How to Wear a Cloth Mask Properly
“In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and some states are now advising that most people wear cloth face coverings in situations where social distancing cannot be maintained consistently. Here are some simple steps to make sure you do so correctly.”
Cook County Suburban Residents Traveling from COVID-19 Hot Spots to Quarantine for 2 Weeks
Anyone entering suburban Cook County from a COVID-19 hot spot — whether a traveler or returning resident — should quarantine for 14 days, according to a new emergency travel order issued Friday by the Cook County Department of Public Health.
The guidance mirrors an order issued by the City of Chicago earlier this month. The Cook County order covers travelers from Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nevada, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Iowa and Oklahoma.
Please take travel plans into consideration and adhere to public health guidelines when registering and participating in any park programs.
PLAYGROUNDS HAVE NOW OPENED
BURBANK PLAYGROUNDS ARE NOW OPEN
PLEASE USE AT YOUR OWN RISK
Illinois Executive Order 2020-10 has been lifted.
The executive order specifically states that individuals may leave their residences to engage in outdoor activity such as walking, hiking, running or biking and may go to public parks and open outdoor recreation areas if you comply with the Social Distancing Requirements defined in the order – and playgrounds may now be opened.
PLEASE help us keep the community and our staff safe and in state compliance by adhering to social distancing and hygiene guidelines.
Your family’s efforts to following these guidelines are crucial to helping us enforce this order! The Burbank Park District thanks everybody for your cooperation on this matter.
Updated April 8, 2020
YOUR COMMUNITY RESOURCES
Burbank Park District – Senior Care Packages
Packages include food and toiletries for one week.
(708) 599-3873
CONTACT: Meghan Giera
Email – mgiera@burbankparkdistrict.org
Front Porch Delivery or distribution through the Stickney Township Office of Aging. No pick-up hours as of yet.
SERVICE AREA: Burbank plus Stickney Township
Greater Chicago Food Depository Pantry List
They stress to please call before you go, as program hours may change.
OUR SAVIORS LUTHERAN CHURCH
8607 Narragansett Ave, Burbank, IL 60459
(708) 599-4780
CONTACT: Darlene Marquart
HOURS: Tuesday: 9:00 am – 11:00 am and Thursday: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm
SERVICE AREA: Burbank plus N: 103rd St., S: 87th St., W: Pulaski, E: Harlem
PANTRY
THE CHURCH OF PENTOCOST USA INC.
8600 South Kilpatrick Avenue, Chicago, IL 60652, USA
(773) 735-8810
CONTACT: Hannah Anokye
HOURS: Wednesday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
SERVICE AREA: 60652, 60459, and 60805
PANTRY
MOSQUE FOUNDATION
7210 W 90th Pl, Bridgeview, IL 60455
(708) 430-6888
CONTACT: Jeanean Othman
HOURS: Monday: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
SERVICE AREA: Cook County
THE CHURCH OF THE LIVING GOD
9841 S 55th Ave, Oak Lawn, IL 60453, USA
(773) 443-1521
CONTACT: Joseph A. Nyarko
HOURS: Tuesday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
SERVICE AREA: Zip Codes: 60453, 60655, 60805, 60459, 60455, 60415
ARAB AMERICAN ED. COUNCIL
3777 W Columbus Ave, Chicago, IL 60652
(773) 290-6243
CONTACT: Watfa Razik
HOURS: Tuesday: 11:00 am – 1:00 pm CLOSED ON 4/7/20
SERVICE AREA: Cook County
ST. BLASE-CATHOLIC CHARITIES
7438 W 61st Pl, Summit, IL 60501
(708) 563-2407
CONTACT: Sr Animaria Sfentec
HOURS: Monday, Thursday, and Friday: 9:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Closed 4/2/20 and morning of 4/3/20)
SERVICE AREA: Cook County
JUSTICE VILLAGE HALL – MOBILE PANTRY
7800 Archer Road, Justice, IL 60458
CONTACT: Janet Cervantes
DATE – 4/21/20 – 3:30 pm – 5:30 pm
Mental Health Resources
· Disaster Distress Helpline – https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline/contact-us
To reach an immediate counselor – 1-800-385-5990 (24/7)
· TalkWithUs
Text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained counselor.
