Resource Update: March 22, 2021

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United Way of Pennsylvania COVID-19 Impact Survey

The United Way of Pennsylvania (UWP), has launched their 2nd COVID-19 Impact Survey!  Their first survey was a 6 month look at the impact of the pandemic on Pennsylvania families.

Now UWP is conducting a second survey to help inform advocates about the experiences of Pennsylvania communities.  This survey asks about childcare, food insecurity, housing, healthcare, and employment status.

The United Way is asking everyone to help by completing the survey and sharing it. Here are the links to the survey: 

Register to become a COVID-19 Vaccine Point of Distribution (POD)

The Disaster Response Ministry is working with our partners in the PA Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (VOAD) to collaborate with federal, state, and local partners to provide staffing of POD sites throughout the Commonwealth.

Almost every county has their own plan, and as we receive information, it will be distributed throughout the Conference. If you, or someone you know, is interested in volunteering at a vaccination site in your community, complete the following survey so the Disaster Response Ministry can keep you informed.

https://forms.gle/HqhJdGE9rB8JoCWo8

If your church congregation is interested in hosting a vaccination site, , you are encouraged to register by emailing partnerships@fema.dhs.gov

Health Department Amends Face Coverings Order

Acting Secretary of Health Alison Beam amended the existing Universal Face Coverings order to align with the CDC's Recommendations for Fully Vaccinated People, that indicates that fully vaccinated people can resume these activities:

Visiting with other fully vaccinated people indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing;

Visiting with unvaccinated people from a single household who are low risk for severe COVID-19 disease indoors without wearing masks or physical distancing; and

Refraining from quarantine and testing following a known exposure, if asymptomatic.

"Crisis During the Pandemic- Finding Your Way in the Storm: Resilience for Daily Life"

The Crisis Intervention Association presents the webinar: "Crisis During the Pandemic- Finding Your Way in the Storm: Resilience for Daily Life" 

Dr. Mandy Fauble, Director of Clinical Services, UPMC Safe Harbor, Erie, PA, will describe how stress can influence both physical and mental health.  Participants will learn how to build resilience, shape stress management skills and utilize targeted interventions. 

Please click this link to register:  Finding Your Way in the Storm Webinar

Financial Assistance for COVID-19 related Funerals

The COVID-19 pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA will provide financial assistance for COVID-19-related funeral expenses incurred after January 20, 2020.  FEMA is currently working with stakeholder groups to get their input on ways they can best provide this assistance, and to enlist their help with outreach to families and communities.  FEMA will begin to implement COVID-19 funeral assistance in April.  People who have COVID-19 funeral expenses are encouraged to keep and gather documentation.

For additional information, click here: FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance

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

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