District 2 Resources and
Free Training March 2020
Unemployment Compensation Links
For California: https://www.edd.ca.gov
For Nevada: https://ui.nv.gov/css.html
For Arizona: https://des.az.gov
For Hawaii: https://labor.hawaii.gov/ui/ “What You Need to File a CA Unemployment Claim” Worksheet: https://bit.ly/2UHTWQb
Safety, Health and Financial Info:
Go to your state website – search for State Department of Public Health
IATSE Cares www.iatsecares.org email: [email protected]
IATSE Coronavirus Portal www.iatse.net
Domestic Violence: Hotline 800-799-7233; Chat: National Domestic Violence Network
211.org or call 211
Unitedway.org
CARES Act: CARES Act, http://www.unioncounsel.net/cares_act_cheat_sheet.pdf
MPTF IATSE Relief: https://mptf.com/covid-19-relief-funds/#iatse or (323) 624-3888
California Labor Federation Resource List
Los Angeles Mass Resource List
Tools for anxiety/Focus/Dealing with Crisis:
https://wp.behindthescenescharity.org
https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline
You can also google your local Mental Health organizations – many are providing virtual/online consulting.
Online Courses for Career Development and Training:
https://courses.etcconnect.com/
https://www.avixa.org/avixa-stands-with-the-av-industry
https://www.iatsetrainingtrust.org/
https://mailchi.mp/iatsetrainingtrust/iatse-ttf-newsletter-2020-03-20
https://www.iatsetrainingtrust.org/lil (takes you to LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com)
Updated list of all Entertainment Technology Trainings during Covid-19:
Home Learning & Food Needs:
Southern Nevada: https://www.threesquare.org/ Northern Nevada: https://fbnn.org/get-involved/volunteer/ Los Angeles, CA: https://achieve.lausd.net/resources, https://www.lafoodbank.org/ Bay Area, CA: https://www.sfmfoodbank.org/ Hawaii: http://www.hawaiifoodbank.org/ Arizona: https://www.azhealthzone.org/summerfood/, http://www.azfoodbanks.org/
Mask Project
There are a number of sources available providing patterns for creating masks as well as suggestions for distribution. Each locale is subject to local and state restrictions. Video examples: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=161&v=nkf89reikGU&feature=emb_logo https://wgno.com/news/health/coronavirus/local-seamstress-shows-how-to-make-your-own-surgical-ma:
Other helpful mask-making resources: http://diyn95.com/index.php/make-it-yourself-the-guide/, https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/
Other Volunteer Opportunities
Nationwide: American Red Cross
In Los Angeles: LA Labor COVID-19 Volunteer Corps
Northern California/Bay Area: https://www.donateppe.org/bayarea, https://sf.gov/be-emergency-volunteer
Encourage members to be prepared for a minimum two weeks of isolation. Avoid hoarding – we are all in this together. Include pet supplies. Have prescriptions filled and spare glasses ready. There are several websites with recommendations for local emergency supplies.
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