Business Continuity & Recovery - St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce, FL

Shop and Dine St. Johns County encourages residents and visitors to support our local business and dining community by spending locally. Supporting small businesses and restaurants enriches our economy, provides jobs for residents, and keeps our unique community growing and thriving. The program offers a convenient and easy way for residents and businesses to support one another by providing information about businesses and restaurants open and serving the public, including easy-to-use interactive maps and directories of contact information and service levels.

SHOP & DINE APP NOW AVAILABLE! Download the app here: http://m.appbuild.io/sjcshopd

LIST OF LOCAL EMPLOYERS HIRING:
- Publix
- CVS Health
- Walmart or text jobs to 240240
- Winn Dixie
- Target
- Walgreens
- Florida Blue
INFORMATION PROVIDED BY LEGAL AID
1. Unemployed people/laid off workers: remember to apply online for unemployment if laid off - Reemployment Assistance
2. The Family Medical Leave Act is in place for this emergency situation
3. People are permitted to withdraw from their 401K's now and checks are sent overnight
4. SBA (Small Business Association) loans are available (declaration of disaster areas, such as FL)
5. Beware of scams, always, but especially during these time. Door to door or calls saying people can buy testing equipment for the virus, or they are Medicare or the government with funds they need to put into a person's bank account
Florida consumers can file complaints with the Florida Attorney General Office by calling toll free 866-966-7226 or visiting http://www.myfloridalegal.com.

Flagler’s ACE program launches 3 free online courses. Read more here.

To register for online courses, go to www.Flagler.edu/adulted/oasc or for more information, email continuingeducation@flagler.edu.
Additionally, you can contact Christine Rodenbaugh, administrative assistant for Adult & Continuing Education at crodenbaugh@flagler.edu or call 904-377-8358.
YOUR BUSINESS CONTINGENCY PLANS

As the Coronavirus continues to present challenges to health officials across the United States and abroad, now is the time to review your contingency plans. Be sure that the plans you have in place for your employees and customers are suitable for any eventuality should your business be disrupted.

We encourage you to review the guidance issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for business response:
1. Encourage sick employees to stay home
2. Send sick employees home to recuperate
3. Emphasize staying home when sick, illness etiquette and proper hygiene
4. Perform routine cleaning
5. Advise employees to follow CDC guidelines for travel
More information is available on the CDC website.

- Grocery Stores
- Florida Attorney General Activates Price Gouging Hotline
  The Price Gouging Hotline is 866-9NO-SCAM or download the reporting app NO SCAM.
Contact Info

Non-Emergency Sheriff's Office
(904) 824-8304
FEMA Disaster Assistance
(800) 621-3362
Florida's 2-1-1 Help Line
211
Florida Emergency Information Line
(800) 342-3557
State Volunteer and Donations
(800) 354-3571

St. Johns County Department of Emergency Management

The St. Johns County Department of Emergency Management is responsible for the Disaster Preparedness of our County and the Evacuation Assistance Program for our citizens who need assistance in the event of an evacuation. In the event of an actual emergency situation, your knowledge of what to do will be of great benefit to you and your family. For more information regarding emergency management in St. Johns County, please visit https://www.sjcemergencymanagement.com or call (904) 824-5550.

If you want to ensure you and your family are prepared for a disaster, visit https://www.ready.gov/ to get help and ideas on planning for future emergencies.