On this page, I have compiled a bunch of helpful and useful news for the DC, Maryland and Virginia residents, small business owners and etc.
Each has different sources of information ON DIFFERENT websites, so I have decided to bring as much as I can to this one spot.
Click on the following links, sub-pages and doc attachments to find and get the information you need.
Please note MOST IF NOT ALL OF MY RESOURCES CAME FROM "THE WASHINGTON POST" WAMU, AND OR LOCAL STATE/CITY GOVERNMENT WEBSITES.
Scroll to your state to find info.
COUNTRYWIDE ~
COVID -19 General information.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
Unemployment & business benefits (Countrywide)
If you read the article below you will see that Department of Labor has extended and amended rules for the states ability to distribute unemployment funds.
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200312-0
I encourage you to ACTUALLY READ the entire Article above… it will give you detailed information on what you need.
Each state administers a separate unemployment insurance program, but all states follow the same guidelines established by federal law. For more information regarding rules in your state, contact with your state’s unemployment insurance program. < Click and pick on your state!)
MLB for to setup Fund to help Delayed MLB Employees
http://richythetech.com/mlb-for-to-setup-fund-to-help-delayed-mlb-employees/
MARYLAND ~
0% Loans and some small grants I believe for Small Business to help STAY AFLOAT. (Maryland)
https://egov.maryland.gov/businessexpress
FAQS for unemployment in regards to COVID-19 .. (Maryland Residents Click Below)
1.) If my employer temporarily ceases operations due to COVID-19, preventing me from coming to work, am I eligible for benefits? The Answers are in the link below.
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/uicovidfaqs.shtml
https://www.dllr.state.md.us/employment/unemployment.shtml
COVID-19 Resource Page (Maryland)
Maryland MVA Suspends certain Driver License Services and extends renewal dates..
http://richythetech.com/maryland-mva/
Such as Food distributions sites, food for kids K-12, Childcare, Take-out and delivery options.. etc etc. I Urge ALL MARYLAND residents to click on and read this link.. not for just you but familiarize your self with this info to help others.
https://www.mdcounties.org/366/COVID-19-Resource-Page
Distilleries in Maryland to Make hand sanitizers instead of alcoholic drinks
http://richythetech.com/distilleries-in-maryland-make-hand-sanitizer-instead-of-alcoholic-drinks/
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA ~
Recovery For Businesses – Small Business Resources (District of Columbia)
Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has accepted the District of Columbia’s declaration for assistance in the form of economic injury disaster loans following the advent of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19), and DC businesses can start applying now. While the SBA directly administers this loan program, the Department of Small and Local Business Development (DSLBD), led by Director Kristi Whitfield, will liaise with the SBA on behalf of the District of Columbia.
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/recovery-business.
Read Entire Article by clicking the above link.
Food Resources – (DC Residents)
Click to see the entire map of Free – Meals for Children, Seniors, All and Groceries, As well as a map of all the Grocery markets open during this.
https://coronavirus.dc.gov/food
DC council to stop Utility Shut Offs
http://richythetech.com/dc-council-passed-legislation-to-stop-utility-shut-offs/
DDOT and DPW Announce Parking and Service Adjustments (DC)
(Washington, DC) – The District of Columbia Government has modified its operations in order to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The District Department of Transportation (DDOT) and the District Department of Public Works (DPW) have modified several operations, systems and services.
Read the entire Article below.
https://dc.gov/release/ddot-and-dpw-announce-parking-and-service-adjustments
VIRGINIA ~
Attention Workers Whose Job Has Been Affected by the Coronavirus
March 13, 2020
If you are a worker who has been totally or partially separated from your job due to Coronavirus, please note that no claim for unemployment insurance may be filed or processed until an actual lay off from employment has occurred, or until there has been an actual reduction in hours. When filing your claim for unemployment benefits, please be sure to check the reason for separation as Lack of Work/Lay off. If you will be filing because of a reduction in hours, you will not receive benefits unless your gross earnings are less than your weekly benefit amount. Currently the maximum weekly benefit amount in Virginia is $378.
You may file a claim for unemployment insurance through this Website by clicking the link below to File a new claim for unemployment benefits or through our Customer Contact Center by calling 1-866-832-2363 Monday through Friday 8:30am – 4:30pm.
http://www.vec.virginia.gov/node/11699
Coronavirus (COVID-19) In Virginia Information , News and Resources for Virginia
The State Corporation Commission (SCC) issued an order directing utilities it regulates, such as electric, natural gas, and water companies in Virginia, to suspend service disconnections for 60 days to provide immediate relief for any customer, residential and business, who may be financially impacted by the COVID-19 outbreak.
There is more information like this for childcare, food, ultities, loans and other help for VIRGINIA by clicking the below links
https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus-updates/
https://www.dss.virginia.gov/geninfo/corona.cgi
https://www.vachamber.com/covid-19/
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EXTRA EXTRA ..
This below article was written Matt Blitz and it tells and gives your information about .. Banks and Tenders, Food Stamps, Free Sources, Utilities, Unemployment. It has some of the same stuff that I have shared from others posts.. but some of it is more direct and helpful. Check it out. Big Thanks to Matt Blitz & WAMU 88.5
https://wamu.org/story/20/03/19/your-guide-to-getting-unemployment-and-other-relief-in-d-c-virginia-and-maryland/
Please note MOST IF NOT ALL OF MY RESOURCES CAME FROM “THE WASHINGTON POST” WAMU, AND OR LOCAL STATE/CITY GOVERNMENT WEBSITES.
