COVID-19 Resources

CDC Guidelines

World Health Organization Information

Johns Hopkins

FEMA

Maryland Institute for Emergency Medical Services Systems

Domestic Violence Assistance

Health

Mental Health

Relief Funds

Covid Signage

Mutual Aid

Immigrant Assistance

Student Loans

Towson University

Student Computing Services Staff & Support Desk Info - 410-704-5151 | [email protected]

DACA, Dreamer, Mixed Citizenship, Undocumented information - @towsoncsd @tudreamers
Cook Library - Open to TU students, faculty and staff 10-4pm M-F, 3rd floor only. 24/7 room is still open per usual. Research help hours extended until 8pm most nights. Can text for help at 410-774-1398. No actual librarians in the library; police are kindly assisting students in the library, helping to keep it open for resources.
The Learning Center - operating remotely and can be reached at [email protected]
Free News Articles - Free access to New York Times, Baltimore Sun, USA Today, courtesy of Civic Engagement.
Towson Special Collections and University Archives - Online Towson yearbooks, photographs, and Towerlight archives from 1881 onward
Towson Relay - Now virtual April 4, 2020
College of Business and Economics - Virtual interviews for summer internships - March 26 @2pm March 26 @3pm March 26 @4pm March 27@9am March 27@11am email [email protected] or [email protected]
Sexual Assault Peer Educators application form - SAPE is looking for applicants for the fall semester
Civic Engagement Community Service - List of 5 opportunities CE recommends for students to volunteer IG- @tuengaged email [email protected]
Blackboard Help
Office of Technology Services
Towson Covid Updates and info
Center for Student Diversity IG- @towsoncsd email - [email protected] has virtual walkin hours listed on their Instagram and has shifted many of their programs online. APIMEDA Leadership Institute Online (This free 6-week leadership development program will focus on our personal understanding of what it means to be Asian, Pacific Islander, Middle Eastern or Desi American) Wednesdays 5:30-7:30pm & Let's Talk Online Walk-In Hours Mondays 12-2pm, Fridays 2-4pm.
Webinars for faculty & staff - GuidanceResources, TU’s Employee Assistance Program (EAP), is offering a series of webinars to offer guidance and best practices to help you navigate the unique situations that many of us will encounter during this emergency.
Modified Towson University Shuttle Schedule - “All off-campus routes will be suspended until further notice. The Gold route will operate from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Grocery and pharmacy service will be available to Weis and Target on Mondays and Thursdays. The bus will leave the West Village garage bus slip at 11 a.m. Riders will be taken to the Weis and Target located on Putty Hill Avenue. The driver will return to campus once all passengers have returned to the bus or one hour after arrival to the shopping center—whichever is sooner.”
Move-out is currently slated to end April 4, 2020, subject to change based on direction from the Governor or USM.
TU Virtual Mentoring for Zoom & Web Ex etc - “The TU Public Communication Center (PCC) is offering virtual mentoring sessions for TU students on desktop and mobile platforms. The PCC mentors are able to mentor students on presentation skills, WebEx/Zoom presentations, visual aid construction for presentations, digital interviewing skills, and other topics appropriate for our current digital environment”
Accessibility & Disability Service Updates

UMD

Moving and Storage

WiFi

Phone Carriers

AT&T - For the next 60 days, we will: Not terminate the service of any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer because of their inability to pay their bill due to disruptions caused by the coronavirus pandemic. Waive any late payment fees that any wireless, home phone or broadband residential or small business customer may incur because of economic hardship related to the coronavirus pandemic. Keep our public Wi-Fi hotspots open for any American who needs them. Unlimited AT&T Home Internet – All AT&T consumer home internet wireline customers, as well as Fixed Wireless Internet, can use unlimited internet data. Distance Learning – AT&T is underwriting expenses for a “one-stop” resource center to support eLearning Days from the State Educational Technology Directors Association (SETDA) available to all educators in schools to help them handle school closures and the increase in virtual learning due to COVID-19.
Verizon - Verizon waives late fees for those impacted by COVID-19. We are tripling our data allowance for Verizon Innovative Learning schools; $10 million to nonprofits directed at supporting students and first responders. Expanding work from home policy to include reduction of some retail locations across the country.
Sprint - All orders on sprint.com will get free next-day shipping and waived activation fees. Providing unlimited data for 60 days to customers with metered data plans (effective 3/18) Giving 20 GB of free mobile hotspot to customers with hotspot-capable devices (effective 3/18) Offering complimentary rates from the U.S. to CDC-defined Level 3 countries to customers with international long-distance plans (effective 3/17)
T-Mobile - Current T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers have unlimited smartphone data for the next 60 days (excluding roaming). We're providing all T-Mobile and Metro by T-Mobile customers an additional 20GB of mobile hotspot/tethering service for the next 60 days coming soon. We're working with our Lifeline partners to provide customers extra free data up to 5GB per month over the next two months. We're increasing the data allowance, at no extra charge, to schools and students using our EmpowerED digital learning program to ensure each participant has access to at least 20GB of data per month for the next 60 days. We are currently offering free international calling for all T-Mobile and T-Mobile for Metro customers Level 3 impacted countries to help you stay connected to family and friends abroad. We are offering free shipping for device orders until May 13th

