For businesses that need additional support, the Economic Resiliency Branch of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC) is available to assist businesses in completing their COVID-19 Operations Plan and access support.

The following resources have been compiled by the Economic Resiliency Branch of the EOC:

FINANCIAL

Del Norte Small Business Stabilization Loan: Local small business zero interest $5000 loan
CA Relief Grants: California Small Business COVID-19 Relief Grant Program first round closes Jan. 13th. Link will take you to application and application guides. Webinar provided daily by North Coast SBDC at 11am. Go to their page to sign up.
North Coast Small Business Development Center (SBDC): Small Business Support with COVID-19 specific support services

SAFETY

WEBINARS & BUSINESS SUPPORT VIDEOS

Watch recent webinar on CalOSHA COVID-19 Prevention Requirements!

NEW INFORMATION FOR BUSINESSES

Any Questions?

economicresiliency_eoc@co.del-norte.ca.us

Hotline Number 707-951-2294

Hours of Operation:

Monday - Thursday; 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.

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Information regarding Regional Stay at Home Order

Northern California Region ICU update 1/7/21

HOW REGIONAL STAY AT HOME ORDER WILL AFFECT OUR LOCAL BUSINESSES:

If the ICU threshold is met and the order takes effect in a region, the state requires the following business sectors to close:

Outdoor and indoor dining at restaurants; take-out and delivery still allowed
Indoor and Outdoor Playgrounds
Indoor Recreational Facilities
Hair Salons and Barbershops
Personal Care Services
Museums, Zoos and Aquariums - Family Entertainment Centers
Movie Theaters
Wineries, Bars, Breweries, Distilleries
Cardrooms and satellite wagering

Additional sectors will be required to put in place additional safety measures, including:

Outdoor recreational facilities: Allow outdoor operation only without any food, drink or alcohol sales. Additionally, overnight stays at campgrounds will not be permitted.
Retail: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Shopping centers: Allow indoor operation at 20% capacity with entrance metering and no eating or drinking in the stores. Additionally, special hours should be instituted for seniors and others with chronic conditions or compromised immune systems.
Hotels and lodging: Allow to open for critical infrastructure support only.
Restaurants: Allow only for take-out, pick-up or delivery.
Offices: Allow remote only except for critical infrastructure sectors where remote working is not possible.
Places of worship and political expression: Allow outdoor services only.

The following sectors can remain open when a remote option is not possible as long as facial coverings and physical distancing measures are in place at all times:

· Critical infrastructure

· Schools that are already open for in-person learning

· Non-urgent medical and dental care

· Child care and pre-K.