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In Real Time: Collecting Current Events (DCThe DC Historical Society is collecting personal accounts of the pandemic crisis.
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Archive This Moment DC (DC Public Library)Share experiences on the DC Public Library site.
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Collecting in Quarantine (Maryland Historical Society)Share personal stories on the Maryland Historical Society site.
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Quaranzine (Arlington Public Library)Weekly collection of personal experiences and expression.
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Corona Chronicles (Chevy Chase Historical Society)Documents the experiences of Chevy Chase residents.
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Pandemic Journaling ProjectSponsored by the University of Connecticut, this project is designed as a way to document personal experiences of the crisis.
Georgetown University Resources and Information
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Georgetown University Human ResourcesProvides information on COVID-19 Paid Time Off, Telework Guidelines, Telework Best Practices, and Managing Remote Workers.
COVID-19 Resources: DC, Maryland, & Virginia Governments and Organizations
Compiled by Gwendolyn Reece, American University Library:
Each of the governments has a main page with more detailed information:
DC Government COVID-19 Information and Services
State of Maryland, Maryland Unites - COVID-19
Montgomery County, Maryland COVID-19 Information and Services
Prince George's County, Maryland
State of Virginia Commonhelp - COVID-19 page
Arlington County, Virginia COVID-19 Website
Fairfax County, Virginia COVID-19 Website
City of Alexandria, Virginia COVID-19 Website
Information by Topic
- Domestic Violence - If you need help and are unable to speak freely, text LOVEIS to 22522 . You may also call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, or click here to visit the National Domestic Violence Hotline
- COVID-19 testing
- List of Disinfectants that are effective against COVID-19 - from the EPA
- Health Information - from Reliable Sources
- CDC: Center for Disease Control: Please note the sections on what to do if you think you are sick and getting your household ready
- World Health Organization
- Unemployment
- Health Assistance
- Washington DC Financial Assistance Coverage - for those who are not covered by Medicare nor by an employer
- State of Maryland Health Connection - special enrollment period
- State of Virginia Commonhelp
- Mental Health
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - call 1-800-273-8255
- Emotional Well-being During the COVID-19 Outbreak from the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
- SafeSpace from Vibrant - Includes interactive coping tools
- CDC: Taking Care of your Emotional Health
- Food
- Capital Area Food Bank COVID-19 specifics
- Meal locations for DC Students
- DC Meal locations for Seniors
- Arlington County Food Resources
- Fairfax County Food Resources
- City of Alexandria Food Resources
- Maryland Foodbank
- Meals on Wheels Maryland - COVID-19 response
- State of Maryland Free and Reduced Meal distribution centers for students
- Housing Assistance
- If you are renting and can't pay your rent or all of your rent, first talk to your landlord.
- If you can't pay your mortgage, first talk to your bank
- Washington, DC Emergency Rental Assistance Program
- State of Maryland Rental Assistance
- State of Virginia Rental Assistance
- City of Alexandria - Eviction/Foreclosure assistance 703-746-4990
- Social Security: Payments are being distributed as normal. Go online to sign up for direct deposit. For help, take advantage of online services, or call 1-800-772-1213.
- Telecommunications Companies - what they are offering and what to do if you can't pay your bills.
- Utilities - if you can't pay your bills
- Washington, DC Utilities Assistance
- State of Maryland - Governor Hogan has decreed that services may not be disconnected nor charged late fees for gas, electric, water, sewage, cable TV and Internet service providers. The executive order is here.
- State of Virginia Utilities Assistance
- Assistance for those who can't work
- DC Bar and Restaurant Workers Association - resources for workers
- Prescription Drug Assistance
- District of Columbia Prescription Assistance
- City of Alexandria, call 703-746-5700
- State of Virginia Medication Assistance
- Financial Relief for Small Businesses
