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Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Mt. Lebanon Emergency Management, in cooperation with St. Clair Hospital, Medical Rescue Team South and the Mt. Lebanon School District, is closely monitoring the COVID-19 situation and will advise the public of any recommended actions. Please bookmark this page as we will update it as necessary. To report an emergency, call 9-1-1. For general questions, call our switchboard at 412-343-3400 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Visit the RESOURCES tab for a list of common reasons to visit municipal offices and what you can do instead.
Find all the Allegheny County vaccine information here.
Friday, March 5, 2021
Updated 11:25 a.m.
In the last 24 hours, 288 new cases were reported to the Health Department. Of these, 185 are confirmed cases from 864 new PCR tests. There were 103 probable cases. One (1) positive test was more than a week old. The dates of positive tests ranged from January 20 to March 4, 2021. New cases ranged in age from 4 years to 91 years with a median age of 38 years.
There were nine (9) new deaths reported with dates of death ranging from December 9, 2020 to March 3, 2021. These deaths were reported due to an import of data by the state from the Electronic Death Reporting System. Three (3) deaths were in December. One (1) death was in January. Three (3) deaths were in February. Two (2) deaths were in March. Five (5) of the deaths were associated with a long-term care facility. Three (3) people were in their 60s. Three (3) people were in their 70s. Two (2) people were in their 80s. One (1) person was in their 90s.
For a current look at hospitalization data in Allegheny County (although not specific to county residents), visit the state’s dashboard at https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Cases.aspx. Select the “Hospital Preparedness” tab from the bottom of the page and then choose Allegheny County from the dropdown.
The age groups of the newly-reported cases follow:
00-04 1
05-12 13
13-18 28
19-24 35
25-49 121
50-64 63
65+ 27
The gender of the newly-reported cases also follow:
Female 129
Male 159
Since March 14, there have been 77,803 cases of COVID-19 in Allegheny County residents, 5,142 hospitalizations and 1,697 deaths.
More information on cases, testing and outcomes is available at https://bit.ly/ACHDcovid-19. The department has updated its dashboard to provide a look at cases with a 7-day moving average which launched today. Links to the other two dashboards remain a part of the page as well.
To see data on cases in Mt. Lebanon click here and then hover over Mt. Lebanon in the map.
The County COVID-19 hotline, which answers 24/7: 1-888-856-2774.
Allegheny County is adding more raw data for the public to view, with specific information on tests, cases and deaths, including breakout information by municipality. It is updated daily at 1:30 p.m. :
https://data.wprdc.org/dataset/allegheny-county-covid-19-tests-cases-and-deaths
Tuesday, February 23, 2021
Updated 2:00 p.m.
Update 10:22 a.m.
Two tennis center events are cancelled for this year: the USTA tennis tournament and the Serve2Cure fundraising event.
Monday, February 22, 2021
Update 2:00 p.m.
Vaccine statement from St. Clair Hospital:
If you are eligible under Phase 1A of the State’s Interim Vaccination Plan, live in St. Clair Hospital's service area, or are an established patient, and you have access to email, please click here so we can add an email address to our database. When we are able to schedule you to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, we will contact you via email.
If you are eligible under Phase 1A of the State’s Interim Vaccination Plan, live in our service are, or are an established patient, and you do not have access to email, please call 412-942-2960 and leave your full name, address, date of birth, and phone number. When we are able to schedule you to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, we will contact you by phone. Note that the volume of calls is high, and you may not be able to get through initially. In that case, please try again later.
Thank you for your patience as we schedule vaccinations as fast as our supply allows.
*Zipcodes with in the St. Clair Service Area: 15017, 15025, 15031, 15055, 15057, 15060, 15064, 15071, 15102, 15106, 15108, 15126, 15129, 15136, 15142, 15205, 15210, 15216, 15220, 15226, 15227, 15228, 15234, 15236, 15241, 15243, 15275, 15317, 15321, 15332, 15340, 15342, 15363, 15367.
Updated 9:20 a.m.
A tip for scoring vaccines: There is a Facebook group called Getting Pittsburgh Vaccinated – COVID 19 Appointment Tip Page, with ways to find available appointments.
Pitt students have put together vaccinatePa.org and it includes crowd-sourced material on where to get vaccines. UPMC, Allegheny Health Network and the VA all have internal ways to sign up if you are on those insurance plans. You can get on a list through UPMC at vaccine.upmc.com or you can call UPMC between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. seven days per week at 844-876-2822 and at AHN at ahn.org/coronavirus or you can call (412) DOCTORS(412) 362-8677
Thursday, February 18, 2021
Updated 3:05 p.m.
