COVID-19: Information & Resources
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https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/P7G3W6F - Volunteer List
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PD3N5WH - High Risk Individuals (Potential)
Dear Residents,
We ask right now that first if you work in the Healthcare Field or in Education Field and could possibly serve on a volunteer basis, to contact us at the numbers and or addresses below. We are looking for volunteers to possibly man a small kitchen, deliver goods and check in on individuals on our High Risk List. Secondly, we will be repurposing our “Little Libraries” within the VIllage so that they will now house perishable foods for students and some everyday school supplies like paper, pencils and supplementary educational materials.
As referenced we are asking if anyone in the Village personally falls under any of the following categories and would like to be added to our High Risk List please contact us. This list would consist of older adults with chronic medical conditions such as diabetes or lung diseases and or are immunocompromised.
The Village of Rensselaer Falls is actively involved in the ongoing concerns of the COVID-19 Virus. We are aware that the public is concerned and rightly so. We must remain vigilant and positive at this time. As of right now we will be closely monitoring the situation, as it is changing daily, with guidance from the CDC, NYS DOH, St.Lawrence DOH and County Government. We are also working with our local emergency services in the event that there is a larger response needed.
At this time we ask that our residents continue to practice good hygiene when it comes to hand washing and face touching. If you are sick and have reason to believe you may have been exposed to the COVID-19 Virus, please contact your health care provider and follow their instructions. We will update and provide information as it becomes available. Specific guidelines and protocols will be located on the Villages website (www.rensselaerfallsny.com) for our community to better understand and digest.
Michael S. Hammond (Village Mayor): 315-267-0189
Jolene LaSiege (Village Trustee): 315-869-8681
James Blackburn (Village Trustee, Secretary of EMS): 315-854-4855
Mark Bomyea (Second Assistant Chief): 315-528-6721
This helpful information needs be used to help mitigate the spread of this rapidly evolving Virus. You can also find updated information about COVID-19 at the following sites:
* New York State Department of Health: www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/ or call 1-888-364-3065
* Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
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Respectfully,
Michael Hammond, Mayor
Village of Rensselaer Falls
Email: rfmayorhammond@gmail.com
St. Lawrence County - Department of Public Health - March 15, 2020
Good evening Community Partners,
As we learn more about COVID-19, I want to continue to provide information to the community on what we can do—community measures to slow the transmission and decrease the impact. We do not have the health system capacity for a significant outbreak. Please help us educate our communities on the importance of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs).
Here I focus on Social Distancing: The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department recommends county residents use social distancing in all daily activities—stay home more often and keep your distance. Social distancing means staying away from crowds and others’ personal space to reduce the spread of the novel corona virus, or COVID-19. Social distancing measures can reduce the spread of the virus by decreasing the frequency and duration of social contact among persons of all ages. These measures limit face-to-face contact, which reduces person-to-person transmission. While St. Lawrence County currently continues with no confirmed cases of COVID-19, now is the time to proactively put in place strategies that will help control the spread of COVID-19.
Why should we employ social distancing and what does it mean? Our healthcare system does not have the capacity should we have a substantial outbreak of COVID-19. We need to move into action—now and fast. Community level NPIs are a first line of defense in the early stages of a pandemic. Without a vaccine, these strategies are what we have. We need to avoid public spaces as much as possible and limit moving about. We should all stay home more often and keep our distance from others. By implementing social distancing, we can:
Additionally, this link to a Washington Post article helps visualize social distancing simulations and what can happen if implemented well: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/
Social distancing measures can be implemented in a variety of community settings such as schools, workplaces, and public places where people gather (parks, religious institutions, theaters, and sports arenas). Recommended strategies include:
The coming weeks will be challenging as regular routines will be disrupted. Implementing these strategies on a community-wide basis will be important in slowing down the person-to-person transmission, reducing the overall effects, and preventing the collapse of our healthcare system. I would like to thank you for your support as this health issue unfolds.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dana
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Dana Olzenak McGuire, PhD
St. Lawrence County Public Health Director
80 State Highway 310
Canton, NY 13617
P 315.386.2325 | F 315.386.2880 | C 315.854.7113
domcguire@stlawco.org
As we learn more about COVID-19, I want to continue to provide information to the community on what we can do—community measures to slow the transmission and decrease the impact. We do not have the health system capacity for a significant outbreak. Please help us educate our communities on the importance of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs).
