Coronavirus Resources
Corona Virus Testing
Below is an excerpt from Tarrant County Public Health (TCPH): https://www.tarrantcounty.com/en/public-health/disease-control---prevention/coronaviruas.html
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How do I get tested for coronavirus?
If a person has respiratory issues, TCPH advice is to contact a physician or an urgent care or other medical facility and get tested for the flu or other viral illnesses first. If your doctor or medical professional determines that, based on your symptoms and travel history that a COVID-19 test is needed, specimens will be taken and sent to a lab for testing.
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TCPH generally does not test individuals for COVID-19 unless you are a contact case and have been contacted by our epidemiology staff.
Housing Concerns: The Texas Supreme Court has halted all evictions until late April. Until then, a tenant in Texas CANNOT be evicted.
CARES Act Eviction Protection
The CARES Act, signed into law Mar. 27, 2020, provides 120 days of eviction relief for tenants in federally-backed housing. Specifically, you may not be served with an eviction notice until July 25, 2020 and the notice must give you 30 days to leave the property (Aug. 24, 2020).
During the 120 day eviction moratorium, your landlord may not charge you late fees, penalties, or other charges for paying your rent late. It's important to note that the eviction moratorium does not relieve you of your obligation to pay your rent. It merely forbids your landlord from evicting you during that period for late payment.1
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Rental Housing Covered by the Eviction Moratorium
The temporary moratorium on eviction filings pertains to any rental housing that is:
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Covered under section 41411 of the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 (34 U.S.C. 12491(a); or
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Covered by the rural housing voucher program under section 542 of the Housing Act of 1949 (42 U.S.C. 1490r); or
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Has a Federally backed mortgage or multifamily mortgage loan
CARES Act Tenant-Based Rental Assistance
In terms of help with paying your rent, the CARES Act provides the Department of Housing and Urban Development with an additional $17.4 billion in funding including monies for rent assistance, housing vouchers, public housing, and housing for the elderly. For help contact HUD Rental Assistance.
Food Assistance:
TEA Meal Finder
https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/
Listing of Locations and Schedule for Tarrant County Food Banks
https://www.tafb.org/wp-content/uploads/mobile/mobile-pantry-schedule.pdf
Free evening meals for children will be available at 20 City of Fort Worth community centers.
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Participation is simple, and recipients do not need to be a member of the community center or after-school program to participate, but children must be present in the vehicle when meals are picked up.
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Meals will be available for children ages 1 to 18.
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Meals are available Monday-Friday from 3:30-5 p.m., while supplies last.
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Meals will consist of a cold meal with milk.
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Meals are available on a first-come, first-served basis in a drive-through or pick-up format at these community center locations:
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Andrew “Doc” Session Community Center, 201 S. Sylvania Ave.
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Chisholm Trail Community Center, 4936 McPherson Blvd.
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Como Community Center, 4660 Horne St.
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Diamond Hill Community Center, 1701 N.E. 36th St.
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Eugene McCray Community Center, 4932 Wilbarger St.
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Fire Station Community Center, 1601 Lipscomb St.
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Greenbriar Community Center, 5200 Hemphill St.
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Handley Meadowbrook Community Center, 6201 Beaty St.
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Highland Hills Community Center, 1600 Glasgow Road.
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Hillside Community Center, 1201 East Maddox Ave.
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Martin Luther King Jr. Community Center, 5565 Truman Drive.
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North Tri-Ethnic Community Center, 2950 Roosevelt Ave.
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Northside Community Center, 1100 N.W. 18th St.
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R.D. Evans Community Center, 3242 Lackland Road.
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Riverside Community Center, 3700 E. Belknap St.
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Southside Community Center, 959 E. Rosedale St.
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Southwest Community Center, 6300 Welch Ave.
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Sycamore Community Center, 2525 E. Rosedale St.
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Thomas Place Community Center, 4237 Lafayette Ave.
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Victory Forest Community Center, 3427 Hemphill St.
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This program is made possible through a partnership with the City of Fort Worth Park & Recreation Department, Neighborhood Services Department, Food for Good and Tarrant Area Food Bank.
Vote By Mail: I am encouraging everyone who can to vote by mail as it is the safest and easiest way to vote. Voting by mail protects you and your neighbors. With the current COVID-19 outbreak, we all must make sacrifices, but one thing we should never give up is our Democracy! Do you know how to apply to vote by mail?
[Google “Tarrant County Mail Ballot application.” Fill out the form and mail it to the Tarrant County Election Clerk. If you submit the application via email or fax, you must STILL mail in the hard copy application as confirmation.]
Work Assistance:
Texas Workforce Commission, COVID-19
The TexasWorkforce has compiled all resources available to employers and job seekers on COVID-19 related resource pages. Additional resources page for the unemployed here.
