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Fwd: City of Pittsburgh Announces Operational Changes Due to COVID-19
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

*Published:* 03.16.2020 *Contact:* Timothy McNulty Communications Director Mayor's Office 412-660-1999 timothy.mcnulty(a)pittsburghpa.gov City of Pittsburgh Announces Operational Changes Due to COVID-19 PITTSBURGH, PA (March 16, 2020) The City of Pittsburgh will continue to deliver essential City services to residents throughout the response to the COVID-19 pandemic, though starting today some services will be curtailed to protect employee and resident health.. Beginning at noon today non-emergency City offices and facilities will be closed to the public until further notice, though operations will continue through teleworking by eligible employees. “We will provide continuous operations throughout this crisis. City government never shuts down and public services will be offered continuously throughout this pandemic,” Mayor William Peduto said. The following services and offices will remain operational: - All emergency services including Police, Fire, Emergency Medical Services and (for life safety matters only) Animal Care and Control. - Inspections of buildings, roads, traffic lights and other infrastructure - Response to weather events - Refuse and recycling collection (see note below) - City parks (though residents are urged to stay off playground equipment, as their cleanliness cannot be guaranteed) - Pittsburgh City Council meetings (subject to health safety restrictions) - City Planning, Permits, Licenses and Inspections, and the Department of Mobility and Infrastructure will continue to review plans, issue permits, and intake applications. PLI and City Planning permits are available online; the application can be found here <https://pittsburghpa.gov/onestoppgh/> or you can send the full application and payment via US mail. Licensing late fees will be forgiven. Utilities needing public right of way permits can continue to apply online utilizing the established Google form. All other permit requests should be submitted by email to DOMIpermits(a)pittsburghpa.gov and further instructions will be provided - 311: Operators will still be taking calls; however, some issues may not be addressed immediately as crews may be limited or helping to handle pandemic-related issues. - Office of Municipal Investigations intake - Commission on Human Relations complaint intake - All Finance and Office of Management and Budget functions essential to continue core city operations and payroll. - Questions about the City’s Paid Sick Leave law will still be collected and answered at the Sick Leave website <https://pittsburghpa.gov/mayor/paidsickleave> The following facilities and operations *will be closed* until further notice: - City Department offices in the City-County Building and the Robin Civic Building (200 Ross Street) - Senior Healthy Active Living Centers (see note below) - Recreation Centers (see note below) - City park shelters and fields (refunds will be issued to those who made reservations by emailing Allison.botti(a)pittsburghpa.gov) - All water fountains and restrooms in parks will be shut-off, though portable toilets will remain in service - All in-person permit counters - Special Event permits issuance - City participation in community meetings - All programming from Parks & Recreation - Mellon Park Tennis Bubble - Oliver Bath House - In-person tax assistance - Treasurer Sales (including already scheduled April 17 sale) All City of Pittsburgh employees will continue to be paid, and their work schedules will be overseen by their department supervisors. *Note on refuse*: While curbside trash and recycling will still be collected, if the waste is not picked up on your normal collection day please leave it at the curb and do not call 311. It will be picked up later. Please help protect the front line workers who are protecting you from spreading diseases by: - Properly bagging your trash prior to set out - Slowing down when you see refuse workers - Learn more about assisting refuse collection here. <https://pittsburghpa.gov/dpw/protect-refuse-workers> *Note on Senior and Recreation centers*: Grab-and-go meals may be distributed from a small network of these centers in coming days, but those services have not yet been finalized. Further announcements will be made regarding food access when plans are ready. *Note on those experiencing homelessness*: In the interest of preventing needless harm to our neighbors living outside, the city is working with our longtime homeless services partner, Pittsburgh Mercy’s Operation Safety Net (OSN), to coordinate all camp engagements. During this time of increased vulnerability for those who are homeless, camps should not be entered by anyone except those determined to be providing life-sustaining care. Please call OSN at 412-232-5739, ext. 4 or text street outreach team lead Dan Palka at 412-589-2894 with any inquiries regarding collaboration or support. We appreciate your cooperation and commitment to people’s wellbeing. Allegheny County released a helpful guide to their services during this time, including mental health and human services. More announcements on City response to COVID-19 will be released as necessary. ------------------------------ . LaptopCupGreenMarker -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Need OTC Asthma Medicine
by Duncan Richer 16 Mar '20

