Covid-19 useful information and links
We would like to provide a resource area for you to find out the latest information about Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Our offices are open, however, we are not accepting walk-in appointments at this time. We are available for phone and video chats when available. Contact your agent or our office for more information. (610) 459-4444
IMPORTANT NOTE: Some of our carriers are giving leniency with insurance payments. If they are out of work due to the coronavirus/ shutdown and they are having trouble making their regular scheduled insurance payment, they should call their insurance agent to discuss payment options.
Public Information
The Center for Disease Control has the latest information with regards to goverment action. CDC WEBSITE
Public information resources are being posted by area counties.
Chester County: https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
Montgomery County: https://www.montcopa.org/
Delaware County: https://www.delcopa.gov/
Philadelphia: https://www.phila.gov/
Bucks County: http://www.buckscounty.org/
Small Business Information:
As there is an abundance of information already available in relation to the coronavirus guidelines, below are some links for small business resources that you may find useful as we work together to overcome the economic challenges of this unprecedented event.
The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) offers working capital loans that could be of assistance to businesses impacted by COVID-19. Resources and information will be posted to http://dced.pa.gov/resources as they become available.
The U.S. Small Business Administration, in addition to local funding partners, may also be a source of assistance for affected businesses. Currently, we’re waiting for the Senate to pass an Emergency Coronavirus Bill package.
The National Main Street Center is also compiling information that’s available to the public.
Updates to these and other resources will be posted to the Pennsylvania Downtown Center (PDC) webpage.
Transportation (Road Closures/Mass Transit)
- Chescobus: Full operations currently, but monitoring ridership throughout the day. Vehicles are cleaned at night after the last run. Route modifications in place at the VA Medical Center. The Transportation Management Association of Chester County (TMACC) offices are closed and staff is working remotely.
- Rover: Continuing essential transportation services in accordance with the recommendations from the Governor’s Office, PennDOT, Department of Health and Chester County officials. Transportation services for life-sustaining services, medical appointments/doctor’s office visits, and other essential trips such as the grocery store are currently being provided.
- Amtrak:
- Northeast Corridor, Keystone Service, Amtrak Hartford and Valley Flyer: Effective Monday, March 16th through Sunday, March 29 will run the typical Saturday schedule on a daily basis.
- SEPTA:
- Service will operate on a normal weekday schedule today: March 16, 2020.
- PA Turnpike:
- The following service plazas on I-76 have limited services until March 27:
- Valley Forge Service Plaza, located eastbound in Chester County at milepost 324.6.
- Peter J. Camiel Service Plaza, westbound in Chester County at milepost 304.
- Not accepting cash at any interchange statewide beginning at 8 p.m. on March 16, 2020.
- The following service plazas on I-76 have limited services until March 27:
Utilities
- Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission (PUC) put into place an emergency order prohibiting electric, natural gas, water, wastewater, telecommunication and steam utility terminations, as long as the Proclamation of Disaster (issued by Gov. Tom Wolf on March 6 related to the Coronavirus) is in effect.
- CHESTER COUNTY AND MUNICIPAL STATUS
- Emergency Declarations
Caln Township
East Marlborough Township
Easttown Township
Oxford Borough
Malvern Borough
Penn Township
Phoenixville Borough
Valley Township
West Bradford Township
West Caln Township
West Goshen Township - Municipal Government
Charlestown Township – Open – Closed to public, essential function continuing
Easttown Township – Open – No outside use of public meeting space
Honey Brook Township – Closed to public, essential function continuing
Malvern Borough – Closed to public, essential functions continuing
Phoenixville Borough – Closed to public, essential functions continuing
West Goshen – Closed to public, essential functions continuing
West Whiteland Township – Closed to public, essential functions continuing
(If operational status needs to be updated for your municipality, please notify the county EOC at chestercountyeoc@chesco.org). - Chester County Government
Chester County government is operating essential services with many employees working remotely. The Chester County Emergency Operations Center is operating a split operation between the primary EOC at the Government Services Center and Public Safety Training Campus. - Chester County School Districts
All K-12 schools in Chester County are closed until March 30 by order of Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf (enacted on March 15, 2020).
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