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A GREAT letter from the Mayor of Menlo Park

Original post made by Peter Carpenter, Menlo Park: Park Forest, on Mar 9, 2020

Dear Menlo Park Residents,

The health and safety of all residents in Menlo Park is our highest priority. I know there is a deep concern about the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.

I want to reassure you that the City of Menlo Park is taking action to address the situation. We must come together as a city to ensure everyone’s well-being during this public health emergency.

I see us working together in three ways:
The City of Menlo Park is coordinating with our public health officials at the San Mateo County Health Department, local and regional agencies and community-based organizations. Changes and measures have been adopted in daily operations and activities in the best interests of the residents in Menlo Park. Please visit menlopark.org/coronavirus for information and resources.

As individuals, it is important for each one of us to minimize our own risk of being infected by taking preventative measures within and outside our homes. It is as simple as washing your hands frequently, not touching your face, coughing or sneezing into a tissue and then throwing the tissue in the trash, avoiding crowded places if you are at a higher risk, and staying home if you are sick. For a full list of the actions you can take, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) coronavirus disease prevention and treatment website.

As a community, we can demonstrate values of compassion and decency by not spreading misinformation, educating ourselves, taking care of our most vulnerable residents, and not shaking hands.
As your Mayor, I will communicate with you regularly about COVID-19 in the coming weeks and months in coordination with city staff.
Mayor Cecilia Taylor portrait
My goal is to communicate accurate information, raise awareness and support your needs. I am more than hopeful we will get through this together.

Please feel free to email me with your questions and concerns. Prevention and preparedness moving forward is our best defense.

Cecilia Taylor
Mayor

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Posted by Peter Carpenter
a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Mar 9, 2020 at 9:18 pm

This is exactly the kind of leadership that we need.

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Posted by Peter Carpenter
a resident of Menlo Park: Park Forest
on Mar 10, 2020 at 5:00 pm

And here is a new excellent letter from the Mayor of Atherton:

Subject: Suggestions regarding the Coronavirus or COVID-19
The health and safety of all residents and students in Atherton is our highest priority. We are all concerned about the spread of COVID-19 and we want to minimize the likelihood that we get it or that it gets spread in our community. I want to assure you that Atherton is watching this closely and taking action to address the situation. We need to work together to ensure everyone’s well-being during this public health crisis. Accordingly, we suggest the following:
What to Do if You Think You’re Sick:
STAY HOME: While you might consider going out when you have a light common cold, DON’T DO IT DURING THIS CRISIS. PLEASE STAY HOME. THIS IS CRITICAL.
CALL AHEAD: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or may have had contact with a person with COVID, call your health care provider before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.
How To Protect Yourself and Your Familys:
Everyone has a role to play. So much of protecting yourself and your family comes down to common sense:
• Washing hands with soap and water for as long as it takes to sing Happy Birthday.
• Avoiding touching eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoiding contact with people who are sick.
• Staying away from work, school or other people if you become sick with any respiratory symptoms, especially fever and cough.
• Follow the guidance from public health officials.

Protecting our Schools:
Atherton’s population doubles every school day because of the number of students at our 8 schools. Here is the State of California guidance for our schools:
(PDF) guidance for schools.
Please feel free to email me with your questions or concerns. Prevention and preparedness is our best defense.
Sincerely, Rick DeGolia

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