COVID-19/$$$ Help

April 1, 2020

Delaware State Housing Authority -
Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP)
 

TO ALL OF OUR VALUED TENANTS:
 
We know that this is an unprecedented situation that we are in.  These are unchartered waters that are unsettling and full of uncertainties for all of us.  

Below is the link to assist Delawareans facing financial hardships as a result of the COVID-19 health crisis, DSHA created the Delaware Housing Assistance Program (DE HAP). The program provides emergency housing assistance to renters affected by shutdowns, closures, layoffs, reduced work hours or unpaid leave due to the COVID-19 health crisis.

Households are eligible for up to $1,500 in assistance, with payments made directly to the property owner or utility company.

http://www.destatehousing.com/OtherPrograms/ot_dehap.php?fbclid=IwAR1Qh0LSQg_xZDkj8v6kOIUSfBhaOnsM-KJ_OVefsE265pv3zJjsWHXO3NY#.Xn0uhtZC3f0.gmail

Application for financial help is under tenant documents.

Please stay safe during this trying time, and feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. 
 

How to Coronavirus-proof your home

By Scottie Andrew, CNN
Life under coronavirus means staying at home as much as possible — but
you’ll likely need to make a trip to the grocery store or pharmacy at some
point. Download or print this tip sheet to make sure you don’t bring the virus
back home with you.
Note: Recommendations for Covid-19 may change as officials learn
more, so monitor your local health department and the Centers for
Disease Control and Prevention for updates.
Make a game plan
Designate one person to be your errand-runner to limit your outside exposures
Set up a disinfecting station — an area outside your home or in a room with low
foot trac where you can disinfect packaged food
When you’re out
Avoid coming within less than six feet of others
Wipe handles on carts or baskets while shopping
You don’t have to have gloves or a mask — just wash your hands frequently
while you’re out and avoid touching your face
When you get back
Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds
Disinfect takeout boxes and packaged foods at your disinfecting station
Thoroughly wash produce before putting it in your kitchen
Disinfect
Disinfect everything you touch — doorknobs, light switches, keys, phone,
keyboards, remotes, etc.
Use EPA-approved disinfectants (these include Clorox Disinfecting Wipes and
certain Lysol sprays) and leave surfaces wet for 3-5 minutes
Delivery
Ask workers to drop deliveries o on your doorstep or an area of your complex
If they need you to come to the door, keep six feet of distance
Pay and tip online when possible
After you pick up mail from your mailbox, wash your hands
Laundry
Wash clothes, towels and linens regularly on the warmest setting
Disinfect your laundry hamper, too, or place a removable liner inside it
Don’t shake dirty laundry to avoid dispersing the virus in the air
Guests
You shouldn’t allow guests over right now
If you need to house a family member or friend, avoid shared living spaces as
much as you can
If they need to enter shared living spaces, ask them to keep six feet of distance
If someone in your home gets sick
First, consult your doctor
Isolate them in another room and ask them to use a separate restroom
Disinfect frequently touched surfaces every day
Avoid sharing items with them
Wear gloves when washing their laundry
Continue to wash your hands frequently
Ask them to wear a face mask if they have one
Supplies you’ll need
EPA-approved disinfectants
If you don’t have disinfectants, make a bleach solution:
Mix four teaspoons bleach per quart of water; or
Use a 70% alcohol solution
Laundry detergent
Trash bags
Prescription medicines (you can mail order these)
Canned foods — fruits, veggies, beans
Dry goods — breads, pastas, nut butters
Frozen foods — meats, veggies, fruits
Pets
Supervise your pet in your backyard
It’s OK to play with them outside — just keep your distance from other humans
If you’re sick, ask someone you live with to take care of them while you recover
If you must care for them while you’re sick, wash your hands frequently

Thank you,

The Shawn L. Harrison Enterprises, Inc., Management Team