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3/30/20 Calhoun County now has 9 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

3/30/20 Calhoun County now has 8 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to impact the US economy, it’s creating an all-hands-on-deck situation for the advisors of JSU’s Small Business Development Center. “All of our advisors are working tirelessly right now to help small businesses that have been affected by COVID-19,” said small business advisor Cassie Chandler. Small businesses are vital to Alabama’s economy. According to the Small Business Administration, 99.4 percent of businesses in Alabama are small businesses. Yet, they are most vulnerable during this time of economic uncertainty. The JSU SBDC is assisting current and prospective business owners in nine counties: Blount, Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, DeKalb, Etowah, Marshall, St. Clair and Talladega. “Because we are partially funded by the Small Business Administration,” Chandler said, “one of our specific roles is to assist small businesses in applying for disaster loans – in this case, the Economic Injury Disaster Loan.” All 67 counties in Alabama are now eligible for assistance under the Economic Injury Disaster Loan declaration. These loans provide working capital to small businesses suffering substantial economic injury as a result of COVID-19, providing: Loans up to $2 million 3.75 percent fixed interest rate on loans to for-profit companies 2.75 percent fixed interest rate on loans to non-profits Up to 30-year term and amortization, which are determined on case-by-case basis Financing can be used for fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the pandemic’s impact. As both a small business advisor and a student in JSU’s Doctor of Emergency Management program, Chandler is monitoring COVID-19 from multiple perspectives. She is working with Dr. Jeff Ryan, JSU emergency management professor and head of the university’s Coronavirus Task Force, to implement a Pandemic Ready program in the community. Its mission is to assist businesses in taking the steps necessary to best prepare for the impact of COVID-19. “The program focuses on business continuity, which is my area of research in the emergency management doctoral program, during this pandemic,” Chandler said. The Pandemic Ready initiative officially launches on Monday, March 30. The JSU SBDC has also partnered with the Calhoun County EMA and Chamber of Commerce to create Preparedness Partners, a program aimed at providing a blueprint to help organizations prepare for emergencies. “This program is an all-hazards approach to business continuity planning,” Chandler said. Preparedness Partners hosts the "Ready Business Workshop Series," with virtual workshops currently scheduled for April and May. JSU Continuing Education and Outreach provides participants with continuing education units (CEUs) upon completion. "Participation in this training,” Chandler said, “will assist business owners and managers in identifying risks, developing plans and taking decisive action to better prepare their employees and facilities for emergencies and disasters." Pandemic-Ready Checklist (PDF) Back on March 13, the same day Alabama health officials announced the state’s first COVID-19 case, the Calhoun County EMA hosted a session aimed at preparing area business owners and managers for the pandemic. Chandler, Dr. Ryan and EMA Director Michael Barton each spoke, telling participants to prepare for a decline in revenue and a reduced number of workers. "It's important for them to be thinking about these things, to understand the threat, on terms everybody can appreciate and understand,” Dr. Ryan told WBRC after the forum. “And then, to take actions that are protective to their workplaces and their businesses." While Chandler’s experiences as a business advisor and emergency management doctoral student make her situation unique, she stresses that her colleagues within the JSU SBDC are also actively working to help small businesses. “I want to emphasize the work of my fellow business advisors and the incredible efforts of the EMA and Chamber of Commerce in helping businesses at this time, as well,” Chandler said. “That's one great thing about emergency management, it is collaborative and interdisciplinary.” Business advisor Joe Grimes is on the Capital Access Team for the Alabama Small Business Development Center Network. He is committed to assisting small business owners in obtaining financing, especially during this difficult time. Lindsay Frey, government procurement specialist, is assisting small businesses whose government contracts will be impacted by COVID-19. Ken Grissom, SBDC director, is working closely with the Alabama network, Chambers of Commerce and other stakeholders to make sure all the necessary resources are available to assist clients. “The disaster loan application website has only been up and running for a few days, but our advisors have already assisted many clients in submitting their applications,” Chandler said. “Timely assistance is absolutely crucial to these businesses. This is their livelihood on the line.” Watch the Pandemic Ready Program Video For more information or small business assistance, contact the JSU SBDC at 256-782-5271 or email sbdc@jsu.edu.

