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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Information from the Mayor:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in'><p class=MsoNormal><b>From:</b> bozone-orgs@npogroups.org <bozone-orgs@npogroups.org> <br><b>Sent:</b> Saturday, March 14, 2020 7:52 AM<br><b>To:</b> bozone-orgs@npogroups.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [bozone-orgs] Bozeman area: COVID19, urls, contacts, helping others<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p><span style='color:black'>Here are some updates, links and contacts about COVID19 and Bozeman and Gallatin County, safety recommendations from the health officer, and some ways folks can start to volunteer to help at risk folks, families that lose jobs, and others in need. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>UPDATE/CONTACTS<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Statement from Gallatin Health Dept on COVID19 being in Bozeman, and three other cases across Montana: <a href="https://www.gallatinmedia.org/?p=6593&utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-post-title_1">https://www.gallatinmedia.org/?p=6593&utm_source=mailpoet&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=newsletter-post-title_1</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Bozeman Chronicle story on COVID19: <a href="https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana-finds-first-coronavirus-cases-one-in-gallatin-county/article_d245bf3d-badf-5c33-a6de-ddc1debb68c8.html">https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana-finds-first-coronavirus-cases-one-in-gallatin-county/article_d245bf3d-badf-5c33-a6de-ddc1debb68c8.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Chronicle story on public schools, open for now (but spring break) and stay tuned: <a href="https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana-finds-first-coronavirus-cases-one-in-gallatin-county/article_d245bf3d-badf-5c33-a6de-ddc1debb68c8.html">https://www.bozemandailychronicle.com/news/montana-finds-first-coronavirus-cases-one-in-gallatin-county/article_d245bf3d-badf-5c33-a6de-ddc1debb68c8.html</a><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>This is a fluid situation that will change and Gallatin Health has a web site on COVID19, <a href="https://www.healthygallatin.org/coronavirus-covid-19/">https://www.healthygallatin.org/coronavirus-covid-19/</a>. They also set up a 24/7 number some weeks ago for anyone to call: 582-3100.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>GALLATIN HEALTH OFFICER’S FOUR SAFEY POINTS:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>In his news conference yesterday, Matt Kelley made four points about local safety:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>First, take care of yourself: wash hands, eat well, sleep, and stay home/isolate if you’re sick.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Second, practice social distancing in general, and especially if you’re in an at-risk group: avoid crowds, those who are ill, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Third, Gallatin Health is asking event organizers to consider postponing/cancelling events that bring people together in close quarters for a purpose that is non-essential. Individuals and families also should make smart decisions about events they do attend.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Fourth, don’t panic and be kind. Local case(s) will be in quarantine for 14 days, along with household member contacts (and govt staff will attempt to track down other contacts also). Kelley: "We ask everyone in our community to respond with compassion, kindness, and charity in their heart."<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>VOLUNTEER<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>At this time of uncertainty, one known is that we can come together as a community and help each other. Many in and around Bozeman are going to need assistance in the coming days: things like elderly who can’t travel, checking on health of shut-ins, donations to food banks for those who lose jobs, the need for even more childcare if schools close, getting school lunches to families and children, housing assistance, and many more things.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>The county emergency response officer leads monthly mtgs of COAD (Community Organizations Active in Disaster) and the next one is Wednesday. It includes local govt, groups like United Way, and many others to help identify needs and assign work.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>They’ll need help from community groups, congregations, neighbors, Girl/Boy Scouts and all who can help. One thing to consider, many volunteers in our community are elderly and they no longer may be able to help b/c of their own safety concerns. So neighbors, groups, and others, please start to contact each other and see who can volunteer time in the coming days.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>You also can contact the local HRDC, which has agreed to be a clearinghouse for volunteers. They run the Food Bank, Fork & Spoon, Headstart, warming center, and many other programs. HRDC is a great place to volunteer and they’ll also keep a sign-up list to help folks get involved with other groups. To get on the list 587-4486 or email <a href="mailto:hello@thehrdc.org">hello@thehrdc.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Thanks everyone. Please stay informed, stay safe, be smart, and be kind.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>As always, please let me know if I may be helpful in any way.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Chris Mehl, 406-581-4992<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><div id=Signature><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><br>Read about the list guidelines:<br><a href="http://npogroups.org/lists/info/bozone-orgs">http://npogroups.org/lists/info/bozone-orgs</a><br><br>Get a new password:<br><a href="http://npogroups.org/lists/renewpasswd/">http://npogroups.org/lists/renewpasswd/</a><br><br>... so that you can post and view items on the new Bozone-Orgs Calendar:<br><a href="http://npogroups.org/lists/calendar/bozone-orgs">http://npogroups.org/lists/calendar/bozone-orgs</a><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>