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Volunteer fire companies are eligible for 2 types

Volunteer fire companies are eligible for 2 types of #COVID-19 federal loans: Emergency Injury Disaster Loans to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable, etc., and Paycheck Protection Program loans for volunteer companies that pay firefighters. Details: https://www.iafc.org/blogs/blog/iafc/2020/04/02/volunteer-departments-eligible-for-cares-act-loan-programs

The Senate approved emergency measures today to he

The Senate approved emergency measures today to help local governments respond to the COVID-19 public health emergency.

Senate Bill 841 would take a number of steps to ensure local governments can continue to operate during the coronavirus pandemic. The bill would: •Allow local governments to provide greater flexibility on property tax deadlines.
•Permit local governments to conduct remote meetings. •Give notaries emergency authorization to notarize documents remotely through the use of communications technology.

More information here: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/billinfo.cfm?syear=2019&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=841

Providing useful information is critical these day

Providing useful information is critical these days, so we have created this COVID-19 Resource Guide for Municipalities, Nonprofits and Community Organizations. It includes government and foundation resources and will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
https://www.pasenategop.com/covid-19-response-resource-guide/

A new web portal will help manufacturers and distr

A new web portal will help manufacturers and distributors meet the increased demand for medical products and supplies created by the COVID-19 public health emergency.
The new Pennsylvania Manufacturing Call to Action Portal will help existing manufacturers produce COVID-19 related supplies and connect them with available distributors. The new resource will also assist other companies in retooling their operations to begin developing those supplies, and help businesses identify skilled workers that can fill workforce gaps and needs.

Manufacturers, distributors and other suppliers can inform the Department of Community and Economic Development of their critical supply chain capabilities, needs, workforce gaps and innovative opportunities through the portal here: https://spportal.dot.pa.gov/ppeinventory/pages/mschain.aspx

PA #Veterans: The Department of Veterans Affairs w

PA #Veterans: The Department of Veterans Affairs will host a tele-town hall on April 7 at 4 p.m. to provide an update about the VA’s #COVID19 response efforts and other initiatives to support veterans. You can participate by calling 844-227-7557 and following prompts on the call.

Gov. Wolf is recommending that Pennsylvanians wear

Gov. Wolf is recommending that Pennsylvanians wear a mask when leaving home for life-sustaining reasons. He asks that you use homemade masks, as surgical masks are needed for health care workers and first responders dealing with COVID-19. You can find mask-making instructions and more here: https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Stop-the-Spread.aspx

By today (4/1), every home will receive an invitat

By today (4/1), every home will receive an invitation to participate in the #2020Census. The count determines the number of PA seats in Congress & distribution of federal funds. You can learn more about the census & how to help with the count here:
census.gov/programs-surve…

FYI: When you put your trash cans out to the road

FYI: When you put your trash cans out to the road for collection, please wipe down the entire lid and front surface as well as the handles. After your trash is collected and before you touch it, sanitize the handles & the lid. This can help prevent the spread of COVID-19!

Today is #NationalDoctorsDay, which carries specia

Today is #NationalDoctorsDay, which carries special meaning this year. Medical doctors are leading teams of health care professionals to provide the critical care needed to get communities through the #COVID19 health emergency. Thank you for your professionalism and dedication.

ICYMI: Governor Wolf has issued a 'Stay-at-Home Or

ICYMI: Governor Wolf has issued a 'Stay-at-Home Order' for Berks and Bucks Counties. Montgomery County is also still under a 'Stay-at-Home Order.'

Yesterday, the #PASenate held session and voted re

Yesterday, the #PASenate held session and voted remotely for the 1st time in history. We passed multiple initiatives to assist in the state's response to the #coronavirus #COVID19 pandemic. Check out some pictures 📺📸

ICYMI: The Senate convened remotely yesterday to p

ICYMI: The Senate convened remotely yesterday to pass several bills to keep Pennsylvania moving forward during the COVID-19 coronavirus public health emergency.

FYI: Blood drives are being held this week and nex

FYI: Blood drives are being held this week and next by the @RedCross through Peter Powerhouse Foundation blood drives at Towamencin Mennonite Church.

Appts can be made by going to the redcross.org website and typing “Peter Powerhouse” into the zip code area.

The PA Department of Revenue has extended the dead

The PA Department of Revenue has extended the deadline for older adults & PA residents with disabilities to apply for rebates on rent and property taxes paid in 2019 has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31, 2020. It is free to apply for a rebate.

For more info, visit: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/GeneralTaxInformation/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram/Pages/Request-an-Application.aspx

Any business or organization that has PPE items th

Any business or organization that has PPE items that they would like to donate can contact their local county Emergency Management Agency (EMA). In addition, any business that is looking to adapt their business to create PPE items can also contact the EMA for more information. For your convenience, the contact information for each EMA in the 24th District is listed below:

Berks County Emergency Management

Businesses interested in donating PPE items or adapting their business to create PPE items can email COVID@countyofberks.com. You can also call 610-320-6150.

Bucks County Emergency Management

Businesses interested in donating PPE items or adapting their business to create PPE items can email COVID19@buckscounty.org. You can also call 215-345-3318.

Montgomery County Emergency Management

Businesses interested in donating PPE items can email covid19@montcopa.org. Businesses interested in adapting their business to create PPE items can email dzellers@montcopa.org. You can also call (610) 631-6530.

The deadline to file Pennsylvania personal income

The deadline to file Pennsylvania personal income tax returns with the Department of Revenue for 2019 has been extended by 90 days to July 15.

The new deadline mirrors the decision made by the Internal Revenue Service, which extended the federal tax-filing deadline by 90 days.

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Governor Wolf has issued a 'Stay

IMPORTANT UPDATE: Governor Wolf has issued a 'Stay-at-Home Order' for Montgomery County (As well as all of Philadelphia/ surrounding counties, Monroe, and Allegheny Counties) beginning at 8:00 tonight (March 23, 2020).

Commonwealth Financing Authority took the first st

Commonwealth Financing Authority took the first step in providing relief to Pennsylvania small businesses that are impacted by COVID-19 by authorizing the transfer of $40 million to the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA). For more info: https://www.senatormensch.com/2020/03/19/senator-mensch-announces-funding-approval-to-assist-small-businesses/

The #PASenate took an important step to continue i

The #PASenate took an important step to continue its operations safely today by passing a resolution allowing members to vote remotely.

For more info, visit: https://t.co/zE1kjwBRNh

For a complete state-wide update from various agen

For a complete state-wide update from various agencies and departments, visit: https://www.senatormensch.com/covid-19-update/

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