Auto Insurance

Entertainment

Food

Public Markets

Recs & Park

Important Numbers

Volunteer Opportunities

Google Doc for volunteer opportunities via Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen's staff
American Red Cross *is facing a severe blood shortage due to an unprecedented number of blood drive cancellations during the COVID-19 outbreak. Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center is hosting an emergency blood drive on March 26, from 7:30AM-5:30PM in the Johns Hopkins Asthma & Allergy Center (5501 Hopkins Bayview Circle, Baltimore, MD 21224). For more information or to schedule a donation, call 410-550-0289.
The Salvation Army of Central Maryland *is seeking many volunteers so, as their operations grow, they can reach out to interested individuals as additional needs arise. Help packing groceries, making sandwiches, and preparing "grab-and-go" meals. Help stock shelves in their grocery store. Help deliver meals. Over 18 years of age and must have the ability to get to their warehouse (400 E 29th St, Baltimore, MD 21218). Visit their website here and click the "Sign Up to Volunteer" button.
Maryland Food Bank *has several partner organizations in and around Southeast Baltimore. Enter your zip code near the bottom of the website here to see a map of the partner organizations. Help sort and pack food to be sent to local food pantries and other partner organizations. Sign up here.
United Way of Central Maryland *has multiple volunteer opportunities available in response to the COVID-19 outbreak. Get food to people who need it during COVID-19 outbreak. Register here. An account with United Way of Central Maryland must be created first. At-home projects during COVID-19 outbreak (i.e. create signs welcoming families moved into permanent housing; write notes to veterans, hospital patients, children, or people experiencing homelessness; create bookmarks and inspirational posters for children). The website notes "18 and older" but some activities can likely be completed by children. Register here. An account with United Way of Central Maryland must be created first.
Face Shield Creating - *In response to a shortage in face shields for clinicians to use as they treat patients, Johns Hopkins Health System developed a method to construct their own face shields. They are seeking volunteers to assist in the construction process at the Johns Hopkins Consolidated Services Center (5300 Holabird Ave, Suite A, Baltimore, MD 21224). Asked to come onsite for a period of 4 hours per volunteer shift. Volunteers will be asked to attest that they are asymptomatic of fever and respiratory issues. General tasks consist of cutting with scissors and razor blades, as well as hot gluing and stapling.

*Denotes from the office of Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen, thank you to him and his office for finding these resources

Senior Shopping Hours

News

City Council

Governor’s Office

Maryland State Senate

Voting

April 28 Primary has been pushed to June 2. Late Rep. Elijah Cummings’ spot will be mail-in only on April 28.

Maryland Census - Due April 1, 2020. You will need your census # that was mailed to you, or your address of where you will live post-April 1, 2020.

Taxes

Article on extended tax deadline - Tax deadline extended from April 15 to 90 extra days, if they owe money. Treasury Secretary Mnuchin said that if people want a refund, they should still file by April 15.

Stimulus Check

Evictions

No evictions during current state of emergency in Maryland.
Department of Housing & Urban Development “The Federal Housing Finance Agency has directed Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to suspend foreclosures and evictions for at least 60 days. The foreclosure and eviction suspension applies to homeowners with an Enterprise-backed single-family mortgage. More information can be found here. The FHFA also announced that hardship forbearance is an option for borrowers unable to make their mortgage payment. Borrowers are encouraged to reach out to their servicer for more information.” - From https://www.aacounty.org/coronavirus/housing-utilities-bills/index.html

Utilities

Electric, gas, water, sewage, phone, cable, tv, internet service provider companies are prohibited from shutting off any residential customer’s service or charging late fees during state of emergency.
BGE Covid Infod

Transportation

Baltimore Collegetown Shuttle is closed for the spring semester

Parking & Towing

Residential Permit Parking, Street Cleaning Parking, 48 Hour Parking, Abandoned Vehicles and Peak Hour Parking Violations - Transportation Enforcement Officers will focus on citing immediate safety and pedestrian issues and these are suspended effective March 23, 2020 at 5:00p.m.
Vehicle Towing Operations - Significantly reduced (modified)
City’s Impound Facilities at Pulaski Highway and Fallsway - Suspended
Traffic Calming Studies - Suspended
Federal Contract Work - Bridge, buildings, and reconstruction will continue
Paving and Sidewalk Work - Suspended
Conduit Contractors - Modified
DOT’s Right-of-Way Office - Not open to public, permits online, modified

What is open?

