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Short term vacancy ASAP?
by Megan Spak 22 Mar '20

22 Mar '20

Hi neighbors - A friend who grew up in Pgh but now lives in NYC is coming back to Pgh with her elementary school aged son to be with her elderly parents through the pandemic. She’s wondering if there’s anyone with an apartment vacancy who would be willing to rent to her for 2 weeks so that she and her son can self-isolate before they move in with her parents. They’re not experiencing any symptoms and don’t have any reason to believe they’re sick, it’s just a precaution to protect her parents who have ongoing health issues. If you have any ideas or a place you’d be willing to rent to her for not a lot, please let me know and I’ll pass the info along to her. She’s looking to get out of NYC as soon as possible. Many thanks, and I hope everyone is staying healthy. Megan

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masks making
by Elisabeth Larman 22 Mar '20

22 Mar '20

To all my angels making masks for the community needs. Just found out a good tip. Please leave a space the top of the mask so a coffee filter can be inserted in it. one more way to offer some protection. Elisabeth

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Working from home? Brother all-in-one printer
by Ambermanzi2018 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

Anyone working from home and finding themselves lacking some office gear like a printer/scanner? Brother MFC-J470DW printer available for porch pick up 1140 N Negley Ave. It works but hasn’t been used in a while as my husband bought a bigger printer for his home business a couple of years ago. Includes ink and about 10-20 sheets of paper. A lot of people are struggling with all the changes/virus so it’s free-$20, leave what you feel is fair and affordable to you. Our household is symptom free but I recommend bringing a Lysol wipe and gloves if you have them just to be safe.

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Medical professionals and PPE
by Valerie Sweeney 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

Medical professionals across the country agree on one thing: there is not enough personal protective equipment. (Google it if you don't believe me.) They need N95 masks, gloves, gowns, whatever you can think of that will help protect and sanitize. And everyone needs them: EVERY worker who is going into hospitals, aides, janitors, dietary, phlebotomists. Highland Park's own nurse Michelle Boyle's suggestions: Create an easy to use call list for local, state and federal representatives: see below Create a script to use: see below Create a list of companies and contacts to call [pending. I am working on this. Any suggestions or thoughts welcome.] I did some research so you dont have to. This website is helpful for finding contact info: https://www.legis.state.pa.us/ My info (for my local peeps): Councilwoman Deb Gross Phone: 412 255 2140 https://pittsburghpa.gov/council/d7-contacts Mayor's office Phone: 412 255 2626 Mayor Peduto is active on Twitter (and is self-quarantined at the moment due to exposure). PA House Representative Ed Gainey https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/house_bi… PA Senate Senatior Lindsay Williams https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/home/member_information/senate_b… Senator Bob Casey Phone: 202 224 6324 Twitter: @SenBobCasey Senator Pat Toomey Phone: 202 224 4254 Twitter: @SenToomey Rep Mike Doyle Phone: 202 225 2135 Twii\tter: @USRepMikeDoyle If you are unsure who your state senators and representatives are, this website is helpful: govtrack.us Governor Tom Wolf Twitter: @GovernorTomWolf Phone: 717 787 2500 Website: https://www.governor.pa.gov/contact/ Fetterman seems to get things done (as does his inimitable wife Gisele) - maybe they can help come up with additional ideas or offer advice. I know they're busy but they clearly care for their constituents. Lt Gov John Fetterman @JohnFetterman Possible suggested script for those of you who suffer from stage fright (or like me can type like a fiend but cant currently form a coherent sentence): Our healthcare professionals are putting their lives on the line to keep the rest of us as safe as they can. Without the proper equipment, their lives are at risk. They need the proper masks, gloves, gowns. 1. Call on citizens who have hoarded such supplies to DONATE them immediately. 2. Demand mandated exponential production of N95 masks and any other necessary protective gear.

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Olive & Marlowe delivering
by Heather Cramer 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

Hi, Highland Parkers! I hope all are staying well and safe in your respective bubbles. We are still delivering local orders and shipping nationwide, so if anyone is in need of olive oil or vinegars, we're glad to help. Thanks for your continued support! Warmest regards, Heather and family Olive & Marlowe www.oliveandmarlowe.com

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masks project
by Elisabeth Larman 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

