Extension Helping You Through Covid-19

National Resources

• Government Response to Coronavirus, COVID-19 - USA.gov
• Coronavirus Information and Resources - Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - Food & Drug Administration
• Protect Yourself and Your Community - World Health Organization

State Resources

Maryland COVID-19 Assistance: Dial 2-1-1

The mission of 2-1-1 Maryland is to be a statewide resource that is always available by telephone and internet to connect citizens to health and human resources at any time.

• Updates from Governor Hogan’s office - Maryland Governor’s Office
• Agriculture Law Educational Initiative - University of Maryland
• Coronavirus Resources for Maryland Residents - Maryland Department of Health
• Maryland FAQs about Coronavirus - Maryland Department of Health
• MDA COVID-19 Updates - Maryland Department of Agriculture (MDA)
• Maryland Unemployment Insurance - Maryland Department of Labor
• Financial Relief Initiatives for Marylanders and Small Businesses - Maryland Governor's Office
• Coronavirus Rumor Control - Maryland Governor's Office

County Resources

•  Wicomico County Health Department Coronavirus Information:https://www.wicomicohealth.org/preparedness/coronavirus-covid-19/
• You can also contact the Wicomico County Health Department for health-related questions at (410) 749-1244
• Check out this  blog post on healthy eating during COVID-19, it includes a sample meal plan and recipe ideas Eat Start - Be Fit - Maryland

Financial Resources

• Coronavirus Infomation from the Internal Revenue Service
• IRS Payment Deadline Extended
• File Taxes for Free - IRS.gov
• Protecting Your Finances During Coronavirus Pandemic - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• Protect Yourself Financially from the Impact of Coronavirus - Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
• COVID-19 and Consumer Protections - National Consumer Law Center
• Financial Security: Managing Money in Tough Times - National Cooperative Extension
• Managing Your Personal Finances in Tough Times - Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Cooperative Extension
• Financial Resources To Help Get Through COVID-19 - Univ. of Wisconsin-Madison Cooperative Extension
• Financial Crisis Resources - North Dakota State University
• Make the Most of Your Stimulus Benefit - University of Arkansas
• When Your Income Drops - University of Georgia Extension

Teleworking

• Online Security Tips for Working from Home - Federal Trade Commission

Health and Food Safety

• COVID-19 Pandemic Health and Food Safety - University of Maryland Extension
• Stress and Financial Resources - University of Maryland Extension
• Video for Youth:  Read out loud Up, Down and Around
• Tips for Takeout
• Groceries during Covid
• 3 Ways You Can Eat Safely
• Seasoned Newsletter
• Planting Seeds In Unusual Containers
• Microgreens: A Tale of Small Geens
• How to Fold a Newspaper Planting Container
• Container Gardens
• The Making of a Garden 1
• The Making of a Garden 2 
• Starting Seedlings 
• Potatoes Grow in Bags at Project Spudnik
• What to Start a Vegetable Garden? Here's How...
• How to Identify Pests in Your Garden
• How to Easily Start Onions and Leeks
• Buy Local Seafood

Resources for Farmers

• Preparing Your Farm for the Impacts of COVID-19 - University of Maryland Extension
• Agriculture Law Education Initiative - University of Maryland
• Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by COVID-19
• Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Updates for Farmers and Ranchers Affected by COVID-19
• Essential Agricultural Services Work Permits: Farm Workers and Independent Contractors
• Farm Stress Management - University of Maryland Extension
• Pesticide Private Applicator Recertification is now available online - Frederick County
• Online Training - Anne Arundel

Coping Resources

FACE COVID – How To Respond Effectively To The Corona Crisis - Dr. Russ Harris