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Here is an update for August 19th. 
 
Thought of the day: “Strong people don't put others down... They lift them up.” ― Michael P. Watson
 
Yesterday, Michigan reported 477 new COVID-19 cases and 15 deaths related to the virus. This brings the states total case count to 93,662 and total death toll to 6,340. Nationally, we reported a little over 39,000 cases which is a drop in daily cases from the last two weeks.
 
Yesterday, the Postmaster General announced all changes to the USPS will be suspended until after the election. But there’s still many questions that need to be answered. What will plans for after the election look like? Will there be a system in place to ensure people receive their mail in a timely manner? Will mail sorting Machines that were shutdown reopen? The House will still come back to address this on Saturday. We have to make sure the Postmaster General sticks to his word that he will delay changes. 
 
The living conditions at the Sycamore-Meadows Apartments in Superior Township continue to be an issue deeply hurting the residents. Tenants are living with visible and pervasive presence of mold in units, flooding after heavy rain, and general plumbing and electrical issues that have remained unaddressed. Yesterday I sent a letter to HUD asking them to send out representatives to inspect the conditions and that I accompany them during the inspections. You can read the letter here. 
 
Want to speak with the EPA about the McLouth Steel Superfund site? Have questions about clean-up?EPA representatives will be available between 10:00am and 7:00pm on August 19th and 20th to speak with you and answer your questions. If you would like to schedule a time to speak with a EPA representative, please contact 440-688-4006 or email Meg.Moosa@tetratech.com. You can learn more about the site by visiting here.

Team Dingell is here seven days a week and wants to listen and help. It isn’t as smooth as we want on some issues, but we will never stop fighting for you. Call our office at 313-278-2936 or contact us through Facebook or our webpage.
 
New information becomes available every day. Below is a list of resources and information that can be helpful during this time. Please share this information with your family, friends, and colleagues. Remember, stay home, stay safe, save lives.

Coronavirus information

File for unemployment

Small Businesses can apply for low-interest disaster loans

Navigating Social Security Benefits
 
School Based Food Service Interactive Map
 
Food Banks and Kitchens in Michigan's 12th Congressional District
 
Contact numbers for people looking for information are:
• Centers for Disease Control, cdc.gov/coronavirus, 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636).
• Michigan.gov/coronavirus, or 888-535-6136.

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