We are very sorry to announce that we've had to cancel the 2021 Egg Hunt due to state restrictions on gathering limits.
Wednesday, February 17, 2021
Updated 4:12 p.m.
View St. Clair Hospital's updated visitation policy
Friday, February 12, 2021
Updated 4:47 p.m.
The Health Department announced today that it will open its second COVID-19 point of dispensing (POD) next week in Castle Shannon. The POD will be staffed by members of Allegheny County Emergency Services (ACES) who have been trained in storage, handling and administration of the vaccine.
The appointment-only POD will open on Tuesday, February 16 inside the Castle Shannon Fire Department Banquet Hall at 3600 Library Road. Appointments will be available to those 65 years and older only. There will be no on-site registration or walk-up appointments. Any person arriving at the site without an appointment, or who is not 65 and older, will be turned away.
Individuals 65 years and older will be able to register for appointments at the Castle Shannon POD online beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 13. Links will be published at that time on the Health Department’s COVID-19 Vaccine Information website (www.alleghenycounty.us/COVIDvaccine) and sent through Allegheny Alerts.
Phone registration will be available beginning at 9 am on Tuesday, February 16 by calling 2-1-1. Appointments over the phone are intended for those who do not have access to a computer or the internet or who have difficulty navigating the online registration system and will be reserved for callers meeting that criteria.
Updated 11:56 a.m.
The Rec Department is happy to announce the return of Senior and Ultra Lite Hockey leagues. Read the rules here.
Thursday, January 28, 2021
Updated 10:15 a.m.
The Mt. Lebanon Police want to protect you from being scammed. Here are some resources they've collected. Please read them:
Thursday, January 21, 2021
Updated 9:00 p.m.
The Mt. Lebanon Public Library will resume in-person services on Monday, January 25. For hours and other detailed information, visit: https://mtlebanonlibrary.org/559/Current-Services-Updates
Saturday, January 2, 2021
Updated 2:45 p.m.
Wednesday, November 25, 2020
Updated 10:15 a.m.
Wednesday, July 8, 2020
Updated 9:10 a.m.
The Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tasks that cannot be handled online. Most questions you have or paperwork you need to file can be done online at www.mtlebanon.org. We ask that you check there first before coming in. Tax bills and other payments can be made in the boxes on the outside of the building.
If you do need to come inside, masks are required (unless you have a health condition that prohibits it) and will be provided to you if you do not have one. Physical distancing of at least six feet between other building guests and staff is also required. The lobby is open with an information kiosk and phone list so you can complete your tasks with the least amount of contact with others, to protect the safety of our visitors and staff. Please observe all posted signs and warnings. We do reserve the right to re-close facilities if we find public behavior to be detrimental to health and safety. We appreciate all your contributions to keeping Mt. Lebanon safe.
Thursday, July 2, 2020
Updated 3:21 p.m.
Please note that masks are required in all municipal facilities and you must observe physical distancing of at least six feet. Please cover all sneezes and coughs with your elbow and properly wash hands or use sanitizer.
The municipality will continue to carefully monitor the public behavior and COVID-19 cases. If the public is not in compliance or if cases continue to rise, we may close facilities once again. We are in this together! Thank you!
Monday, April 13, 2020
Updated -9:20 a.m.
Mt. Lebanon and Dormont residents in need of help as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can get assistance from Neighborhood Aid, a newly organized group of municipal and borough staff and volunteers.
A call to 412-253-4104, weekdays from 9 to 5, or a visit to neighborhoodaid.org will connect residents with a customer service representative versed in the vast array of available services, including help with obtaining food and medication, financial assistance, business resources and general information. Volunteers also are available for errands for those who cannot or should not leave their homes to get urgently needed supplies.
The service is free, although residents are expected to pay for any purchases requested. The service will continue as long as the need exists.
Friday, April 3, 2020
Updated - 3:25 p.m.
In a meeting with Mt. Lebanon emergency medical services professionals today, we learned that medics are seeing patients who are waiting too long to call an ambulance for critical medical issues because they are concerned with catching COVID-19 at the hospital. Kaitlin Shotsberger, St. Clair Hospital’s executive director of quality care and management, says patients should absolutely call 9-1-1 if they are having a medical emergency and that the hospital is taking steps to ensure COVID-19 patients are separated from others having medical issues.
