Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Latin People News LPN: A message from our Board Members: Pandemic, Census...



Latin People News LPN: A message from our Board Members: Pandemic, Census...: March 16, 2020 AMERICAS COMMUNITY CENTER Visit our Website(click here) Questions about ...

March 16, 2020
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Latin People News LPN: Leon County Government Employment Opportunities - ...

Latin People News LPN: Leon County Government Employment Opportunities - ...: LEON  COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES ______________________________ ______________________________ ______________________...

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LEON COUNTY GOVERNMENT
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
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If you are driven by making a difference on the issues that matter most to our community and committed to demonstrating results, exceeding expectations in areas of customer service and exercising responsible stewardship of our community’s resources, then you may have what it takes to join our team. 
 Do you want to join the Leon County team?  Apply Online.

CLOSING DATE: March 27, 2020
Chief Innovation Officer

OPEN CONTINUOUSLY
Paramedic (PRN)
EMT (PRN)
Sr. Design Engineer 

Consolidated Dispatch Agency
 Public Safety Communications Operator (Open Continuously)

 For additional information on Leon County employment opportunities:
  • Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/HR/jobs
  • Call our Job Line at (850) 606-2403
  • Watch Channel 16 on Comcast and CenturyLink
  • Visit Human Resources, 315 South Calhoun Street, 2nd Floor, Suite #210
Drug Free Workplace and Equal Opportunity Employer
People Focused.  Performance Driven
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Latin People News LPN: Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Emergency Bridge L...



Latin People News LPN: Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Emergency Bridge L...: This message is sent on behalf of the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality.  Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Emergency...

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This message is sent on behalf of the Tallahassee-Leon County Office of Economic Vitality. 

Governor Ron DeSantis Activates Emergency Bridge
Loan Program for Small Businesses Impacted by COVID-19 
Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis activated the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program to support small businesses impacted by COVID-19. The bridge loan program, managed by the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO), will provide short-term, interest-free loans to small businesses that experienced economic injury from COVID-19. Applications will be accepted from March 17, 2020 through May 8, 2020.
“As we mitigate against the spread of COVID-19, the health, safety and well-being of Floridians comes first,” said Governor DeSantis. “I understand the harm mitigation strategies will have on small businesses throughout our state. By activating the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan, we are providing the opportunity for Florida’s small businesses to receive cash immediately to ensure they can lessen the impacts felt as a result of COVID-19.” 
The DEO will administer the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program in partnership with the Florida SBDC Network and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation to provide cash flow to businesses economically impacted by COVID-19. The short-term, interest-free loans help bridge the gap between the time the economic impact occurred and when a business secures other financial resources, including payment of insurance claims or longer-term Small Business Administration (SBA) loans. Up to $50 million has been allocated for the program.
“Governor DeSantis has been a true leader in the fight to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and has prioritized the safety of all Floridians,” said Florida Department of Economic Opportunity Executive Director, Ken Lawson. “The Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan will help Florida’s small businesses get through this unsettling time. We appreciate the Governor’s efforts to keep Florida’s small businesses top of mind and our partners at the Florida SBDC Network and Florida First Capital Finance Corporation to help them recover.”

Small business owners with two to 100 employees located in Florida affected by COVID-19 can apply for short-term loans up to $50,000. These loans are interest-free for up to one year and are designed to bridge the gap to either federal SBA loans or commercially available loans. The DEO will work with every borrower to ensure that repayment of the loan isn’t an overwhelming burden. To be eligible, a business must have been established prior to March 9, 2020 and demonstrate economic impacts as a result of COVID-19.
“Mitigating the spread of COVID-19 in Florida must be our number one priority,” said Florida SBDC Network CEO, Mike Myhre. “The Florida SBDC Network stands ready to assist Governor DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to help small businesses recover as a result of the impacts of COVID-19.”

“We are ready to assist the Governor and state of Florida to deliver this vital assistance to the small business community we serve, as we have 23 times since 1992,” said Florida First Capital Finance Corporation President and CEO, Todd Kocourek.

DEO is currently surveying businesses throughout the state of Florida who have been impacted by COVID-19. Businesses and non-profits can access the Business Damage Assessment survey at FloridaDisaster.BIZ. Select “COVID-19” from the drop-down menu on the survey page. Response to the Business Damage Assessment survey is not an application for assistance. Businesses interested in the bridge loan program must fill out a bridge loan application.
For more information on the program, visit www.floridadisasterloan.org. For questions regarding the Emergency Bridge Loan Program, contact the Florida Small Business Development Center Network at 866-737-7232 or email Disaster@FloridaSBDC.org. The phone line will be answered during regular business hours; all voice mails and emails will be responded to within 24 hours.
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Latin People News LPN: No Contact with Water Advisory Update - 3/16

Latin People News LPN: No Contact with Water Advisory Update - 3/16: No Contact With Water Advisory Update Monday, March 16, 2020 The City of Miami Beach continues water ...

