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City of Lubbock
- COVID-19 Health Department Resource Page
- Business Planning for Public Health Emergencies
- Click here to view all COVID-19 news conferences with City officials
- Utilities
- The Texas Public Utility Commission voted Thursday to ban utilities from cutting off power and water services to Texans who have lost jobs and income during the COVID-19 crisis for at least the next six months. But while it provides immediate relief to Texans worried about keeping their lights on and taps running as they face layoffs and blunted incomes, the order does not provide direct assistance to utility customers, who will still be on the hook for their bills. It also does not bar shut-offs on commercial accounts, which industry groups said could be a death sentence for small businesses. The order does, however, provide electricity providers with millions of dollars in interest-free loans and reimbursements paid for by ratepayers, which regulators said was necessary to avert a spate of private utility bankruptcies. Read the full story by ProPublica/Texas Tribune investigative reporters Kiah Collier and Jeremy Schwartz
- RELEASE | City of Lubbock Suspends Electric / Water Disconnections
- RELEASE | Suddenlink Communications (Altice) | Free Internet for K-12 / College Students
- RELEASE | South Plains Electric Cooperative | Holding Disconnects
- RELEASE | South Plains Electric Cooperative Closing Lobbies
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Hospitals/Medical/Behavioral Health
- Covenant Health System / Grace Health System
- UMC Health System
- Visitor Policy + new guidelines
- Drive-thru testing (7 AM - 7 PM)
- Blood Donations Needed
- Virtual/Online Recovery Meeting Resources
- Stages of Recovery is currently offering both in-person and telehealth behavioral health services. Learn more here and call for discounted rates.
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Business Announcements / Assistance
- Governor Greg Abbott announced that Texas has received a $16.2 million grant from the Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Community Living (ACL) to help communities provide meals for older adults. Older adults who need assistance can contact the Eldercare Locator to find services available in their community. The Eldercare Locator can be reached at 1-800-677-1116 or on its website here.
- Local Business Cleanup/Sanitation Resources for Workplaces
- Carpet Tech
- Cintas
- Local Business Announcements:
- The United Family | Store Hours + Additional Resources during COVID-19
- Statement from Rosa's Cafe on Positive COVID-19 Customer
- Until April 15, the VetStar SSVF program will place program eligible, high-risk veteran families living in congregated situations into hotels and motels for up to 45 days based on need and program limitations. More information can be found here.
- West Texas Filters provides HVAC filtration including HEPA filtration. Learn more here.
- Are you worried about viruses being distributed through the air in your home? The REME HALO might offer the peace of mind you need in these uncertain times. Call Nugent Mechanical for special Pandemic Pricing on your REME HALO at (806) 747-0448.
- Restaurant List for delivery / takeout / curbside / drive-thru
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Hiring / Unemployment Resources
- Filing for Unemployment? Texas Workforce Commission Waives Certain Requirements for Unemployment Benefits
- Submit an application here
- Lubbock Employers that are HIRING
- Resource: Finding Work Online During The Coronavirus Pandemic
- Filing for Unemployment? Texas Workforce Commission Waives Certain Requirements for Unemployment Benefits
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Childcare Resources
YWCA of Lubbock can help with care for ALL children from infants through school age.
- Families can call: 806-776-9505
- They also an open grab-n-go lunch site for any children under the age of 18.
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ISD / University Updates
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UPCOMING WEBINARS