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State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris has issued a health order effective until April 30 which requires every person in Alabama to stay at his or her place of residence except as necessary to perform essential activities. Anyone leaving home must maintain six feet of separation from other people. Essential activities are defined in the health order and are as follows: • To obtain necessary supplies • To obtain or provide necessary services • To attend religious services • To take care of others • To work at essential businesses and operations • To engage in outdoor activity • To seek shelter • To travel as required by law • To see family members Essential businesses and operations, listed below, must take all reasonable steps to avoid gatherings of 10 persons or more and maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons.: • Essential government functions • Health-care providers and caregivers • Essential infrastructure • Manufacturing facilities • Agricultural operations and farms, • Essential retailers • Essential services • Media operations • Education operations • Financial services • Professional services • Providers of basic necessities to economically disadvantages populations • Construction and construction-related services • Essential public services • Military or defense operations • Essential services or product providers • Religious entities • Federally designated critical infrastructure • Other state-designated essential businesses and operations Permissible reasons for people to leave their residences and places where they may go are described in more detail in the health order which may be viewed at https://bit.ly/2R9C52K

4/3/20 Calhoun County now has 16 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information visit: https://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

4/3/20 Calhoun County now has 13 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

Fifth Supplemental State of Emergency that includes: A. Measures that expand the health care force B. Expands the capacity of health care facilities C. Notaries and witnesses D. Public meetings E. Remote shareholder meetings F. Slow COVID-19 transmission in jails Please see the link below for the proclamation from Governor Kay Ivey’s Office on the Declaration of a Supplemental State of Emergency in response to the potential spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) in the State of Alabama. The proclamation can be found here.

Pursuant to the amended State Health Officer's Statewide Order, and the continued rise in the COVID-19 risk of infection, the County offices will extend its closure and reopen on April 13, 2020, unless otherwise advised by Federal/State or other Healthcare agencies/officials. The County will continue to monitor this ongoing, unpredictable situation on a weekly basis. Done this the 1st day of April, 2020 Calhoun County Commission

The Alabama Department of Revenue has granted an extension of time for obtaining March and April 2020 vehicle registrations. The registration deadline has been extended through May 15, 2020. The Commissioner of Licenses office would encourage residents to utilize available county electronic services to renew motor vehicles, business licenses, driver's license and manufactured homes online or mail processing. All mail fees have been waived and credit card processing fees have been reduced. Phone lines will be staffed and operational from 8:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m., Monday through Friday in order to assist with phone renewals and registrations or additional licensing assistance, 256-241-2900. Drivers license renewals and information can be accessed at www.alea.gov Online motor vehicle renewals and other licensing can be access at www.renewyourtag.com or www.calhouncountyal.org. The Commissioner of Licenses Office is concerned about the health and welfare of our citizens and its employees. Please monitor Calhoun County Emergency Management Agency www.calhounema.org for information regarding COVID-19; we will continue to notify the public of any changes to County services through our website at www.calhouncounty.org

4/2/20 Calhoun County now has 12 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

4/1//20 Calhoun County now has 11 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

Calhoun County EMA along with United Way’s 2-1-1, First Call for Help have established a Calhoun County COVID-19 Resource Center for all COVID-19 related questions. The Calhoun County COVID-19 Resource Center is located at the Calhoun County EMA building and is being staffed by volunteers. Callers may call the Calhoun County COVID-19 Resource Center by simply dialing 2-1-1 from any phone, and a call specialist will connect them with the Calhoun County COVID-19 Resource Center. Call specialists can provide direction to available resources in our community and best answer any COVID-19 concerns.

Take Steps NOW That Will Help Your Business Navigate the COVID-19 Pandemic SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) All 67 counties in Alabama are now eligible for assistance under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration. These loans provide working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19, providing: · Loans up to $2 million · 3.75 percent fixed interest rate on loans to for-profit companies · 2.75 percent fixed interest rate on loans to non-profits · Up to 30-year term and amortization, which are determined on case-by-case basis · $10,000 forgivable cash advance Coronavirus Emergency Loans Small Business Guide and Checklist- PDF For more information visit https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19 Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act The CARES Act allocated $350 billion to help small businesses keep workers employed amid the pandemic and economic downturn. Known as the Paycheck Protection Program, the initiative provides 100% federally guaranteed loans to small businesses. Importantly, these loans may be forgiven if borrowers maintain their payrolls during the crisis or restore their payrolls afterward. The administration soon will release more details including the list of lenders offering loans under the program. For more information visit https://home.treasury.gov/cares or www.calhounchamber.com Pandemic Ready Program- Preparing Your Business The SBDC at JSU is partnering with Calhoun County EMA and the Calhoun County Chamber to initiate a program called Pandemic Ready. Pandemic Ready is a program developed to assist businesses in taking the steps necessary to best prepare for the impact of the pandemic. The program checklist is subdivided into three action areas and contains a resource listing to help businesses mitigate pandemic-related impacts that we are already experiencing. The checklist addresses areas such as business continuity planning, workplace cleanliness, and safety of employees and customers. Upon completion, the business will be mailed a certificate of completion and a Pandemic Ready sticker to affix on the business storefront. This will communicate that the business has taken additional steps to ensure the safety of their employees and customers. Watch the Pandemic Ready Program Video Pandemic Ready Checklist-PDF The Small Business Development Center at JSU is committed to serving the small businesses in our county. For more information call 256-782-5271 or email sbdc@jsu.edu

4/1//20 Calhoun County now has 10 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

How can I take shelter from a tornado? ​ GET AS LOW TO THE GROUND AS POSSIBLE AND PUT AS MUCH "STUFF" BETWEEN YOU AND THE OUTSIDE AS POSSIBLE! ​ At work or in the home: ​ Storm cellars or basements provide the best protection. If underground shelter is not available, go into an interior room or hallway on the lowest floor possible. Stay away from windows, doors and outside walls. Go to the center of the room. Stay away from corners because they attract debris Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. Rooms like bathrooms may provide more protection because of plumbing in the walls. Try to get under something sturdy such as a large piece of furniture to protect your head from falling debris. Put on a bicycle or motorcycle helmet to protect your head from injuries. Head injuries are a major cause of death in tornados. A vehicle, trailer or mobile home does not provide good protection. GET OUT. Plan ahead to give yourself time to go quickly to a building with a strong foundation, if possible. As an absolute last resort, if you are caught outside and no shelter is available, lie flat in a ditch or other low-lying area. Remember that you are trying to protect yourself from the high winds at the surface, so lower is usually better. Do not take shelter under a highway overpass or bridge. These can act as "wind tunnels." You are safer in a low, flat location. Plan to stay in the shelter location until the danger has passed. Take water, snacks, an AM/FM radio, and your cell phone with you.