No Contact With Water Advisory Update
Monday, March 16, 2020
The City of Miami Beach continues water quality sampling following an incident where Jaffer Well Drilling contractors hit a 42-inch wastewater force main on Michigan Avenue, just north of Lincoln Road. On Thursday, March 5, the city issued a No Contact with Water Advisory to avoid recreational water activities along Biscayne Bay and the western portion of Miami Beach’s waterways.

As of today, the advisory has been lifted from all areas except the waterway adjacent to Parkview Island Park. Staff will continue daily sampling until all waterways have clean results on two consecutive days. The city is working closely with all governmental regulatory agencies to ensure extensive measures are being taken to protect public health and the environment.
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Latin People News LPN: City of Weston eNewsletter | Newsday Tuesday | 03/...

Latin People News LPN: City of Weston eNewsletter | Newsday Tuesday | 03/...: NEWS FROM THE CITY OF WESTON March 17, 2020  ‌   ‌   ‌ ...
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Monday, March 9, 2020

Latin People News LPN: FTC y FDA: Advertencias enviadas a vendedores de t...

Latin People News LPN: FTC y FDA: Advertencias enviadas a vendedores de t...: 9 de marzo de 2020 por  Colleen Tressler Esepcialista en educación del consumidor, FTC El mes pasado, le advertimos que se mantuvi...

9 de marzo de 2020
por 
Colleen Tressler
Esepcialista en educación del consumidor, FTC
El mes pasado, le advertimos que se mantuviera atento a los estafadores que aprovechan los temores que rodean al coronavirus. Hoy, tenemos una actualización.
La FTC y la FDA han emitido en conjunto cartas de advertencia a siete vendedores de productos no aprobados y mal etiquetados que declaran que pueden tratar o prevenir el coronavirus. Los productos de las compañías incluyen algunos tipos de té, aceites esenciales y plata coloidal. La FTC dice que las compañías no tienen evidencia para respaldar sus declaraciones, como lo exige la ley. La FDA dice que no hay vacunas, medicamentos o productos de investigación aprobados actualmente disponibles para tratar o prevenir el virus.
Las siete compañías son:
  • Vital Silver
  • Aromatherapy Ltd.
  • N-ergetics
  • GuruNanda, LLC
  • Vivify Holistic Clinic
  • Herbal Amy LLC
  • The Jim Baker Show
En parte, las cartas exigen a las compañías que, dentro de un plazo de 48 horas, notifiquen a la FTC las medidas específicas que han adoptado para abordar las inquietudes de la agencia. La FTC y la FDA harán los seguimientos respectivos a las compañías que no realicen las correcciones adecuadas. Ambas agencias también continuarán monitoreando las redes sociales, los mercados en línea y las quejas entrantes para ayudar a garantizar que las compañías no continúen comercializando productos fraudulentos con un nombre diferente o en otro sitio web.
  • Lavarse las manos con frecuencia con agua y jabón durante al menos 20 segundos. Si no hay agua y jabón disponibles, use un desinfectante para manos con base de alcohol. Siempre lávese las manos con agua y jabón si las manos están visiblemente sucias.
  • Evite tocarse la cara, especialmente los ojos, la nariz y la boca, con las manos sin lavar.
  • Evite el contacto cercano con personas que están enfermas.
  • Quédese en casa cuando esté enfermo.
  • Cubra su tos o estornude con un pañuelo desechable, luego tírelo a la basura.
  • Limpie y desinfecte los artículos y las superficies que se tocan con frecuencia con un spray o paño de limpieza doméstico. Siga las recomendaciones de CDC para usar una mascarilla.
  • Los CDC no recomiendan que las personas que están bien usen una mascarilla para protegerse de enfermedades respiratorias, incluidos el COVID-19.
  • Manténgase informado. Para obtener más información sobre el coronavirus, visite la página de preguntas frecuentes de los CDC. Visite la FDA para aprender sobre el desarrollo y la aprobación de tratamientos para el coronavirus.
Si tiene la tentación de comprar un producto no probado o uno con declaraciones cuestionables, consulte primero con su médico u otro profesional de la salud.
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Thursday, March 5, 2020

Latin People News LPN: Leon County COVID-19 Operational Update

Latin People News LPN: Leon County COVID-19 Operational Update: As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve and spread, Leon County Emergency Management is committed to actively monitoring ...

