HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.30.20 Email from Miranda McAfee-Bowersox - Press Release, Butte County Organizes Delivery Task Force to Assist Those Who Have Been Advised to Quarantine
From:McAfee-Bowersox, Miranda
Subject:Press Release to be sent shortly
Date:Monday, March 30, 2020 4:09:42 PM
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Hello Board Members,
The below press release will be sent shortly.
Thank you.
Miranda
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 30, 2020
BUTTE COUNTY ORGANIZES DELIVERY TASK FORCE TO ASSIST THOSE WHO HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO
QUARANTINE
Butte County, Calif.— In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Butte County Department of Employment and Social
Services organized a Delivery Task Force for individuals who have been told by a medical professional to isolate or
quarantine.
The Delivery Task Force started today and is available to individuals with a confirmed COVID-19 diagnosis,
individuals who are awaiting COVID-19 test results, as well as individuals advised by a medical professional to isolate
or quarantine who have no support system.
Individuals who are interested in the delivery service can call 2-1-1 or the Butte County COVID-19 Call Center at
552.3050 for more information. Staff will assist in ensuring all available resources and programs are utilized before
referring the individual to the Delivery Task Force.
The Delivery Task Force is intended to fill in possible gaps in resources. The Delivery Task Force can deliver basic
necessities, such as groceries and prescriptions. Payment for items must be made in advance. If payment assistance
is needed, staff will assist the individual in contacting a local food bank and will deliver a prepackaged box of food.
The Delivery Task Force is available Monday through Saturday from 8am-5pm. For more information, please call 2-
1-1 or the Butte County COVID-19 Call Center at 552.3050.
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Miranda Bowersox
Communications/Public Information Officer
Butte County Administration
25 County Center Drive, Oroville Ca. 95965
T. 530.552.3320 M. 530.282.2146
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