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• There is going to be a Harding Township COVID-19 informational Q&A conference call on Thursday, April 2nd, at 7 PM. You can join by calling 973-821-8321 and using the code 641083.
• For local developments, please sign up for the Harding Township Civic Association (HTCA) emails if you haven't already. You can do that at the bottom of their website here.
• Important announcements and links are on the Harding Township website here and on their coronavirus page here.
• You can sign up for emergency notifications from the AlertHarding Smart 911 system here.

• Our congresswoman Mikie Sherrill has a coronavirus information page here. There is a lot of good NJ-specific information on her site, including an FAQ about the recently passed Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
• Morris County now has a drive-through testing site. To be tested you must have symptoms, a prescription, and an appointment. More information is here.
• The New Jersey Department of Health has a "COVID-19" dashboard available here. The dashboard tracks positive cases in NJ by county.
• Morris County has a coronavirus page here.
• Information about our local hospitals and about how to help them is at the Atlantic Health Systems website here.
• A NJ hotline has been set up to answer questions and concerns. The numbers are 1-800-222-1222 and 1-800-962-1253.
• Text NJCOVID to 898211 for updates. If you need live assistance, you can text your zip code to 898211.
• You can watch all of Governor Murphy's daily COVID-19 briefings here, and see transcripts here.
• Finally, unless you are doing something essential, please stay home.

• We are organizing a May blood drive with the Red Cross. Please let us know if you would like to help. 
• We are discussing a few other ideas for fundraising and donations. Email us at hardingdems@gmail.com if you are interested in helping with these efforts.
• Call or email Elizabeth Sovolos to request assistance with errands or groceries, or to volunteer to help. Email helpforharding@gmail.com or call or text 862-246-7648.
• You can fill out a form to volunteer for the Morris County Medical Reserve Corps here.
• Tammy Murphy, the First Lady of New Jersey, has launched a Pandemic Relief Fund. To find out more or donate go here.
• The Harding Police Department, First Aid Squad, and Fire Company need masks, face shields, gowns, and booties. If you have any supplies, you can call (917) 838-3332 or contact the Harding Police Department to arrange for your donation to be picked up.
• NJ 11th for Change has a new team called "Operation Facemask." They are coordinating making fabric face masks. If you can sew and have interest you can find out more at this Facebook post. You can also contact Amanda Richardson at amandaforharding@gmail.com if you want advice on sewing them.
• Fundraising is likely to be very difficult for most organizations this year, and there are many at-risk groups who are going to be disproportionately impacted by the effects of this pandemic. Consider donating now to the causes you were already planning to support so that they are able to continue their operations.
• Finally, local restaurants can use your support. They are mostly still open for pickup. The Country Fox Cafe, The Minuteman Smokehouse and Grill, The Green Village Deli (973-377-1709), and The Country Store are all local options open for ordering or buying gift cards.