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Good Evening, Petaluma –

We hope you were able to enjoy some fresh air and sun, either through your window or in your outdoor space, this lovely afternoon. Today we’re sharing news of the new face covering Health Order, upcoming informational events, at-home activities for children, and Sonoma County resources. Please enjoy and share with your friends!
 

NEW FACE COVERING ORDER

The Sonoma County Health Officer has issued a new Health Order requiring that everyone wear facial coverings to stop the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) locally. The Order states people must wear a facial covering before they enter an indoor facility other than their home, any enclosed space, or an outdoor space where they cannot keep a distance of six feet away from others at all times. According to the County, all face coverings should:

• Fit snugly but comfortably against the side of the face.
• Be secured with ties or ear loops.
• Include multiple layers of fabric.
• Allow for breathing without restriction.
• Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damage or change of shape.

CLICK HERE to read the full Health Order.

For more information, please CLICK HERE to visit the County of Sonoma FAQ page.

Looking for some guidance and ideas on DIY face coverings? CLICK HERE for great information from the CDC.

Do you, or someone you love, have facial hair? If so, please reference this guide from the CDC on how to wear a face mask:

ttps://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/pdfs/FacialHairWmask11282017-508.pdf

UPCOMING INFORMATIONAL EVENTS

County Town Hall
Please tune in tonight for the next Sonoma County Town Hall! County Supervisors and leaders from Health Services and Emergency management will update the community and answer questions.

Public Health Officer Daily Updates
Tune in for daily coronavirus updates from Dr. Sundari Mase, Sonoma County Public Health Officer, Monday-Friday at 3:30pm via Facebook Live:

https://www.facebook.com/CountyofSonoma/live

Tele-Town Hall on Resources for Seniors
Join Assemblymember Marc Levine tomorrow, April 15, at 10am for a tele-town hall on resources for seniors during Shelter-in-Place. If you, or a loved one, need information or resources to support seniors impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic, please call in. Petaluma’s own Elece Hempel, Executive Director of Petaluma People Services Center, will be a special guest!

When: Wednesday, April 15, 2020, at 10:00 AM
Call-in information: (605) 313-5111
Access code: 492901
Please email questions to [email protected]
 

CELEBRATING CHILDREN THIS WEEK

Petaluma Parks and Recreation is introducing a special feature of our #PetalumaPlaysAtHome social media campaign this week – Week of the Young Child! This is an annual celebration sponsored by the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). 

For more information, please visit: https://www.naeyc.org/events/woyc
This year, we’re celebrating virtually!

Follow @PetalumaParksandRec on Facebook and Instagram for a specific themed celebration each day this week!

CLICK HERE to check out today’s activity – a homemade fruit roll-up recipe!

Be sure to check visit the new Virtual Rec Center for great activities for the whole family.

IS YOUR CHILD A MAKER?

The Sonoma County Office of Education has launched an awesome new program for young makers! For more information, please visit: http://www.makereducator.org/cobuild19/

SONOMA COUNTY RESOURCES

The County of Sonoma has put together a Virtual Local Assistance Center with great resources for all members of our community. Click on the image below to check it out today!

https://socoemergency.org/home/recover/virtual-local-assistance-center/
 

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