City of Stamford Community Update: Mask Giveaway, COVID Situation Livestream, Fire Department Toy Drive, and More!

City of Stamford Community Update

Storm

Mayor David Martin declared a Snow Emergency for Winter Storm Gail. The snow emergency took effect 8 a.m. on Wednesday, December 16 and will continue through to 12 p.m. on Friday, December 18.

• Main roads are arteries have been cleared of snow but City crews will continue working into the evening to keep roads safe. Residents are advised to stay off roads until crews have more time to clear snow.
• Report all downed wires and power outages to Eversource: 1.800.286.2000.
• Report life-threatening emergencies to 911.
• Report non-emergency issues to 203.977.4444 (Stamford Police Department).

Garbage and Recycling pick up have been delayed one day due to the storm. Thursday pickup will be done on Friday. Friday pickup will be done on Saturday.

Mayor Martin hosted a COVID-19 Update Livestream on Tuesday.

• Stamford’s livestream relies on YouTube and was impacted by the global outages reported across Google platforms earlier this week. As a result, Stamford’s COVID-19 update did not livestream in its entirety and a recording was not saved.
• A portion of this livestream is available on Facebook here.
• The presentation used in this livestream is available here.
• Mayor Martin will host another COVID-19 Update Livestream on Tuesday, December 22^nd.

COVID-19 Updates

Today — December 17 — Stamford has 8,200 confirmed cases. Last week — December 10 — Stamford had 7,400 confirmed cases. These numbers suggest Stamford has had 800 new cases in the past week, roughly 114 new cases per day on average. The City of Stamford has compiled a visualization of data up to December 15.

Residents can read daily updates on new cases in Stamford by visiting the State of Connecticut’s dedicated website for COVID-19 updates located here: https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus/COVID-19-Data-Tracker.

All information about Stamford’s response to COVID-19 can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/covid19.

All information about Reopening Guidelines can be found on our website at www.stamfordct.gov/reopenstamford.

Residents interested in volunteer efforts to assist with the COVID-19 public health emergency can visit Stamford Together for more information at https://www.stamfordct.gov/stamfordtogether.  

Residents can click the following links to read data on reported cases in Nursing Homes or Assisted Living Facilities.

Stamford testing sites:

• Community Health Center. Cove Island Park and Scalzi Park. Open every day, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Testing is first come, first serve.
• Family Centers. 60 Palmer’s Hill Road. Open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Testing is first come, first serve.
• Optimus Healthcare. UConn Stamford. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.; 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Testing is first come, first serve.
• DOCS Urgent Care. 2001 West Main Street. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Open Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Schedule an appointment online or call 203.298.4600.
• Stamford Hospital. Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling 203.276.3300.
• Tully Health Center. Operated by Stamford Health. Open Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Schedule an appointment by calling 203.276.3300. Must have a doctor’s order faxed.
• AFC Urgent Care. 3000 Summer Street. Open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Testing is first come, first serve.
• CVS Health. 1928 W Main Street, 229 Hope Street and 969 High Ridge Road. Drive-thru testing. Schedule an appointment online.
• Additional testing availability:
• Sema4. Located in Stamford High School’s Hillandale Avenue parking lot every Sunday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and every Tuesday from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• In addition to Tuesdays and Sundays, Sema 4 will have pop-up testing at Westhill High School on Wednesday, December 23^rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Monday, December 28^th, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.
• Please note Sema4’s testing schedule may change in January, stay subscribed to this newsletter for updates.
• Accessible Pharmacy offers in-home testing for blind, low vision, elderly, veteran, and disabled residents. Schedule an appointment online or call 215.799.9900.
• Community Health Center Pop-Up Testing at Fire Headquarters (629 Main Street) every Thursday from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. for residents in the affordable housing units surrounding Fire HQ.
• More information on testing in Stamford available here.

Mask Giveaway

The City of Stamford will host a mask giveaway on Sunday, December 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Stamford High School (55 Strawberry Hill Avenue).

• Residents are reminded Stamford Public Schools offers the Grab and Go program, providing free meals to those under 18.
• Times and locations available here.
• Stamford's Downtown Special Services District announced the Stamford Downtown Card — a community-based digital gift card that makes it fun and easy to keep local spending local. The Stamford Downtown Card is ONE card that can be redeemed at many of your favorite  downtown businesses.
• ​​​​​​​Details here.
• Connecticut’s Energy Assistance Program (CEAP) helps low-income homeowners and renters pay their heating bills. To qualify, you must make below 60% of the median income or $72,394 for a family of four.
• To apply, contact the Community Action Agency of Western CT at 203.357.0720.