COVID-19 HELPFUL RESOURCES
Rep. Danielle Friel Otten March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Helpful Resources
My staff and I have been working diligently to ensure we are sharing the most important information. While there is a lot of information being shared, I want to make sure you know where to go for the most up-to-date and reliable information.
State Services and Resources
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has created a COVID-19 guide to assist everyone. It includes information on social distancing, mental health resources, unemployment, food assistance, changes from PennDOT and resources for small business: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/
For individuals: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForIndividuals
For families: https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForFamilies
For businesses: https://dced.pa.gov/resources
https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/#ForBusinessesUtilities
The following link provides you with information on what steps Pennsylvania utilities have taken to assist customers, including a moratorium on shutoffs for all regulated utilities: https://pahouse.com/News/?id=113134
Sign Up for PA Alerts
Sign up for emergency and weather alerts, health notifications, building alerts and other updates from state and federal agencies: https://public.coderedweb.com/CNE/en-US/BF5CCF5B2AB3
Chester County Resources
Chester County: https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Chester County Health Department COVID-19 Potential Exposure Report Form: https://chesterco.az1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_bEJKTxjH1ZSLNgV?fbclid=IwAR0GWsk-V6m_Nd0-fgqE0soE5kjDj6RZlRl3yOZ70nEAvS8uoDZyGCzT3V8
Small Business Resources/Updates:
• Chester County Business Impact Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/chescoimpact
• U.S. Rep. Chrissy Houlahan Resources: https://houlahan.house.gov/services/small-businesses/
For the most up-to-date information, please visit www.health.pa.gov.
Please stay safe, stay healthy, and stay home! My office is here to help, so please don’t hesitate to email or call, you can contact us at repotten@pahouse.net or 484-200-8259.
Behavioral Health Resources: The Support & Referral Helpline is staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers who will be available 24/7 to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and will refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. The toll-free, round-the-clock support line is 1-855-284-2494.