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Governor Murphy will be hosting daily press conferences regarding COVID-19 on channel 23  or on Youtube. 
Call (General Questions): 2-1-1 (7am-11pm)
Call (Clinical Questions): 1-800-962-1253 (24/7)
Text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive alerts 
Website: https://covid19.nj.gov/

Govenor Murphy's Plan to Restart New Jersey 

When and how is New Jersey lifting restrictions?

​STAGE 1: WHAT IS ALREADY OPEN?
​STAGE 2: WHAT IS open or opening
Most Recent Updates
On September 4th, indoor dining and theatre and indoor performance venues were reopened at 25% capacity. With theatres having the limit being 150 people. 

Everything is open with safety measures put on, except some schools that had ventilation issues. Those schools are fully remote learning until it gets fixed. 

Next up when we get there, is stage three being higher contact activities being started up with safeguard and modification guidelines. 
Which states are on the travel advisory list?
  1. ​Alabama
  2. Alaska
  3. Arkansas
  4. Colorado
  5. Delaware
  6. Florida
  7. Georgia
  8. Guam
  9. Idaho
  10. Illinois
  11. Indiana
  12. Iowa
  13. Kansas
  14. Kentucky
  15. Louisiana
  16. Minnesota
  17. Mississippi
  18. Missouri
  19. Montana
  20. Nebraska
  21. Nevada
  22. North Carolina
  23. North Dakota
  24. Oklahoma
  25. Puerto Rico
  26. Rhode Island
  27. South Carolina
  28. South Dakota
  29. Tennessee
  30. Texas
  31. Utah
  32. West Virginia
  33. Wisconsin
  34. Wyoming

Camden County CARES  Grant

In order to qualify for a Camden County CARES Small Business Grant, the applicant must meet the following criteria:
  • Business revenue has been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic
  • The business has been located in Camden County since January 1, 2019 or earlier
  • The business employed 25 or fewer employees as of March 1, 2020
  • The business earned $5 million or less in total revenue during 2019
The business must not operate in any of the following categories:     
  • Banks or other financial institutions
  • E-Commerce
  • Businesses where the primary products or services are oriented to specific ages (vaping, liquor stores, etc.)
  • Franchises, except for those franchises which are completely locally owned and operated
The application process will start on July 23, at 8 a.m. and applicants can apply directly on www.camdencountycares.com or call (833) 487-0462. The Board will be working with other nonprofits and business advocates to ensure everyone in the community is aware of this opportunity. These groups include the South Jersey Chamber of Commerce, the Latin American Economic Development Association (LAEDA), the Camden Business Association, the South Jersey Development Council, the Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce and several others.

NJ Census 2020

Everyone living in the United States has the right to be counted in the #2020Census.
​#FillitOut TODAY
Online at 2020CENSUS.GOV 
By phone at 844-330-2020 (English)
By phone at 844-468-2020 (Spanish).
 #StrengthInNumbers
THINGS TO KNOW:
Beginning August 11th census workers will begin their non-response follow ups, meaning they will be knocking on doors
  • Workers will be wearing PPE and masks
  • They will be wearing a badge to identify themselves
  • They will NOT ask for your social security number, bank information or any other details like that
  • If you suspect fraud call 844-330-2020

Stimulus Check Info

Utilities 
STIMULUS CHECKS
  • If you earn less than $75,000 you may receive a one-time payment of $1,200.
  • Married couples earning less than $150,000 may receive a one-time payment of $2,400.
  • Families are eligible to receive an additional one-time payment of $500 per child.
  • Individuals earning more than $75,000 receive a one-time cash payment that decreases on a sliding scale the more they make. The cash payment decreases to zero if their income is more than $99,000.​
  • ​Income is based on your 2019 tax filing (or 2018 if you have not filed your 2019 taxes). If you receive Social Security benefits but did not file a tax return, you are still eligible to receive these direct payments.​
CHECK THE STATUS OF YOUR STIMULUS CHECK
This application will give you information about:
  • Your payment status
  • Your payment type
  • Whether they need more information from you, including bank account information.
GEt  YOUR STIMULUS CHECK
TurboTax offers a free tool to help Americans who don’t file taxes get stimulus payments. Allows you to give the IRS your up-to-date mailing address and direct deposit banking info.
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pseg
PSEG
  1. PSE&G is temporarily closing its customer service centers. 
  2. PSE&G Resuming Work While Continuing COVID-19 Safety Protocols 
  3. PSE&G has suspended shut-offs of electric and/or gas service to residential customers for non-payment. This policy will be in place  while NJ is in a state of emergency due to COVID-19.  Customers should see this information on their bill.
For requests in the following Counties: Burlington, Camden, Gloucester, Mercer, Monmouth, or Ocean, please email  ConstructionSouth@pseg.com, or call (800) 832-0076.
Atlantic City Electric
​ATLANTIC CITY ELECTRIC has made the decision to extend its COVID-19 customer support policies through at least July 1, 2020.
  1. Suspending service disconnections for all customers
  2. Working with customers on a case-by-case basis to establish payment arrangements and identify energy assistance options.
  3. Waiving all-new late fees for customers.
  4. Reconnecting service for customers who have had their service disconnected.
  5. No new connection fees or deposits will be required; however, customers will continue to be responsible for previous unpaid balances.
Customers in need of support should call Atlantic City Electric customer care as soon as possible at 1-800-642-3780.
American Water
AMERICAN WATER-
  1.  They have suspended billing related service shut offs. 
  2. They are turning water service back on for customers who were previously shut-off for non-payment.
  3. They have also suspended late fees until further notice.
  4.  They have eliminated all non-essential travel and we're abiding by all travel restrictions  and limiting internal and external meetings and gatherings. 
  5.  They also conduct weekly all-employee calls with leadership to keep our workforce updated on safety guidelines and available resources.
If you have a question, please visit their website, or reach out to them on Facebook or Twitter. Customers can also call them at 1-800-272-1325. 
Internet and Wifi
Xfinity WiFi Free For Everyone: 
 Xfinity WiFi hotspots located in businesses and outdoor locations across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free. Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots and then launch a browser.
NOTICE: During the pandemic only
Xfinity Internet customers can sign in using their Xfinity ID and password to be automatically connected to Xfinity WiFi hotspots in the future. Non-Xfinity Internet customers can connect by clicking the Accept and Connect button. Non-Xfinity customers will be able to renew their complimentary sessions every 12 hours.

Additional Resources for Kids and Families

Free Resources During COVID-19
1000 Atlantic Ave Suite 125 Camden NJ 08104  ●  856-966-0800 ●  vedasmithccilc@gmail.com 
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