Job Search Sites:
Current Texas Companies that are hiring:
7-Eleven
https://careers-7-eleven.icims.com/jobs/search?ss=1
Aldi
Amazon
Costco
https://www.costco.com/jobs.html
CVSHealth
Dollar General
https://careers.dollargeneral.com/
Dollar Tree
https://www.dollartree.com/careers
Family Dollar
https://www.familydollar.com/careers
Instacart
https://shoppers.instacart.com/
Target
https://jobs.target.com/search-jobs/Texas%2C US/1118/3/6252001-4736286/31x25044/-99x25061/50/2
Walgreens
Walmart
Kroger
Tom Thumb/Albertsons
https://recruiting.adp.com/srccar/public/RTI.home?c=1208301&d=Externa
Costco
https://cta.cadienttalent.com/index.jsp?applicationName=CostcoNonReqExt&locale=en_US
Sam’s Club
Postmates
UberEats
https://www.uber.com/us/en/drive/delivery/
DoorDash
https://www.doordash.com/dasher/signup/
Favor
https://apply.favordelivery.com/
FedEx
https://careers.fedex.com/fedex/
Grubhub
Pizza Hut
Domino’s
https://jobs.dominos.com/dominos-careers/
Papa John’s
McDonald’s
AHI Facility Services, Inc.
https://www.joblinkapply.com/Joblink/6508/Search/Search
BrightSpring Health Services
Frito Lay
https://www.fritolayemployment.com/
Keurig Dr Pepper
https://careers.keurigdrpepper.com/en-US/search?keywords=&location=
PepsiCo
Unemployment Assistance
Unemployment compensation is provided by Texas at https://www.twc.texas.gov/jobseekers/applying-unemployment-benefits
The Federal Government through the CARES Act will provide an additional $600/week in unemployment subsidies. Unemployment insurance has been lengthened from 26 weeks to 39 weeks.
Phone/Internet Providers:
Xfinity
Comcast has opened free Xfinity wifi hotspots nationwide during this national emergency for the next 60 days. Anyone, not just Comcast customers, will be able to access the Internet via these hotspots.
Xfinity WiFi hotspots across the country will be available to anyone who needs them for free – including non-Xfinity Internet subscribers.
Once at a hotspot, consumers should select the “xfinitywifi” network name in the list of available hotspots, and then launch a browser. See HotSpot Locations
AT&T
For the next 60 days, AT&T will not terminate service for any wireless, home phone, or broadband residential or small bus customer due to the inability to pay.
They will also do the following:
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Waive late payment fees.
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Keep their public Wi-Fi hotspots open for anyone who needs them.
The service will also be offering unlimited internet data and offer internet access for limited-income households at $10 a month through the Access from AT&T program.
For more details, click HERE.
Verizon
The company will not terminate service to any residential or small business customers because of their inability to pay bills due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus.
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Waiving late fees for those impacted by COVID-19
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Tripling data allowance for Verizon Innovative Learning schools
For more information, click HERE.
Sprint
Sprint has joined the Keep Americans Connected Pledge and is opening up its network to their customers and:
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Won’t terminate service if customers are unable to pay due to coronavirus issues
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Waive late fees caused by economic disturbances related to the coronavirus pandemic
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By 3/17: Customers with international long-distance plans will get complimentary international calling rates from the U.S. to countries defined by the CDC as Level 3.
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By 3/19: Customers with metered data plans will have unlimited data per month for 60 days at no extra cost
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Customers will get an extra 20GB of mobile hotspot data per month for 60 days.
Coming soon: Customers with mobile hotspot-capable handsets without a hotspot will get 20GB per month for 60 days at no extra cost.
For more information, click HERE.
T-Mobile
The wireless provider already has a majority of customers with unlimited talk, text, and data, but they’re doubling down on their effort to keep their customers connected.
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All current T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers who have data plans will have unlimited smartphone data, excluding roaming.
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T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers will get an additional 20GB of mobile hotspots/tethering service for the next 60 days. The company says this feature will be coming soon.
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Work with Lifeline partners to get customers extra free data up to 5GB per month over the next two months
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Increase data allowance for free to schools and students for the next 60 days, which means at least 20GB of data per month for each participant
Schools:
Governor Abbott announced the cancellation of all STAAR assessments.
The College Board has cancelled the March 28 and May 2 SAT tests, and the ACT has rescheduled the April 4 ACT to June 13.
