Dear All:

As we all know, the news about COVID-19 changes every day and, sometimes, every hour. Information is coming at us from many directions and it can be overwhelming. I thought I would share the resources I turn to for up-to-date information about health concerns, testing, and resources that people and businesses can turn to during this extraordinary time.

Please do everything you can to take care of your family, your friends, your neighbors, and yourself. In times of crisis, people do remarkable things for each other that fill me with optimism. 

My staff and I are working remotely, but we are available to assist in any way that we can.

Stay safe,

Assemblyman Andrew Zwicker

16th Legislative District

[email protected]

(732) 823-1684

What to do if you do not feel well or believe you or a family member has been exposed to COVID-19:

• NJ COVID-19 Hotline: 1-800-222-1222
  Staffed by medical professionals, this hotline is open 24hr/7days a week to answer any and all COVID-19 related questions and concerns.

• NJ 211: https://www.nj211.org/
  Residents with questions or concerns about COVID-19 and resources available to them can call 2-1-1. Residents can also text NJCOVID to 898-211 to receive text information and stay informed. To receive live text assistance, residents can text their zip code to 898-211.

GENERAL COVID-19 INFORMATION

• Center for Disease Control
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
  
  The CDC national site provides the most up-to-date medical facts and guidance to all U.S. residents.

• New Jersey Department of Health
  https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
  
  The New Jersey Health Department website gives a detailed account of the COVID-19 situation specifically for New Jersey residents.

• Office of the Governor
  https://nj.gov/governor/
  
  The New Jersey Governor’s site has information on the latest actions Governor Murphy has taken. 

BUSINESS OWNER/EMPLOYER RESOURCES

• NJ Business First Stop Initiative
  https://faq.business.nj.gov/en/collections/2198378-information-for-nj-businesses-on-the-coronavirus-outbreak
  
  This website offers guidance to businesses on how COVID-19 will impact them and what resources are available. 

• New Jersey Economic Development Authority
  https://www.njeda.com/about/Public-Information/Coronavirus-Information
  
  This site has information for New Jersey businesses, including information on the waiver for specific requirements relating to employee presence under EDA incentive programs. 

• New Jersey Department of Labor
  https://www.nj.gov/labor/employer-services/business/covid.shtml
  
  Information focused on employer strategies during the COVID-19 crisis.

LABOR/WORKFORCE RESOURCES

• New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development
  https://www.nj.gov/labor/worker-protections/earnedsick/covid.shtml
  
  Resources for employees in case they are out of work as a result of COVID-19. 

HUMAN SERVICES AND SOCIAL SERVICES

• New Jersey Department of Human Services
  https://nj.gov/humanservices/coronavirus.html
  
  The latest on support available to residents that receive services including Medicaid coverage, SNAP benefits, Aging services, Individuals with Disabilities, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services.

• Social Security Administration
  https://www.ssa.gov/coronavirus/
  
  The latest information on the impact COVID-19 will have on the SSA and what resources are available to recipients.

• New Jersey Department of the Treasury
  https://www.state.nj.us/treasury/
  
  Information for individuals and businesses who may have tax or revenue questions as a result of COVID-19. It also has COVID-19 resources for SHBP/SEHBP.

• New Jersey Board of Public Utilities
  
  Utility providers are temporarily suspending gas and electric service shut-offs during the coronavirus outbreak. They also have pledged continued provision of safe and reliable electricity and gas, even though their customer service centers and neighborhood walk-in centers have been closed.

• Grocery Stores and Retail
  
  Many grocery stores and retailers are creating special senior-citizens-only shopping hours early in the morning or have adjusted their hours in an effort to protect people with a higher risk of becoming seriously ill from the COVID-19 virus. To see what services are being offered in your area please contact your local retailer. 

• Food banks/Pantries in and around the 16^th Legislative District:

Flemington Area Food Pantry
http://flemingtonfoodpantry.org 
(908) 788-5568         

ArmInArm
(formerly Crisis Ministry of Mercer County)
https://arminarm.org
(609) 396-9355

Food Bank Network of Somerset
https://www.somersetfoodbank.org
(732) 560-1813

South Brunswick Township Food Pantry
https://www.southbrunswicknj.gov/food-pantry
(732) 329-4000 x7674

Trenton Area Soup Kitchen
http://www.trentonsoupkitchen.org
(609) 695-5456

TRANSPORTATION

• NJ Transit
  https://www.njtransit.com/var/var_servlet.srv?hdnPageAction=COVID19ProtectionTo
  
  Latest on NJ Transit operations relating to COVID-19. 

• New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission
  https://www.state.nj.us/mvc/
  
  The Motor Vehicle Commission has created an FAQ page related to COVID-19. They have also extended the expiry date by two months for any driver’s licenses, non-driver IDs, vehicle registrations and inspection stickers due to expire by May 31^st of this year.