COVID-19

With a handful of cases of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Pennsylvania, and more expected, it’s important that you take precautions to keep you and your family healthy.

Human coronaviruses spread just like the flu or a cold:

• Through the air by coughing or sneezing;
• Close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands;
• Touching an object or surface with the virus on it;
• Occasionally, fecal contamination.

But there are ways you can protect yourself:

• Cover coughs or sneezes with your elbow. Do not use your hands!
• Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
• Clean surfaces frequently, including countertops, light switches, cell phones, remotes, and other frequently touched items.
• Contain: if you are sick, stay home until you are feeling better.

You may also want to consider making a home emergency kit, in the event that you’re stuck inside for some time. This may include items like nonperishable food, bottled water, medications, flashlights and batteries, a first aid kit, warm clothing, and supplies for your babies or pets.

For regular updates and information, check in with the PA Department of Health at health.pa.gov.

Real ID is coming! Info session 3/19, 6pm!

Real ID is coming this year, and the process can be confusing. Beginning October 1, 2020, Pennsylvanians will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license, photo ID card, or another form of federally-acceptable identification (such as a valid passport or military ID) to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a federal building or military installation that requires ID.

To help answer your questions, Representative Sara Innamorato and I are hosting a townhall with PennDOT and the Department of Vital Records.

West Penn Hospital Conference Center
4800 Friendship Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224

Election Information Sessions

This year, Allegheny County will have new voting machines and there are many statewide changes in the deadlines and policies for voting.

ACT 77 CHANGES

• You may now vote by mail
• You may ask to be placed on a permanent mail-in voter list
• The deadline to register to vote is now 15 days before the election
• You have longer to request and return an absentee ballot
• And MORE!

Come out to hear from the Department of State about the election changes, experience the new voting machines and ask questions of the manufacturer.

Shredding Events

Consumer fraud and identity theft are a significant concern. To raise awareness and to promote prevention, I am hosting TWO shredding events to give individuals the opportunity to have unneeded documents destroyed FREE of charge. Document shredding will occur onsite with the shredded paper later to be recycled. This event is for individuals only, no businesses please. Three (3) box limit per car.

In The 43rd

Are you keeping up with our biweekly episodes of In The 43rd? I hope that you’re enjoying them and learning a little bit more about our great region.

If you have suggestions for where we should go next, let me know on my website or social media!

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