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Red Cross Blood Drive
Thursday, April 16th from 9 am – 3 pm In the Dwyer Center
Share your good health! As coronavirus concerns intensify, we need healthy blood donors more than ever. Please donate on Thursday, April 16th at Dwyer Senior Center. To schedule an appointment, go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter sponsor code “BayVillage”, or call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
30 Days to Slow the Spread
Listen to and follow the directions of your STATE AND LOCAL AUTHORITIES.
IF YOU FEEL SICK, stay home. Do not go to work. Contact your medical provider.
IF YOUR CHILDREN ARE SICK, keep them at home. Do not send them to school. Contact your medical provider.
IF SOMEONE IN YOUR HOUSEHOLD HAS TESTED POSITIVE for the coronavirus, keep the entire household at home. Do not go to work. Do not got to school. Contact your medical provider.
IF YOU ARE AN OLDER PERSON, stay home and away from other people.
IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A SERIOUS UNDERLYING HEALTH CONDITION that can put you at increased risk (for example, a condition that impairs your lung or heart function or weakens your immune system), stay home and away from other people.
SBA Covid-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan
In response to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, small business owners in all U.S. states, Washington D.C., and territories are eligible to apply for an Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance of up to $10,000. The SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loan program provides small businesses with working capital loans of up to $2 million that can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.
The loan advance will provide economic relief to businesses that are currently experiencing a temporary loss of revenue. Funds will be made available within three days of a successful application, and this loan advance will not have to be repaid.
Click here for information on how to apply for a SBA Covid-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan.
There is a critical need for all small businesses impacted by COVID to apply for their SBA Disaster Loans now, because only a limited number will be able to get the new grants up to $10,000.
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) – An SBA loan that helps businesses keep their workforce employed during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis.
In response to COVID-19, Cuyahoga County, in partnership with the Economic & Community Development Institute (ECDI) and other partners, has launched a Small Business Resource Center.
Ohio Tax Commission – Filing Deadline Extended
Late Friday afternoon the Ohio Tax Commissioner extended the due date for filing and payment of state income tax, which in turn has extended municipal income tax filings and payments.
Municipal income returns and payments for tax year 2019 with a due date of April 15, 2020 have been extended to July 15, 2020. Estimated payments for the first and second quarters of tax year 2020 have also been extended to July 15, 2020.
If you have any questions please contact the RITA Member Services Department at memberservices@ritaohio.com
Voting Information from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections
Vote-by-Mail voting in the 2020 Primary Election has been extended through April 28, 2020. Please request your Vote-by-Mail Application by clicking here. If you have questions about your Vote-by-Mail ballot request, you should call the Board of Elections at 216-443-VOTE (8683).
A Message from Brian Zimmerman, CEO of the Cleveland MetroParks
Please take time to watch this safety video featuring Brian Zimmerman, CEO of the Cleveland MetroParks regarding safe park usage during this challenging time. https://www.clevelandmetroparks.com/special-pages/cleveland-metroparks-covid-19-updates-closures-and. This applies to all parks, including those throughout Bay Village – our desire is to keep the parks open for everyone to enjoy, but social distancing guidance must be followed.
Don’t forget to tune into our Virtual Classrooms sponsored by Raising Cane’s on Facebook each weekday to visit with animals from the Zoo, experience what’s going on in the Emerald Necklace, and learn new skills for your next adventure.
In the next few sessions, we’ll be visiting with the cheetahs at the Zoo, searching for amphibians with our naturalists and learning tips for muddy trails during this rainy season. You can view all our past sessions here as well enjoy extra resources for children such as trivia, coloring pages and fun nature stories.
As a reminder, upcoming programs and events continue to be canceled for the safety of everyone in our community. Please stay up-to-date on the latest information at clevelandmetroparks.com/COVID-19.
Fly Our Nation’s Flag
Governor DeWine has asked residents to please fly our nation’s flag at your home and business as a sign of unity with each other, and that we’re all in this fight together.
Please continue to refer to the city’s website for the latest updates and information.
