COVID-19 Public Resources

Broward County officials continue to work closely with the Florida Department of Health, the Centers for Disease Control, the Governor's office and the Florida Department of Emergency Management to help residents, visitors and employees weather this health crisis. We urge everyone to be diligent and practice safe hygiene.
For the latest updates, visit FloridaHealth.gov, email COVID-19@flhealth.gov or call the FDOH Call Center at 866-779-6121. The Dept of Health has created a Community Action Survey and is encouraging Floridians to complete it.

Community Resources

COVID-19 Broward COunty HOTLINE ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONs

The COVID-19 Call Center (954-357-9500), a partnership between Broward County and the Florida Department of Health, is taking calls from the public from 8AM to 8PM seven days a week. Broward County call takers have handled thousands of calls, and are referring people to the Health Department after performing an initial over-the-phone assessment.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) AND YOUR PETS

According to the Center for Disease Control (CDC), the World Health Organization, and the World Small Animal Veterinary Association—an association representing more than 200,000 veterinarians—there is no evidence that companion animals can be infected or spread Coronavirus. To date, the CDC has not received any reports of dogs and cats or other animals becoming sick with COVID-19. However, it’s always a good idea to wash your hands after being around animals.
Broward County Animal Care and Adoption joins the Humane Society of the United States and The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement in suggesting community members create a preparedness plan that includes their pets in the event community is impacted by the Coronavirus. Individuals with pets should identify family members or friends to care for pets if someone in the household comes ill and is hospitalized.

TOGETHER 4 BROWARD - local feeding initiative

A newly formed task force of Broward County service organizations has banded together to organize and communicate local feeding initiatives, as residents grapple with the challenges of COVID-19 and a Safer at Home policy of social distancing. Members of the task force include Broward County Human Services Department, Emergency Support Function (ESF) 6 (Mass Care), The Children's Services Council and Broward Schools Office of Family and Community Engagement.
The task force is helping to support and sustain our community during extraordinary times, collaborating to ensure residents have access to critical resources, especially nutritious food. The website, together4broward.org, includes a map of food distribution locations across Broward County.
Click on Broward Community Feeding Initiative App to find a food distribution site near you.

Short Term Compensation Program

http://www.floridajobs.org/Reemployment-Assistance-Service-Center/reemployment-assistance/employers
Detailed Overview of Program
STEP BY STEP GUIDE UPDATED 3/27

Provides temporary, partial wage replacement benefits to qualified workers who are unemployed through no fault of their own
Funded solely by employers who pay federal and state payroll taxes and is provided at no cost to the workers who receive the benefits
Employers may apply using Florida’s Reemployment Assistance (RA) claims system, CONNECT

Useful Information For Job Seekers

Reemployment Assistance benefits are available to Floridians. Eligible individuals include those who have lost their job through no fault of their own, are quarantined by a medical professional or a government agency, laid off or sent home without pay for an extended period by their employer, or caring for an immediate family member who is diagnosed with COVID-19. Reemployment Assistance benefits, formerly known as Unemployment Compensation, can be filed online. Before applying, it is recommended that you review the Reemployment Assistance Handbook and Claimant Guide - download the files below. Individuals may apply online or download the Florida Reemployment Assistance paper application available in English, Spanish and Haitian-Creole. Please note that paper applications could potentially take longer to process than completing an online application. For more information please click here.
For Floridians who have been negatively impacted by COVID-19, there are resources available to help them get back to work. The State of Florida is seeking individuals with leadership skills, creativity and dedication to their fellow Floridians, and individuals who recognize the professional development opportunities and achievements possible through state service.

Reemployment Assistance Handbook.pdf
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DEO CONNECT CLaimant Guide.pdf
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Food Programs

SNAP is a food assistance program offered through the state. To apply: myflorida.com/accessflorida.
FarmShare collects fruits and vegetable from Florida farmers for distribution. Visit
https://www.farmshare.org/agencies
Summer BreakSpot distributes free breakfast, lunch, dinner and snacks to kids and teens. For a location near you visit https://summerbreakspot.freshfromflorida.com

Broward County COVID-19 Testing Sites

American Red Cross COVID-19 Guide for New Immigrants

Like everyone, immigrants are worried about their health during the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a respiratory illness that is caused by a new virus and spreads quickly from person to person. Get accurate information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) at cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/index.html.

In the documents below are answers to some frequently asked questions. Since each community has its own approach, check the availability of services and resources in your area.