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Home My WebLink About09.29.20 Email from Brian Ring FW_ SYASL COVID-19 Update From:Ring, Brian To:Alpert, Bruce;Bennett, Robin;Clerk of the Board;Connelly, Bill;Cook, Holly;Lambert, Steve;Lucero, Debra; McCracken, Shari;Paulsen, Shaina;Pickett, Andy;Ring, Brian;Ritter, Tami;Rodas, Amalia;Sweeney, Kathleen; Teeter, Doug Cc:Pickett, Andy;Snyder, Ashley;McCracken, Shari Subject:FW: SYASL COVID-19 Update Date:Tuesday, September 29, 2020 8:38:39 AM Attachments:SYASL COVID-19 Update 9.28.20.pdf Good morning – Please find the attached summary of the Governor’s press conference yesterday. Brian Ring Assistant Chief Administrative Officer Administration 25 County Center Drive, Oroville, CA 95965 From: SYASL County Info <SYASLCountyInfo@SYASLpartners.com> Sent: Monday, September 28, 2020 5:32 PM To: SYASL County Info <SYASLCountyInfo@SYASLpartners.com> Subject: SYASL COVID-19 Update ATTENTION: This message originated from outside Butte County. Please exercise judgment before opening .. attachments, clicking on links, or replying. To: County Administrative Officers and Interested Parties From: Paul J. Yoder and Karen Lange Date: September 28, 2020 RE: SYASL COVID-19 Update Please find attached our daily SYASL COVID-19 update. -Paul and Karen COVID-19 Updates www.covid19.ca.gov September 28, 2020 Newsom Administration - Resources / Mutual Aid / Executive Orders Today, Governor Newsom provided an update on wildfires and the COVID-19 pandemic. Getting his own flu shot administered on air during todays briefing, Governor Newsom reiterated the importance of getting a flu shot to avoid straining the healthcare system this fall when the second wave of the coronavirus is expected to hit. Additionally, he spoke on the 2020 Census, encouraging all to participate, noting California is at risk of losing $10k per person that goes uncounted. Census forms can be completed online, by mail, or by phone. Yhere and SYASL staff notes here. Today, Governor Newsom signed 15 bills aimed at increasing housing production and tackling the Ss. View here. 5Ʃ͵ DŷğƌǤ Ǟźƌƌ ƦƩƚǝźķĻ ğƓ ǒƦķğƷĻ ƚƓ ƷŷĻ /ƚǒƓƷǤ źĻƩźƓŭ {ǤƭƷĻƒ ƷƚƒƚƩƩƚǞ͵ here for the latest guidance documents. Homekey Today, Governor Newsom announced the third round of awards for Homekey, view here. Wildfires 8, 2020, here. Legislative / Budget News -19 here page for updates. The LAO has been releasing a series of reports regarding Federal actions affecting California related to developments around COVID-19. View here. Governor Newsom Update, September 28, 2020 GGN Glass Fire o 0% contained o A lot of consternation for an area that continues to get hit with fire after fire Zogg o 0% contained Glass and Zogg fires remain top of mind for us as we battle 27 complexes actively engaged 18,000 firefighters 7,100+ structures destroyed 26 fatalities August o 9-21: 34% contained o Today: 45% contained Northern Complex o 9/21: 64% contained o Today: 78% contained Creek o 9/21: 27% contained o Today: 39% contained Bobcat o 9/21: 15% contained o Today: 62% contained This is the time of year we start to experience Santa Ana winds NorCal winds beginning to die down, very hot and dry temps Getting more aircraft in Fires and heat impacting number of daily covid tests The positivity rate continues to trend downward 14-day rate below 3% Counties are progressing into new tiers: o 25 purple o 19 red o 11 orange o 3 yellow Decreases in new cases are beginning to plateau Covid 19 in upper Southern CA - 1.02, Kern, LA, SLO, SB, and Ventura The anticipation of a second wave in the fall season This is what science predicted will happen if we practicing social distancing, wearing masks, using good hygiene We have to do more in the space of homelessness $450 million awarded so far, totaling 3,300+ units for Homekey Tulare County: Shelter conversion to permanent supportive housing Del Norte: Motel Conversion Critical to advance 2020 Census participation We are pushing back against all the efforts and white water coming out of DC We are at risk of losing $10k per person that goes uncounted 9 easy questions; safe and confidential Visit my2020cencus.gov Census can be completed via mail or phone at 844-330-2020 Flu season is around the corner Outbreaks of flu and covid at the same time will drain health care resources Politico Many Dems concerned about SCOTUS, ACA GGN I am very concerned about the ACA, enviro, clean air, clean water Worries about the protection of minorities and LBGTQ communities Also, worries for states like CA and being able to continue to lead Worries about Roe vs. Wade AP What do you say to businesses who say they cant afford another shutdown Schools? Hospital numbers expected to rise again? GGN We all need to maintain our vigilance As we make progress, Dr. G will update county status as they move into new tiers Eyes wide open into the fall Kaiser Health News Health care related legislation more broad, not asking about a specific bill Is there anything you are going to do to address issues legislatively? GGN We are committed to health efforts and the long haul to reforming Medi-Cal and Medicaid here in CA I am working through the last few dozen of bills on my desk Issues with seniors and looking long term to bring down the cost is all on the agenda The question is what is our capacity to deliver on some of these bold moves and this will all depend on macroeconomy, recovery and who the next president of the United States is Press We have put a lot of effort into preparing for fire season and we are now seeing fires even in areas that have burned in the last 5 years, is there anything else we can do to attack this problem GGN We have been investing more than the federal government than the feds have themselves A new partnership that is taking place will advance a more coordinated strategy and provide more resources from the federal government We have done high profile projects and were able to get them done, we are now taking proposal and putting to scale The prioritization just looking at vegetation management rit large Also, looking at ingress/egress issues and mobility We are putting together next years budget in real-time Will out more investments into wildfire protection Looking at predictive fire analysis Looking forward to codifying efforts with CARB CBS 13 Have you requested data re EDD fraud? What do you say to people who question spending money on homelessness related to covid? GGN Homelessness was a top agenda item before the pandemic The crisis has only gotten worse because of covid Our responsibility remains and my commitment and resolve have only deepened All of us need support Working families, sick leave We have to help those who are vulnerable of getting evicted and ending up on the streets LA Times You said last week you support a ban on franking through the legislature, how involved do you plan to be in that legislative battle? GGN Very. Thank you. Sac Bee The SOS is spending money on a voter campaign that is supported by Biden. How do you respond to those who say the contract was pushed through illegally? GGN I have the details. Let me look into it and get back to you GGN closing I cant impress upon people enough, when there is a call for an evacuation, please take evacuation orders seriously Please heed local law enforcement Dr. Ghaly will update you on the tier status tomorrow