COVID-19 Information Portal
Published on April 29, 2021
Current Coronavirus Cases:
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Current Essex County Coronavirus Cases by Municipality- Updated Regularly
Center for Disease Control (CDC):
Assistance:
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If you or someone you know is in a critical position and needs help obtaining essential supplies like groceries, medicine and other necessary items, you can call 973-857-4830 Monday-Friday between 8:30am-4:30pm and 973-239-4921 on nights and weekends. If you have an emergency please call 9-1-1 immediately. The Township is working in conjunction with Police, Fire and Rescue to maintain a list of resident volunteers who can be dispatched for assistance depending on the various needs. Please note, this is for people who are in a critical position, not just a delivery service.
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Mortgage Relief: Homeowners should contact the institution that services their home loan to get information about who holds their loan. For more info, visit: http://Covid19.nj.gov/mortgage
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Renters: Info on Using Security Deposits to Cover Rent - For more info, visit: http://Covid19.nj.gov/renter
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Electric & gas utilities have suspended shut-offs during the crisis. If you’re behind on payments, you'll still have to pay eventually so pay what you can now. DCA offers assistance with utility bills.
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To find out if you’re eligible, call 2-1-1 or visit for a full listing of assistance programs http://nj.gov/dca/dcaid
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Food Distribution & Vaccination Event - 6.10.21
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Anti-Poverty Network of NJ COVID-19 Compilation Resource List
Mental Health Resources:
- Partnership for Children of Essex County- Provides mental health services for children
Vaccination Information:
- Vaccine Info for Homebound, Caregivers & Family Members who Assist with Daily Living Challenges
- NJ DOH Vaccination Info
- COVID 19 Vaccine Quick Facts
- COVID 19 Second Dose Information
- COVID19 Vaccination Megasites
- Statewide Vaccination Locations
- Verona residents wishing to get vaccinated at one of the designated Essex County vaccination sites should still register at EssexCovid.org
- How to Register for the Vaccine: Any Essex County Resident who wishes to receive the vaccine at one of the Essex County sites should register at EssexCovid.org and not the State site. *You cannot make a reservation for Essex County on the State site.*
- Questions? The County has setup a 20 line Call Center to answer Essex Covid Vaccination or Testing questions, that number is 973-877-8456. They are open Monday Thru Friday 8 AM till 8 PM and Saturday from 8 AM till 5 P
- Watch the Montclair COVID-19 Town Hall: Answering Your Questions About The Coronavirus Vaccine
- When the vaccine becomes available you will be able to schedule an appointment here: https://www.essexcovid.org/
- COVID-19 Vaccination Centers Throughout Essex County
- Essex County Vaccine Info
- NJDOH COVID-19 Vaccination website https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/
topics/covid2019_vaccination. shtml - COVID-19 Vaccines: Know the Facts https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/
documents/topics/NCOV/COVID19- Vaccines-Know-the-Facts.pdf
Testing:
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Essex County Residents can Register for an Appointment at www.EssexCOVID.org
Municipal Services Information:
All Township of Verona offices are back open to the public as of June 1, 2021.
- Please consider calling ahead before heading to any municipal offices- Phone Directory Here
- Online Tax & Utility Payments
- Read the full release on all municipal offices and facilities
Business Information:
This page provides information for businesses with updates on local, Federal and State programs, employer/employee info, resource guides and technical assistance
- Outdoor Dining extended through 2021
Governor Murphy Executive Orders:
This page contains all of Governor Murphy's COVID-19 related Executive Orders and the dates they were released
COVID-19 Press Releases:
Visit this page for Coronavirus related press releases from the Township of Verona, Verona Office of Emergency Management (OEM), Essex County and the State
Supply Needs for First Responders:
- Will be updated as needed
Volunteer/Donations/Support Info:
- Verona, NJ Takeout & Delivery Service Facebook Group - For Verona restaurants and eateries to post menus, hours of operations and daily specials. 1,000+ members and growing. If you are a Verona restaurant or resident you need to join!
- Give to the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) Recovery Fund - United Way of Northern New Jersey created the ALICE Recovery Fund (#ALICErecovery) in partnership with United Way of Hunterdon County to address emerging needs of households financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
- VeronaHUB Resource Page - Created to assist the amazing residents of Verona in becoming a part of some of the great charitable causes that are taking place right now in support of local businesses, organizations, and people of Verona
- Spectrum360 Covid-19 Relief Fund
Additional Resources:
- Senator Cory Booker Coronavirus Pandemic Resource Guide for New Jerseyans
- PSEG Press Release- Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
- PSEG Press Release- Scams: Another Side Effect of Coronavirus
- Virtual Veteran Meetings - Meet with one of our Veteran Representatives to get assistance with your employment, housing, VA claims, and small business needs.