For more info visit the Orange County Government Website
Orange County Summary Links and Key Information related to COVID-19
March 18, 2020 - Goshen, NY - For Orange County Residents - here are some important links, phone numbers and info in dealing with COVID-19.
Government Health Related Information:
• Orange County Health Department Updated Local statistics CLICK HERE
• Center for Disease Control (CDC) Data CLICK HERE
Unemployment Assistance:
Tax Assistance:
• President Donald J. Trump announced that taxpayers will be given a 9—day delay to pay amounts owed on 2019 incomes taxes up to $1 million, personally.
Accessing Food:
• If you received meals through your school district, that service may continue. Contact your school district directly or refer to the attached list of distribution sites:
• Food Distribution sites (SCHOOLS)
• IF you cannot get to a food supply location, call the orange county crisis hotline 24-hours a day 7-days a week at 800-832-1200
• For seniors - Call the Orange County office for the aging at: 845-615-3700. If no answer, please call the office director at her cell: 845-344-7510
• Many of your local restaurants are offering take-out. please help our local businesses and those workers who have been financially impacted by this situation.
• Some local grocery stores have offered senior shopping hours, delivery, and other extra services. It is recommended to call your local store to confirm details.
Utility Assistance:
• Orange and Rockland and Central Hudson are not disconnecting utilities due to economic hardship. It is recommended to call them to advise them you are experiencing a hardship
• Orange and Rockland: 877-434-4100
• Central Hudson: 845-452-2700
Small Business Assistance:
• Apply for federal small business administration disaster assistance at link HERE
• Orange County Economic Development office: For questions and assistance, Orange County businesses may call Bill Fioravanti at: 845-360-0231 or email him at: bfioravanti@orangecountygov.com
• Orange County Office of Employment and Training: For employment questions and assistance, individuals may call Steve Knob at 845-615-3629 or email him at: sknob@orangecountygov.com
Government Opperations:
• Governor Cuomo has ordered all local governments to reduce in-office staffing by at least 50%
• Orange County Government operations are not suspended, however, some services are being provided on the phone and online only. Call the county department you want to reach before going to that office. Department numbers can be found at the county website www.orangecountygov.com - under the “departments” tab (Link here)
• DMV - by appointment only - call 845-615-3960
• Courts - for current information go to www.nycourts.gov
Schools and Day Cares:
• Public and private schools in orange county are currently closed, at least through March 27, 2020, with some schools anticipating to be closed longer.
• Day Care centers have not been mandated to be closed at this time, although some have chosen to. It is strongly advised that unless you need to send your child to day care, that you do not. While young people appear to be least susceptible to COVID-19, they can still get it and transmit it to older people (such as grandparents)
Donations and Volunteering:
• Locally, the Community Foundation of Orange and Sullivan counties provides vital community services and assistances for many of our local non-profits. for the community foundation website link click here - If you are interested in volunteering, please reach out to your local church or organization, or call 845-291-4000, Monday through friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm