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May 2020 - Newsletter
Upcoming Dates & Reminders
Please note all meetings and in person activities arecurrently postponed to further notice
A message from our PresidentAllison Foster
Hello, neighbors!
We hope you and your family are continuing to be well & safe. Our world continuesto face challenges, and we are grateful to have you as a part of Tarpon River. Our Commissioner, Ben Sorensen has created a COVIID-19 Community ResourceGuide. Find it here. Community Resource Guide May is also Mental Health Awareness Month. We have provided resources and linksbelow to organizations that can be supportive, as well as handouts from MentalHealth America. This NPR article also provides an overview the rising anxiety ofAmericans.
Additionally, we have updated the Tarpon River website. Should you encounter any issues,please contact [email protected].
Best Regards,AllisonTarpon River Civic Association [email protected]
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Hurricane SeasonJune 1st - November
30th ___________________
Mental HealthAwareness Month____________________
Tarpon River & FortLauderdale related
updates___________________
This list of hurricanepreparedness resources is beingsent to you on behalf of theTRCA. It is our hope that theseresources help you get an earlystart on your 2020 hurricanepreparedness efforts. Pleaseconsider that the COVID-19pandemic may affect yourability to plan, respond, andevacuate in your normalmanner. We urge you to start planningtoday and hope you find theseweb resources to be ofassistance.
Hurricane Supply Checklist
Disaster Supply Kit
Disability DisasterInformation
Planning for Your Home
Landscape Preparation
Forecasts & Active Maps
Disaster Prep. Sales TaxHoliday
Vulnerable PopulationRegistry
Broward's Hurricane Prep.Guide
City Hurricane Site & AlertSign-Up
May is Mental HealthAwareness Month. Thisparticular topic continues tohave relevance as weexperience COVID-19 asindividuals and as acommunity. Below findresources within BrowardCounty.National Alliance on MentalIllness - Broward County
Mental Health America hasprovided greatresources. We haveprovided copies of theirhandouts through the linksbelow:
Owning Your Feelings
Finding The Positive AfterLoss
Eliminating Toxic Influences
Creating Healthy Routines Supporting Others
Connecting with Others
Additionally, TalkSpace isvirtual therapy app. There isa cost associated with it, butyou can find on their websitethat many work places andorganizations are partneredwith the app providingfinancial discounts orsupport - you mayf i n d additional informationabout the partnershipshere.
TRCA continues to followconversations regarding theCodification of the City ofFort Lauderdale MasterPlan, as well as theWhiddon Property. We knowyou are interested in thesetopics. When we knowpresentation dates we willshare with the community
Broward County TargetsMay 18 to Begin a PhasedReopening. For moreinformation, please checkout:COVID-19 Updates May12th,2020
Shape Fort Lauderdale'sFuture!
TAKE THE CENSUS____________________
The 2020 Census isunderway and householdsacross America areresponding every day.In light of the COVID-19outbreak, the U.S. CensusBureau has adjusted 2020Census operations in orderto:
Protect the health and safetyof Census employees andthe American public.
Implement guidance fromfederal, state, and localhealth authorities.
Ensure a complete andaccurate count of allcommunities.
Why the Census isImportant?
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Masks
Our local Tarpon River resident, Nicole Alcaro isproviding masks for purchase. Nicole uses100% cotton material for the outer layer and thepocket. She also includes a blue shop towel asa disposable filter. To support our smallbusiness and neighbor, please visit her shop at:TheAtomicLounge at Etsy for different optionson styles and prices.
VIRTUAL RECREATION CENTER
Although most parks are still closed,we understand the power of parksand recreation more than anyone.During this time of social distancing,we will be providing virtual recreationopportunities for you and yourfamilies. Our Virtual Recreation Center offersfree, fun, and educational activitiesand resources for all ages. Visit thispage often or follow us on our socialmedia channels for a variety of freeinstructor-led classes, at-homeactivities, updates, and ideas to keepyou and your loved ones healthy,entertained, and informed. We hope to flatten the curve and lookforward to serving you all again soon! For details, visit Fort LauderdaleRecreation.
The classes above are instructed bystaff from the City of Fort LauderdaleParks and Recreation Department.
Download our weeklyschedule or register online.
Please check back often as we arecontinuously adding new programs!
VIRTUAL EXHIBITS
Thank You Goes A LongWay: Create a thank you for ouressential workers.
Healing Together Through Art : Thisexhibit gives participants anopportunity to come together and letthem know that they are not in thisalone and there are others who areexperiencing similar feelings. It canalso motivate and inspire others tofind alternative ways to communicatehow they are feeling.
STAY INFORMED!
Don't wait for updates to be forwarded to you, sign up to receivecity news & alerts here.
Next Virtual Fort Lauderdale City Commission Meeting on May 19
South Florida Churches to Host “HOPE Alive” Services on May 14
Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association Offers Standards for HospitalityReopening
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