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.

County of Los Angeles Health Officer Order (Updated: January 25, 2021)

The State of California has lifted the Regional Stay Home Order and moved all counties back into the Blueprint for a Safer Economy color-coded tiers. Los Angeles County, along with the majority of the State, is in the most restrictive purple tier.

With the lifting of the Regional Stay Home Order, the Los Angeles County Health Officer Order that was issued on Nov. 25 is now in effect until a new Health Officer Order is issued later this week to more fully align with the sector openings permitted in the purple tier.

The following is allowed starting today with adherence to all of the sector-specific directives to ensure distancing, wearing of face coverings, and infection control:

Private gatherings outdoors up to 3 households and up to a total of 15 people
Outdoor recreational activities are open
Hotels & motels for tourism and individual travel allowed
Fitness facilities open for outdoor operations
Personal care services open indoors at 25% capacity
Indoor mall, shopping center, lower-risk retail open at 25% indoor capacity; food courts and common areas closed
Restaurants, wineries and breweries remain open for pick-up, delivery, and take-out only until Friday, January 29.
Non-essential businesses closed from 10:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.

Residents are advised to stay home as much as possible and always wear a face-covering over their nose and mouth when they are outside their household and around others.

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

COVID-19 Employer Policies and Resources for Businesses in California

California and the federal government are providing broad assistance to small businesses and employers impacted by COVID-19. This includes:

Tax relief, including deferrals and credits
Providing capital to the California Rebuilding Fund to support small business loans
$50 million in state funding for the Small Business Disaster Relief Loan Guarantee Program and $50 million for the Small Business Loan Guarantee Program via IBank to provide loans to underserved small businesses
Small Business Debt Relief for existing Small Business Administration (SBA) borrowers
Federal small business stimulus programs like Paycheck Protection Program and Economic Injury Disaster Loans
State-supported small business centers that provide direct assistance from a local advisor
Authorization for local governments to halt evictions for commercial renters
Apply for an 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 Disaster Loans (SBA): https://www.sba.gov/disaster-assistance/coronavirus-covid-19
SBA Disaster 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 alert 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

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.

As we adapt our social activities, work schedules, and travel, WVIA hopes that you will continue to support our small business community.

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