All schools in Texas will be closed until May 4th
School Resources
https://www.greatschools.org/gk/articles/school-closure-survival-guide/
Arlington ISD
Currently closed until May 4th
Remote Learning Portal
https://www.aisd.net/students/at-home-learning/student-hub/
Curbside Food Pickup
11AM – 1PM
Blanton Elementary School
1900 S Collins St, Arlington, TX 76010
Crouch Elementary School
2810 Prairie Hill Ln, Grand Prairie, TX 75051
Farrell Elementary School
3410 Paladium Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Knox Elementary
2315 Stonegate St, Arlington, TX 76010
Larson Elementary
2620 E Avenue K, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Miller Elementary
6401 W Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington, TX 76016
Pope Elementary
901 Chestnut Dr, Arlington, TX 76012
Sherrod Elementary
2626 Lincoln Dr, Arlington, TX 76006
Short Elementary
2000 California Ln, Arlington, TX 76015
Speer Elementary
811 Fuller St, Arlington, TX 76012
Starrett Elementary
2675 Fairmont Dr, Grand Prairie, TX 75052
Swift Elementary
1101 S Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX 76013
Wood Elementary
3300 Pimlico Dr, Arlington, TX 76017
Bailey Jr. High
2411 Winewood Ln, Arlington, TX 76013
Barnett Jr. High
2101 E Sublett Rd, Arlington, TX 76018
Boles Jr. High
3900 SW Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76017
Nichols Jr. High
2201 Ascension Blvd, Arlington, TX 76006
Ousley Jr. High
950 Southeast Pkwy, Arlington, TX 76018
Shackelford Jr. High
2000 N Fielder Rd, Arlington, TX 76012
Workman Jr. High
701 E Arbrook Blvd, Arlington, TX 76014
Young Jr. High
3200 Woodside Dr, Arlington, TX 76016
Dipert Career + Technical Center
2101 Browning Dr, Arlington, TX 76010
Sam Houston High School
2000 Sam Houston Dr, Arlington, TX 76014
Ferguson Education Center
600 Green Oaks Blvd, Arlington, TX 76018
Burleson ISD
(817)245-1000
Currently closed until May 4th
Remote Learning Portal
https://sites.google.com/bisdmail.net/bisd-online-learning/home
Curbside Food Pickup (March 30 – April 3)
10:00AM – 2:00PM
Academy of Leadership and Technology at Mound
205 SW Thomas Street, Burleson, TX 76028
Ann Brock Elementary School
12000 Oak Grove Rd S, Burleson, TX 76028
Jack Taylor Elementary School
400 NE Alsbury Blvd, Burleson, TX 76028
J W Norwood Elementary School
619 Evelyn Ln, Burleson, TX 76028
Crowley ISD
(817)297-5800
Currently closed until May 4th
Remote Learning Portal
Online Support Page
https://www.crowleyisdtx.org/Page/5766
Curbside Food Pickup
Lunch/Tomorrow’s Breakfast: 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Dinner: 4:30 – 6 p.m.
David L. Walker Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
9901 Hemphill St., Fort Worth, TX 76134
J.A. Hargrave Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
9200 Poynter Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76123
Jackie Carden Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
3701 Garden Springs Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76123
Mary Harris Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
8400 West Cleburne Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76123
Meadowcreek Elementary - Pick-up in front drive
2801 Country Creek Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76123
Oakmont Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
6651 Oakmont Trail, Fort Worth, TX 76132
Parkway Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
1320 W. Everman Pkwy., Fort Worth, TX 76134
Sidney H. Poynter Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
521 Ashdale Dr., Fort Worth, TX 76140
Sycamore Elementary - Pick-up in front drive
1601 Country Manor Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76134
Sue Crouch Elementary - Pick-up in bus lanes by gym
8036 Cedar Lake Lane, Fort Worth, TX 76123
Crowley High School - Pick-up in bus lanes on east side of the building
1005 W. Main St., Crowley, TX 76036
North Crowley High School - Pick-up outside main entrance of gym
9100 S. Hulen St., Fort Worth, TX 76123
Willow Glen Apartments
1301 Sycamore School Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76134
Sycamore Pointe Townhomes/Villas
2201 Sycamore School Rd., Fort Worth, TX 76134
Sunset Pointe Apartments
5400 Sycamore School Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76123
Worthington Point Apartments
12301 Hemphill St., Crowley, TX 76036
Everman ISD
Currently closed until May 4th
EISD Remote Learning Portal
Click here for Elementary Instruction
Click here for Secondary Information
Curbside Food Pickup (Starting April 6th)
11:30AM – 1PM
Bishop Elementary
501 Vaughn Ave, Everman, TX 76140
Everman Joe C. Bean High School
1000 S Race St, Everman, TX 76140
E. Ray Elementary
7309 Sheridan Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76134
Highland Hills Recreation Center
1600 Glasgow Rd, Fort Worth, TX 76134
*Children must be present to receive a free meal
Kennedale ISD
Currently closed until May 4th
(817) 563-8000
Kennedale Remote Learning Portal
https://sites.google.com/kisdtx.net/kisd-learning-at-home/home-page
Instructional resources may also be downloaded and printed from our Learning@Home website via each grade-level page. These learning activities focus on reinforcing and enriching skills that students have previously learned, and they are designed to be fun and engaging. These are optional activities and will not be graded.
