External Resources Responding to COVID-19
…and Need to be Tested? Have COVID-19 symptoms? Refer to our one-pager and get tested. For a complete list of COVID-19 testing locations in Providence, please visit www.PVDCOVID19.com. Legal Resources…
https://www.providenceri.gov/pema/covid-19-resources/COVID-19 Housing Resource Guide
The City of Providence has created this guide to serve as a centralized resource for housing-related information and resources related to COVID-19. The guide will be updated with new resources…
https://www.providenceri.gov/pema/covid-19-housing-resource-guide/City of Providence Announces Local COVID-19 Test Site Efforts
…that currently offers drive-thru COVID-19 testing to Providence’s frontline communities. “As we continue to see the spread of COVID-19 throughout our state, it is critical that everyone has access to…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-providence-announces-local-covid-19-test-site-efforts/City Announces Launch of Additional COVID-19 Test Site with Rhode Island Free Clinic
…the COVID hotline, 401-92-COVID, or visit www.rifreeclinic.org for detailed clinic information. “We want the community to know that in addition to tests being free, services at Rhode Island Free Clinic…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-announces-launch-additional-covid-19-test-site-rhode-island-free-clinic/Mayor Jorge Elorza Announces Collaborative Housing Investment to Support Residents Affected by COVID-19
…to eviction defense and emergency housing assistance for Providence residents impacted by the COVID-19 crisis. With housing representing the greatest expense for many Providence families, the partnership coordinates protections for…
https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-jorge-elorza-announces%e2%80%afcollaborative-housing-investment-support-residents-affected-covid-19/Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence City Council Members Launch COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program
…microgrants to businesses throughout the City of Providence and support economic recovery from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program will offer grants of $2,500…
https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-jorge-o-elorza-providence-city-council-members-launch-covid-19-small-business-relief-program/COVID-19: Ways to Make Delivered Goods More Accessible to Recipients
…now recommends wearing a face covering, such as a homemade mask, to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Disposable gloves and cloth masks are recommended for use by everyone while shopping,…
https://www.providenceri.gov/hr-commission/covid-19/Mayor Elorza FY21 Proposed Budget Invests in Health and Safety of Residents Amid Continued Response to COVID-19
…City of Providence that builds off of recent supports while proposing streamlined investments in the health and safety of the community amid the continued local response to COVID-19. The Mayor…
https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-elorza-fy21-proposed-budget-invests-health-safety-residents-amid-continued-response-covid-19/City of Providence Announces Updated COVID-19 Policy for City Employees
Mayor’s Center for City Services Booking Appointments for COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Tuesday, December 28, 2021 PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced an updated COVID-19 vaccine policy for…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-of-providence-announces-updated-covid-19-policy-for-city-employees/City Proposes Increased Partnership with United Way of Rhode Island, Advancing COVID-19 Equities Program
…$6.3 million in the COVID-19 Equities Program. Overall, none of the initiatives outlines in the COVID-19 Equities Program have changed and their respective funding amounts have not changed. The Board…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-proposes-increased-partnership-with-united-way-of-rhode-island-advancing-covid-19-equities-program/COVID-19 Updates (DPD)
…practices. Residents should continue to use remote and online city services as much as possible to limit exposure when possible. For more information on COVID-19 and best practices you can…
https://www.providenceri.gov/covid-19-updates-dpd/Mayor Elorza Announces Additional Funding to Community Organizations Aiding the City’s Recovery from COVID-19
…nearly $3 million in additional Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding directly to local organizations providing essential services for during COVID-19. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act…
https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-elorza-announces-additional-funding-community-organizations-aiding-citys-recovery-covid-19/Federal, State, Local Law Enforcement Discuss Strategies to Combat Covid-19 Fraud
…and the United States Postal Inspection Service to discuss strategies to identify and combat COVID-19 fraud. The FBI, U.S. Postal Inspection Service, and other federal law enforcement agencies report a…
https://www.providenceri.gov/federal-state-local-law-enforcement-discuss-strategies-combat-covid-19-fraud/City of Providence Announces Immediate Vaccine Eligibility for Residents Ages 18+ in Neighborhoods Hardest Hit by COVID-19
…distribution in communities hardest hit by COVID-19. “Vaccinations are effective at reducing the risk of hospitalization and death from COVID-19, which is why it’s important to focus vaccination efforts in…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-providence-announces-immediate-vaccine-eligibility-residents-ages-18-neighborhoods-hardest-hit-covid-19/City of Providence Updates COVID-19 Guidelines
Park Athletic Fields, Sports Facilities, Parking Lots and City Buildings to Open Following COVID-19 Guidelines June 18, 2020 Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced updates to the latest executive order…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-providence-updates-covid-19-guidelines/Mayor Jorge Elorza Announces Supplemental COVID-19 Guidelines
…executive order that will issue additional COVID-19 guidelines to go into effect on Sunday, November 22. “As we continue to see cases rise across our state, it is time that…
https://www.providenceri.gov/mayor-jorge-elorza-announces-supplemental-covid-19-guidelines/City of Providence Announces Changes to Vaccine Registration Eligibility for Providence Residents in Neighborhoods Hardest Hit by COVID-19
…in some of the neighborhoods hardest-hit by COVID-19 in the state. These neighborhoods comprise the zip codes 02907, 02908, and 02909. “The City is working closely with the Rhode Island…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-providence-announces-changes-vaccine-registration-eligibility-providence-residents-neighborhoods-hardest-hit-covid-19/City of Providence Updates COVID-19 Small Business Relief Program Eligibility
…the COVID-19 pandemic. Eligible businesses can apply online using the COVID-19 Small Business Grant Application. Small businesses that previously applied and were ineligible, but now meet the program requirements, will…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-of-providence-updates-covid-19-small-business-relief-program-eligibility/COVID-19: Restaurant Food Donation Recommendations
…visiting: www.meansdatabase.com. For more information about this partnership, please visit: https://health.ri.gov/programs/detail.php?pgm_id=1118 COVID-19: Recomendaciones para Donación de Comida de Restaurantes Efectivo martes 17 de marzo, 2020 hasta el lunes 30 de…
https://www.providenceri.gov/pema/covid-19-restaurant-food-donation-recommendations/City of Providence to Implement Temporary Operational Changes in Response to COVID-19
…of COVID-19 evolves, the City of Providence will continue to evaluate needs and make additional changes to city services and operations. For more information on COVID-19 and best practices you…
https://www.providenceri.gov/city-providence-implement-temporary-operational-changes-response-covid-19/