Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) –https://www.sba.gov/page/guidance-businesses-employers-plan-respond-coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19.

Is the library open?

The Rock Rapids Public Library will be closed to the public until further notice.

Can I rent city facilities?

City owned properties closed during the next several weeks as a precaution.

Can I sign up for City Rec programs?

No recreation programs will take place until further notice.

Are the trail and parks open?

Trails and parks will be open to the public, you may find restrooms closed. Please practice appropriate care and precautions when using these public spaces.

COVID-19 Facebook Small Business Grants

Facebook is offering $100 million in cash grants for up to 30,0000 small businesses. The program can be used to help cover operational cost, rent, mortgage, payroll and more. Please follow the link to sign up for their updates. As far as I can tell the application is not available yet. https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants?ref=alias

COVID-19 Driver’s License and Registration Help

We want to help you with your social distance. Governor Reynolds has extended expiration dates on all driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations expiring Jan. 17, 2020, or later. There’s no need to rush in to see us. It can wait until conditions are safer for everyone to be out. Get more info: http://bit.ly/2wlBnbl

COVID-19 Business Scenarios and Benefits Available

Are you a worker impacted by COVID-19 closures? This chart shows who may be eligible for unemployment insurance benefits.

If you have questions about your eligibility, call 1-866-239-0843 or email uiclaimshelp@iwd.iowa.gov

You can file for unemployment insurance benefits online at https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/file-claim-unemplo…