Resources and Tools

COVID-19 / Coronavirus

There is an abundance of resources and tools for people and organizations to use to fight the spread of COVID-19 and build community knowledge as we pivot our movement building and limit our in-person interaction. Here is our list of resources and tools, which we will keep updating as we get more information. 

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To read our full organizational response to COVID-19, visit our Long Beach Forward blog.

If you have a resource to share on this page that would be relevant to our community or movement builders, contact sylvana@lbforward.org. 

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For the latest health information and news, visit www.longbeach.gov/covid19 or call the City of Long Beach's hotline at 562-570-INFO (4636). Please call your healthcare provider to determine if testing is needed. Stay safe out there and remember: #PowerNotPanic!

Movement Strategy

• Caring Across Distance: Some Things to Consider Before Movement Gatherings During COVID-19: Hear some of these considerations talked through on Healing Justice Podcast's bonus episode, "Should we cancel?" Coronavirus, travel & organizing?

• Coronavirus Resource Kit: Collective document for mutual aid projects.

• DSALB COVID-19 Organizing Guide for March 17

• The Coronavirus Tech Handbook: An exhaustive aggregation of almost anything tech related to help manage communications, misinfo, work and more. [via Newspeak House and the Narrative Change Initiative]

• Coronavirus Wisdom from a Social Justice Lens: We’re bringing you medical information, invocations, grounding practices and dialogue from the March 7, 2020 webinar: COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Preparation for People Living with Chronic Illnesses in the United States. 

• A few things for nonprofits to consider: Nonprofit AF Blog

• The Justice Collaborative Resources - COVID19: A national website with information, resources, and actions that you can take across the country. 

• LA County Statement on Census Efforts: Statement and points regarding the 2020 Census and the current Coronavirus landscape. 

• Options to Safely Take Action to Protect Our Climate, Communities, and Future

• Petition in Support of Long Beach Coronavirus Economic Relief Policies: Sign by Tuesday, March 17

• TCE Community Signage (English and Spanish): Find a downloadable fact sheet, proper hygiene precautions poster, and a Stop! poster you can post at the entrances of your organizations to alert those not feeling well to reconsider entering your facility.

• Tips for hosting hybrid virtual/IRL meetings: From Mary Alice Crim and the Narrative Change Initiative.

• When Xenophobia Spreads Like a Virus: NPR's CodeSwitch Podcast.

Family Resources

• Free Internet Access via Comcast: Comcast offering 'Internet Essentials' package free for low-income customers for 60 days.

• Free Charter Internet for K-12 Students in LB: Announcement in English and Spanish

• Legal Aid at Work: Legal Aid at Work, which is based in San Francisco but serves workers statewide, provides free legal services and has posted a comprehensive list of frequently asked questions about the coronavirus and workplace issues.

• my2020census.gov: Online portal to complete your 2020 census questionnaire for your household.

• Public Health Guidance for Individuals with Access and Functional Needs

• COVID-19 Resources for Undocumented Californians

• Long Beach Tenant Protections During COVID-19: The Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles breakdown of tenant protections available for download in English and Spanish. A sample Tenant Self-Help letter and checklist is also available for download here​. 

Government Resources

• Safer at Home Order from the City of Long Beach: City mandate that aligns with the State of California's Stay at Home mandate. 

• Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: Updates, press releases, and other helpful guidance documents (in-language) are available here.

• LA County Public Health Clinics: For people who do not have healthcare providers.

• California Guidelines from Governor Newsom: Major updates from Governor Newsom, including assisting California workers, and what to do about large gatherings.

• California Labor Guidelines: Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Resources for Employers and Workers

• California Unemployment under COVID-19: If you lost your job or had reduced hours for reasons related to COVID-19 you may qualify for unemployment insurance. 

• California Disability Insurance under COVID-19: If you are unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness related to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) you may qualify for Disability Insurance.

• California Paid Sick leave: If you or a family member are sick or for preventative care when civil authorities recommend quarantine you may qualify for paid sick leave. 

• California Paid Family Leave: If you are unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional) you may qualify for Paid Family Leave. 

Research and Knowledge

• Flattening the Curve: Given all the major events and large gatherings that are shuttering, it’s important to understand why we need to do this. Our goal is to flatten the curve. Our healthcare system is currently being pushed hard with the influx of cases (and potential cases). The number of cases will increase and we want to make sure we can manage the increased load.

• Get the facts straight: CBC News medical contributor and family physician Dr. Peter Lin breaks down the facts about what it is, where it came from, how it spreads and what you can do to protect yourself.

• Social Distancing: This is Not a Snow Day

School Resources and Information

• Free meals for Children During School Closure: LBUSD will provide meals to children during the coronavirus school closure period.  Nutritious meals will be offered free at breakfast and lunch to children ages one to 18 at all LBUSD school locations, (except for California Academy for Math and Science located at California State University, Dominguez Hills campus) for the first week of the closure.  The school district will then evaluate its meal services and revise as necessary the schedule and operating locations for all future weeks of the school closure period.

• LBUSD Coronavirus Homepage: View LBUSD's coronavirus web page for updates from the school district and partnering agencies.

• Updates on Education Centers: Provided by the Long Beach Early Childhood Education Committee