Leon County COVID-19 Operational Update

As the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to evolve and spread, Leon County Emergency Management is committed to actively monitoring the disease and coordinating preparedness efforts with local health officials, healthcare providers, first responders, and other critical emergency response functions. Now is the time for everyone in Leon County to stay informed and stay prepared for any occurrence of COVID-19 or other respiratory illness.
While no cases of COVID-19 have been reported in Leon County, and while the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has ruled Florida an area of low risk, now is the best time for residents and businesses to prepare.
Further operational updates will be provided as conditions change and experts advise.
Leon County’s Emergency Management Role
During the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Florida Department of Health is the lead agency and County Emergency Management serves in support of the local health experts.
Like with H1N1 swine flu (2009), Ebola (2014), and the Zika virus (2016), County Emergency Management serves as the coordinating and command liaison between our local Florida Department of Health and the many local and state agencies who help prepare and respond, such as law enforcement, schools, universities, tourism, and more. Like with previous communicable diseases, the Florida Department of Health is the lead agency at both the state and local levels, and health officials will be providing guidance and public information messaging at every stage.
Beginning on Jan. 21, County Emergency Management staff began close coordination with the Florida Department of Health and other healthcare experts. Building on that coordinating role, Emergency Management now:
Convenes regular coordinating calls with K-12 school, university, healthcare, and emergency response representatives to ensure continuity of operations and information exchange;
Stands ready to activate the Emergency Operations Center to assist health experts in coordinating any public health emergency response, similar to the efforts before and after a natural disaster;
Provides expert operational guidance across 18 different emergency support functions in support of the Florida Department of Health in Leon County’s operations and response;
Receives regular statewide and local briefings on the developing situation;
Coordinates joint information and messaging to ensure accurate, vetted, and unified messaging on COVID-19 and disease transmission.
Stay Informed
In coordination with the Florida Department of Health in Leon County, the County recommends the following sources to assist with community mitigation and preparedness. While health experts are working around the clock to learn more about COVID-19, you can also stay informed as new information becomes available.
Florida Department of Health: COVID-19 – This online State resource has critical information for travelers, residents, businesses, guidance for school administrators, and important personal preventative measures such as handwashing and hand sanitizer use. The website also reports the number of positive and presumed positive COVID-19 cases, as well as progress updates on COVID-19 testing. You can also reach the FDOH Call Center at (866) 779-6121 from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to midnight.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: COVID-19 – CDC experts provide guidance for healthcare providers, emergency responders, and individuals. On the CDC’s website, you can find information on how COVID-19 spreads, the associated symptoms, suggested preventative measures, and more information on COVID-19 testing.
World Health Organization: COVID-19 – WHO experts produce quick, informative videos and infographics on COVID-19, specifically how to prevent transmission. Topics include when people should wear masks (only when someone is sick, and even then you should still stay home and isolate), frequently asked questions, and situation reports from around the globe. Notably, on Feb. 28, the World Health Organization issued a “very high” global risk assessment for this novel coronavirus.
Leon County Schools: COVID-19 – Local resource from Leon County Schools that references important information and provides parents and students with important updates.
Download the Leon County Citizens Connect Mobile Application – Relaunched in 2017, the Leon County Citizens Connect app puts timely emergency notifications at your fingertips through push notifications on your smartphone or other device. Be the first to know of any emergency management messaging or service changes by downloading the app on the Apple Store or the Google Play Store.
Take Action to Stay Prepared
Now is the time to be ready and reflect on your personal preparedness and plans. At this time, experts do not recommend social distancing or isolating yourself unless you are sick or suspect transmission. To remain well, practice good hygiene measures like washing your hands and using hand sanitizer with an alcohol content of 60 percent or greater. Also, it is not too late in the season to receive a flu vaccine, as recommended by the CDC. Getting sick back-to-back (from flu and another respiratory illness such as COVID-19) can be severely challenging. Mitigate your risk now.
According to the CDC, the most effective ways to prevent transmission of not only COVID-19 but any respiratory illness is to avoid being exposed by washing your hands and cleaning regularly used surfaces (more info can be found here).
For information about handwashing, see CDC’s Handwashing
For information specific to healthcare, see CDC’s Hand Hygiene in Healthcare Settings.
These are everyday habits that can help prevent the spread of several viruses. CDC does have specific guidance for travelers.
For local businesses, the CDC also recommends the following guidance to prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses in non-healthcare settings. These guidelines discuss sick leave, doctor’s notes, telecommuting and other considerations.
Also, if you are a business owner, please consider posting proper handwashing posters and signs in your bathroom locations to encourage good hygiene.
Continue to follow www.LeonCountyFL.gov/eip for any local updates or changes to services.
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