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CALHOUN COUNTY TO REQUEST FEDERAL & STATE ASSETS
April 3, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Myles Chamblee, Public Information Officer Office: 256-435-0540; Cell: 256-499-8607; Email: mchamblee@calhounema.org ______________________________________________________________________________ CALHOUN COUNTY TO REQUEST FEDERAL AND STATE ASSETS Calhoun County, Alabama – In response to the rapidly evolving COVID-19 pandemic Calhoun County is making a request to the State of Alabama for medical assistance to support the projected impact on the local healthcare
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE c- APRIL 3rd, 2020 - EXTENSION OF TEMPORARY CLOSURES
Anniston city leadership urges all of its citizens to continue social distancing practices, and to adhere to the health and safety guidelines set forth by the CDC, the ADPH, as well as the Alabama State Health Officer’s mandatory health orders. Furthermore, be it known that in an effort to adhere our community to the safest practices recommended by both the CDC and the Alabama Dept. of Public Health, the City of Anniston will extend the following precautionary measures for the health and safety of our
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - APRIL 1, 2020 - 11:45 AM
In order to limit and slow the spread of COVID-19, and in the best interests of both the drivers and passengers, effective today, April 1st, the Anniston Calhoun Transit System (ACTS) fixed route will now allow only 5 passengers on the vehicle at any one time. In addition, fares are currently being waived, and Paratransit and Demand Response services will continue to provide essential transportation trips. Please note, these changes shall remain in effect until further notice, and will be
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 23rd, 2020 - 1:30 PM
PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 23, 2020 - 1:30PMANNISTON MULTIMODAL STATION In order to limit and slow the spread of COVID-19, beginning tomorrow, March 24th, the Anniston Multimodal Station (Amtrak Station, Greyhound Station, Trolley Station) located at 126 West 4th Street, Anniston, AL 36201, will temporarily change its hours of operation to the following: Monday - Friday: 8:00AM until 7:00PM Saturday: 9:00AM until 3:00PM Sunday: Closed Please note, these changes shall remain in effect until April
SBA OFFERS DISASTER ASSISTANCE TO AL SMALL BUSINESSES ECONOMICALLY IMPACTED BY COVID-19
NEWS RELEASE Disaster Field Operations Center East Release Date: March 21, 2020 Contact: Michael Lampton (404) 331-0333 Michael.Lampton@sba.gov Release Number: 20-311, AL 16364 Follow us on Twitter, Facebook, Blogs& Instagram SBA Offers Disaster Assistance to Alabama Small Businesses Economically Impacted by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) ATLANTA – TheU.S. Small Business Administration is offeringlow-interestfederal disaster loans for working capital to Alabama small businesses
YMCA of Calhoun County PRESS RELEASE #2
I’m reaching out to you today, our members, to ask for your help. Our members are always important to the Y, but right now you are critical. I know that you may be disappointed that our YMCA facilities are not currently open, and I hope to see you back very soon. We are in unprecedented times for our country and all over the world. But I want you to know that your YMCA has pivoted. Today, The YMCA role for our community has changed. Since our Ys closed, we have been transforming into a school
SEVERE WEATHER FAQ
CALHOUN COUNTY FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) Updated 3/20/20 Will Tornado Saferooms be open during a Tornado Watch or Warning?The decision to seek shelter in a community storm shelter is certainly made more difficult by the consideration for COVID-19, and each individual will need to make an educated decision on where and when to shelter from a tornado.At this time, the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is recommending that your first priority should be to protect yourself from a
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 20th, 2020
The City of Anniston would like its citizens to be aware that Calhoun County currently has one confirmed case of COVID-19 as of 03/20/20 at 10:00AM (Link: https://bit.ly/3admZ3K). According to the Alabama Dept. of Public Health (ADPH), there are eighty-one confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alabama and no deaths. The ADPH will update the state’s case count on their website twice a day, and cases confirmed after 4:00PM will be added the next day. At this time, the ADPH has adopted the policy of not sharing the
ADOL & Alabama Career Center System - PRESS RELEASE
News ReleaseFor Immediate Release: March 20, 2020 Alabama to Waive Employer Charges for COVID-19 Related ClaimsState Urging Employers to File Claims on Employees’ Behalf MONTGOMERY – Alabama Department of Labor Secretary Fitzgerald Washington has temporarily ordered that relief be offered to employers whose employees must file unemployment compensation claims for weeks filed due to COVID-19 related issues. All charges will be waived against those employers who file partial unemployment compensation