She also noted the hospital’s triage line, 412-942-2600, is available weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to help and direct patients who feel they might have the disease. People who suspect they have COVID-19 should not report to the hospital without calling their personal physician, hospital triage or 9-1-1 first.
Monday, March 16, 2020
Updated - 1:45 p.m.
The Mt. Lebanon police and fire departments shared detailed information about current practice and some changes to usual procedures during the COVID-19 outbreak. In order to keep the community and our first responders safe, please follow these directions until further notice:
1. For emergency calls, where a person’s personal safety or property are immediately endangered, call 9-1-1 right away. Officers will continue to promptly respond to the scene in a manner appropriate to the emergency. Always call 9-1-1 to report emergency situations.
2. For reports of previous crimes, suspicious behavior (not currently occurring), information requests, general complaints and similar needs, please call 9-1-1. The dispatcher will provide the details to an officer who will screen the call to determine the appropriate response. For circumstances that may not require a face-to-face interaction, an officer will call the complainant by phone to see if the request for police assistance or information can be handled by phone.
3. We strongly discourage walk-in complaints at the Public Safety Center. As a precaution, the Public Safety Center has been locked down to exclude visitors and other non-essential personnel. If it is necessary to visit the Public Safety Center to meet with a police officer or firefighter, please follow the instructions posted at the rear entrance to the facility.
4. To request a copy of a police report, please call our records department at 412-343-4143, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
5. To request a copy of a Pennsylvania State Reportable Crash Report, please visit: http://www.crashdocs.org/. All reports for Mt. Lebanon reportable crashes, which involve an injury or vehicle that requires a tow, are available for download at this website.
6. Fingerprinting services, child safety seat installations and public safety center tours are suspended indefinitely. If you need to be fingerprinted, find an authorized "IdentoGO" location at https://www.identogo.com/
7. For drivers who were previously issued a warning notice by an MLPD officer and need to show proof that the item was corrected, please respond to the rear parking lot of the Public Safety Center and call 9-1-1. Remain in the parking lot, in your car and an officer will respond to assist you.
8. If you need to speak with a firefighter for a non-emergency reason, call 412-343-3402.
For a detailed list of library services and instructions click here:
https://mtlebanonlibrary.org/559/Current-Services-Updates
Capacity limits for Mt. Lebanon facilities:
When we determine occupancy limits for Mt. Lebanon buildings, we refer to the current state regulations as a guide. The state’s data is based on a formula that takes maximum occupancy into account. However, we are taking a cautious approach to ensure the safety of our residents, staff and users of the facility, and we reserve the right to make future adjustments based on conditions and progress of the pandemic. The capacity limit applies based on the dates of reopening in the chart above.
Mt. Lebanon Ice Rink: 140 people
Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center classes and programs: Varies, based on program
Tennis Clinics: 7 people per court/14 per bubble
Tennis Court Reservations: 7 people per court/14 per bubble
Open
Municipal Services
Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road —
- The Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tasks that cannot be handled online. Most questions you have or paperwork you need to file can be done online at www.mtlebanon.org. We ask that you check there first before coming in. Tax bills and other payments can be made in the boxes on the outside of the building. Visit the RESOURCES tab for a list of common reasons to visit and what you can do instead.
If you do need to come inside, masks are required (unless you have a health condition that prohibits it) and will be provided to you if you do not have one. Physical distancing of at least six feet between other building guests and staff is also required. The lobby is open with an information kiosk and phone list so you can complete your tasks with the least amount of contact with others, to protect the safety of our visitors and staff. Please observe all posted signs and warnings. We do reserve the right to re-close facilities if we find public behavior to be detrimental to health and safety. We appreciate all your contributions to keeping Mt. Lebanon safe.
Mt. Lebanon recreation activities, athletic fields, courts and playgrounds —
- Return to Play Plan - Golf Course
- Return to Play Plan - Indoor Golf Instruction at MTL Golf Course
- Return to Play Plan - Ice Rentals
- Return to Play Plan - Ice Center Figure Skating & Hockey Pro Practice
- Return to Play Plan - Indoor Tennis
- Return to Play Plan - Platform Tennis Courts
- Return to Play Plan - Youth Basketball
- Return to Play Plan - Youth Dance Program
- Return to Play Plan - Indoor Classes and Camps
- Return to Play Plan - Karate
- Return to Play Plan - Exercise Classes
- Return to Play Plan - Mt. Lebanon Tennis Clinics and Private Tennis Lessons
- Return to Play Plan - Senior and Ultra Lite Hockey Leagues
- Return to Play Plan - Youth Spring Soccer
Municipal playgrounds are open for individual and same household use. Here are the rules:
* Please limit your time if others are waiting
* Playgrounds are NOT sanitized regularly. Please bring your own hand sanitizer
* Avoid touching your face.
