Covid-19 Resources
Health Updates
Avera: Individuals who utilize Avera facilities for their health care and feel they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who are displaying symptoms are asked to call: 1-877-AT-AVERA (1-877-282-8372) or their primary healthcare providers office.
Sanford: Individuals who utilize Sanford facilities for their health care and feel they may have been exposed to COVID-19 or who are displaying symptoms are asked to: Call your local clinic or log into MyChart to utilize Sanford’s e-visit option.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
South Dakota Department of Health or call 1-800-997-2880.
US Department of Health & Human Services
Sunshine Behavioral Health – Telehealth & Online Mental Health Resources
RetireGuide COVID-19 Testing & Medicare
Business Resources
NEW Business Posters: Mask or Safety Guidelines
The South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives
interest.com – Federal Pandemic Unemployment Aid: What To Do if You Can’t Pay Your Mortgage
Online Chamber Webinars with various topics
Language Resources
The Multi-Cultural Center of Sioux Falls has translated information about Covid-19 into 11 different languages at: http://www.sfmcc.org
South Dakota’s Hub for COVID-19 Resources in other languages.
Grants/Loan Programs
CARES Act Grand Funding for South Dakota Small Businesses, Non-Profits, and Healthcare
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has activated the Economic Injury Disaster Loan (EIDL) program in South Dakota. This program is designed to help eligible businesses and non-profits impacted by COVID-19. Affected small businesses and non-profits need to download, complete, and submit the SBA EIDL Worksheet and Instructions to expedite the activation of the EIDL program.
Aberdeen And Brown County Resources
NEW Aberdeen Back To Business Guide (6/15/20)
Brown County SD Office of Emergency Management
- NEW COVID Resolution No. 20-11-02R
- Reopening Guidelines
- City Ordinance Effective April 30, 2020
Boys & Girls Club of Aberdeen Area
Listing of Business Closures and Modifications
Want to make face masks? Sanford Face Mask Directions – Donations can be made by calling 605-626-4200; Avera Face Mask Directions – Donations can be made by calling 605-380-4299 or 605-622-5758.
Government Resources
Office of SD Governor Kristi Noem
State of South Dakota Back to Normal Long-Term Care Re-Opening Plan
U.S. Government: Click HERE for Spanish
US Department of Veteran Affairs
Local Educational Updates
Small Act-Big Impact Initiative
The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and South Dakota Retailer’s Association teamed up to create the Small Act – Big Impact initiative in Aberdeen. This was created to support our community in a time when our friends and neighbors need extra encouragement. Click HERE for more information on the program.
Small Act-Big Impact Gift Card Campaign
The Aberdeen Area Chamber of Commerce and Hub City Radio teamed up to help our local Chamber members through the COVID-19 pandemic by hosting the Small Act – Big Impact Campaign, which ran until April 17th. The campaign included an on-air radiothon and follow-up promotion to sell $25 gift cards or gift certificates from participating merchants to local citizens and businesses. The campaign raised over $274,000 for local businesses.