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Mayor Duggan's COVID-19 Update - May 27, 2020
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Detroit yard waste collection to start later, end later this year
FOR RELEASE: April 1, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Nicole Simmons |
Detroit yard waste collection to start later, end later this year
Due to the impact of COVID-19, the City of Detroit Department of Public Works announced today the overwhelmingly popular curbside yard waste collection program has been pushed back and is expected to begin the week of April 27. As a result of the delayed start, yard waste collection will be extended through the end of December 2020. Once yard waste collection begins, residents can place grass clippings, leaves, and small twigs that are no more than two inches in diameter in biodegradable paper bags on their bi-monthly scheduled bulk collection day. Branches and twigs that are up to 4 feet in length and no more than 4 inches in diameter, should be bundled and tied securely and placed at the curbline. Please note, individual bundles should not weigh more than 60 pounds. When placing bagged yard waste at the curb, we ask that it be at least six feet from the Courville container or in a personal garbage can that is clearly labeled "yard waste" on two sides of the container. The City’s contractors, Advanced Disposal and GFL Environmental, will not collect yard waste in plastic bags. If yard waste must be disposed of immediately, residents are encouraged to take their yard waste to any of the free drop-off locations below:
LOCATION Southfield Yard, 12255 Southfield Service Drive Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Davison Yard, 8221 W. Davison Monday - Saturday, 8:00 a.m. – 6 p.m.
J. Fons Transfer Station, 6451 E. McNichols Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
To view information regarding collection schedules, residents should call their assigned contractor: East and Southwest Detroit residents should call GFL Environmental at (844) 464-3587. West side residents should call Advanced Disposal at (844) 233-8764.
For any additional information and to view a map of collection schedules, please visit www.detroitmi.gov/dpw. |
D1 COVID-19 Resources You Can Use
D1 residents, as you may have guessed, we have canceled our March monthly meeting due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, we still want to make sure we provide our neighbors with the necessary tools and resources to get through this unprecedented time.
Take a look at our COVID-19 resource video HERE.
Councilman James Tate talked with Crystal Hepburn, RN, Dr. Michele Reid, Chief Medical Officer at CNS Healthcare and Matthew Parker, CPA of Aliff Parker Financial Services, LLC. During the video, they provided tips on staying safe and healthy, managing your mental health and insight on maintaining financial stability. We’ve also compiled a list of various community resources at the end of the video that residents can use throughout the pandemic for food, utility and financial support.
Thank you to all of our guests for joining and to Cutz Lounge for allowing us to use their space. If you all have any questions, you can always reach out to our office at 313-224-1027. While we are not currently in the office, we consistently check our voicemail and emails.
Continue to stay safe and share this info with anyone you know.
H.R. 748, THE "CORONAVIRUS AID, RELIEF, AND ECONOMIC STIMULUS" (CARES) ACT IS SIGNED INTO LAW!
HR 748, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act was signed into law yesterday. For information about the $2.2 trillion bill, as well as extensive summary, please see our Action Update . Hilary O. Shelton
Director, NAACP Washington Bureau & SVP Advocacy & Policy
NAACP Washington Bureau
New unemployment filing schedule to help Michiganders apply for benefits
New unemployment filing schedule to help Michiganders apply for benefits LANSING, MICH. To help Michiganders receive unemployment benefits as a result of COVID-19, the Michigan Unemployment Insurance Agency (UIA) has developed a schedule for workers to file for benefits based on the first letter of their last name. The agency continues to see a historical increase in working families seeking emergency financial relief and this new schedule will improve functionally, accessibility and help alleviate bottlenecks in both the online system - Michigan.gov/UIA - and over the phone at 866-500-0017. The day or time of day in which a claim is filed will not impact whether a worker receives benefits or their benefit amount. Additionally, claims will be back-dated to reflect the date in which a claimant was laid-off or let go from their job due to COVID-19. The eligibility window to apply has also been increased from 14 to 28 days from the date of their work stoppage. “We ask Michiganders to remain patient when filing for unemployment and to please follow this schedule to make it easier for everyone to access the emergency relief they need,” said UIA Director Steve Gray. “We’re recommending that workers go first to our 24-hr online system at Michigan.gov/UIA. We urge workers to only use our phone system if they do not have access to a computer or the internet.” Michiganders are asked to use the tools and resources available on the homepage of the website to help answer any outstanding questions they may have. Due to the unprecedented demand for unemployment benefits, those using the phone option may sometimes receive a busy signal and those using the website should expect longer load times. Users are asked to be patient and not click more than once to reload a page. Filing online remains the fastest way for Michiganders to apply for unemployment benefits. Beginning Sunday, March 29, 2020: Online Filing Schedule - Michigan.gov/UIA
Call Center Filing Schedule - 866-500-0017:
For more information visit Michigan.gov/UIA Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. ###
Contact:Jason Moon, (517) 282-0041 or Moonj@michigan.gov
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RELEASE: Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expanding Absentee Voting in May 5 Elections
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 27, 2020 Media Contact: BrownT56@michigan.gov Governor Whitmer Signs Executive Order Expanding Absentee Voting in May 5 Elections LANSING, Mich. — Governor Gretchen Whitmer today signed Executive Order 2020-27, encouraging Michiganders to vote absentee by allowing the Department of State to assist local jurisdictions in mailing absentee ballot applications to every registered voter, and to provide absentee ballots directly to new registrants. Local jurisdictions will still need to keep at least one polling place open for those who wish to vote in-person or are unable to vote by mail. “While we work to slow the spread of COVID-19, we must do everything we can to encourage Michiganders to stay home and stay safe,” Governor Whitmer said. “The fewer people we have lining up at polling places the better, ensuring Michiganders safely practice social distancing while allowing them to safely exercise their right to vote in local elections.” Michiganders who want to register to vote in the May 5 election are strongly encouraged to do so by April 20. They can register online at mvic.sos.state.mi.us/ Those who miss the deadline are still able to register to vote and can do so at their township or city clerk’s office, but should call ahead first. Clerks will also accept applications and proof of residency by mail, email or fax. “I am grateful to Governor Whitmer for recognizing the critical need to protect public health while ensuring Michigan citizens are able to exercise their fundamental right as voters in our democracy,” said Secretary of State Jocelyn Benson. “Our sharpest tool to ensure citizens do not have to choose between casting a ballot and risking their health is the constitutional right they have to vote by mail, which voters themselves enshrined in our state constitution in 2018.” "Canceling elections sets a dangerous precedent for our democracy. It signals that, in a time of great challenge and uncertainty, we would opt to give up on the fundamental building block of our republic - the ability to elect and hold our elected officials accountable,” Benson said. “My administration will ensure that all voters eligible to participate in a local election on May 5 receive applications to vote by mail, and we will work with our local clerks to recruit staff and set guidelines to help ensure their health, safety - and our elections - are secure." Information around this outbreak is changing rapidly. The latest information is available at Michigan.gov/Coronavirus and CDC.gov/Coronavirus. To view executive order 2020-27, click the link below: |
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