* Follow physical distancing guidelines and remain at least six feet apart. PLAY AT YOUR OWN RISK
Mt. Lebanon Public Safety —
- Overnight onstreet parking is not permitted between 2 and 6 a.m. If you have a special circumstance like driveway construction or you have exhausted all off-street parking options for the evening, you may request permission by putting in a service request at mylebo.mtlebanon.org.
- The Mt. Lebanon Police Department is resuming child car seat inspections. The inspections are by appointment only at 412-343-4068. The officer will wear a mask and observe physical distancing...and you will need to as well.
Allegheny County — Follow this link to read about the county’s operational changes, including the jails, parks, courts and department of elections.
Closures
Mt. Lebanon Recreation Center, 900 Cedar Blvd. — Closed to walk-in office traffic.
Mt. Lebanon Public Safety Center, 555 Washington Road — Closed for all tours, fingerprinting, Call 9-1-1 for emergency or if you need to talk to a police officer. The non-emergency fire department number is 412-343-3402. If you must visit the PSC, use the vestibule in the back of the building by the parking lot.
Medical Rescue Team South Authority, 315 Cypress Way — Station visitors are limited to essential activities.
Allegheny County — Follow this link to read about the county’s operational changes, including the jails, parks, courts and department of elections.
Other Items
- We are very sorry to announce that we've had to cancel the 2021 Egg Hunt due to state restrictions on gathering limits.
- Martha's Run is cancelled for this year.
- Two tennis center events are cancelled for this year: the USTA tennis tournament and the Serve2Cure fundraising event.
- Recreation Senior Luncheons — cancelled until further notice
Call or email the municipality with your questions and requests.
To report an emergency call 9-1-1
For general inquiries, call 412-343-3400
Do not hesitate to call 9-1-1 if you are having a medical emergency because you fear catching COVID-19 at the hospital. Hospitals are taking extra steps to ensure your safety. St. Clair Hospital has a triage line, 412-942-2600, available weekdays, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to help and direct patients who feel they might have COVID-19. People who suspect they have COVID-19 should not report to the hospital without calling their personal physician, hospital triage or 9-1-1 first.
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Vaccine Resources
- A tip for scoring vaccines: There is a Facebook group called Getting Pittsburgh Vaccinated – COVID 19 Appointment Tip Page, with ways to find available appointments.
- Pitt students have put together vaccinatePa.org and it includes crowd-sourced material on where to get vaccines. UPMC, Allegheny Health Network and the VA all have internal ways to sign up if you are on those insurance plans. You can get on a list through UPMC at vaccine.upmc.com or you can call UPMC between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. seven days per week at 844-876-2822 and at AHN at ahn.org/coronavirus or you can call (412) DOCTORS(412) 362-8677
- Vaccine statement from St. Clair Hospital:
If you are eligible under Phase 1A of the State’s Interim Vaccination Plan, live in St. Clair Hospital's service area, or are an established patient, and you have access to email, please click here so we can add an email address to our database. When we are able to schedule you to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, we will contact you via email.
If you are eligible under Phase 1A of the State’s Interim Vaccination Plan, live in our service are, or are an established patient, and you do not have access to email, please call 412-942-2960 and leave your full name, address, date of birth, and phone number. When we are able to schedule you to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, we will contact you by phone. Note that the volume of calls is high, and you may not be able to get through initially. In that case, please try again later.
Thank you for your patience as we schedule vaccinations as fast as our supply allows.
*Zipcodes with in the St. Clair Service Area: 15017, 15025, 15031, 15055, 15057, 15060, 15064, 15071, 15102, 15106, 15108, 15126, 15129, 15136, 15142, 15205, 15210, 15216, 15220, 15226, 15227, 15228, 15234, 15236, 15241, 15243, 15275, 15317, 15321, 15332, 15340, 15342, 15363, 15367. - The Allegheny County Health Department has compiled a large amount of vaccine information. Read it here.
- Find out from The Pennsylvania Department of Health if it's your turn to be vaccinated.
- For a clearinghouse of information on the COVID vaccine, including frequently asked questions and safety information, go to: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/
Health Resources - Have questions, concerns or just need more information?
