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COVID-19 RESOURCES

Mayor Ted Green and The East Orange City Council have prioritized keeping residents safe as our nation continues to adapt to the hurdles brought to our community by the Pandemic. Learn how The Green Team for East Orange has strategically combated Covid-19 with innovative solutions for residents and businesses, and how they are dedicating to continue to help the community during these unprecedented times.

  • Weekly Free “Grab and Go” Food Distribution Programs through Division of Senior Services, Department of Recreation and Cultural Affairs, Office of Emergency Management and partnerships with Essex County and East Orange YMCA. Delivery also offered to seniors and disabled. 

  • COVID-19 Rental Assistance for eligible residents coordinated by the Department of Policy, Planning and Development in partnership with Isaiah House, East Orange Community Development Center, and NJ Shares.

  • COVID-19 Free Testing for East Orange Residents set up at old V.L.D. school complex and Rowley Park Field House. 

  • Mobile Healthcare Van to administer COVID-19 Vaccine (In Progress). 

  • COVID-19 Virtual Town Halls hosted by Mayor Green in conjunction with the Department of Health and Human Services to provide weekly updates through the pandemic. Special guests have included Governor Phil Murphy, Senator Cory Booker, Congressman Donald Payne, Essex County Executive Joe DiVincenzo, various health and wellness experts, school administrators, and more. 

  • Mask and PPE Giveaways (Ongoing)

  • Created www.eoshopslocal.com to support small businesses as an interactive online resource and informational portal. Nearly 100 businesses have received grants from the state and federal government to survive the pandemic.

 

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Important Contacts to Know

  • City Council Office

    • 973-266-5120

  • City of East Orange Website

  • Code Enforcement

    • 973-266-5320

  • East Orange Police Department

    • 973-266-5000

  • Essex County Covid Information

  • Food Distribution and Grab N’Go Food Programs Division of Senior Services

    • 973-266-8832

  • Health Department

    • 973-266-5480

  • Health and Human Services

    • 973-266-5480

  • Mayor’s Office

    • 973-266-5151

  • Mayor’s Office of Employment & Training

    • 973-677-8914

  • NJ Unemployment

  • Office of Emergency Management

    • 973-677-8924

  • PSEG Utility Assistance
    • 855-465-8783

  • Public Works

    • 973-266-5333

  • Shopping Local Information

  • State of New Jersey Covid Information

  • Tax Collector

    • 973-266-5130

  • Vital Statistics

    • 973-266-5450

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