COVID19 Business and Community Resources

Posted by: Communications Manager on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at 12:00:00 am

Provided by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Oklahoma State Chamber, Oklahoma Chamber Executives and

Center For Disease Control (CDC)

Health Resources

Pandemic Guidance

Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Key planning recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak: Interim guidance

Understanding the Coronavirus

Printable Workplace Posters from CDC

Local Announcements & Information

City of Lawton

Free Download City of Lawton COVID19 Poster

Comanche County Health Department

Fort Sill

Medicine Park

state ANNOUNCEMENTS & INFORMATION

Oklahoma State Department of Health

Office of Governor Kevin Stitt

State Business Resources

Consumer Protection Unit

Oklahoma Restaurant Association

Free business listing for restaurants offering take out or delivery food options. Submit form here.

SBA Disaster Loan

Small Business Owners may now apply for SBA relief. Apply HERE.

Economic Impact Analysis

A weekly look at this impact will be included moving forward. See the full report here.

State Social Services

ASSISTANCE OPTIONS FOR HOMEOWNERS IMPACTED BY COVID-19

There are hardship programs in place to help homeowners who have been directly or indirectly affected by the coronavirus and are struggling to make their mortgage payments.

New Sick Leave & Family and Medical Leave Act Benefits

Paid sick leave and FMLA related to COVID-19 are now required for some businesses with under 500 employees. Refundable tax credits will help employers pay for the new, required benefit.

Oklahoma Works COVID-19 Page

COVID-19 is having a unique impact on certain elements of Oklahoma’s Workforce System. This page will serve as an update on unemployment insurance, American Job Centers, companies hiring, resources, and other workforce needs.