List of essential businesses

Pharmacies

Open

Grocery Stores

Open

Liquor Stores

Open

Grocery Stores

Open

Laundromats

Open

Banks

Open

Public Works

Open

Pet Supply Stores

Open

Gyms

Closed

Restaurants

Restaurants are not permitted to have dine-in. Drive-thru, carryout, delivery allowed.

Casinos

Closed

Racetracks

Closed

Bars

No dine-in. Carryout only.

Retail

Closed

Farmers’ Markets

Open (Deemed essential)

Universities

Closed for physical classes for semester, online only

Libraries

Enoch Pratt - Closed with digital library open

Travel

Visit Maryland Covid Info

Baltimore Cruise Ship Terminal:

Baltimore Cruise Ship Terminal - The cruise ship terminal in Baltimore City is closed, with the exception of two ships expected to arrive in the coming days.

Public Gatherings

Limited to 10 people. Consistent with CDC guidelines for social distancing.

Multilingual Guidance

Multilingual Guidance for Coronavirus

Hospitals

Reopening closed hospitals. Clearing out space, adding additional 6,000 beds @riccimike per Gov. Hogan. Activating Maryland Medical Reserve Corps - 5,000 trained and dedicated volunteers with 700 ready now. *Per March 17*

Social Services

Baltimore City Council - Baltimore City Department of Social Services (BCDSS) - All offices are closed indefinitely until further notice. The following services are available: For further assistance, contact the Customer Call Center at 443-423-6400. To request emergency food assistance for you or your family, please call 410-685-0525. To report child abuse or neglect, please call 410-361-2235.

Shelters

Baltimore City Council - Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services (MOHS) - The City of Baltimore has activated sheltering in place for our homeless neighbors. City-funded homeless day centers will remain open. The Mayor’s Office of Homeless Services, the Baltimore City Health Department and the Department of General Services are working to identify a site for community quarantining should our city require it.
Tactical Response Teams: Street Outreach teams immediately pivoting from doing person-to-person engagement to becoming a tactical response team for MOHS. They will continue to provide assistance to encampments through the delivery of preventative care supplies (antibacterial soap, paper towels, hand sanitizer when available, etc.) water and food. In the past 48 hours, our teams have communicated to residents staying in encampments of our plans to continue to provide supplies during this event, so that they are aware of where the supply drop-off points will be. We want to be sure that residents understand that we will temporarily discontinue the practice of entering into the encampments until the health emergency improves.
Family Shelter In Place: MOHS activated sheltering in place for family shelter clients on Thursday, 3/12/2020 once Governor Hogan announced the closing of Maryland schools to begin effective Monday, 3/16/2020. A natural reaction for parents hearing that schools would be closed for safety precaution is to keep children home effective immediately. Understanding that children would not be going to school, we ensured that parents could remain with them in the shelters. Family shelters will continue to shelter in place until the health emergency improves.
Emergency Shelter In Place: MOHS activated shelter in place for all emergency shelters for single adults effective, 3/14/2020 in anticipation of the city’s first confirmed case of COVID-19 being imminent. While shelter clients are able to come and go as they wish, we needed them to have the option not to expose themselves to potential harm by being out in the community for the majority of their days. Emergency shelters for single adults will continue to shelter in place until the health emergency improves.

Coronavirus Testing

Maryland COVID Info

Maryland Resources by County

Violation of Governor Hogan’s Executive Order:

“Officers will seek voluntary compliance prior to taking any enforcement action. Individuals found to be in violation face imprisonment up to one year or a fine of up to $5,000, or both. We are ALL in this together, and we ask anyone observing a gathering believed to be in violation of the order to call our non-emergency number: (410) 222-8610” - https://www.aacounty.org/coronavirus/public-safety/

Much of this was from resources found by Sofia Barrios #, University of Houston Muslim Student Association ^, and Baltimore City Councilman Zeke Cohen’s Office *. Credit needs to be given to them and the global community for working together.

County Cancels All Park & Recreation Programming through June 1