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The City of New Bern is working together with county, regional, state, and national partners to protect the public during the Coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic. The City has provided helpful information and links below to support protection of the public health and share guidance on the State's plans. The City will implement procedures as needed to maintain essential services, as well as support state and county health efforts.

State of North Carolina

North Carolina COVID-19 Helpline: 1-866-462-3821

You Have a Spot. Take Your Shot.
COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution & Phases
from the NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
Vaccination Dashboard by County

FIND MY VACCINE GROUP

COVID-19 Testing Site Finder
or call 1-877-490-6642
(you cannot make appointments by calling
this line)

County Alert System Report
The State has established a COVID-19 County Alert System to give individuals, businesses, organizations, and public officials another tool to understand how their county is faring and to make decisions about actions to slow the spread of the virus.

SlowCOVIDNC App for your Smartphone

EXECUTIVE ORDER 204: Further Easing Restrictions on Businesses & Gatherings
Effective 3/26 at 5:00 pm. thru 5:00 pm 4/30
(FAQs for EO204)

EXECUTIVE ORDER 191: Extending Assistance for North Carolinians at Risk of Eviction and Extending Processes to Expedite Payment of Unemployment (through 3/31)

Click here to view the entire list of Executive Orders issued by the State of NC

Federal Assistance for Low-Moderate Income Households with Delinquent Bills Due to COVID:

Open to City of New Bern residents who meet eligibility requirements
Federal funds from US Department of Housing & Urban Development (HUD)
Immediate assistance for rent, mortgage & utility assistance as well as homelessness prevention
Contact Religious Community Services (252)633-2767 or Catholic Charities (252)638-2188 to apply

FIND MY VACCINE GROUP
CARTS Transit Fares Temporarily Suspended thru June 2021
SBA COVID-19 Pandemic Relief Loans Extended thru December 2021
Request a Payment Plan for Your Utility Bill
Need Help Paying Your Utility Bill? Local Resources Listed Here
Click here to Apply for Unemployment
Apply for a Street Cafe Permit
Apply for a COVID-19 Small Business Loan (Swiss Bear/NB Chamber)
Business Link NC: Relief Resources, 800-228-8443, Lenders, grants, layoff aversion, unemployment insurance claims

City Operations:

All City offices are open to the public. By executive order, all visitors are required to wear a face covering when visiting city offices. Signs encouraging the wearing of face coverings are posted. Although appointments are not necessary, our departments can be reached at the following phone numbers if visitors would like to make an appointment ahead of their arrival.
City Hall, 300 Pollock Street, (252)636-4000
Public safety facilities:

New Bern Police: 601 George Street & 3134 US Hwy 17 Business (252)633-2020 non-emergency; dial 911 in an emergency.
New Bern Fire-Rescue: 1401 Neuse Blvd, 3101 Elizabeth Avenue & 800 W. Thurman Road, (252)639-2931 non-emergency: dial 911 in an emergency. Friday child safety seat checks have resumed. These seat checks are by appointment only . Call (252)639-2931 to make an appointment.

Customer & Payment Services, 606 Ft. Totten Drive, (252)639-2750
Parks & Recreation Administration, 1307 Country Club Road, (252)639-2901. For cemetery services, call (252)639-2904.
Development Services, 303 First Street, (252)639-7581.
Human Resources, 303 First Street, (252)639-7571

Downtown Parking:

Downtown parking enforcement has resumed. Parking is enforced Monday through Friday, 8am-4pm. Temporary modifications have been made to accommodate curbside pickup of restaurant orders.
Street Cafe Permits are now available for restaurants who wish to serve patrons outdoors during the State's reopening plan. Visit the Public Works Streets Division webpage for an application and information on the City's amended ordinance. Restaurants with sufficient greenspace or parking lots may also serve outdoors with an approved site plan. Call Development Services (252)639-7581 for information.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention	U.S. Environmental Protection Agency	NC Dept. of Health & Human Services
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