PRESS RELEASE
City of Cleveland Provides General Updates on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Protocols -Update #19
In accordance with Mayor Frank G. Jackson’s Proclamation of Civil Emergency, the City of Cleveland continues to take numerous precautions across multiple departments and divisions amid increasing cases of coronavirus (COVID-19).
During this time, essential services such as Police, Fire, EMS, waste collection and Utilities are fully operational. There are still limited hours for the public to access some City buildings like City Hall for limited services and the City has moved to an essential workforce until further notice.
Sherwin-Williams Donates 3,000 N-95 Masks to Cleveland Emergency Medical Service
Sherwin-Williams has generously donated 3,000 N-95 masks to the Cleveland Division of Emergency Medical Service. Sherwin-Williams has been and continues to be a vital community partner to the City of Cleveland. This contribution highlights their commitment to being a part of the solution to this global crisis.
“The N-95 masks donated to the Division of EMS will help provide the women and men on the front lines with proper protection as they provide medical care to our community,” said
Mayor Frank G. Jackson. “This essential equipment comes at a time when there is a nationwide shortage of personal protective equipment for healthcare providers and first responders. I thank Sherwin Williams, Chairman & CEO John Morikis, their leadership team and employees for their partnership.”
The donation was organized by Heidi Petz, President & General Manager, Sherwin- Williams, Consumer Brands Group NA to protect the Emergency Medical Technicians and Paramedics while providing in-field care during the COVID-19 pandemic.
State Updates
- Stay-at-home order: View and download the Director’s Order and FAQ sheet fromthe governor’s office with additional information on the order.
- Essential businesses: The State of Ohio has released guidance for essential businesses during this time. Click here to view the information.
- Together Ohio – Every Ohioan has a part to play in helping to save lives. If you are interested in helping your fellow Ohioans, please email together@governor.ohio.gov. Click here for additional info.
- Ohio PBS stations offer at-home learning: The Ohio ‘At Home Learning’ initiative will include daily programming for students in prekindergarten through grade 12 on Ohio PBS channels in every community starting on most stations Monday, March 30.Code RedSign up for CodeRED alerts to receive calls and emails from the administration with important info regarding Coronavirus.
About the City of Cleveland
The City of Cleveland is committed to improving the quality of life for its residents by strengthening neighborhoods, delivering superior services, embracing diversity and making
Cleveland a desirable, safe city in which to live, work, play, and do business. For more information on the City of Cleveland, visit online at www.clevelandohio.gov, Twitter at @cityofcleveland or Facebook at www.facebook.com/cityofcleveland.