3/30/20 Calhoun County now has 7 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html

3/30/20 Calhoun County now has 4 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html #PreparedNotScared

3/27/20 Calhoun County now has 3 confirmed cases of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Practice social distancing- stay 6 ft away of other people 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Cover your coughs and sneezes 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html #PreparedNotScared

1. Effective March 28, 2020 at 5:00 P.M., all non-work related gatherings of 10 persons or more, or non-work related gatherings of any size that cannot maintain a consistent six-foot distance between persons, are prohibited. Employers shall take all reasonable steps to meet these standards for employees and customers. 2. Effective March 28, 2020 at 5:00 P.M., the following “non-essential” businesses, venues, and activities shall be closed to non-employees or not take place: a.Entertainment venues as follows: (1)Night clubs (2)Bowling alleys (3)Arcades (4)Concert venues (5)Theaters, auditoriums, and performing arts centers (6)Tourist attractions (including museums and planetariums) (7)Racetracks (8)Indoor children’s play areas (9)Adult entertainment venues (10)Casinos (11)Bingo halls (12)Venues operated by social clubs b.Athletic facilities and activities as follows: (1)Fitness centers and commercial gyms (2)Spas and public or commercial swimming pools (3)Yoga, barre, and spin facilities (4)Spectator sports (5)Sports that involve interaction with another person of closer than 6 feet (6)Activities that require use of shared sporting apparatus and equipment (7)Activities on commercial or public playground equipment c.Close-contact service providers as follows: (1)Barber shops (2)Hair salons (3)Waxing salons (4)Threading salons (5)Nail salons and spas (6)Body-art facilities and tattoo services (7)Tanning salons (8)Massage-therapy establishments and massage services d.Retail stores as follows: (1)Furniture and home-furnishings stores (2)Clothing, shoe, and clothing-accessory stores (3)Jewelry, luggage, and leather goods stores (4)Department stores (5)Sporting goods stores (6)Book, craft, and music stores To read full public health order click the following link: https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2020/03/Amended-Statewide-Social-Distancing-SHO-Order-3.27.2020-FINAL.pdf

Beginning at the start of school on April 6, 2020, all public K-12 schools shall implement a plan to complete the 2019-2020 school year using alternate methods of instruction as established by the State Superintendent of Education. Local school districts shall make staffing decisions and determinations related to access to school buildings in accordance with all applicable public health orders and the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the Alabama Department of Public Health. Click the link for the full proclamation: https://governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2020/03/fourth-supplemental-state-of-emergency-coronavirus-covid-19/

Stay Informed and Get Your Information from Reliable and Credible Sources: Follow Calhoun County EMA website and social media pages for updates specifically for Calhoun County: Text: CALCOVID to 888-777 Web: http://www.calhounema.org/latest-updates Twitter: https://twitter.com/BeReadyCalhoun Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bereadycalhoun/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt-AXMZbDLS8IJ6ZtA2H8Rw Calhoun County, Alabama - People in Calhoun County can now sign up to receive text alerts for local updates on the COVID-19 situation. By simply texting the word: CALCOVID, to the number: 888-777, users can subscribe to receive current situation updates concerning the coronavirus pandemic in Calhoun County. Director of Emergency Management, Michael Barton, states, “reliable and timely information is critical to protecting yourself and your loved ones. CALCOVID is a good way individuals in Calhoun County can get the most current coronavirus information at the local level. It is important that we are all prepared, but not scared. Being a CALCOVID subscriber is a great way for people in Calhoun County to have trusted information and to help them sort facts from fear.”