16 Mar '20

A close friend with severe Asthma cannot find over the counter asthma medicine online or in stores. He is currently uninsured and cannot afford a prescription either. Does anyone have any vials of Asthmanefrin that I could purchase on his behalf? Please let me know. Thank you, Duncan -- "If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself, tell yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches." - Rilke

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Anyone in need of supplies delivered
by Eric Siebold 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Attention highland park residents: I am offering my services to any older people in the area that can’t or shouldn’t leave their house in the coming weeks or months. If you need items bought or picked up, weather it be prescriptions or food or household supplies or whatever, don’t hesitate to email me. I would be more than willing to help out. Send me a message and I will try to help you out if I can. Eric Siebold on Bryant st Sent from my iPhone

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ISO weight set/bench or free weights
by Kristen Hankinson 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Hi neighbors, let me know if you are interested in setting a weight bench or free weights! Many thanks, Kristen Krhankinson(a)gmail.com

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Family doctor taking new patients
by Claudia Kregg-Byers 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Does anyone know of a family practitioner who is taking new patients. Ckb Sent from my iPhone

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Fwd: Allegheny County Announces Two Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19
by Highland Park Pittsburgh, PA 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

*FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE* March 15, 2020 *Contact:* Amie M. Downs Communications Director 412-350-3711 (office) 412-327-3700 (cell) Amie.Downs(a)AlleghenyCounty.us *Allegheny County Announces Two Additional Confirmed Cases of COVID-19* *PITTSBURGH – *The Allegheny County Health Department (ACHD) announced today that two additional cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in Allegheny County, bringing the number of confirmed cases to four. The individuals are adults, both in their 60s. One person is currently hospitalized, and the other is in isolation at home. Like with the two previous cases, ACHD has begun a contact investigation. Officials have and will continue to follow up with all individuals identified as close contacts of the two known cases and will enforce appropriate quarantine measures. Additional information regarding these cases cannot be released in order to protect patient privacy and confidentiality. The Health Department continues to field many questions regarding COVID-19 testing in Allegheny County. ACHD is not currently testing for the virus; however, the PA-DOH state laboratory and commercial laboratories are testing. Healthcare providers are reminded that they do not have to receive approval from public health agencies, including PA-DOH and ACHD, and can submit specimens for testing through commercial laboratories. The Health Department anticipates additional local confirmed cases in the coming days. Residents and organizations throughout the county should follow proactive mitigation measures including social distancing, and avoidance of large gatherings and recreational activities like gyms, movie theaters and shopping malls. ACHD continues to consult with government and non-government partners throughout the county and will modify these recommendations as appropriate to protect the health of the public. If you have symptoms of COVID-19, which include fever, cough and shortness of breath, please stay at home and contact your primary-care provider to determine if you need to be tested for COVID-19. If you do not have a primary care provider and are not sure if you need tested, please contact the Health Department at 412-687-ACHD (412-687-2243). If you need to seek immediate medical care, please call 9-1-1 for assistance, or phone ahead before going to a doctor’s office or emergency department to allow staff at these locations to prepare for your arrival. The following proactive hygiene measures are strongly encouraged to help stop the virus from spreading in our community: · Washing your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. · Coughing or sneezing into your elbow and not your hands. · Frequently cleaning highly-touched surfaces. · Staying home if you’re sick. Allegheny County will continue to communicate with the public as more information is gathered. For the latest information on COVID-19, visit www.alleghenycounty.us/coronavirus. If you are not yet a subscriber to Allegheny Alerts, we encourage you to create an account at www.alleghenycounty.us/alerts and to subscribe for COVID-19 alerts under the categories of Health Department/Health & Environment. ACHD provides a daily update at 11 a.m. via Allegheny Alerts and additional notifications as information becomes available. # # # Confidentiality Notice: This e-mail message, including any attachments, is for the sole use of the intended recipient(s) and may contain confidential and privileged information. Any unauthorized review, use, disclosure, forwarding, or distribution is prohibited. If you are not the intended recipient, please contact the sender by reply e-mail and destroy all copies of the original message. -- *Highland Park Community Council* Visit our website by clicking here. <https://hpccpgh.org/>

