress from the pandemic as well as the current wildfires. The CalHOPE Warmline is live and answering calls – telephone or text. Assistance is available in many languages.

(833) 317- HOPE (4673)

Understanding Our Reopening Status

Every county in California is assigned to a tier based on its test positivity and adjusted case rate. At a minimum, counties must remain in a tier for at least 3 weeks before moving forward. Data is reviewed weekly and tiers are updated on Tuesdays. To move forward, a county must meet the next tier’s criteria for two consecutive weeks. If a county’s metrics worsen for two consecutive weeks, it will be assigned a more restrictive tier. Public health officials are constantly monitoring data and can step in if necessary. Learn more about tier assignments and metric details here. 

Tenant and Landlord Protections

Eviction moratorium
The statewide freeze on residential evictions has been extended through January 31, 2021. Renters in California who cannot pay their rent because of COVID-19-related hardships should know their rights and responsibilities. 

Commercial Eviction Protection
On September 23 Governor Newsom signed an executive order to extend authorization for local governments to halt evictions for commercial renters impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic through March 31, 2021, and address a variety of issues in response to the pandemic. Details

Mortgage foreclosure protection and relief
Small homeowners have been extended foreclosure protections in a state order passed August 31. 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.

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

All COVID-19 Information

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The most important thing you can do is Shelter at Home. Stay home. Save lives.  

For complete information and details, go to www.ReadySLO.org

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