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DHS and USDA Move to Protect American Farmers

The Department of Homeland Security, with the support of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), has announced a temporary final rule to change certain H-2A requirements to help U.S. agricultural employers avoid disruptions in lawful agricultural-related employment, protect the nation’s food supply chain, and lessen impacts from the coronavirus (COVID-19) public health emergency. These ...(more)

IRS Sets Up “Get My Payment” Website

The U.S. Department of Treasury and the IRS has launched the “Get My Payment” website .About 80 million people are expected to receive their stimulus checks today from the coronavirus emergency relief bill and the IRS has an online tool to help track the status of your money. The first payments from the relief package are set to go to people who filed their tax returns the last ...(more)

Forest Service Prohibits Use of Land

As of Monday, April 13th the US Forest Service has according to an Order released,  prohibited people from being on any Forest Service road, trail or recreation site including camping for the protection of public health and safety through August 13, 2020. The order is for the Pisgah National Forest which includes Pisgah, Grandfather and Appalachian Ranger Districts. Exemptions are only for ...(more)

Stay Safe Outdoors Tips from Toe River Health District

Does warm weather make you want to be outdoors? Follow these tips to stay safe during #COVID19NC: Stay close to home: Go out to your own backyard or neighborhood! Stay six feet away from others on trails / routes. Avoid busy areas where social distance is not possible. Do not use children’s game equipment, picnic tables or other high contact surfaces. Do not enter state or locals parks ...(more)

COVID-19: Stigma

No one group, ethnicity or population in the US is more likely to get or spread coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) than others. While some people may be worried or have concerns about COVID-19, it is important to not let fear lead to social stigma toward friends, neighbors or members of the community. Treat all people with compassion and speak up if you hear others making statements that ...(more)