Here I focus on Social Distancing: The St. Lawrence County Public Health Department recommends county residents use social distancing in all daily activities—stay home more often and keep your distance. Social distancing means staying away from crowds and others’ personal space to reduce the spread of the novel corona virus, or COVID-19. Social distancing measures can reduce the spread of the virus by decreasing the frequency and duration of social contact among persons of all ages. These measures limit face-to-face contact, which reduces person-to-person transmission. While St. Lawrence County currently continues with no confirmed cases of COVID-19, now is the time to proactively put in place strategies that will help control the spread of COVID-19.
Why should we employ social distancing and what does it mean? Our healthcare system does not have the capacity should we have a substantial outbreak of COVID-19. We need to move into action—now and fast. Community level NPIs are a first line of defense in the early stages of a pandemic. Without a vaccine, these strategies are what we have. We need to avoid public spaces as much as possible and limit moving about. We should all stay home more often and keep our distance from others. By implementing social distancing, we can:
- Delay the number of confirmed cases we see in St. Lawrence County.
- Reduce the peak number of cases in St. Lawrence County thereby reducing the demand and burden on our hospitals and healthcare system.
- Decrease the total number of overall cases and the health effects.
Additionally, this link to a Washington Post article helps visualize social distancing simulations and what can happen if implemented well: https://www.washingtonpost.com/graphics/2020/world/corona-simulator/
Social distancing measures can be implemented in a variety of community settings such as schools, workplaces, and public places where people gather (parks, religious institutions, theaters, and sports arenas). Recommended strategies include:
- Increase the distance between you and others to at least 6 feet.
- Limit face to face meetings and appointments: consider email, phone, and/or online encounters.
- Modify, postpone, or cancel activities and events: consider group size and target audiences. Reduce the number of people at each offering and think about high risk populations that may be present.
- Alter work environments and schedules: consider telework options, staggering schedules, arranging offices for increased spacing, limiting open hours, and offering open by appointment only options.
- Consider the overall necessity of going out: Do you need to? What essentials are needed? Can it wait?
The coming weeks will be challenging as regular routines will be disrupted. Implementing these strategies on a community-wide basis will be important in slowing down the person-to-person transmission, reducing the overall effects, and preventing the collapse of our healthcare system. I would like to thank you for your support as this health issue unfolds.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
Dana
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Dana Olzenak McGuire, PhD
St. Lawrence County Public Health Director
80 State Highway 310
Canton, NY 13617
P 315.386.2325 | F 315.386.2880 | C 315.854.7113
domcguire@stlawco.org
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Mayor/Board
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Village Mayor Michael S. Hammond PO Box 1, Rensselaer Falls NY 13680 E-mail: rfmayorhammond@gmail.com Phone: (315) 276-0189 |
Village Board Trustees
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Jolene LaSiege
Phone: (315) 869-8681 207 Elizabeth Street, Rensselaer Falls NY 13680 James N. Blackburn Jr. Phone: (315) 854-4855 PO Box 166, Rensselaer Falls NY 13680 |
Charles Fifield
Phone: (315) 344-6546 211 State Street, Rensselaer Falls NY 13680 Connie McAllister Phone: (315) 323-4697 PO Box 47, Rensselaer Falls NY 13680 |
Monthly Board Meetings:
Every First Monday (6pm)
212 Rensselaer Street
Rensselaer Falls NY
13680
Every First Monday (6pm)
212 Rensselaer Street
Rensselaer Falls NY
13680