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Super discount - household items - must go by Tuesday
by nirmal srm 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Hi everyone, these items with super discounted prices must go by Tuesday. 1. Office chair - 1 - $70 2. Portable Air conditioner with humidifier (new) - 1 - $130 3. Keyboard - $5 4. Hard drive 320 gb Maxone - $10 5. Iron (new) - $5 6. Iron board (new) - $10 Pls let me know. Appreciate your help. thx, Nirmal. -- *Nirmal Mundhada* MS,Chemical Engineering,Class of 2016. Center for Advanced Process Decision-making <http://capd.cheme.cmu.edu/index.html> Carnegie Mellon University <http://www.cmu.edu/> +1 412-519-6050 | nirmal.mundhada(a)gmail.com <http://www.linkedin.com/in/nirmalmundhada>

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Sony A7 Camera Body For Sale
by Duncan Richer 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Used sony A7 Amazing camera that has served me well for years. This is the least expensive and lightest full frame camera on the market. I am happy to provide sample images if you'd like to see what this is capable of. No lens included. lovingly cared for in excellent condition. Screen protector installed since day 1. Original owner. Comes with - 1 original battery - 4x 3rd party batteries - double battery usb charger - meke battery grip for holding 2 batteries in camera at once Craiglist link w/ pictures: https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/ele/d/pittsburgh-sony-a7-with-extras/7093… -- "If your daily life seems poor, do not blame it; blame yourself, tell yourself that you are not poet enough to call forth its riches." - Rilke

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Morale-boosting Porch Performances for People walking Colicky Babies (and others)
by Joy 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

hi neighbors: what would be best time of day for simultaneous porch performances: featuring live music (in our case, kid practicing cello), dancing, sing-along (in our case, Whitney Houston, Hamilton), or just Holding Glasses of Wine and Waving? a lot of us are home, a lot of us walk dogs and sad babies. let's amuse each other from the distance of our driveways! is 5-7 pm. a good dog- and kid-walking hour? joy

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Not At High Risk for Coronavirus? Help Those Who Are
by Kate Freed 15 Mar '20

15 Mar '20

Dear Highland Park Neighbors, By now, we know that older adults, and those with underlying health conditions, are at high risk in regard to COVID-19. If you don’t fall into that group, please help those who are. Vintage is a nationally accredited, non-profit senior center located in East Liberty (across from the Home Depot). They have served east end older adults for 46 years, with an average daily attendance of 130 seniors. Their normal programs and services are disrupted under the current social distancing recommendations. They are planning alternative ways to support those seniors who depend on the hot lunch program, and this is where you can help. They are in need of shelf-stable food items, frozen meals, and dry goods. Examples: Cereal Crackers Shelf-stable almond or soy milk Instant oatmeal Fruit cups Canned vegetables Ready-to-Eat meals, like stew or Chef-Boy-Ar-Dee Soup (canned or boxed) Peanut Butter Pasta Pasta sauce (smaller size) Individual snack packs Frozen meals – all types Paper Towels Toilet Paper (4-pack) Most of the seniors receiving these boxes live alone, so keep that in mind in terms of sizes. Staff will be in the building this week during business hours, but feel free to call to make sure they are on-site to accept delivery (412-361-5003). To learn more about Vintage, visit www.vintagepittsburgh.org <http://www.vintagepittsburgh.org/> Thank You! Kate Freed Chair, Vintage Board of Directors kmfreed(a)gmail.com

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