Make Your Own Mask

Dear Ward 8 Residents,

As a community, we must continue to follow the recommendations and guidelines from our mayor city administrators and national leaders, and "Stay home." The data as of April 13th reported there are over 2000 confirmed positive cases and 67 deaths from the coronavirus.

Please continue to practice social distancing. Wash your hands and regularly disinfect your phones, remotes, handrails, doorknobs and other frequently touched items at home. If you have to leave home, wear a mask. I have included the surgeon general's recommendations on how to make homemade face covering. We will get through this one day at a time. Stay safe and stay home.

Regards,

Trayon White, Sr.
Councilmember, Ward 8

Guidance on Grocery Stores and Masks

Mayor Muriel Bowser issued an order on social distancing protocols at indoor retail food sellers, like grocery stores and convenience stores. Among the provisions, retail food sellers will have to post signs at each entrance instructing all customers to wear a mask or mouth covering. (Check the CDC for helpful information on making or fashioning your own mask at home)

Further, the order asks that stores create one-way aisles where possible and limit the number of people who can be in the store at one time. Stores must also provide adequate hand sanitizers or disinfecting wipes at all entry and exit ways and throughout the store. By April 20, 2020, stores generally serving more than 50 people in a day must install plexiglass or plastic dividers between customers and employees.

How to Make Your own Face Covering

DCPS Youtube Channel for E-Learning

These videos are a great way for your student (K-12) to continue to develop early literacy skills, history, social studies and are available DCPS YouTube channel. Share with friends and family.

DCPS Grocery Sites

Starting Monday, DCPS grocery sites will open in the District. At ten DCPS schools, fresh fruits, vegetables and non-perishable items will be available for those in need. To see the schedule, please visit: coronavirus.dc.gov

Stanton Elementary School | Open on Tuesday’s from 12:30-2pm
Anacostia High School | Open on Thursday’s from 12:30-2pm
Ballou High School | Open on Friday’s from 12:30-2pm

Updated Unemployment Information

OTR Tax Notice 2020-03: COVID-19 Emergency Income and Franchise Tax Extension

The District of Columbia has extended the deadline to file and pay all income, partnership and franchise tax returns until July 15, 2020. This extension applies to all D-20, D-30, D-40, D-41, D-40B, and D-65 tax filers, and includes combined return filers. This extension is automatic and does not require taxpayers to apply.

Taxpayers may continue to request an extension to file their income, partnership and franchise tax returns to October 15, 2020. All such extension requests must be made by filing the applicable extension form with OTR by July 15, 2020 and making all required payments for tax year 2019 by July 15, 2020.

For additional information, please contact OTR’s Customer Service Center at [email protected] or (202) 759-1946.

WARD 8 SENIOR MEAL DELIVERY SERVICE

We still need support to operate our 1,000 meal delivery service to seniors in Ward 8. Click here to sign up now.

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