City of Hollywood COVID-19 Update

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

The City continues to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic and is taking the necessary precautions for the safety and well-being of our community. We are working closely with local and state officials and remain vigilant in following the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Florida Department of Health guidelines.

Safer at Home Emergency Order in Effect in the City of Hollywood

The City of Hollywood is currently under a Shelter-in-Place: Safer at Home Policy for residents. All individuals are ordered to remain home other than to engage or patronize essential businesses or conduct essential activities. This order doesn’t mean you are required to stay inside, but it does mean your travel is limited to and from essential businesses and services.

All are encouraged to read this order to familiarize yourself with what this means for you and your family. It's vitally important that all in Hollywood follow this order.

PLEASE NOTE: Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-91 for the entire state of Florida to remain "Safer at Home" through April 30, 2020. The order is in effect now. View all Emergency Orders and Cancellations.

Emergency Orders, Closures and Cancellations
Currently in Effect

Take the Census Today

10 minutes is all it takes!

National Self-Response Rate: 45.1%
Florida's Self-Response Rate: 43.6%
Hollywood's Self-Response Rate: 39.6%

While we all continue to do our part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 by staying at home, all are encouraged to participate in the United States Census. Visit www.my2020census.gov and click the start questionnaire button. If you don’t have your 12 digit Census ID number, you can still participate by entering your address. Completing the entire Census takes only about ten minutes.

It is important that you participate, as the amount of federal funding the City, County and State gets for infrastructure improvements, schools, hospitals and disaster recovery is tied to the community's census data. An accurate count of all Hollywood residents will help to ensure we receive our fair share of funding over the next 10 years. Help Hollywood beat the state and national self- response rate average by completing your questionnaire today.

If you are unable to respond online at www.my2020census.gov, or find that you need assistance with completing the questionnaire, please call the Census Customer Service toll-free number at 1-844-330-2020.

Community Redevelopment Agency and Regular City Commission Meetings Scheduled for Wednesday, April 22nd.

The Community Redevelopment Agency (CRA) and Regular City Commission Meetings will take place on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. respectively. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and pursuant to "Safer at Home" Emergency Orders, anyone interested in viewing the meetings may watch the live broadcast on the City's Government Access Channel, Comcast 78, ATT U-Verse Channel 99, or via the live webstream on the City's website. Meeting agendas and information for public participation will be posted to the City's website prior to the meetings.

Food Assistance for Hollywood Residents

Liberia Economic and Social Development Inc.

LES Food Pantry (walk-up)

2334 Green Street Apt. 3, Hollywood

954.924.3635

DONATIONS NEEDED - Call 954.924.3635

Open Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 9:30 to 12:00 noon for Hollywood residents
Bring photo ID or other form of identification for proof of residency

Community Enhancement Collaboration

Client Choice Health Pantry (walk-up)

5648 Wiley Street, Hollywood

954.987.0625

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Email name, address & phone number

Open Tuesdays to low-income City of Hollywood seniors only (62 & older) 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Open Wednesdays & Fridays for City of Hollywood residents - 11:00 to 2:00 p.m.
Bring photo ID or other form of identification for proof of residency

Cruciform Church

5900 Dewey Street, Hollywood

954.591.7801
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED - Call 954.591.7801

Open Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Groceries, Toiletries and Pharmacy Discount Cards
No ID needed

Hollywood Hills United Methodist Church 954.989.8304

Helping Souls Pantry
400 N 35th Avenue, Hollywood

Open twice a month on Thursdays from 6:00pm – 6:30pm (drive-up only)
Clients must call 954.962.7181 for date of the next food distribution and to register for food pick-up
No ID required

For Additional Food Resources, please visit the City's website.

Economic Impact Payments Update

Distribution of economic impact payments from the IRS to help Americans through the COVID-19 crisis will begin in the next three weeks. Visit the IRS page to learn who qualifies & how it works.