Reopening Businesses
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Stay Updated on COVID-19 in Philadelphia
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Text the keyword COVIDPHL to 888-777 to receive info and updates through ReadyPhiladelphia, the city's mass communication system.
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For all information, go to www.phila.gov/covid-19.
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Follow the Philadelphia Public Health Department on Twitter for ongoing updates.
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Read about information for businesses and employers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC).

If you would to like to find out more information about business assistance, resources, and programs, please email business@phila.gov.
How to Plan for a Safe Reopening
Philadelphia's Safer at Home Plan
www.phila.gov/guides/safer-at-home/
Outlines how Philadelphia's businesses will begin to reopen once the current Stay-at-Home Order is lifted
COVID-19 Executive Order for "Safer at Home" Yellow Phase
www.phila.gov/documents/covid-19-executive-order-for-safer-at-home-yellow-phase/?mc_cid=3ad6cc3250&mc_eid=1767e317e0
How the City is Supporting Safe Reopening
www.phila.gov/2020-06-02-supporting-the-safe-reopening-of-philadelphia-businesses/
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Safe Mode
www.phila.gov/media/20200529115117/Guidelines-for-Safer-Operations.pdf
Guidelines for safer operations during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Industry-Specific Guidance for Reopening
www.phila.gov/guides/safer-at-home/reopening-guidance/
Recommendations for different types of businesses and activities
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Informational Posters
Businesses are encouraged to download, print, and hang these posters as they reopen
Tips to Protect Your Small Business
Businesses that have sustained damage as a result of demonstrations should document damages by:
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Taking photos.
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Obtaining a police report through the Philadelphia Police Department by calling 911.
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Reporting damage to your insurance company.
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Saving camera footage.
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Business owners should call 9-1-1 to report any suspicious or criminal activity. All property owners are responsible for securing exposed storefronts with existing damage.
Contact the Commerce Department’s Office of Business Services at 215-683-2100 or business@phila.gov for more information about:
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Street closures, which continue to be enforced in and around Center City.
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Changes to SEPTA routes and other transportation issues.
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Support for businesses affected by vandalism.
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Interest in volunteering or supporting business and corridor clean-up efforts.
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A list of contractors for help repairing damages to your business.
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Safety Tips for Small Businesses During and After COVID-19
www.phila.gov/2020-04-30-safety-tips-for-small-businesses-during-and-after-covid-19/
While non-essential businesses remain closed under Philadelphia's Stay at Home Order, business owners can still take steps to keep their businesses safe. Please be sure to review security protocols.
Additional Resources for Small Businesses
Philadelphia Department of Revenue
www.phila.gov/documents/coronavirus-tax-guidance/
Tax guidance for businesses affected by COVID-19
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Local and National Resources for Businesses
www.phila.gov/2020-03-20-information-and-resources-for-businesses-impacted-by-covid-19/
Philadelphia Department of Commerce Webinars
Hosted by partner organizations to inform business owners how to navigate through COVID-19
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Philadelphia Industrial Development Corporation (PIDC)
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PA Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Resources
COVID-19 resources for businesses, communities, and local governments
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Temple University's Small Business Development Center (SBDC)
www.fox.temple.edu/institutes-centers/small-business-development-center/
Temple is offering one-on-one appointments, webinars, and recordings
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SCORE Mentors
Mentors available to assist with questions on how to complete applications for assistance
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Resources from the U.S. Department of Labor
www.dol.gov/agencies/ebsa/coronavirus
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The Federal Trade Commission
Tips on how business owners and consumers can avoid fraud
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Stand for Small
Resources, offers, and tools from a growing group of companies that want to help your small business get back to business
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5 marketing tools proven to recession-proof your business
https://www.adobe.com/express/learn/blog/recession-proof-marketing
Information on weathering economic downturns and links to open-use design tools that help create standout advertisements, social graphics, logos, and more
Helpful Resources to Support and Promote Racial Equality and Understanding
Ways You Can Help
Philadelphia Bail Fund
https://www.phillybailfund.org/
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National Bail Out
https://secure.actblue.com/donate/freeblackmamas2020
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Petitions to Sign
https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/#petitions
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75 Things White People Can Do for Racial Justice
https://medium.com/equality-includes-you/what-white-people-can-do-for-racial-justice-f2d18b0e0234