***Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information – Tehama County***

***Last updated Tuesday, 3/31/20, 12:36 pm. Please note: This is a rapidly changing situation, and we at 2-1-1 NorCal are working to share information as we are updated from our colleagues and agencies at the county, state and/or federal level. You can also receive updates to this information by texting “Coronavirus” to 211-211: Text Coronavirus Graphic.

 

At A Glance

 

County COVID-19 Information:

 

Latest Press Releases:

 

Groceries for Seniors and Medically Vulnerable: 

  • VOAD COVID-19 Food Response: Provides food delivery to isolated seniors (ages 60+), people with disabilities, and those who are medically vulnerable within Shasta and Tehama County. Food items are non-specific, non-perishable, dry-good food items. No substitutions are available. Pet food is offered as available. Deliveries are scheduled for Monday through Friday, 9am-12noon. To request delivery, fill out the form at this link: https://bit.ly/2vIcYwo.

 

Free Meals for Kids 

Free Drive-thru meals for ages 18 and under are available at locations in Tehama County. Please view the following flyer:

 

Resources and Guidance:

Food:

  • 2-1-1 Tehama: Lists food pantries and other food programs at 211norcal.org/tehama/search/food. Please note that resources listed may be limited during this time. Check back later as resources are updated due to Coronavirus response.

School age children and teens (& parents/caregivers):

  • Tehama County Office of Education: www.tehamaschools.org
  • School Closures: All Tehama County public schools closed starting 3/16/20 or 3/17/20. Please call your child’s school or school district directly, or visit websites to connect with your student’s needs.

Young children ages 0-5 (& parents/caregivers):

Medical Professionals, First Responders, and Essential Service Providers:

Missing Work due to COVID-19:

  • Employment Development Department: Provides a variety of support services to individuals and businesses affected by COVID-19 in California (including Disability Insurance Claims and Paid Family Leave Claims). Situations can include reduced work hours or missing work to care for a sick or quarantined relative with COVID-19 or a child being home from school due to COVID-19 school closures.
  • Employment Opportunities: Many local grocery stores are hiring to meet the demand for goods amid coronavirus concerns. Stores include Costco, Food Maxx, Raley’s and Holiday Market.

    Business support:

    Mental Health support:

    Medical concerns:

    Financial concerns:

    • 3/27/20, President Trump signed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, which includes Direct Payments to Americans, Unemployment and Small Business Loans:
    • Fraud: Be aware that criminals are attempting to exploit COVID-19 worldwide through a variety of scams. For more information, including how to report, go to www.justice.gov/coronavirus.
    • Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD): Suspended evictions and foreclosures 60 days (from 3/18/20). www.hud.gov/press/press_releases_media_advisories/HUD_No_20_042.
    • PG&E: moratorium on service disconnections
      for non-payment. PG&E News Release 3.12.20.
    • Taxes: Tax day has been extended from April 15th to July 15th. For details, see www.irs.gov/coronavirus.
    • 2-1-1 Tehama: Lists a variety of resources for those in need, including for food pantries, clothing resources and rent payment assistance (when available). Go to 211tehama.org to search by category. Please note that many of the services listed may be limited during this time. Check back later as resources are updated due to Coronavirus response.

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