LFHNA: COVID-19/Coronavirus Outbreak

We're working hard to keep everyone in the neighborhood informed about the current status of this disease in our beautiful little part of Dallas.  We hope this information is helpful to you.

​

LITTLE FOREST HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION

Robinson Tryon, Co-President, LFHNA

Updates

For our latest updates about LFH, please see posts tagged with #COVID-19 on our blog

FAQ

• How can I keep my family safe and healthy during the COVID-19 outbreak?

  • Please follow the guidelines of the CDC

  • Join the LFH Google Group, if you're not already a member
     

• What can I do to help people in LFH?
  • Thank you for asking! There are MANY things you can do to help in our neighborhood:
    1. Stay healthy -- This is the single best way you can help!
    2. Keep your family healthy -- Practice good hand hygiene, cancel that cruise to Italy, and have a nice family dinner at home
    3. Check with your neighbors -- Call or text them and see if they need a cup of sugar or a roll of TP
    4. Help us help the neighborhood -
       - VOLUNTEER to pick up, deliver, or donate supplies to neighbors in need
       - STAYING HOME? Our Readiness and Marketing/Communications Committees would love to have your assistance in keeping LFH informed and coordinating our neighborhood response. You don't even have to leave your dining room or change out of your PJs!
    5. Monetary donations -- If you'd like to donate directly to LFHNA, we will gladly use your contributions to help our neighbors in need and prepare our neighborhood for future emergencies. We are a 501(c)(3) and will be happy to provide a receipt for tax purposes.
       
       Click here:
        
• My elderly neighbor needs to refill his meds, but thinks he'll be safer if he stays home. How can I help him?
  • Members of vulnerable populations such as the elderly, the immunocompromised, and people with heart disease, lung disease, or diabetes are at higher risk of contracting and getting seriously sick from COVID-19
  • Your neighbor may be able to order his medication online or via phone and have them mailed to his home
  • You may be able to pick up your neighbor's medication for him at the pharmacy. Ask him to check with his pharmacist beforehand!
     

• What should I do if I start to run low on essentials like toilet paper, groceries, cleaning supplies, hand sanitizer, or soap?

  • Can't get to the store? Have an elderly neighbor who needs assistance?
    Submit a request for assistance for yourself or your LFH neighbor HERE
     

• I'm running low on beer. Help?
  • Do you have beer on your emergency rations checklist? Planning ahead is important!

Public Health Resources

• Dallas County Health and Human Services

  • COVID-19 page

  • Public Health Emergency Declaration

• Texas Department of State Health Services

  • COVID-19 page

• The Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

  • COVID-19 info

  • CDC High-risk complications

Stay Safe and Healthy, Y'all!