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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-US link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal>Hi neighbors –<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>A few early suggestions:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Heebs delivers groceries. Likely about $20 to the canyon, but an option for ordering online. I think of this email list as one I always read! Thanks, Tom. There are people who work in town near grocery stores and might offer to pick up groceries. Actually, Walmart has a pick up service.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'>Nancy <o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black'>I get things through email either Aol or gmail just fine. I'm planning on going to Safeway today and see what's up. Mary<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Don’t forget to subscribe to Canyon-Assist if you want to help, or need help, or just want to discuss the coronavirus response.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText>General information about the mailing list is at:<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoPlainText> <a href="http://bcpoa.net/mailman/listinfo/canyon-assist_bcpoa.net">http://bcpoa.net/mailman/listinfo/canyon-assist_bcpoa.net</a><o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>More info from the mayor follows.<o:p></o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>Tom<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> Monday, March 16, 2020 4:27 PM<br><b>To:</b> bozone-orgs@npogroups.org<br><b>Subject:</b> [bozone-orgs] Bozeman area, city, COVID19 updates<o:p></o:p></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--Volunteering</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Many will need help during this time; whether food, childcare, deliveries and a hundred other things. Please continue to organize yourselves and others as volunteers. The Bozeman Community Foundation, United Way, HRDC, Salvation Army and others also are organizing donations and volunteers. They need help w/existing and new efforts so please contact any of them as well to help. Also, the Southwest Montana Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) group is meeting Wednesday, and there will be more details late that afternoon on how to help our neighbors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p><span style='color:black'>Here are some city-related updates, links and contacts. The City of Bozeman continues to work closely with other local agencies, Bozeman Health, and others. In order below:<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--Gallatin Health Dept closes bars, restaurants<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--Changes to city services, meetings<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--City continuing water, sewer, garbage services<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--City staff stay on payroll<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--Compassion from employers, landlords toward those in need<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--Volunteering<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--Joint Incident Command Center and emergency declarations by local governements<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>--Protect yourself and others<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--Gallatin Health Department closes bars, restaurants:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>All bars, brew pubs, wineries, distilleries with public tasting rooms and casinos in Gallatin County will be ordered closed effective Monday at 9 p.m. Take out and delivery can continue. </span><a href="https://www.facebook.com/notes/gallatin-county-health-department/order-closure-of-bars-and-restaurants-in-gallatin-county/10162908751325315/">https://www.facebook.com/notes/gallatin-county-health-department/order-closure-of-bars-and-restaurants-in-gallatin-county/10162908751325315/</a><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><span style='color:black'> </span></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--Changes to city services, meetings:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>City buildings other than city hall, Stiff Building, and public safety buildings will be closing to the public.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--City continuing water, sewer, garbage services:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Understanding that many citizens are facing job losses and/or severe reduction in work hours, Bozeman will continue to provide its water, sewer, and garbage services.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--City staff stay on payroll:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>The City of Bozeman will lead by example and will not lay off workers if their job function is suspended, if they undergo self-quarantine because of health risks or other related reasons.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--Compassion from employers, landlords toward those in need:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>To mitigate the impact of school and business closures on families, I join Governor Bullock and many others in encouraging all employers and landlords to be compassionate with their employees and tenants during this time.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--Volunteering:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Many will need help during this time; whether food, childcare, deliveries and a hundred other things. Please continue to organize yourselves and others as volunteers. The Bozeman Community Foundation, United Way, HRDC, Salvation Army and others also are organizing donations and volunteers. They need help w/existing and new efforts so please contact any of them as well to help. Also, the Southwest Montana Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) group is meeting Wednesday, and there will be more details late that afternoon on how to help our neighbors.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--Joint Incident Command Center and emergency declarations by local governments:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>The County has organized a Joint Incident Command Center (JIC) and call center to coordinate ongoing response between health, emergency, safety and other officials. Also, Bozeman, Gallatin County and other local governments will be enacting emergency declarations this week—this allows us to coordinate with state and federal efforts, qualify for reimbursements, and other steps.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p><b><u><span style='color:black'>--Protect yourself and others:</span></u></b><span style='color:black'><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. </span><a href="https://www.healthygallatin.org/blog/protect-yourself-coronavirus-covid19/">https://www.healthygallatin.org/blog/protect-yourself-coronavirus-covid19/</a><span style='color:black'><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, gatherings of more than ten people, etc.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'> <o:p></o:p></span></p><p><span style='color:black'>Third, the Gallatin County Health Department 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 class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id=Signature><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>Chris Mehl<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt;color:black'>406-581-4992<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></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>--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------<br><br>You are receiving this because you are subscribed to the bozone-orgs email list.<br><br>To send a message to everybody on this list, email to:<br><a href="mailto:bozone-orgs@npogroups.org">bozone-orgs@npogroups.org</a><br><br>If you are not yet a subscriber to the bozone-orgs list, but would like to be added, send an email to:<br><a href="mailto:bozone-orgs-subscribe@npogroups.org">bozone-orgs-subscribe@npogroups.org</a><br><br>To unsubscribe, send an email to:<br><a href="mailto:bozone-orgs-unsubscribe@npogroups.org">bozone-orgs-unsubscribe@npogroups.org</a><br><br>To contact the folks in charge of the bozone-orgs email list, email to:<br><a href="mailto:bozone-orgs-owner@npogroups.org">bozone-orgs-owner@npogroups.org</a><br><br><br><o:p></o:p></p></div></div></body></html>