Click on the link below to access pages with more specific information :
- Living In Oakland Park Quarantine Directory.
- Click here for City of Oakland Park Information and Resources for COVID-19
- Food Programs A list of county wide food programs and information on how to gain access to their programs. UPDATED!!
- Rental assistance program – Available to residents of the City of Fort Lauderdale. The City of Oakland Park Commission is looking for options for rental assistance for the City of Oakland Park..
COUNTY WIDE INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Florida Department of Health/Broward – Concerns Regarding Being Exposed to COVID-19
If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 should call the Florida Department of Health/Broward at 954-412-7300 and their healthcare provider before traveling to any healthcare facility.
211 Broward
Call 211 Broward by dialing 2-1-1. This is a 24/7 helpline that connects people to community, health and disaster services.
Broward Health offering Free Virtual or Telehealth visits
We have made the decision to serve the community with FREE virtual or telehealth visits on Baptist Heath Care On Demand.
Just like we did with Hurricanes Irma and Dorian, we want our community and employees to stay safe. If you or someone you know has cold or flu-like symptoms, use Baptist Health Care On Demand to find guidance and/or peace of mind – 24/7, nationwide. Please share with your contacts and networks so that they are aware of this free medical resource: https://go.baptisthealthcareondemand.net/care19/
Free Meals and Resources for Seniors
The Area Agency on Aging of Broward County is offering free meal delivery for seniors. Click here to learn more about this program.
STATE WIDE INFORMATION & RESOURCES
Florida Department of Health – For Coronavirus Questions
Individuals with questions related to the coronavirus should call the Florida Department of Health’s Coronavirus Call Center at 1-866-779-6121 which is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.
RESOURCES FOR BUSINESSES
Florida Activates Emergency Loan Program for Small Businesses
The application period for the recently activated Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program opened Tuesday for companies whose cash flows have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic. To qualify, businesses must have been established before March 9 and be able to demonstrate the impact that the coronavirus has had on their cash flows.
Businesses with questions about the program can email disaster@FloridaSBDC.org or call (866) 737-7232. The DEO is surveying Florida businesses that have been impacted by the coronavirus at FloridaDisaster.biz.
City of Oakland Park Business Assistance
Visit the Oakland Park CRA page for the latest business updates.
A business assistance page has been established with information updated by Broward County’s Office of Economic and Small Business Development. There are two emergency small business loan programs designed to assist small businesses during during a disaster – the Florida Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program and the SBA Economic Injury Loan Program.
The application period for the recently activated Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan program opened March 17, 2020 for companies whose cash flows have been negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Through May 8, small business owners with two to 100 employees can apply for the short-term interest-free loans of up to $50,000. Up to $50 million has been allocated for the program. Businesses with questions about the program can email: disaster@FloridaSBDC.org or call (866) 737-7232. The DEO is surveying Florida businesses that have been impacted by the Coronavirus at: www.FloridaDisaster.biz
