NOTICE: HEARING ON THE ENID SANTIAGO COMPLAINT IS POSTPONED TO A LATER DATE

Over the holiday weekend Enid Santiago filed a new complaint that contains allegations that prevent the Lehigh County Department of Law from providing legal advice to the Election Board. Therefore, the Election Board must obtain a new attorney and has no choice but to postpone the hearing originally scheduled to occur in the Commissioners' Meeting Room on Monday, July 6th, 2020, at 9:00 AM. A new hearing date will be announced as soon as possible. Please check the Lehigh County website for further information.  

 Lehigh County COVID-19 Response Hub 

• This useful site provides a full breakdown of cases, reports, symptoms, and local resources pertaining to COVID-19 in Lehigh County.

  Mental Health Resources during the COVID-19 Crisis

• Healthcare Resources and Information regarding COVID-19
  • A complete list of Healthcare, Food, Shelter, and Childcare resources. 
  • The Department of Mental Health Homepage

 CARES Rent Relief Program (RRP)

The CARES Rental Relief Program (RRP) will begin to accept applications for housing aid starting July 6th. The $175 million dollar program is an extension of the Federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES), and will provide financial assistance for struggling renters.

• Instructions on How To Apply

   Lehigh County Suspended Services

• Due to COVID-19 several county services may be suspended or modified.
• Please also refer to the Suspended Services list here

   Emergency Management Updates for COVID-19

 Suspect Child Abuse? Report it. 24/7 Childline Number:  1-800-932-0313

  COVID-19 Business Resources

 PA Department of Health Business Safety Measures-FAQ

 Small Business COVID-19 Support Programs

• Courtesy of SafeHome.org, this featured in-depth guide hosts a collection of support programs, loan opportunities, best employer/employee practices, and business resources during the COVID-19 pandemic.. 

  State COVID-19 Business Grants and Resources

• COVID-19 Financing, Grants, Tax Credits, and Deferrals information here 
  • June 2020 COVID-19 Farm Grant Opportunities here
  • COVID-19 Relief Pennsylvania Statewide Small Business Assistance here
• U.S. Small Business Administration- COVID-19 small business guidance and loan resources here

 Governor's List of Life-Sustaining Essential Businesses 

 COVID-19 Help Websites

• Apply for WIC: call 1-800-942-9467
• Home Heating Help: http://on.pa.gov/liheap
• Vote by Mail Ballot: http://votespa.com/applymailballot
• Report Price Gouging: pricegouging@attorneygeneral.gov
• Get Tax Answers: http://revenue-pa.custhelp.com
• File for Unemployment: http://bit.ly/3a2qarw
• Talk Mental Health: text pa to 741-741
• Apply for Medicaid: http://on.pa.gov/compass
• Apply for SNAP: http://on.pa.gov/compass
• Credit/Mortgage/Rent advice: http://on.pa.gov/2jb8uyp
• Learn about School Closures: http://education.pa.gov/covid19
• Access Driver Services: http://dmv.pa.gov/online-services
• Find Professional License Services: https://www.pals.pa.gov/
• Receive text alerts in PA: http://on.pa.gov/alertpa