COVID-19 STATE AND FEDERAL RESOURCES
For Businesses, Non-profits, and Residents

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, MARCH 26, 2020

UPDATE: MESSAGE FROM THREE RIVERS HEALTH DISTRICT 5/11/2020

UPDATE: Three Rivers Health District 5/16/2020 Press Release

VIRGINIA BUSINESS AND NON-PROFIT LOANS

• LOANS. SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans and Application.
Small businesses and nonprofit organizations throughout the Commonwealth affected by the COVID Loans -19 can now apply for low-interest federal disaster loans of up to $2 million from the SBA to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, and other expenses. Guidelines and to apply for a loan:
https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/ApplyOnline

• WEBINAR: FILLING OUT THE EIDL APPLICATION.
Sponsored by the Virginia SBDC Network, March 23, 2020.
https://vccs.zoom.us/rec/play/7JB8cbypqjo3S93A5QSDB_cqW465LaKs0SIbqPVZxEnmUnFRZ1rwMuNBNuCL-OOwBuzaQZSyXq31vV2k?continueMode=true

• TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE IN COMPLETING LOAN APPLICATION.
Small Business Development Center, University of Mary Washington (Warsaw), is providing technical assistance to businesses to apply for SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans, including tips on the process, documents needed, links to needed forms, and telephone/electronic consultation.
https://economicdevelopment.umw.edu/covid-19-resources/

• PROBLEMS WITH APPLICATION SUBMISSION PROCESS.
Congressman Rob Wittman’s Office: Chris Jones, Deputy District Director, (804) 443-0668.

VIRGINIA STATE GOVERNMENT

General Virginia COVID-19 Information
• Home Page on COVID-19: Includes list of actions Governor Northam has announced to combat COVID-19: https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/
• Governor’s Letter requesting SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans: https://www.governor.virginia.gov/media/governorvirginiagov/governor-of-virginia/pdf/SBA-Disaster-Declaration-Request.pdf

Virginia Department of Health
• Home Page: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
• Update on COVID-19 Cases in Virginia: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/coronavirus/
• Interim Guidance: Considerations for Businesses and Employers: http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/13/2020/03/VDH-Business-Guidance_03.08.20-1.pdf

Virginia Employment Commission
• Home Page: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/
• Small Business Survey of Impact of COVID-19 on Business: http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11707


FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Centers for Disease Control
• Home Page on COVID-19: coronavirus.gov
• Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/guidance-business-response.html

Small Business Administration
• Disaster Assistance for COVID-19: https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/Information/ApplyOnline

Department of Labor
• Home page of COVID-19 DoL Resources: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
• Guidance on Preparing for Workforce Safety: https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf

Internal Revenue Service
https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus

Helpful Links and Information

Are you Prepared?

Supply Kit https://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare/supply-kit/
Make a Plan https://www.vaemergency.gov/prepare/make-a-plan/
Local Radio Stations
    • • 105.5 WRAR
    • • 107.5 River Country
    • • 101.7 WKWI
    • • 104.9 WIGO
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