Stay Informed about County, State and Federal COVID-19 Information

For up to date information on COVID-19, ways to stay safe, and resources available, please visit and follow:

• OC Health Care Agency: www.ochealthinfo.com/novelcoronavirus and www.facebook.com/ochealthinfo
• OC Emergency Operations Center: www.facebook.com/OrangeCountyEOC
• CA Department of Public Health: www.covid19.ca.gov 
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: www.cdc.gov/covid19

OTHENA APP 

• Orange County has an app called Othena, (Othena.com) to help coordinate vaccinations: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/othena/id1396883362

BECOME A VOLUNTEER 

Nurse Practitioners, Pharmacists and Midwives are welcome to volunteer, in addition to the Medical Trained Volunteers. The County of Orange in partnership with OneOC have activated a virtual Emergency Volunteer Center (EVC) to begin registering volunteers that may be called upon to support government staff in both Medical and Non-Medical support roles. Please see the flyer link for further information and link to register. More info at www.covidvaccinefacts.com

The County of Orange was allocated $65,576,556 from the U.S. Department of the Treasury for the implementation of the Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) Program. The ERA Program provides funding to assist households that are unable to pay rent and utilities due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The ERA Program must largely be used for direct financial assistance, including rent, rental arrears and utilities and home energy costs. The cities of Anaheim, Santa Ana and Irvine received direct allocations from the Treasury as their populations exceed 200,000 residents. These three cities have their own programs.  Rental households located in one of those three cities will be referred back to their rental household city of residence for more information about rental assistance programs and will be ineligible for the County’s ERA Program.  The funds are to expire on December 31, 2021.  

*The statue does not allow for ERA Program assistance to be provided to homeowners and past due mortgage payments, utilities or energy costs; it is solely to be used for renter households. 

Household annual income must be at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI):

To APPLY and find more information:

Visit: www.ERA.211OC.org

Text ERA to 898211

Call 2-1-1

The County will be launching a one month open application period in the month of February for rental households who have unpaid rental and/or utility bills in arrears up to $10,000 per household. Additional application periods will open based on the availability of funds.

The pandemic has brought overwhelming grief to many families. FEMA is dedicated to helping people before, during and after disasters. They are looking to ease the financial burden caused by the virus by providing COVID-19 Funeral Assistance.

Cypress Senior Center

The Cypress Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For more information, call (714) 229-2005.

Stop by to enjoy your favorite activities including health & wellness classes, presentations, Senior Center Cinemas, indoor dining, computer lab, fitness center, leisure activities and much more. We also continue to offer outdoor classes and Grab N Go services. All programs and classes are subject to change without notice.

For everyone’s safety, masks are required in the building at all times, regardless of vaccination status.

The Lunch Café is open to anyone 60 or older. Every contribution we receive helps Meals on Wheels Orange County deliver meals to Orange County senior centers. The nutrition desk is open at 10:30 AM for check in.

Lunch is served Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday at 12:00 PM on a first come, first serve basis. Suggested contribution for lunch is $3.00, but everyone is welcome, even if a contribution is not possible. Guests under 60 can enjoy lunch for a fee of $5.00. For questions or more information please call (714) 229-2005.

As an alternative to the congregate lunch program, the Senior Center provides frozen meals that participants can pick up and take home. Curbside pick-up takes place Tuesdays, between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM at the North end of the building on a first-come, first-served basis. For more information please call (714) 229-2005.

Once a month from 9:00 - 10:30 AM or until gone, the Senior Center distributes commodities in the Multi-purpose Room West (Dining Center). These shelf-stable items provided by Second Harvest Food Bank are handled by Recreation staff and volunteers, following the suggested health and safety guidelines. Call the Cypress Senior Center at (714) 229-2005 for the distribution dates.

Orange County's Office on Aging

Orange County's Office on Aging is available to assist seniors who may not have access to food or other necessities as they self-isolate to avoid exposure to COVID-19.

Older adults and/or their families are encouraged to call the Office on Aging's Call Center at (800) 510-2020 for assistance.

Utilities

During this time, utility companies are providing customers with safeguards against service disconnections. For detailed information, please contact your utility company directly:

• Golden State Water Company:  (800) 999-4033
• Southern California Edison:  (800) 655-4555
• Southern California Gas Company:  (800) 427-2200

Trash Pick-Up

Recycling centers have reopened and residents should continue to separate waste.

Bulky item pick-ups have resumed.

Park Facilities

Consistent with revised State health orders, the skate park, pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts reopened. The following safety protocols will be in place to ensure compliance with health guidelines and social distancing:

• One hour time limit on usage.
• Basketball courts and the skate park will be limited to usage by four people at a time.
• Social distancing guidelines must be followed.

Failure to follow social distancing guidelines and/or safety protocols, may result in the closure of these amenities.   

Parks are still open for residents to take a walk, run, exercise, or play games that allow for social distancing.

Recreation Classes and Programs

The Cypress Community Center and all City facilities are open and allowing walk-ins.

Recreation and Community Services has in-person classes and programs available. Register at www.cypressrec.org.

Cypress restaurants need your support more than ever. Many restaurants are now offering takeout, curbside takeout, and or delivery. Please support your fellow Cypress Residents and shop local.

The City's Emergency Operations Center is open and operating. 911 emergency services and Orange County Fire Authority are fully operational.

Additional Police Officers are patrolling the City. Police Officers continue to respond to calls to save lives, prevent injury, arrest violent felons, or stop violence.  Other calls and reports are being taken over the phone. 

City Hall and the Community Center reopened effective June 15, 2020

Administration and Finance are open for appointments and walk-ins | General Information: (714) 229-6700

Building, Public Works, and Planning are open for appointments

• Planning Division Services: (714) 229-6727
• Building Division Services: (714) 229-6730
• Public Works: (714) 229-6740
• Maintenance Yard: (714) 229-6760

The Senior Center is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM | General Information: (714) 229-2005

City Council meetings are now held in person and via teleconference and residents will have alternative options to provide public comment. Details will be provided on posted City Council agendas.

The Building Division will still be processing building permits via email. Building and Safety inspections can also be scheduled. To obtain a building permit, please submit your plans and application to buildingpermits@cypressca.org or call (714) 229-6730.  Please call for time sensitive projects.

Help Keep Cypress Clean!
Street sweeping keeps our streets clean and protects our environment. Please help by moving cars and keeping the street clear for the sweeper. Full street sweeping operations and citations have resumed.

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