Dear neighbors, After much research and input from people in our wonderful neighborhood I have come to the conclusion that sheeting materials, pillow cases etc and flannel or t-shirt materials will be best for the masks making. We all have those in our own linen closet. A local doctor told me that she would be using 20 a day and those could be washed at night. These home made masks also will serve as "professional masks" covers so those will be used longer. So until our leadership gets its act together we can help ourselves. I will make a bunch of mask today that can easily be duplicated easily.It takes me about 15 minutes to make one. they will be in a box on my front porch tomorrow morning. 5900 Hampton Street.I will have a sign up sheet . please take one of the masks and some of the cut up material for the ties and after you have made a bunch return those you made signing up on the sheet so I keep track . I then will wash, package and distribute from the list of people who wants them. If you'd like one for your use you may take one as well. Understand that you still will have to use common sense and follow the guidelines well published of self isolation. These masks will NOT make you invincible but will be some help from what i have read and from what the whole country is doing. Thanks for your help. Elisabeth

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Free items for kids
by linda evans 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

Puzzles, art items, coloring books and a little doll house on my porch at 6470 Jackson St. Please help yourself!! Sent from Mail<https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for Windows 10

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Offering an Alternative "Work-from-home"
by BM Val 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

HP Friends, For the healthy professional seeking an alternative "work-from-home" situation for the next few weeks or months, please consider booking this South Aiken Avenue location as a respite from the current lock-down. Create your own peaceful office environment while being supported with FiOs WiFi and ethernet access. The unit is within walking/biking distance of Highland Park and offers a *solitary confinement* situation with ensuite bath and full kitchen amenities. Precautionary sanitary measures should be taken when sharing the common entry door and central stairwell with resident tenants. Ongoing cleaning services have been suspended. Occupancy is now limited to one with no additional visitors entering the premises. The unit is clean and modestly supplied with paper disposables and cleaning products. A negotiated discounted price and length-of-stay package vis-a-vis the booking platform is available for HP residents and friends. Please identify this request upon inquiry. https://airbnb.com/h/eurochic-microlux

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Bakery on Bryant street
by Rosario Lentini 21 Mar '20

21 Mar '20

Update: we will open on Sunday the same time. I’m re-posting this for people who have yet to see it. Hello neighbors, As we all know, the current circumstances are difficult at best. We want you to know that we at Food Glorious Food, are taking FULL precautions to protect our customers and our staff! That being said, We hope we can offer some comfort in this time of need by opening on Friday and Saturday from 10am-2pm<x-apple-data-detectors://1> the 20th and 21st to offer pre-packaged meals and desserts TO GO... Among other items, we will be offering soups, pastas, vegetarian items, fried rice, trays of mac & cheese, whole quiches, cookies, kolackies, pies and some cakes... Hopefully we can support each other in this time of need !!! P.S A few good words go a long way Most sincerely, ~ Rosario Lentini And the staff at FGF

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face masks
by Elisabeth Larman 20 Mar '20

20 Mar '20

Hi Neighbors, I have been experimenting with patterns today and I think this is the best ones so far. The other flatter ones just do not hug the face completely unless it is tied with ties as described below.. Our doctor friend and neighbor whose expertise was personal protection at the CDC suggested that " that some of the features that have shown positive results are if the fabric is starched, and in addition to the stabilizer piece to mold it over the bridge of your nose….that having ‘ties’ coming off the top and bottom corners of the mask allows it to be tied up over the crown of your head and therefrom the top of the mask to pull and tie it below at the bottom of on your head. Any type of surgical mask is only 5% effective for protection for the wearer for airborne particles and that homemade cloth mask would be about the same. The real value of the masks would be to control secretions (nasal and oral) expelled by someone who is infected with the virus when they cough or sneeze." Also thank you Tom Phan for the information on the type of fabric needed: The FDA Class 1 Fabric is the best. CDC recommended last choice is the worst cotton for covid-19 ptotect based on lab results. (SmartAir March 2020) Best Medical Grade Material for mask 1. Hypoallergenic pillow case (69-90% against Covid-19) Certified FDA Class 1 Medical Device Breathable, Water & Blood Resistant 2. Hypoallergenic Case (69% effective against Covid-19) Non-FDA rated General Purpose for Public Use 1. Cotton Linen Pillow case (60% effective against Covid-19) 2. Cotton Tshirt (55%) 3. Cotton bandana/scarf (30-50% effective against Covid-19) Recommend by CDC as last resort mask. One worst cotton material with holes, uncertified, abd inconsistently woven. It is wonderful to see the community coming together. May be someone in the community could tell us which of these two is best. Thanks a lot. https://www.courierpress.com/story/news/2020/03/18/coronavirus-deaconess-as… with ties instead of elastic. https://www.facebook.com/76777287478/posts/10157657932322479/?d=n Elisabeth

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