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 18th, 2020 - 7:40 PM
The City of Anniston, would like its citizens to be aware that the Alabama Dept. of Public Health made it known to the public, at 10:05AM today through an update to their website, that Calhoun County has one confirmed case of COVID-19 as of 03/18/20 at 4:10PM (Link: https://bit.ly/3b4PZdH). According to the Alabama Dept. of Public Health, there are fifty-one confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alabama and no deaths. At this time, the Alabama Dept. of Public Health has adopted the policy of not sharing the
RMC Health System Opens Drive-Thru Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Site
MEDIA ALERT: RMC Health System Opens Drive-Thru Coronavirus (COVID-19) Screening Site (Anniston, AL) – March 18, 2020 - Northeast Alabama Regional Medical Center (RMC) today opened a drive-thru Coronavirus (COVID-19) screening and specimen collection center at 230 E 10th Street, in the parking lot of the Medical Arts Building. The drive-thru testing facility is designated ONLY for patients who have been referred for testing by their primary care health provider. “We are requiring that patients first be
YMCA of Calhoun County PRESS RELEASE
At the YMCA of Calhoun County, we are focused on strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As we diligently monitor all national and local updates surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation, we realize that now more than ever, we must focus on social responsibility. In order to best assure the safety of everyone in our community, we have decided to close our Downtown Anniston YMCA facilities to the public effective Friday, March 20 at 7:00pm.
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 17th, 2020 - 2:10 PM
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, as of March 17, 2020 at 11:34am, there have been thirty-six confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alabama and no deaths. There are currently no confirmed cases in the City of Anniston, or in Calhoun County. However, it is expected that positive cases may emerge in the coming days. Seeing as such, the Alabama Department of Public Health has since stated that all gatherings of 25 people or more are prohibited in Jefferson, Blount, St. Clair, Shelby, Tuscaloosa,
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 16th, 2020 - 2:20 PM
USA Cycling, in an official statement on March 15, 2020 about the COVID-19 outbreak, recommended the cancellation of all sanctioned events, as well as they announced the suspension of permits for all events until April 5th, with said suspension possibly being extended past this date. Following their guidance, the Noble Street Festival and Sunny King Criterium will be postponed. At this time, Sunny King Criterium Director, Marilyn Hill, has submitted a rescheduling request to USA Cycling for
CALHOUN COUNTY INFECTIOUS DISEASE TASK FORCE TRAINING
March 16, 2020 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Myles Chamblee, Public Information Officer Office: 256-435-0540; Cell: 256-499-8607; Email: mchamblee@calhounema.org ______________________________________________________________________________ CALHOUN COUNTY INFECTIOUS DISEASE TASK FORCE TRAINING On Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at Anniston Fire Training Center, 5302 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL Calhoun County first responders will be conducting training on how to properly
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 16th, 2020 - 5:00 PM
In order to limit and slow the spread of COVID-19, beginning today, March 16th, all City of Anniston Municipal Court sessions will be cancelled until Wednesday April 22, 2020. That includes all court ordered driving school classes and shoplifting classes. lf you are scheduled to attend court before the date of April 22nd, you will be rescheduled for a date after that day. Normal operations of the City of Anniston Municipal Court, with the exception of those listed above, will continue. Warrants may still
CITY OF ANNISTON PRESS RELEASE - MARCH 15, 2020 - 6:15 PM
According to the Alabama Department of Public Health, as of March 15, 2020 at 6:15pm, there have been thirteen confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Alabama and no deaths. There are currently no confirmed cases in the City of Anniston, or in Calhoun County. However, it is expected that positive cases may emerge in the coming days. Governor Kay Ivey on 03/13/20 declared a State of Emergency and announced the closing of public schools across Alabama from March 18th through April 6th. In addition, the
New Flyer of America in partnership with TDC Launches its National Community Benefits Framework
New Flyer of America in partnership with TDC Launches its National Community Benefits Framework; Establishes New Model of Local Support for People and CommunitiesPioneering CBF augments workforce development, recruitment, training, and retention initiatives to strengthen its mission to grow a diverse workforceSt. Cloud, Minnesota, USA – March 11, 2020: (TSX: NFI) New Flyer of America Inc. (“New Flyer”), a subsidiary of NFI Group Inc. (“NFI”), one of the world’s leading independent global bus manufacturers,
