COVID-19 Resources

How to Stay Safe & Support Westwood Village Businesses

During this time of adjustments in social events, work schedules, and travel, we encourage you to remember our many small businesses in Westwood Village, and to continue supporting them even if you cannot visit them physically.

Let’s all do our part to help our wonderful local businesses during this time of uncertainty. There are several ways you can continue to support our local Westwood Village businesses during this time, here are some ideas:

Purchase gift cards to use at a later date

E-shop locally — many little businesses in Westwood Village have some merchandise available online

Reschedule non-essential appointments for a later date instead of cancelling

Order delivery or curbside takeout and be generous when tipping

Help spread the word by going online to leave a good review

Remember, when you shop and dine local, even remotely, you invest locally.

For a full list of Westwood Village businesses that offer delivery & takeout, visit: www.thewestwoodvillage.com/directory.

Click here to download the – How to Stay Safe and Support Westwood Village Businesses PDF.

Public Health

Mental Health: Need to talk? If you’re feeling stressed, depressed or anxious and need to talk with someone, Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health has resources available to help you during these trying times. Call LACDMH’s 24/7 Access Line (800) 854-7771 or Text “LA” to 741741 for mental health support, resources, and referrals.

Face Covering: Cloth face coverings are REQUIRED for employees when they are around other employees or the public, and for the public when visiting essential businesses. But they are NOT a substitute for Physical Distancing and frequent hand washing. Cotton and other breathable fabrics are a good choice. Wash daily and replace face coverings with holes, tears, or if they do not stay on your face.

Physical Distancing: Now more than ever, it’s on all of us to practice Physical Distancing. Please only leave your home for essential services. Follow the Safer At Home Order and Stay Home. Get more info here: http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/coronavirus/

COVID-19 Testing: For more information about COVID-19 testing in LA County, please visit: https://covid19.lacounty.gov/testing/

We remind all LA County residents – continue to do your part to slow the spread of COVID-19:

Wear a face covering whenever you leave home
Wash hands throughout the day
Stay six feet away from people who don’t live with you

Resources for Businesses in California

California is providing broad assistance to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19. This includes:

Apply for a LADOT Temporary Pick-Up / Curbside Zones for Retail and Restaurant Establishments: http://ladot.lacity.org/businesses/permits#apply-for-food-pickup-signs
Los Angeles City Small Business Emergency Microloan Program: https://ewddlacity.com/index.php/microloan-program
California Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program: https://ibank.ca.gov/small-business-finance-center/
Labor and Workforce Development Agency: https://www.labor.ca.gov/coronavirus2019
Labor Commissioner’s Office FAQs: https://www.dir.ca.gov/dlse/2019-Novel-Coronavirus.htm
Department of Fair Employment and Housing: https://www.dfeh.ca.gov/employment/
OnwardCA: https://onwardca.org/
Tax relief information: www.cdtfa.ca.gov/services/covid19.htm
Full list of available services for small businesses: www.business.ca.gov/coronavirus-2019/

Printable Signage for Businesses

City of Los Angeles – Face Covering Guidance (English)
City of Los Angeles – Face Covering Guidance (Spanish)
City of Los Angeles – Non Medical Face Coverings (English)
City of Los Angeles – Non Medical Face Coverings (Spanish)
COVID Workplace Signs
Essential Business Sign

Federal Resources for Small Businesses

US Small Business Administration Disater Loans (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
SBA Distaser Loan Counseling: www.sba.gov/local-assistance/find/
SBA Advance Loan Grant: www.covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
Economic Injury Disaster Loan Advance: www.covid19relief.sba.gov/#/
Paycheck Protection Program: www.sba.gov/funding-programs/loans/coronavirus-relief-options/paycheck-protection-program-ppp
Small Business Debt Relief: www.sba.gov/page/coronavirus-covid-19-small-business-guidance-loan-resources

Resources for Employers and Employees

For employers and employees who need assistance and access to local, state and/or federal resources, and the latest information, please click here to read the five-page resource guide.
Learn more in this chart of benefits available for workers affected by COVID-19

Westwood Village Ambassador Program

Westwood Ambassador services have been deemed essential in our community. The WVIA Ambassadors teams will continue to provide clean and safe services while taking every precaution. Our Ambassadors Clean Team is working to disinfect surfaces throughout the Village that regularly comes into contact with people. The safety of Westwood’s residents, workers, and visitors is of the utmost importance to us. For assistance, please call the Ambassadors at (213) 294-0899.

Additional COVID-19 Resources

California Public Utilities Commission – Learn what utility assistance programs are available.
Covered California – Resources to get information and apply for low- or no-cost health insurance.
California Department of Public Health
For the most updated official information, please continue to check https://corona-virus.la.
Sign up for NotifyLA.org the City of Los Angeles’ emergency alerts system to receive urgent notifications by phone, email, and/or text message.
Los Angeles County Department of Public Health: www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/
California Department Health: www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
World Health Organization: www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
LA County residents can also call 2-1-1

Updated Essential Businesses & Safer at Home Protocols

The California State Public Health Officer and Director of the California Department of Public Health is ordering all individuals living in the State of California to stay home or at their place of residence, except as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors.

Read the Executive Order (pdf)

See the list of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers (pdf).

Members of the public must also wear cloth face coverings when visiting essential businesses. Click here to read the Revised Safer at Home Order for Control of COVID-19. Stay at Home Orders covers the whole state of California, and it exempts activity as needed to maintain continuity of operation of the federal critical infrastructure sectors, critical government services, schools, childcare, and construction, including housing construction.

Starting May 8, the City and County of Los Angeles will enter Stage II and begin the process of slow and gradual adjustments to the Safer at Home order. Physical distancing, face coverings and other safety measures will remain in place and will be even more important.

The second stage aims to transition Angelenos back to a “new reality,” with a slow and gradual change to some restrictions, while always ensuring that there are adequate safety measures in place.

Effective Friday, May 8, some retail establishments will be allowed to offer online/phone orders and curbside pick-up ONLY, including:

Florists
Toy stores
Music stores
Bookstores
Clothing stores
Sporting goods stores
Car dealership showrooms open for sales with adherence to distancing and cleaning and infection control protocol.
Restaurants will remain closed for dine-in guests.

Businesses not allowed to reopen:

Dine-in restaurants
Bars and nightclubs
Entertainment venues
Gyms and fitness studios
Public events and gatherings
Convention Centers
Hair and nail salons

Westwood Village Newsletter

The safety of Westwood’s residents, workers, and visitors is of the utmost importance to us here at the Westwood Village Improvement Association (WVIA). We want you to know that we are monitoring all recommendations and updates from government officials surrounding COVID-19 (novel coronavirus), and we will inform our stakeholders of relevant changes.

The first priority for everyone is to take appropriate steps to limit the spread of COVID-19 and ensure our entire community remains healthy.

During this time of adjustments in social events, work schedules, and travel, the WVIA is fully committed to ensuring our community thinks of our merchants in Westwood Village and continues supporting them.

Please sign up to receive our e-newletter: https://thewestwoodvillage.com/about/newsletter/

Need more assistance? We’re here to help! For questions, please contact the WVIA at info@thewestwoodvillage.com.