News Flash

For the most up-to-date information on Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) use these resources:

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website: www.cdc.gov
  
  
• Governor Murphy COVID-19 Executive Orders: www.nj.gov
  
  
• NJ Department of Health website: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/ncov.shtml
  
  
• State of New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub: www.covid19.nj.com
  
  
• NJ Department of Health COVID-19 Dashboard: https://nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_dashboard.shtml
  
  
• The NJ Dept of Health, NJ Poison Control Center and 211 have partnered to provide information to the Public on COVID-19:
  • Visit www.nj211.org
  • Text NJCOVID to 898-211 for automated text alerts and notifications
  • Text your zip code to 898-211 for live text assistance
  • Call 211 for general information and basic needs
  • Call (24/7) 1-800-962-1253 or 1-800-222-1222 to speak to a healthcare professional
  • (Please note: Call volume has intensified this week so call/text/chat wait times are longer than usual – your patience and understanding is appreciated.
• NJ Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness COVID-19 Rumor Control & Disinformation website to help the public distinguish between facts and rumors/disinformation:  https://www.njhomelandsecurity.gov/covid19
  
  
• State of New Jersey COVID-19 Jobs and Hiring Portal: https://jobs.covid19.nj.gov
  
  
• COVID-19 Information for New Jersey Businesses: https://cv.business.nj.gov.
  
  
• State of New Jersey Information for Undocumented and Uninsured Individuals: https://nj.gov/health/cd/documents/topics/NCOV/COVID-19_Resources_forUndocumented_and_UninsuredFactsheet.pdf 
  
  
• Monmouth County Health Department COVID-19 Disaster Response Crisis Counselors: 732-845-2070. Available from 9am to 8pm.
  
  
• Monmouth County Pandemic Resource Guide: https://monmouthacts.org/

Assistance Programs:

• The COVID-19 Emergency Rental Assistance Program (CVERAP) provides temporary rental assistance to low- and moderate-income households that have had a substantial reduction in income or became unemployed due the COVID-19 pandemic. https://www.nj.gov/dca/divisions/dhcr/offices/cverap.html

To Contact and Receive Information from the City of Asbury Park:

• To Contact City Hall, call 732-775-2100 or visit www.cityofasburypark.com/reportaconcern.
  
  
• Sign up to receive emergency updates from the City of Asbury Park by texting 07712 to 888-777 or go to www.nixle.com to sign up and manage your account.