COVID-19 Resources

City of Mobile's COVID-19 information page: Watch this for city-level updates

Alabama Department of Public Health: monitor for updates and changes to state policy

Mobile County Department Health Department: monitor for updates and changes to city policy

Veterans Affairs in Alabama: website and updates

Feeding the Gulf Coast - Program dedicated to getting food to at risk people, if you do not need their services, consider donating or volunteering.

United Way: website and 211, or from a cell phone, 888-433-3624

Comcast 60-Day COVID-19 Plan: Free Xfinity Wifi hotspots across the US available to anyone who needs them, including non-subscribers, all data plans paused for 60 days, and no disconnection of a customer’s internet service or assessment of late fees IF THEY CONTACT US and let us know they can’t pay their bills during this period

Scholastic Learn at Home offer: Scholastic is offering free books, games, and activities for children who are stuck at home during the school closures

Utilities / Rent / Bills Information

Statement from the President of the Alabama Public Service Commission released yesterday saying that no-one will have their utilities shut off during this pandemic.

http://www.psc.state.al.us/Releases/2020/Covid_19_Press_Release_3_17_20.pdf

HUD announcing no evictions for people living in HUD owned properties
:https://www.businessinsider.com/hud-halts-evictions-and-foreclosures-coronavirus-2020-3?fbclid=IwAR16_dVzQVqen_E9OE4bi7Rr7NXQzaHqRRxfPZxd4fipNpka1hwuljutnBE

Gas

Spire, formerly Mobile Gas, announced it will not shut off services due to lack of payment.
https://www.fox10tv.com/news/coronavirus/alabama-power-spire-will-not-disconnect-services-to-those-impacted/

Spire customer service contact phone number: 800-292-4008.

Image description: if students don’t have access to internet they can call 844.488.8398 during the school shutdown for free internet from Spectrum.

Managing stress and anxiety: CDC resources

Managing stress and anxiety: NPR resources

Department of Education: info on children with disabilities and COVID-19

National Council of Independent Living: continually updating resources from the NCIL on legislation and information relevant to people with disabilities and the community at large

National call to action: call to action for assistance and awareness of needs

Southeast ADA Center Resources: a resources list from the Southeast ADA Center

Social Distancing Resources, Entertainment, Mental Health, and much more - credit to Shreya Pokhrel

Online AA Meetings: resources for online AA meetings during COVID-19

Homeschooling Resources: anti-oppressive, anti-racist homeschooling measures

Local Food Resources

Visit Mobile: This is supposed to be an update to date list of open businesses, including restaurants.

Local Mobile Services

Mobile Public Library - You can apply for a library card over the phone and this will get you access to their digital offerings like audiobooks.

Online Learning Sources for Kids

  1. Switcherzoo Zoo: www.switcheroozoo.com
  2. Fun Brain: www.funbrain.com
  3. Nat Geo for Kids: www.kids.nationalgeographic.com
  4. PBS Kids: www.pbs.org
  5. Into the Book: www.reading.ccb.org
  6. Star Fall: www.starfall.com
  7. Suessville: www.suesville.com
  8. Storyline: www.storylineonline.net 
  9. ABC YA: www.abcya.com
  10. Highlights Kids: www.highlightskids.com

Image description: showing symptoms on the body (fever, runny nose, dry cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, body aches, and severe symptoms are a high fever of 100.4 or higher and pneumonia)

Transmission: spread from person to person through sneezing or cough, because respiratory droplets containing the virus can remain on surfaces even after the ill person is no longer near.

  • A person may be at higher risk if they are
  • An older adult
  • They have a serious chronic medical condition such as heart disease, diabetes, and lung disease
  • They smoke regularly
  • They are pregnant
  • People with food insecurities, financial hardship, housing insecurities, and limited access to healthcare are at greater risk for Covid-19
  • Undocumented individuals, educators, health care workers, and incarcerated people are more vulnerable to exposure

Image description: prevention tips

Do:

  • Avoid contact with sick people
  • Stay home if sick
  • Cough or sneeze into your elbow
  • Disinfect frequently touched surfaces
  • Wash your hands often
  • High risk groups: refill essential prescription meds, avoid crowds and non-essential travel

Don’t:

  • Touch your face
  • Wear a face mask unless you have symptoms

Image description: how to manage stress and anxiety from COVID-19

For you:

  • Avoid excessive exposure to media coverage
  • Connect through calls/text/internet
  • Add extra time for daily stress relief
  • Practice self-care
  • Focus on your mental health

For kids:

  • Reassure them that they are safe
  • Let them talk about their worries
  • Share your own coping skills
  • Limit their news exposure
  • Create a routine and structure

For quarantine and isolation:

  • Keep in contact with your loved ones via social media, texts, and phone calls
  • Create a daily self-care routine
  • Keep yourself busy: games, books, movies
  • Focus on new relaxation techniques