Anniston City Schools- Needs Volunteers - 5 volunteers needed tomorrow, 3/25/20 at 11:00 at Constantine Boys and Girls Club to distribute food for 1 hour - Beginning the week of March 30 at 9am 10 volunteers are needed at each site to put the already prepared food into brown bags and pass out to the students. There are 8 sites in the city of Anniston being utilized each site listed below: - 9am Carver Community Center - 10am Norwood Boys and Girls Club - 11am Parkwin Homes - 12pm Wiggins Community Center - 9am Hodges Community Center - 10am South Highland Community Center - 11am Constantine Boys & Girls Club - 12pm Glen Addie (Anniston Housing Authority) Point of contact is Tonya Felton 256-600-4949 Feltont@anniston.k12.al.us Jacksonville City Schools- Sign-Up to Receive Food Here is the link for any children in the Jacksonville area to sign up for food distribution on March 30. Parents drive through at JHS to get the food. https://bit.ly/JCSFeeding Oxford City Schools- Needs Food Donations Drive thru drop off at the front of Oxford High School on the following dates/times: Wednesday, March 25 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Monday, March 30 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Wednesday, April 1 8:00 am – 3:00 pm Point of contact-Clint McCall cmccall@oxboe.com Oxford High School 1 Yellow Jacket Dr. Oxford, AL 36203 (See bottom of page for list of suggested items) Suggestions for Donations- ***No food can contain any peanut products. There are students in these schools with a lethal peanut allergy. Individually packaged items: Protein Foods- canned soup, ravioli, Spaghetti O's, canned meats, (with pop tops if possible) Easy Mac, microwaveable meals that do not require refrigeration or need to remain frozen Breakfast items- cereal, instant grits, oatmeal, granola bars, Pop-Tarts, etc. Snack items-chips, cheese crackers, honey buns, cookies, etc. Sturdy fruit- apples, oranges, bananas, tangerines, etc. Bottled water, Capri sun, juice boxes Boxes and or bags for food to be placed in for the distribution to students

3/23/20 Calhoun County now has 2 confirmed case of COVID-19. Remember do your part to protect yourself and others from any infectious disease: 1. Cover your coughs and sneezes 2. Wash hands often with soap for at least 20 seconds 3. Practice social distancing- trying stay 6 ft away of other people 4. Do NOT touch your face, eyes, nose, or mouth. 5. Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces For more information and full list of confirmed cases in Alabama http://alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html #PreparedNotScared

MONTGOMERY – Governor Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Revenue announced today that the state income tax filing due date is extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020. Taxpayers can also defer state income tax payments due on April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020, without penalties and interest, regardless of the amount owed. This deferment applies to all taxpayers, including individuals, trusts and estates, corporations and other non-corporate tax filers. “This morning, I signed a supplemental State of Emergency order to allow the Alabama Department of Revenue to extend state filings until July 15, 2020,” said Governor Ivey. “It is imperative we reduce the burden upon Alabamians and get folks back on their feet financially. The safety and wellbeing of Alabamians is the paramount priority as we do everything within our power to mitigate the spread of the Coronavirus.” Other taxes included in the deadline extension are corporate income tax, the Financial Institution Excise Tax (FIET), and the Business Privilege Tax (BPT). Taxpayers do not need to file any additional forms or call the Alabama Department of Revenue to qualify for this automatic state tax filing and payment relief. Individual taxpayers who need additional time to file beyond the July 15 deadline can request a filing extension through the usual methods. “Even considering the extended filing deadline, we urge taxpayers who are owed refunds to file as soon as possible and file electronically,” said Revenue Commissioner Vernon Barnett. “Filing electronically with direct deposit is the quickest way to get refunds. Although the Department is practicing prudent working conditions with our staff during this period, we will continue with mission-critical operations to support Alabama’s citizens. We ask for your support, understanding and patience.” The Department will continue to monitor issues related to the COVID-19 virus, and updated information will be posted on the Department’s website Coronavirus page. Third Supplemental COVID-19 State of Emergency Proclamation Commissioner’s Executive Order pertaining to deadline extensions Commissioner’s Executive Order pertaining to composite returns