COVID-19 Update From House Republicans

COVID-19 Update:
House Republican Resource Page, Masks for Heroes, and Additional Updates

House Republican Resource Page

This crisis has inspired people to help others in so many ways. That means we are receiving a lot of information on a daily basis from multiple sources, and that can be overwhelming. The governor's office and various Connecticut departments and agencies have created resource pages for our convenience.

On our House Republicans website, we have compiled a list of federal and state programs you may find useful. This includes an overview of the federal stimulus package for individuals, families, and businesses; state programs such as the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP); health insurance information; changes to unemployment insurance; small business assistances; and so much more.

COVID-19 Information & Resources for Residents & Businesses: Click Here


Masks for Heroes

In an effort to raise awareness and money to buy emergency certified equipment, specifically masks, a statewide program - Masks for Heroes - has been launched. The grassroots partnership with the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven will distribute the Level 1, FDA-approved masks to hospitals, first responders, and other frontline emergency workers to combat the COVID-19 virus.

100 percent of all donations go directly to protect medical staff, care-givers, and first responders throughout Connecticut. Approximately 500,000 masks have already been distributed throughout the state, but hundreds of thousands more will be needed.

If you would like to donate, you can make your tax-deductible online gift or check payable to the Jewish Federation of Greater New Haven, and mail to 360 Amity Road, Woodbridge, CT 06525, Attention: Mask for Heroes.


Additional Resources

As a reminder, these are the best regularly updated resource pages from global, federal, state and local governments and organizations:

Global

• World Health Organization: Click Here

Federal

• Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): Click Here

State

• State of Connecticut Web-Portal: Click Here
• FAQ Document from the Governor's Office: Click Here
• Governor's Executive Orders: Click Here
• Latest Announcements for Governor Lamont: Click Here

Local

• Borough of Naugatuck: Click Here

Naugatuck now has 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19 according to the Naugatuck Valley Health District. While these numbers are unsettling, our statewide effort to practice social distancing may be having an effect. Keeping our distance from each other and only leaving our home for essential errands is imperative as we near the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic.

I would like to thank our healthcare professionals and first responders who are working around the clock to treat the sick while putting their own health at risk. Their efforts are heroic and they have saved countless lives.

I will provide more updates as I receive new information. Please reach out to me if you have questions or concerns about the state and local response to the COVID-19 pandemic, or any state government matter. I am more than happy to speak with you directly, provide more information if possible, and to serve as a resource for you and your families.

Email: Rosa.Rebimbas@housegop.ct.gov

Warm regards,

State Representative Rosa C. Rebimbas
70th General Assembly District
Naugatuck