Re-Opening Guidance for the Public
Click here to see Oregon Health Authority's (OHA) re-opening guidance for the public.
Page last updated: May 13, 2020
Stay Home, Save Lives
In the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brown released an Executive Order “Stay Home, Save Lives.” This new policy orders Oregonians to stay in their homes whenever possible and includes stronger language around approved activities and business operations. Share the communication materials that help inform the public around “Stay Home, Save Lives” to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Local Bill Assistance
Support Local Businesses
Continue to support your local businesses by buying gift certificates, rescheduling events rather than cancelling, maintain local subscriptions, ordering takeout or delivery at local restaurants, leave reviews & social media mentions, shopping from local businesses online, and donating money to relief efforts and organizations. Click here to see the Reedsport area restaurants that are still offering delivery and takeout.
Other Local Resources and Information
In the effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Governor Brown released an Executive Order “Stay Home, Save Lives.” This new policy orders Oregonians to stay in their homes whenever possible and includes stronger language around approved activities and business operations. Share the communication materials that help inform the public around “Stay Home, Save Lives” to slow the spread of COVID-19.
- Minimize Essential Trips From House - limit your trips to the grocery store to once per week, and only send one person if you are able to
- Take Care of Yourself - Take a walk around the block while staying within six feet of others who are not in your household. Get enough sleep and exercise.
- *Note most Douglas County and all Oregon State Parks are temporarily closed to due to COVID-19. You may not be able to take a stroll around a public park right now.*
Local Bill Assistance
- Central Lincoln PUD is now offering the Job Loss Assistance Program for residential Central Lincoln customers receiving unemployment benefits. Assistance funds are available on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information, click here to go to the Job Loss Assistance page on Central Lincoln's website.
Support Local Businesses
Continue to support your local businesses by buying gift certificates, rescheduling events rather than cancelling, maintain local subscriptions, ordering takeout or delivery at local restaurants, leave reviews & social media mentions, shopping from local businesses online, and donating money to relief efforts and organizations. Click here to see the Reedsport area restaurants that are still offering delivery and takeout.
Other Local Resources and Information
- Lower Umpqua Hospital - follow LUH on Facebook for updates
- Douglas County Public Health Network
- Central Lincoln PUD
- Job Loss Assistance Program for residential Central Lincoln PUD customers
- Job Loss Assistance Program for residential Central Lincoln PUD customers
- Reedsport/Winchester Bay Chamber of Commerce
- Oregon State Parks and Recreation Department - all Oregon State Parks are closed in light of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click here for more information.
