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GMCVB Coronavirus Materials for the Travel Industry

Important Information

• United Way Operation Helping Hands: The Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association have partnered with the United Way Operation Helping Hands for a tourism component to the Miami Pandemic Fund. 
• GMCVB List of Hotels Open for Essential Lodgers
• Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association Resources
• Visit Florida COVID-19 Resources and Information for Businesses
• Reemployment Assistance
• Short Time Compensation Program
• Florida DEO's Business Damamge Assessment Survey
• Sample Economic Injury Worksheet
• Google Crisis Resources for Small Business

Available Materials for Download

• PowerPoint of the Hotel Industry Coronavirus Forum on March 9, 2020
• Coronavirus Management Guidelines for Hotels
• Coronavirus Prevention Tips for Hotel Guests
• Coronavirus Prevention Tips for Hotel Staff
• Printed tent cards with Coronavirus Prevention Tips for Hotel Guests and Hotel Staff (above) can be ordered through Monica Walker, Membership Sales & Relations Manager at Monica@gmbha.com.

Hotel Industry Coronavirus Forum Video
Watch a comprehensive update on coronavirus at the Hotel Industry Coronavirus Forum hosted on March 9th at the Miami Beach Convention Center by the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau and The Greater Miami & The Beaches Hotel Association.

Local Community Resources

This list was created to identify some of the many resources available to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information may be subject to change.

Coronavirus (COVID 19) Information

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• World Health Organization
• Visit Florida Current Travel Safety Information
• Florida COVID-19 Information 24/7 Hotline- 1-866-779- 6121.
• Broward Coronavirus Call Center Hotline- (954)412-7300
• Miami Dade Coronavirus Call Center Hotline- (305) 324-2400
• US Travel Association
• US Department of State
• Miami Herald: Coronavirus 411: How do I get it? How do I stop it? And other key questions, answers

Business Recovery Assistance

• Miami Beach Chamber Coronavirus Business Relief Guide
• U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Guidance & Loan Resources
• Small Business relief with the Florida Small Business Emergency Bridge Loan Program, created by Gov Ron DeSantis, this interest free loan aims to help businesses affected by the coronavirus. Call the Florida Small Business Development Center Network (866) 737-7232. ***Applications being accepted through May 8.
• Resources to help Small Businesses impacted by coronavirus
• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) — The Treasury Department and IRS just announced a three-month delay for any tax payments owed up to $1 million. You’ll still need to file your returns by April 15, 2020 but will have until July 15 to pay. This will apply to individual tax returns but should also cover many pass-through entities and small businesses.
• American Express has several financial hardship programs offering a range of short-term to long-term assistance.
• Reemployment Assistance Due To COVID-19
• Department of Economic Opportunity Reemployment Assistance Webpage
• Reemployment Assistance COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions

Local Community Resources

This list was created to identify some of the many resources available to help those in need during the COVID-19 pandemic. Information may be subject to change.

Food and Meal Delivery Assistance

• Feeding South Florida's new COVID-19 Response Fund has been launched to help support those in need. Serves Miami Dade, Broward, Palm Beach, and Monroe County. Includes benefit application assistance, access to food pantry and home delivery for qualified individuals, etc.Visit: Feeding South Florida to apply.
• The Greater Miami Jewish Federation's JCS Kosher Food Bank is open and providing drive thru-style style services. If interested in kosher meals, visit JCS Kosher Food Bank to apply. To make an appointment and to check the bank’s operating hours, call (305) 947-8093.
• The Greater Miami Jewish Federation Emergency Hotline- for emergency counseling, financial aid, food, domestic abuse assistance and other services. (305) 576-6550
• Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami are offering “elderly service program” to those in need and >60 years old via delivery meals to home. Need to be registered in the program. Call (305) 757-6241 for more info.
• Miami-Dade County School Districts are distributing meals to their students and families. Check with your local school for more information and exact distribution times/sites.
• Summer BreakSpot will provide students in Florida public schools free or reduced lunches.
• Takeout and delivery options are available from many of our local restaurants can be found in the Greater Miami Convention and Visitors Bureau's Miami Eats program.
• Delivery Apps are available and a great way for customers to order food through apps like DoorDash, Postmates, Uber Eats and Grubhub.

Internet and Telephone Services

• Many popular phone companies such as Verizon, Xfinity, AT&T and T-Mobile are offering unlimited data plan, waiving late fees, and opening up Wifi hotspots across for the next 60 days. Check with your provider for more information.

Other Assistance

• 211 Helpline If you need assistance finding food and/or basic essentials, housing, health care, senior services, child care, and additional services. Call 211 to speak with someone who can help speak with you and connect with services/ assistance available to our community.
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA’s) Disaster Distress Helpline (1800) 985-5990, or text TalkWithUs to 66746
• Elder Helpline (305) 670-4357 (8:00 AM to 5:00 PM)
• Domestic Violence Hotline 1(800) 962-2873
• YMCA Schools-Out Select YMCA’s in Miami Date and Broward are providing child care services for kids of first responders, health care workers and city and county staffers. Some YMCA’s may have a broader criteria.