COVID-19 Helpful Resources
Rep. Leanne Krueger April 20, 2020 | 4:23 PM
COVID-19 Helpful Resources
My staff and I have been working diligently to ensure we are sharing the most up-to-date and reliable information related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine Information
Pennsylvania is following a phased distribution plan for the COVID-19 vaccine. Information changes rapidly, so please check the following resources for assistance and information on who is eligible in the various phases.
- Delaware County COVID-19 page
- Delaware County COVID-19 Call Center - 484-276-2100
- PA Department of Health hotline - 1-877-724-3258
More COVID-19 Resources
A list of community resources is available here.
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19, please visit www.health.pa.gov.
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 first responders:
https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/governments
https://www.iafc.org/topics-and-tools/coronavirus-covid-19
https://www.osfc.pa.gov/Pages/default.aspx
https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/EMS--First-Responders.aspx
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
Delaware County Resources
Delaware County COVID-19 information and resources: https://www.delcopa.gov/ich/resources/coronavirus.html
Delaware County data and maps: https://chesco.maps.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html#/bce5af8a6f454ee78e00b5adc67f4c4a
Delco Citizen Corps: https://www.delcocitizencorps.com/
Small Business Resources/Updates
Business resources in the state’s COVID-19 Guide
The Department of Labor and Industry has issued guidance for PA employees impacted by COVID-19. Workers who are unable to work because of COVID-19 may be eligible for Unemployment Compensation benefits or Workers’ Compensation benefits. Information is now available on the department's website:
https://www.uc.pa.gov/Pages/covid19.aspx
The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) has created a resource page to assist businesses impacted by COVID-19 at:
https://dced.pa.gov/resources/
This page will be updated as information is released by the Governor and programs or funding to assist businesses become available. The site contains links to various agencies, departments, and authorities that can assist small businesses.
DCED has also a set-up a customer service number, 1-866-466-3972, as well as a COVID-19 specific e-mail address where businesses can send questions: ra-dcedcs@pa.gov
Find more business resources here.
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.