COVID-19 Guidance & Town Updates

Post date: Mar 17, 2020 8:46:28 PM

As of February 26 at 5pm, North Carolina modified the Phase 3 requirements of its phased reopening strategy. Find answers to Frequently Asked Questions about current restrictions here.

The Town of Spindale is working in cooperation with the state of North Carolina and government officials to best ensure the safety of our residents. Town officials will rely on guidance from the CDC, the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services, and the Rutherford County Health Department to make decisions that are in the best interest of our staff and the public. 

Town residents are encouraged to visit ncdhhs.gov/coronavirus or coronavirus.gov for the most up-to-date information. Residents are asked to please adhere to recommendations, state executive orders, and guidelines issued by the state and U.S. government regarding preventative measures.  

Need information regarding the state vaccination rollout plan?  Find Your Spot & Take Your Shot!  

A free COVID-19 vaccine will be available to all who want it, but supplies will be limited at first. North Carolina moves through vaccination phases by aligning to federal priorities while empowering local vaccine providers with the flexibility to move to the next priority group as they complete phases and have vaccines available.

Rest assured: you have a spot to take your shot.

RESOURCES FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

• Federal Resources

  • CARES Act and Small Business Administration

    • Paycheck Protection Program

      • Video Tutorial

    • Economic Injury Disaster Loans

      • Video Tutorial

    • SBA Express Bridge Loans (NEW)

    • SBA Disaster Loan Assistance Program: https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/

    • North Carolina, like all states in the country, has been declared an eligible disaster area. The majority of small business and small non-profit organization owners can apply for a low-interest loan. All loan payments will be deferred for one year. 

    • SBA Disaster Assistance Customer Service Center: 1-800-659-2955

  • FEMA: https://www.fema.gov/ 

  • USDA Rural Resource Guide: https://www.rd.usda.gov/

• Regional Resources

  • Isothermal Planning and Development Commission: https://regionc.org/covid19resources/

  • Isothermal Small Business Center: https://www.isothermal.edu/academics/small-business/index.html

  • Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce: https://rutherfordcoc.org/

• State Resources

  • NC Department of Commerce Employment Security Division: https://des.nc.gov/

    • Unemployment Information for INDIVIDUALS

    • Unemployment Information for EMPLOYERS

  • NC Works (Employment Assistance): https://www.ncworks.gov/vosnet/Default.aspx

  • Small Business and Technology Development Center: http://www.sbtdc.org/coronavirus/

  • North Carolina Small Business Center Network https://www.ncsbc.net/DocumentMaster.aspx?doc=4577

  • Natural Capital Investment Fund Recovery Loan: https://www.ncifund.org/what-we-do/nc-covid-19-rapid-recovery-loan

  • NC Rapid Recovery Program supported by GoldenLEAF Foundation: https://ncrapidrecovery.org/

  • North Carolina Restaurant Workers Relief Fund: https://www.ncrestaurantrelief.com/

  • Mountain Bizworks: https://www.mountainbizworks.org/coronavirus/covid-19-loans/

  • Facebook Small Business Grants Program: https://www.facebook.com/business/boost/grants

GUIDANCE

Slow the spread and #FlattenTheCurve to protect vulnerable populations, even if you are otherwise young and/or healthy.

Wash hands frequently, especially before eating or after being out in public.

Regularly disinfect high-touch surfaces, such as door knobs and light switches

Work from home as much as possible.

Avoid social gatherings of more than 10 people.

Practicing social distancing as much as possible, which includes minimizing contact and staying at least six feet from others. 

For high risk populations (aged 65+, immune condition or chronic illness), stay home as much as possible.

If you feel sick, even with mild cold symptoms, stay home.