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identified to support the County’s response for homeless transport.
Collaborating with the CEO, DPH, LA Regional Food Bank, WDACS, LAHSA,
Showers of Hope, to assist local communities with food, homeless shelters, and
showers. For more information please call (626) 588-5364 or visit
https://parks.lacounty.gov/covid-19/

Probation: Posted signs at entrances indicating employees are required to
wear face coverings. Managing resource requests with a high priority on
procuring hand sanitizer, cleaning supplies, and PPE. Continuing telephonic
check-ins with Probation. Mailers were sent to those who cannot be reached by
phone. Visitation at Juvenile Halls and Residential Treatment Facilities remain
suspended. Youth in juvenile facilities continue to have extended phone
privileges to maintain contact with family. Increased maintenance and deep
cleaning/sanitizing of Probation institutions. Ensuring masks are worn by both
youth and staff in juvenile institutions. Juvenile Field Operations currently
remain suspended. Staff member at a Probation facility tested positive for
COVID-19. For more information https://probation.lacounty.gov/

Public Defender: Posted signs at entrances indicating employees are required
to wear face coverings. Continuing to monitor LASD for inmates and staff who
test positive to COVID-19 to minimize contact by attorneys. Monitoring reports
from Probation Juvenile facilities. Responding to LASDs stand on not releasing
the names of clients who test positive or are on the isolation, in order to trace
back and monitor clients. Working with the Superior Courts and LASD regarding
zero bail releases. Testing video arraignments throughout the County. For more
information visit https://pubdef.lacounty.gov/

Public Library: Posted signs at entrances indicating employees are required to
wear face coverings. Strategizing contingency plans for reopening of libraries.
Launching Summer Discover Program on April 20, 2020. Held a conference call
with library managers to provide updates. Processed 19,420 new online card
registrations. 81% of staff are teleworking, 149 are working on-site. For more
information please visit: https://lacountylibrary.org/coronavirus/

Public Social Services: Posted signs at entrances indicating employees are
required to wear face coverings. 3,964 staff telework and 6,238 work on-site.
Organized food distribution event in partnership with LA Regional Food Bank.
Additional distributions being scheduled for next week and thereafter at County
libraries and park facilities. Provided blankets, cots, comfort kits, and sheltering
training to several municipalities. For more please visit
http://dpss.lacounty.gov/wps/portal/dpss

Public Works: Posted signs at entrances indicating employees are required to
wear face coverings Providing guidance on processing development permits for
construction during weekly meetings with four construction industry groups.
Implementing pedestrian recall modes at strategic traffic signal locations with
high pedestrian activity in unincorporated areas. Infrastructure LA Taskforce
teleconference had 120 participants from Operational Area PW Directors and

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