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The City of Alpine is monitoring the COVID-19 virus developments, including updates and recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state health departments, and other partners.

We are working to determine additional ways we can be supportive of our community businesses and organizations in this ever-evolving situation.

Please view the available resources below. As we learn more, we will continue to update this page with pertinent information.

The most current case counts for Brewster County may be found on the Brewster County Facebook page and the Texas Department of State Health Services website. Please click the links below to view the current case counts:

Brewster County Facebook Page
Texas DSHS Current COVID-19 Case Counts

LISC Rural Relief Small Business Grant Application

Click Here for more information about the Rural Relief Small Business Grant:
https://www.lisc.org/covid-19/small-business-assistance/small-business-relief-grants/

To proceed with the grant application:
https://lisc.tfaforms.net/272

Deadline for the first round of applications is on January 5, 2021. Next round of applications due February 2, 2021.

White House Guidelines: Opening Up America Again

Brewster County Local Health Authority Recommendations (Reopening)
Testing Information
Accommodations Recommendations
Individual Recommendations
Employer Recommendations
Employee Recommendations

COVID-19 RESPONSE - Copy - Copy - Copy (2)

Tiered Response Matrix - Amended 4/24/20
City of Alpine Objective Statement

American Hotel & Lodging Association Stay Safe Cleaning Protocols

LOCAL RESOURCES

City Manager Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
Sul Ross State University Coronavirus Updates
Big Bend Area Supply - Facebook Group

SMALL BUSINESS RESOURCES

U.S. Small Business Administration Disaster Loan Program
SBA Disaster Assistance One-Pager
SBA Coronavirus Disaster Loans
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for COVID-19
Resources for Small Business In Response to the Novel Coronavirus Pandemic
U.S. Small Business Administration
TransPecos Banks statement on SBA loans

U.S. CHAMBER RESOURCES

U.S. Chamber Coronavirus Resources Website
U.S. Chamber Summary of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
U.S. Chamber Disaster Help Desk
Resources to Help Your Small Business Survive

CDC RESOURCES

Considerations for Restaurants and Bars
Restaurants and Bars Decision Tool
Communities, Schools, Workplaces, and Events
Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC
Coronavirus Guidance for Employees
Guidance for Businesses and Employers

STATE RESOURCES

Texas Workforce Commission
Texas Workforce Commission Encourages Employers to Enroll in Shared Work Program
Texas Workforce Commission Unemployment Application
EXTRA SNAP (FOOD STAMPS) BENEFITS DURING COVID-19: Lone Star Legal Aid
Texas Health & Human Services
Texas Department of Health & Human Services
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Resources and Updates for Affected Taxpayers
Governor Abbott's Executive Orders
Office of Governor Greg Abbott
FAQ for Employers from the Texas Workforce Commission

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES (Through WSB)

In response to concerns of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), Workforce Solutions Borderplex (WSB) announces a closure update for its job centers, including Alpine, effective March 18th (until further notice). WSB has moved to complete remote assistance to its clients and the greater Borderplex community. The Alpine center will be closed to the public for case management and in-office visits as we implement the federal guideline of social distancing.

WSB encourages job seekers to contact them via phone or email to better tailor job search assistance to meet their needs. Call or email Virginia Sandoval at (915) 887-2383 or virginia.sandoval@borderplexjobs.com

Employment Opportunities with the City of Alpine:

www.cityofalpine.com/employment