Call the 24/7 COVID-19 Hotline at 1-888-856-2774. Language services are available.
Rumors and misinformation can be destructive and can even cause harmful behaviors that increase personal and public health risks. ACHD has created a page dedicated to addressing many rumors about COVID-19 at: https://www.alleghenycounty.
Worried? Check out the CDC’s coronavirus symptom checker.
Johns Hopkins COVID-19 webcasts
Pennsylvania Department of Health
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Mask up the right way
Neighborhood Aid
Mt. Lebanon and Dormont residents in need of help as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic can get assistance from Neighborhood Aid, a newly organized group of municipal and borough staff and volunteers.
A call to 412-253-4104, weekdays from 9 to 5, or a visit to neighborhoodaid.org will connect residents with a customer service representative versed in the vast array of available services, including help with obtaining food and medication, financial assistance, business resources and general information. Volunteers also are available for errands for those who cannot or should not leave their homes to get urgently needed supplies.
The service is free, although residents are expected to pay for any purchases requested. The service will continue as long as the need exists.
Sign up to get alerts
Now is a good time to make sure you’re signed up to receive alerts. Should any situation become life-threatening, we will send alerts via LeboEmergency. For general corona virus updates that may affect you we will send a LeboALERT.
Municipal Resources
Mt. Lebanon Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road —
The Municipal Building, 710 Washington Road, is open to the public Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. for tasks that cannot be handled online. Most questions you have or paperwork you need to file can be done online at www.mtlebanon.org. We ask that you check there first before coming in. Tax bills and other payments can be made in the boxes on the outside of the building.
If you do need to come inside, masks are required (unless you have a health condition that prohibits it) and will be provided to you if you do not have one. Physical distancing of at least six feet between other building guests and staff is also required. The lobby is open with an information kiosk and phone list so you can complete your tasks with the least amount of contact with others, to protect the safety of our visitors and staff. Please observe all posted signs and warnings. We do reserve the right to re-close facilities if we find public behavior to be detrimental to health and safety. We appreciate all your contributions to keeping Mt. Lebanon safe.
Tax
You may pay your Mt. Lebanon tax bills and fees (storm water, property tax and sewerage, etc.) in the labeled box outside the municipal building.
Parking
All parking services have returned to normal operating procedures. We encourage you to pay with a credit/debit card either at the self-service pay kiosk or at the exit gate whenever possible to limit the need for you and our staff to handle cash. Such stations will be sanitized in accordance with CDC guidelines.
Public Information
If you have questions, call 412-343-3407 between 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. All messages left by 3 p.m. will be returned within two hours. If you have questions about Mt. Lebanon Magazine, you may email Editor in Chief Laura Pace Lilley at lpace@mtlebanon.org.
Library
Check our website, www.mtlebanonlibrary.org, for the most up-to-date information and virtual programs.
Public Works
Dye tests
Dye test results for real estate transfers may be dropped off in the box in the lobby of the building.
Street opening permits/Sidewalk opening permits
To report trash or recycling misses, please leave a message at:
412-343-3400 or You can also submit an electronic request on myLebo.
For animal-related emergencies, including roadkill, please call:
South Hills Cooperative Animal Control- 9-1-1
For Amusement Device Permits, please call:
Amy Kostelich- 412-343-4016, akostelich@mtlebanon.org
For Dumpsters on Street Permits, please call:
Police Traffic- 412-343-4086
For Fire Alarm Permits, please call:
412-343-3402 or click http://mtlfd.org/codes-and-construction/forms-and-permits/)
Solicitor Permits - Not available during outbreak
Scam Alert
The Mt. Lebanon Police want to protect you from being scammed. Here are some resources they've collected. Please read them:
Help with Everything
Allegheny County Official COVID-19 Hotline with United Way/211
888-856-2774
24/7 Trained call center for all county questions including financial help, food assistance, and unemployment compensation.
Business Resources
Mt. Lebanon Commercial Districts Manager Eric Milliron has compiled some helpful links for businesses looking for resources.
https://dced.pa.gov/resources/
Commonwealth of PA Assistance
Covid-19 Working Capital Access Program (CWCA) - This is a loan program to assist with working capital needs. $60M has been moved to this new program. Businesses can apply this week. The loan must be applied for through a certified economic development organization (CEDO). In southwestern Pennsylvania, that would be the Pittsburgh Economic and Industrial Development Corp., the Regional Industrial Development Corporation of Southwestern Pennsylvania, The Progress Fund, North Side Industrial Development Co./Riverside Center for Innovation, or the Southwestern Pennsylvania Corp. From what I have been able to determine you can reach out to any of the five (5) CEDOs charged to Allegheny County. Following are helpful links to understanding if this program is right for you:
Certified Economic Development Organizations (CEDOs) in Allegheny County
Financial Help
The PA state legislature allocated $150 million for renters and $25 million for homeowners and renters who are in danger of losing their homes due to COVID-19 issues. For renters, not all landlords have been able or willing to provide assistance, and for property owners, some mortgage companies likewise were limited in their relief. Get information at PHFA.ORG.