Curbside Food Pickup
11AM – 12:30 PM
R.F. Patterson Elementary
6621 Kelly Elliott Rd, Arlington, TX 76001
*Children must be present to receive a free meal
Mansfield ISD
Currently closed until May 4th
(817) 299-6300
Mansfield Remote Learning Portal
https://mansfieldisd.instructure.com/courses/46016
Curbside Food Pickup
11AM – 12PM, Monday - Friday
Glenn Harmon Elementary School
5700 Petra Dr, Arlington, TX 76017
D.P. Morris Elementary School
7900 Tin Cup Dr, Arlington, TX 76001
Annette Perry Elementary School
1261 S Main St #2738, Mansfield, TX 76063
Mary Jo Sheppard Elementary School
1701 FM1187, Mansfield, TX 76063
Della Icenhower Intermediate School
8100 Webb Ferrell Rd, Arlington, TX 76002
Danny Jones Middle School
4500 E Broad St, Mansfield, TX 76063
*Children must be present in the vehicle. Children do not have to be a student at the campus to qualify for the meal, and families can visit any of the participating sites.
County
Tarrant County
(817) 884-1111
Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley issued an Executive Order, effective at 11:59 pm March 24, 2020, that all persons currently residing in the incorporated and unincorporated territory of Tarrant County shall stay home, except as allowed by this Order. Judge Whitley has determined that extraordinary measures must be taken to mitigate the effects of this public health emergency and to facilitate the efficient, rapid, and cooperative response to the emergency.
All persons may leave their residences only for Essential Travel, to work in Essential Businesses, Government Service, or Essential Critical Infrastructure, or to perform Minimum Basic Operations, as defined in the Executive Order. All businesses operating in Tarrant County, except Essential Businesses as defined in the Executive Order are required to close to the public. Non-essential businesses may continue Minimum Basic Operations as outlined in the Order as long as Social Distancing is maintained between all employees and contractors during the activities.
This order is mandatory; not a recommendation.
Cities
Arlington
(817) 459-6777
Burleson
(817) 426-9600
Crowley
1-800-CROWLEY
Fort Worth
(817) 392-1234
Kennedale
https://www.cityofkennedale.com/
(817) 985-2105
Mansfield
https://www.mansfieldtexas.gov/
( 817) 276-4200
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State
Statewide 24/7 Toll-Free COVID-19 Mental Health Support Line
Phone: 833-986-1919
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Texas Department of Health & Human Services
Website: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/
Phone: 2-1-1
Texas Education Agency
Phone: 512-463-9734
Texas Student MealFinder
https://schoolmealfinder.hoonuit.com/
Texas Secretary of State
https://www.sos.state.tx.us/elections/index.shtml
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Texas Department of Transportation COVID-19 Press Release
https://www.txdot.gov/inside-txdot/media-center/statewide-news/006-2020.html
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Texas House of Representatives COVID-19 Resources
https://house.texas.gov/coronavirus/
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Texas Comptroller
https://comptroller.texas.gov/about/emergency/
Texas Workforce Commission
https://twc.texas.gov/news/covid-19-resources-job-seekers
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Other
National Domestic Violence Hotline
Phone: 1-800-799-7233
Website: https://www.thehotline.org/help/
One Safe Place (Domestic Violence Help)
Phone: 817-916-4323
Website: https://www.onesafeplace.org/
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Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (DHS)
Website: https://www.cisa.gov/coronavirus
Essential Workforce Guidance: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce
Guide to the CARES Act for Businesses
https://www.sbc.senate.gov/public/index.cfm/guide-to-the-cares-act
Mass Unemployment Claim Request for Employers
https://www.twc.texas.gov/businesses/employer-benefits-services
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World Health Organization
Website: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
Phone: 41-22-7912111
Center for Disease Control
Website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Phone: 800-232-4636
United States Chamber of Commerce
Guide to SBA disaster loans: https://www.uschamber.com/co/run/business-financing/sba-disaster-assistance-loans-guide
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United States Department of Labor
Website: https://www.dol.gov/coronavirus
Telephone: 1-866-487-2365
United States Department of Education
Website: https://www.ed.gov/coronavirus
Telephone: 1-800-872-5327
Center for Infectious Diseases Research and Policy
Website: http://www.cidrap.umn.edu/infectious-disease-topics/covid-19
Phone: 612-626-6770