Updated 6/29/20.

Visit covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates for the most recent information about the Alaska State Health Mandates.

Independent Commercial Fishing Vessels State Mandate

Mandate 017 does not apply to charter boats.  It does apply to commercial fishing vessels.  Appendix 1 explains the mandate and a copy of appendix 2 needs to be kept on board the vessel.

STATE Health Mandate 017 – Protective Measures for Independent Commercial Fishing Vessels (pdf, revised 5/22/20)

• Appendix 01, the Alaska Protective Plan for Commercial Fishing Vessels (pdf)
• Appendix 02, Acknowledgement Form (pdf)
• Appendix 03, Independent Commercial Fishing Harvesters (pdf)

For guidance for charter boats, visit the State Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit covid19.alaska.gov

Updated 6/29/20.

City of Seward Harbor Public Notice

STATE WEBSITE: REOPEN ALASKA RESPONSIBLY PLAN- PHASE 3/4

• Attachment J - Fishing Charters Guidance (pdf)

Other Reopen Alaska Responsibly Plan - Phase 3/4 documents:

• General Guidance - Alaska's Plan Forward (pdf) 
• Detailed Guidance - Phase 3/4 Detailed Guidance (pdf)

Visit covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates for the most recent information about the Alaska State Health Mandates.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit covid19.alaska.gov

Updated 6/29/20.

STATE WEBSITE: REOPEN ALASKA RESPONSIBLY PLAN- PHASE 3/4

• General Guidance - Alaska's Plan Forward (pdf) 
• Detailed Guidance - Phase 3/4 Detailed Guidance (pdf)
  

Visit page for specific business and entity guidance for restaurants, retail, personal services, non-public facing business, public facing business, fishing charters, social/religious/other gatherings, gyms/fitness/recreational facilities, lodges/camping, day camps, intrastate travel, graduation ceremonies, swimming pools, bars, theaters, bowling alleys, bingo halls, libraries/museums/archives/ organized sports/activities, licensed childcare, elective medical/dental, large gatherings & community events.

Visit covid19.alaska.gov/health-mandates for the most recent information about the Alaska State Health Mandates.

For the latest information on COVID-19, visit covid19.alaska.gov

Updated 6/29/20.

Visit the CDC Symptoms of Coronavirus webpage for a current list of COVID-19 symptoms.

Use these tools to check your risk and symptoms:

• CDC/Apple COVID-19 Screening Tool
• Providence's Coronavirus Assessment Tool
• Emory Coronavirus Checker

Call ahead before going to any clinic, hospital or emergency room.  Open the most recent Seward Community Situation Report for contact and updates on local health organizations.

Updated 6/29/20.

There's a tremendous amount of information about the Coronavirus and COVID-19 to evaluate.  Here are a few we find helpful:

Regional

• Kenai Peninsula Borough COVID-19 Response
• KPB COVID-19 Information Hub  Drop down to select Seward case information

State

• State of Alaska COVID-19 Information
  
  • COVID-19 Health Mandates
• AK Health & Social Services (DHSS) COVID-19
  • AK Coronavirus Response Hub
  • COVID-19 Health Alerts
  • Subscribe to DHSS COVID-19 Health Alerts
  • DHSS Facebook
  • DHSS COVID Conscious Business Toolkit
• AK Unified Command:  State, regional and local mandates, press releases, notices and information 
  • State EOC Preparedness Levels

National

• www.coronavirus.gov 
• Center of Disease Control (CDC) Coronavirus
  
  • CDC COVID-19 Symptoms
  • CDC Daily Life & Coping
  • CDC Coping with Stress
  • CDC Household Cleaning & Disinfection Recommendations
  • CDC Business Cleaning & Disinfection Recommendations
  • CDC Community Facility Cleaning & Disinfection Recommendations
• US President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America 
• National Institutes of Health (NIH) Coronavirus:  Latest NIH research
• Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) List N:  Disinfectant list
• Harvard Health Coronavirus Resource Center:  Questions and answers
• John Hopkins University Coronavirus Resource Center:  Interactive maps
• US Dept of State COVID-19 Traveler Information:  Plus travel advisories

International

• World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Pandemic
  
  • WHO Advice for the Public
  • WHO Rolling COVID-19 Updates
• NewsGuard Coronavirus Misinformation Tracking Center
• Ryerson University COVID19MISINFO.ORG

Seward Chamber of Commerce Resources for COVID-19

Alaska Economic Stabilization Team (AEST)

Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development

Micro Loans, Small business loan, and Rural Development Initiative funds and other State programs available to Alaska small businesses

• COVID-19 Economic Recovery Resource Portal for Business
  
• Small Business Economic Development Loan Program
  
• Microloan Loan Program
• Rural Development Initiative Fund Loan Program

US Small Business Administration (SBA)

• SBA Disaster Assistance in Response to the Coronavirus
• SBA Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
• SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) Assistance
• SBA Alaska District Office (includes resources and news) 

US Department of Treasury CARES Act

• How to Get a Small Business Loan - The Washington Post (pfd)
• How the Treasury Department is Taking Action
• The Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act (pdf)
• CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program Provides Historic Aid for Small Businesses (pfd)

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

• IRS Coronavirus Tax Relief

US Department of Labor FFCRA: Employee Paid Leave Rights

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA or Act)
• Non-Federal Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave (pdf)
• Federal Paid Sick Leave and Expanded Family and Medical Leave (pdf)

• Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice – Frequently Asked Questions

Updated 6/29/20.

Non-Clinical Questions?

AK 211:  8:30am-6pm, Mon-Sat.

• Call 211 or 1-800-478-2221
• Email Alaska211@ak.org

Free, confidential, and multilingual health and human services information and referral system operated by United Way of Anchorage on behalf of all United Ways in Alaska.

• Basic Needs: Food, Clothing, Shelter, Temporary Financial Assistance, Transportation, Disaster
• Health Resources: Crisis Intervention, Prenatal Care, Support Groups, Counseling, Drug & Alcohol Intervention, Rehabilitation, Children’s Health Insurance
• Financial Stability: Job Referrals, Income Tax Credits, WIC, Credit Counseling, Food Stamps, Rent & Utility Assistance, Unemployment Benefits, Job & Education Programs
• Elder & Disability Support: Home Care, Adult Day Care, Congregate Meals, Meals on Wheels, Respite Care, Transportation, Homemaker Services
• Family Support: Childcare, After-School Programs, Family Resources, Summer Camps, Recreation Programs, Mentoring, Tutoring, Protective Services
• Community Crisis/Disaster Recovery: 2-1-1 Systems in Other States Have Proven Valuable in Disaster Relief Efforts.

Alaska 2-1-1 utilizes Language Line to communicate with limited-English speaking callers in a variety of languages, including: Russian, Korean, Tagalog, Yupik & Hmong.

Updated 7/20/20.

These are stressful times.  Maintaining emotional and mental health is important for everyone.

• CDC Stress & Coping
• CDC Worker & Safety Support
• WHO Mental health & COVID-19
• National Council for Behavioral Health Resources and Tools for Addressing Coronavirus (COVID-19)
• SAMHSA Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Information
• MHA Mental Health and COVID-19 – Information and Resources
• Employees: How to Cope with Job Stress and Build Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic
• What Workers and Employers Can Do to Manage Workplace Fatigue during COVID-19
• Mayo Clinic COVID-19 and your mental health

Local and State Hotlines:

• Seward Crisis Line 24/7:  Call 1-907-224-3027 or text "HOME" to 741741.
• Seward Domestic Violence / Sexual Assault:  Call 1-907-362-1843.
• Alaska Careline:  Call 1-877-266-4357 or text "907-2LISTEN" or chat at www.CarelineAlaska.com
• Alaska Responders Relief Line 24/7:  Call 1-844-985-8275.
• Alaska Tobacco Quite Line:  Call 1-800-784-8669.
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:  Call 1-800-273-8255.
• National Substance Abuse and Mental Health Service Disaster Distress Helpline:  Call 1-800-985-5990 or text "TalkWithUs" to 66746.

Free SeaView Community Services mental health/substance use screenings:  Call 1-907-224-5257 for an appointment.