Duquesne Light
To ease the burden placed on customers as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Duquesne Light is extending its discontinuation of shutoffs and waiving late fees until at least June 1, 2020. Additionally, they have proactively expanded the eligibility for our Hardship Fund, meaning over 152,000 customers may now qualify for payment assistance on their electric bills. Duquesne Light also made an additional $750,000 available to support customers through the Dollar Energy Fund.
Pennsylvania American Water
Pennsylvania American Water has extended its suspension of water service shutoffs and late fees until after March 31, 2021 for all customers, both residential and non-residential. The company urges customers who are facing financial hardship to seek financial assistance immediately by contacting Pennsylvania American Water pennsylvaniaamwater.com or calling 1-800-565-7292. Please do not wait until a shut-off is looming to contact them. To learn more about the company’s customer assistance program, you may want to check out their new educational video.
Unemployment Help
The following updated information is regarding unemployment. Keep in mind that the majority of unemployment claim questions can be answered here. |
Standard Unemployment Compensation (UC) (Available to workers who receive W-2s) |
File a new claim here. PIN: If it’s been more than three weeks since you filed an initial claim and you haven’t yet received your PIN, you may request a new one here. It will take approximately 10-14 days to receive a new one in the mail. Re-open an old claim: If you have established an initial claim for UC benefits within the past 12 months, regardless of why you stopped filing, you should NOT file a new claim, you must re-open the old one. Find out how to re-open here. Forget your old PIN: it will take approximately 10-14 days to receive a new one in the mail. Check your claims status online: If you have your Personal Identification Number (PIN), enter it along with your Social Security number to check your claims status online here. Payments: Once determined you are financially eligible and you continue to file in a timely manner, you will receive UC payments bi-weekly. On alternate weeks, you will receive CARES Act ($600/wk) payments bi-weekly. Reminders: Make sure your Social Security, name and address are correct. It sounds simple, but thousands of people have made these simple mistakes and have been delayed. |
PUA – Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (Available to workers whose wages are reported on 1099s, are self-employed, have limited work history, and others not traditionally eligible for unemployment compensation. |
General Information: The PUA provides up to 39 weeks of unemployment benefits to those not eligible for standard unemployment. Check here for more detailed list of who qualifies. Open: The PUA is now open for enrollees to file for backdated benefits if you previously opened an initial claim under the PUA system. You can now make weekly filings. PINS: Are not required for these applications. Previous filed for standard UC: If you previously filed for regular UC prior to the PUA application being open, you should NOT continue with that UC claim even if you got a PIN. File a PUA application and your benefits will be backdated. Special Note: You cannot receive both regular UC and PUA. If you made enough W-2 wages to qualify for regular UC, you are not eligible for PUA even if more of your earnings come from 1099 work. |
PUEC – Pandemic Unemployment Emergency Compensation (Available to workers who have exhausted their initial 26 weeks of unemployment.) |
Latest Information: We are being told that claimants eligible for these 13 additional weeks of benefits will receive notification in the mail when available, however this is not in place as of this writing. |
Food Resources
The county has posted a food distribution map to identify available food resources. The map is searchable by a variety of fields, and includes descriptions, eligibility and contact information for many of the sites. It includes school “grab & go” sites, food pantries and other options and is regularly updated. The map can be found at https://tinyurl.com/
Pennsylvania State Resources
Where to find Pennsylvania government services while practicing social distancing:
- File for unemployment compensation: bit.ly/3a2qARW
- Talk to a mental health professional: text PA to 741-741
- Apply for Medicaid: on.pa.gov/compass
- Apply for SNAP: on.pa.gov/compass
- Apply for WIC: Call 1-800-942-9467
- Get help with home heating costs: on.pa.gov/LIHEAP
- Access driver services: dmv.pa.gov/online-services
- Go to pa.gov for more information.
Emergency Resources
Does your family have a plan for emergencies?
Here are two good places to start: