September 14th — Weekly COVID-19 Update

“Struggle is a never ending process. Freedom is never really won, you earn it and win it in every generation.” — Coretta Scott King

This week, Governor Northam took several new steps to provide relief to Virginia communities, and I wanted to make sure you had the latest updates:

On September 10th, Governor Northam announced the easing of restrictions in Hampton Roads, and allowed the region to move to Phase Three of the “Forward Virginia” plan to ease public health restrictions while mitigating the spread of COVID-19.

Health

• Currently, 134,571 cases have been reported in Virginia.
• COVIDWISE is an exposure notification app that will alert users if they have been in close contact with an individual who has tested positive for COVID-19.

Housing Security

• The Virginia Rent and Mortgage Relief Program (RMRP), will provide $50 million in federal funding for households facing eviction or foreclosure due to COVID-19. RMRP will provide short-term financial assistance on behalf of households in the form of rent and mortgage payments. To identify the local RMRP administering organization for a household and to conduct a self-assessment for eligibility, visit dhcd.virginia.gov/eligibility or call 211 VIRGINIA by dialing 2–1–1 from your phone.
• http://StayHomeVirginia.com contains tools, information, and resources for renters, homeowners, landlords, and people experiencing homelessness.

Elections

• The Virginia Department of Elections announced the launch of “Defending Democracy” as part of the Department’s new marketing campaign to convey its commitment to election security.

Employment & the Economy

• FINIMPACT: https://www.finimpact.com/covid-19-coronavirus-smbs/.
• Annuity.org: https://www.annuity.org/financial-literacy/covid-19-financial-guide/

Medicaid

• The Legal Services of Northern Virginia received a grant through the Potomac Health Foundation to help individuals in Prince William County (PWC) with issues surrounding Medicaid and the Marketplace, including help with application assistance, analyzing eligibility, or representing individuals in Medicaid appeals. Please contact Susan Nolan at 703–647–4748 or susan@enroll-virginia.com.

Prince William County — General Updates

• Woodbridge District Supervisor, Margaret Franklin, will host a Virtual Minority Owners Business Meeting to discuss the concerns of minority business owners and the availability of county resources. It will take place on Monday, September 21st, at 7:00pm. To RSVP, please email WoodbridgeDistrict@pwcgov.org.
• Prince William County was ranked 42nd on Forbes List of Best Employers in Virginia.
• Prince William County has begun efforts to rename the stretch of Route 1 that goes through PWC as Richmond Highway.
• Prince William County residents are encouraged to complete their 2020 census. Completing the Census ensures proper funding for state and local governments, and impacts the way the state makes decisions for residents. The Census can be completed online at my2020census.gov.

Prince William County — Education

• The Return to Learn Packet refers to the process at the beginning of the school year, where parents can review emergency cards and contact information for their students and complete any annual policy reviews and acknowledgements.This year, PWCS is providing the emergency cards and required forms to be completed ONLINE via ParentVUE. It is extremely important that all families complete the Return to Learn Packet by September 18th.
• Prince William County will continue to provide to-go meals throughout the first quarter at 56 feeding sites. These meals are free to all children 18 years old and under. Meals may be picked up by walking up to the sites, or by driving up, which is preferred. You can check for service sites here.

Prince William County — COVID-19 Testing

• Free COVID-19 Testing available for residents who live and work in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and the City of Manassas Park. Participants must provide their full name, telephone number, and a home or work address in Prince William County, the City of Manassas, and the City of Manassas Park to obtain COVID testing and receive the results. To ensure you receive a test please arrive at the site as close as possible to the start time and ensure you are in line by the time posted below.
• Monday, September 14, 2020 | Start time 5:30 PM- Splashdown Waterpark, 7500 Ben Lomond Park Road, Manassas, VA 20109
• [Please be in line by 7:00pm]
• Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | Start Time 8:30 AM — James S. Long Regional Park, 4603 James Madison Highway, Haymarket, VA 20169
• [Please be in line by 10:30am]
• Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | Start Time 1:30 PM — Cloverdale Park, 15150 Cloverdale Road, Dale City, VA 22913
• [Please be in line by 3:30pm]
• Tuesday, September 15, 2020 | Start Time 5:30 PM — Kilby Elementary, 1800 Horner Road, Woodbridge, VA 22191
• [Please be in line by 7:00pm]
• Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | Start Time 1:30 PM- Dumfries-Triangle Rescue Squad Facility 3800 Graham Park Road, Triangle, VA 22172
• [Please be in line by 3:30pm]
• Wednesday, September 16, 2020 | Start Time 5:30 PM — Metz Middle School, 9950 Wellington Road, Manassas, VA 20110
• [Please be in line by 7:00pm]
• Thursday, September 17, 2020 | Start Time 8:30 AM — Cloverdale Park, 15150 Cloverdale Road, Dale City, VA 22913
• [Please be in line by 10:30am]
• Friday, September 17, 2020 | Start Time 1:30 PM — Woodbridge Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Road Woodbridge, VA 22191
• [Please be in line by 3:30pm]
• Saturday, September 18, 2020 | Start Time 1:30 PM — Splashdown Waterpark, 7500 Ben Lomond Park Road, Manassas, VA 20109
• [Please be in line by 3:30pm]
• Saturday, September 18, 2020 | Start Time 5:30 PM — Woodbridge Senior Center, 13850 Church Hill Road Woodbridge, VA 22191
• [Please be in line by 7:00pm]

COVID-19 Resources:

• Virginia Department of Health website
• Virginia Department of Social Services website
• “Forward Virginia” Guidelines page
• Prince William County COVID-19 page
• Stafford County COVID-19 page

If you need constituent services, please contact our office at DelJCarrollFoy@house.virginia.gov.

Please stay safe and healthy.

Thank you,

Del. Jennifer Carroll Foy