February 04 2022 Issue

Have an Isolation Plan put in place for your home.a. Separate bedrooms/bathrooms (if feasible)b. Cleaning supplies in each room to include: gloves, masks, disinfectant. Have enough food/home items “in stock” for two weeks.a. Including enough water and over the counter medicine. Have a contact plan in the event you need items as you are unable […]

Top Things You Need to Know New variants of the virus are expected to occur. Taking steps to reduce the spread of infection, including getting a COVID-19 vaccine, are the best way to slow the emergence of new variants. Vaccines reduce your risk of severe illness, hospitalization, and death from COVID-19. COVID-19 booster doses are […]

The Seneca Nation Emergency Management Department’s mass notification messaging service called Regroup is intended to provide SNI employees and community members with broad casted services in the event of emergencies, closings, delays and health/safety messages. This service allows fast and reliable communications via mobile devices, landlines, & email. If you are interested in being placed […]

In a New York Times article, author Dani Blum (2022) shared that the definition of burn out is an all-consuming feeling of exhaustion and detachment. Burn out can occur within a person’s job as well as within their home and personal life. During the COVID-19 pandemic, people have continued to cope with this devastating virus. […]

NY Project Hope helps New Yorkers understand their reactions and emotions during COVID-19. We have an emotional support helpline, educational materials, trusted referrals, and local provider agencies… all dedicated to helping you manage and cope with changes brought on by COVID-19. NY Project Hope Crisis Counselors understand what you are going through. Talking with them […]

QUESTION: What is the definition of “last date of exposure” if living with someone who tests positive? i.e. spouse, significant other, etc. ANSWER: The “last date of exposure” is the last date of contact or the date the positive person goes into isolation. If the person does not or is unable to fully isolate from […]

Allegany90 OHI:YO’ Way (3rd floor)Salamanca NY 14779716-945-1790, ext. 8309Open Fridays 10– 2pm (or by appointment) Cattaraugus210 TIS DriveIrving NY 14081Open Monday thru Friday 8-4:30 pm716-532-4900, ext. 5151 | Emergency Only: 716-801-2955 FREE PPE and Covid Test Kits Delivery for homebound and dialysis or medical issued participants. Please call our office to be placed on the […]

The Seneca Transit System has extended their MASK MANDATE through March 18, 2022. Federal law requires the wearing of face masks on planes, buses, trains and other forms of public transportation. MASK UP! WE APPRECAITE YOUR COOPERATION. Check out the flyer below to make sure you are wearing your mask correctly:

The Allegany Community Center (ACC) and the Cattaraugus Community Center (CCC) are both open to the community with COVID-19 safety protocols in place in an effort to keep everyone safe. • Public must use the main entrance. There is a one way entrance and one way exit. Please use accordingly. • Mask must be worn […]