·
10 mental health tips for Coronavirus Social Distancing
https://www.pih.org/article/10-mental-health-tips-coronavirus-social-distancing
· Alternatives to self-harm and suicidal tendencies in isolation:
https://www.selfinjury.bctr.cornell.edu/documents/distraction-tech-and-social-distancing
· Youthline – Ages 11-21
Text “teen2teen” to 839863 or call 1-877-968-8491
· Crisis Text Line
Anxious about Coronavirus:
Text HOME to 741741 to connect with a crisis counselor
· The Trevor Project – LGBTQIA+ youth
Text START to 678678 or call 1-866-488-7386
· VeteransCrisisLine.net
Veterans Crisis Line – text 838255 or call 1-800-273-8255
· Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline 1-800-422-4453
· National Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
· National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255
· Mhanational.org – Offers resources to help navigate the world of mental health.
· National Deaf Domestic Violence Hotline for Deaf and Hard of Hearing
· 1-855-812-1001
Updated March 16, 2020
The health and safety of our patrons and staff are of utmost importance. After a great deal of consideration, the Park District will be temporarily closing our facilities to the public, beginning tomorrow, March 17th until March 30th. All memberships will be suspended and no payments will be taken. This is a difficult decision for any organization and we do not make it lightly.
For group exercise, small group, and anyone interested. we will be setting up classes on an online platform. Please check our website and facebook for class updates and information about your favorite instructors. We will work hard to help keep fitness a part of your daily routine.
We are also organizing a drive, in conjunction with our other local agencies, to collect items for our most vulnerable citizens. Food, basic staples, toiletries, and other necessities. Please consider helping us support our community.
Thank you for your support and stay healthy and safe
Updated March 13, 2020
The Burbank Park District has taken steps to comply with the recommended mitigation strategies for community transmission of COVID-19, provided by out local public health district. Additionally, we have suspended programs to align our strategy with the actions of our local school districts.
- Preschool classes are suspended until April 6th
- Beginning Monday, March 16th, all programs are suspended (excluding group exercise classes at Fusion), until April 6th
- Effective immediately, Kid Zone hours have been suspended
- Effective immediately, Open Gym Quick Pass hours have been canceled
- Beginning Monday, March 16th, all rentals will be canceled, suspended, or rescheduled until April 6th
- Spring Break Camp, beginning March 30th – April 3rd, has been canceled
- The following Group Exercise classes have been canceled: Zumba Gold, Chair Yoga, and Stretch & Flex
- Group Exercise classes will be modified to increase social distancing: several classes will be moved to the gymnasium (Yoga/Spinning), allotted attendance numbers may be modified (Spinning/Cycle/Treadmill/Boxing) based on space
Updated March 12, 2020
The Burbank Park District Board of Commissioners and Leadership Team are taking preventative measures to provide the safest conditions for our guests and staff. We will continue to collaborate with local and regional health agencies to determine the best course of action.
Current measures to enhance the safety of our facilities, protect our staff, and inform patrons of their role include:
- Modified cleaning schedules including increased frequency and detail of areas considered high touch. Including, but not limited to: dumbbells, barbells, mats, machines, handrails, handles.
- Additional hand sanitizing stations throughout our facility
- Visual sign campaign throughout the facility, detailing handwashing and reminders to wipe down equipment by patrons
- Verbal reminders in group exercise classes to wash hands thoroughly after class and disinfect equipment and mats
- Reminders to front-line staff and fitness center attendants to please ask patrons to wipe down equipment
- Front-line staff will suspend the use of class passes for group exercise classes. Classes will now be first come, first serve, including treadmill and spinning classes.
- Senior Bingo and Senior Movie Time will be canceled until further notice.
In the meantime, we advise staff and patrons to stay home when they are sick. Additionally, any children who are sick should refrain from use of Kid Zone and should avoid coming to open gym and kid’s recreational programming. Staff, patrons, and children should wash their hands frequently with soap and warm water and cover their coughs and sneezes using the arm shield method.
We are relying on health experts to provide us with guidance going forward, and depending upon the direction, will adapt our approach as necessary. For additional information about how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our community, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/index.html
The safety of our patrons and staff has always been our highest priority, and we are taking these steps to keep our facilities clean and our guests healthy.