Resource Update: February 22, 2021

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Transportation provider offers vaccination transportation

  • Rabbit Transit, a regional public transportation provider, offers a variety of transportation services to the residents of the following counties: Adams, Columbia, Cumberland, Franklin, Montour, Northumberland, Perry, Snyder, Union and York. 
  • Rabbit Transit is offering shared ride transportation service to any community member who needs transportation to and from their scheduled COVID-19 vaccination appointment.
  • Advance reservations are required and must be made no later than noon on the business day prior to their scheduled appointment. Riders must have a a confirmed COVID-19 vaccination appointment at the location for which they are requesting transportation.
  • To make a reservation, call the Rabbit Transit Call Center at 1-800-632-9063
  • For additional information, click here: Rabbit Transit

Governor Wolf Signs Fourth Renewal of COVID-19 Disaster Declaration

  • The governor is using the renewal to spread the message of prioritizing a "safe, efficient and equitable [vaccine] distribution process." increasing "support to state agencies involved in the continued response to the virus and recovery for the state during reopening," and providing for the needs of Pennsylvanians.
  • The full press release and declaration can be found here: COVID-19 Disaster Declaration Renewal

Considerations for Communities of Faith

  • The CDC has updated its general considerations to help communities of faith discern how best to practice their beliefs while keeping their staff and congregations safe during the pandemic.  
  • To access the considerations and best practices, click here: CDC Considerations for Faith Communities

Faith-based Hostile Event Preparedness Virtual Workshop

  • The Pennsylvania Governor’s Office of Homeland Security, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Intelligence Center, Western PA All-Hazards Fusion Center, and the Delaware Valley Intelligence Center are collaborating with the Faith-Based Information Sharing and Analysis Organization to conduct a webinar on learning how to detect, prepare for, and respond to hostile incidents in and around places of worship, community centers, faith-based schools, and camp programs. 
  • This FREE workshop will be conducted during three half day periods in March, April, and June, to address and enhance awareness and preparedness related to the potential of physical attacks; talk about challenges, concerns and best practices regarding physical security; and provide awareness about the many federal, state, and local resources available to the faith-based community.
  • For more information and to register, click Hostile Event Preparedness Workshop

Empowering Discussions about COVID-19 Vaccine

  • FEMA Region 2 National Preparedness Division is holding a webinar about the importance of getting the COVID-19 vaccine. This webinar will discuss how individuals can build confidence in the COVID-19 vaccine among their families, friends and communities.
  • Thursday, February 25th, 2021 from 12:00pm – 1:00pm ET
  • For additional information and registration, please click Empowering COVID-19 Vaccination Discussions

COVID-19 Basics

  • Please join the Region 2 National Preparedness Division and its Caribbean Area Office for a webinar about the COVID-19 pandemic by learning more about how the disease spreads and affects people and communities. Following the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidance, presenters will explain important information about COVID-19, the origin of the virus, evolution of the disease, importance and the consequences of not getting the vaccines, myths and much more.
  • Monday, March 1st, 2021 10:00am – 11:00am ET (Spanish)
    Register for Spanish version
  • Monday, March 1st, 2021 1:00pm – 2:00pm ET (English)
    Register for English version

Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center

  • The Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center, a national website helping legal aid and other service organizations more effectively meet the civil legal needs of disaster survivors, has officially launched. The goal is to provide trainings on best practices and resources for pro bono and legal aid attorneys, volunteers, the communities they serve, and disaster survivors.
  • Click here for access: Legal Aid Disaster Resource Center

FTC says Utility scams are snow joke

  • Winter often brings the blues, but when it brings Arctic blasts, burst pipes, power outages, and even icicles indoors, scammers aren’t far behind with weather-related scams. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) wants you to know scammers know severe weather may have shut off your electricity, heat, and water and might pose as your utility company.
  • To get more information and preventative tips on how to avoid scammers, click Winter Utility Scams


Doug Hoy
Disaster Response Coordinator
drc@susumc.org 717-766-7441 ext. 3402

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