Wood County Emergency Management Agency’s Emergency Operation Center’s Situation Report on COVID-19 Response for March 26.
Wood County now has six residents who have tested positive for COVID-19. Two are hospitalized. This report communicates Wood County Emergency Operations Center’s activity over the past 24 hours.
Executive Summary:
Gov. Mike DeWine reports that there is now an email set up to coordinate donations and offers to help.
This address is: together@governor.ohio.gov. Weddings/Funerals: These are not prohibited, but we ask that we don’t have large gatherings. Postpone the big ceremony — get married, but the big party should be after this is over. It’s something to look forward to. Evictions: We want everyone to stay home, and we want everyone to have a home to stay in. The bill passed by the legislature relieves the courts’ requirement to hear criminal, civil, and administrative cases in a certain period of time. He stated that he is unsure at this point about the schools opening up or not this year.
Dr. Acton reports there is a new coronavirus interactive dashboard at: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/home/dashboard .
Lt. Gov. Jon Husted reinforced that health departments should not be called for interpretations of the rules only for enforcement. He suggested that people visit the unemployment website at varying times of the day because it is open 24/7.
“I think so many facets of our society will transform through this. We are working together right now in unprecedented ways.” – Dr. Amy Acton
Ohio Cases: 867
Ohio Hospitalizations: 223
ICU admissions: 91
Ohio Deaths: 15
Wood County Cases: 6
Wood County Hospitalizations: 2
Wood County Deaths: 0
County EOC Objectives:
- Coordinate the county’s response to limit spread of COVID-19; and maintain medical care.
- Provide timely, clear, and consistent messaging to the public, stakeholders and media on the status of COVID-19 and actions the public can take to keep themselves safe.
- Determine how county agencies will continue delivery of essential services to Wood County residents while following COVID-19 public health guidelines.
EMA Actions Taken/Planned Actions:
An abbreviated version of this report can be found at: http://woodcountyema.org/covid-19/.
We are currently in the process of inventorying the supplies provided from the Strategic National Stockpile, Wood County Health Department, and donations. Please be patient and try to keep us informed of your agency needs.
Also, please contact us if:
- If anyone has access to UVC lights to be used for disinfection
- If any fraternal groups, service groups, faith-based groups want to sign up to be on a call list as needs arise in the county
- If you have PPE to donate or if you have any needs or questions
Public Health:
There are 867 confirmed COVID-19 cases in Ohio. 60 Counties have been impacted. 6 positive cases presently in Wood County.
WIC is operating as a drive-through service.
Birth/death records are currently only processed over the phone to limit in-person contact.
ODH requested that LHDs activate their County Drop Site to receive more PPE later this week.
EMS:
The EMA and health department have been working with local EMS to try to provide them with much needed PPE. Please understand that the demand far outweighs the supply at this time across the entire country. This is why current guidance from the state is focused around conservation. Sharing with your neighbors is being strongly encouraged by the state as a form of mutual aid. Many PPE requests have been submitted and addressed. If you have a need, please put in a formal request in writing to: woodcountyema@co.wood.oh.us .
Law Enforcement:
Bowling Green Police was provided with hand sanitizer from Maumee Bay Brewing Company.
Healthcare:
Wood County Hospital: As a community hospital, we greatly appreciate the outpouring of support for our patients, staff and hospital during this time. If you are interested in donating, please visit our website for details or call 419-354-8992 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.
Falcon Health Center:
The Falcon Health Center pharmacy is open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday-Friday.
Wood County Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services Board:
In such a scary time, it is important to reach out to those who might be having a harder time with social distancing. If you are struggling, reach out to Crisis Text Line by texting “4HOPE” to 741741.
Legislature:
On Wednesday, State Sen. Theresa Gavarone, R-Bowling Green, announced the unanimous passage of Am. Sub. H.B. 197, legislation providing several measures of emergency relief for Ohio’s families, schools, businesses and communities and ensuring the essential operations of state government during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic.
“The Senate took action, not just to address current problems facing Ohio, but to better prepare us for when this crisis ends and we can get back to our normal lives,” Gavarone said. Several relief measures passed this week become part of temporary law and will be in place until the governor’s March 9, 2020, emergency order is rescinded, or until Dec. 1, 2020, whichever comes first.
Local:
There is a local resident who has organized the sewing of cloth masks. There are two tubs in front of Grounds For Thought in Bowling Green, located at 174 S. Main St., where the masks can be dropped off. The tubs are outside seven days a week, from dawn to dark. Instructions on how to make the masks are on the Grounds For Thought Facebook page.
Churches:
St. Aloysius (Bowling Green) Parish Staff will be available from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Monday – Friday. The door to the parish office is locked. Please ring the bell for access. Food Pantry will remain open from 10 a.m. to noon and again from 1 to 3 p.m. Please ring the bell for service. The church will be opened with access only through the narthex for individual, private prayer. Please keep your distance from others by at least 6 feet. If it looks like there are more than 10 people in the church, please come back at a different time.
Wood County Humane Society:
We are always looking for more fosters, so if you’re interested, please send us a message or email Christa at wchschrista@gmail.com
Administrative Information: Any information and contributions your agency has for this report is valuable to maintain a common operating picture and situational awareness for the county as a whole.
Please reach out to our office via phone or email (email preferred) to share information. EOC Hours of Operation: 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Requesting support: Call Wood County EMA at 419-354-9269 or email woodcountyema@co.wood.oh.us
ODH Call line: 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
