February is Black History Month

This week, we marked the beginning of Black History Month. When it first began, Black History Month was created to pursue restorative history and combat the erasure of Black people from global history. Now, we can be intentional about remembering the contributions of Black activists, history-makers and leaders and celebrate how far we've come during the month of February, and every month.

We should always be inclusive to all people in the United States and celebrate the achievements of Black people throughout history. The National Museum of American History is presenting a variety of programs in February in honor of Black History Month to share valuable resources and offer a space to learn and grow. Learn more at https://americanhistory.si.edu/events/black-history-month-2021.

Napa County is Back in the Purple Tier

So What's Open?

With Napa County back in the Purple Tier of the State's reopening guidelines, more business sectors are reopening for outdoor or limited indoor use. So, what IS open now?

- Restaurants, breweries, wineries: Outdoor dine-in service only
- Places of worship: Outdoors only
- Gyms, fitness centers and dance studios: Outdoors only
- Personal care services including hair salons, nail salons, tattoo shops, massage parlors: Indoors with modifications
- Museums, zoos, aquariums: Outdoors only
- Movie theaters: Outdoors only
- Family entertainment centers or cardooms: Outdoors only
- Campgrounds: Open with modifications

For more information on what's closed and what's open, visit https://covid19.ca.gov/safer-economy/.

Outdoor Dining - Stay Safe While Supporting Our Local Businesses

Outdoor dining is open again! Although it's a little chilly outside, consider dining outside or ordering take-out/delivery from a local Napa business tonight.

The City's Napa Al Fresco program has helped local businesses take advantage of their parklets or shared parking spaces to optimize their outdoor dining options. The City has also worked with businesses to set up pick-up priority zones for those doing take out or delivery.

Do your part to support these local businesses by wearing your masks, keeping a 6-foot distance from others and only dining with those in your household.

It is almost time for the Superbowl!

Though it may be tempting to watch the big game from a friend or family member's house, please keep in mind that COVID-19 cases are still prominent in Napa County. We must continue to take the necessary safety precautions to keep our community safe. The safest and best way to celebrate your football-filled Sunday is to stay home host your own Superbowl party with the members of your household.

Learn more about protecting your home from COVID-19 at https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/protect-your-home.html.

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Follow City of Napa on Facebook - Here's How!

Facebook is currently working on an update that will remove Facebook Page Likes. If you currently only 'Like' the @CityofNapa Page, you will no longer receive our posts on your News Feed once the update is complete. Make sure to select the '...' button at the top of the Page and click 'Follow' to continue seeing our posts!

If you want to make sure the City's posts don't get lost in your timeline, you can adjust your follow settings to see our posts first. Select the '...' button, then 'Follow Settings' and change Napa's posts to be one of your 'Favorites.'

Napa's Hazard Mitigation Plan is Underway

Take Our Survey Today - and Enter to Win $150 Stihl Voucher!

As Napa residents well know, natural hazards are a constant worry but being prepared can make all the difference. The City of Napa is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan to help reduce or mitigate the impacts of hazards before they occur. But we need your help!

Napa residents can take a short survey to help the City understand public perceptions of local hazards, mitigation strategies, establish incentives and more. Anyone who completes the survey by April 30, 2021 will be entered into a drawing to win a grand prize of a $150 Stihl voucher. For more information or to take the survey, visit http://mitigatehazards.com/napahmp/get-involved/.

Preparing for a Disaster

Are you ready?

California's constantly-changing weather continues to prove how necessary it is to be prepared for an emergency at any time. With some basic planning, preparing you and your family for a disaster is easy.

One necessary preparation is creating, stocking (or updating) your survival kit. This kit will allow you to be self-sufficient if an emergency were to occur. Check out the American Red Cross' suggestions for what to put in your survival kit: https://www.redcross.org/get-help/how-to-prepare-for-emergencies/survival-kit-supplies.html.

Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines?

Learn more about the status of vaccine distribution in Napa County, vaccine prioritization and allocation, as well as vaccine safety and effectiveness.

Learn more here.

Need a COVID-19 Test?

Find out where to get tested, what to do if you think you have been in contact with someone with COVID-19 and and more:

COVID-19 Testing Information

Rec @ Home: Stay Active and Engaged!

While 2021 may be off to an unconventional start, it is never too late to get started on New Year's resolutions! Napa Parks and Rec's REC @ HOME lets you access tons of high-quality programs and ways to stay active and engaged at home.

Visit https://www.cityofnapa.org/917/Rec-Home for exercise tips, arts and crafts, new hobbies and virtual tours. You can also sign up to receive the Parks and Recreation newsletter for park updates and information about virtual classes here.

Latest on Napa County's COVID-19 Cases

Stay tuned to www.countyofnapa.org/coronavirus for the latest on case counts, testing and more.

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