Volunteers Support 2/11 Marines During COVID-19

The Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee has been busy supporting the City's adopted Marine battalion during the global pandemic as we mitigate the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Volunteers have raised funds and put together 110 Welcome Home bags for Marines who recently returned to Camp Pendleton. During stay-at-home orders for COVID-19, Marines are immediately put into a 14-day quarantine upon their return from deployment.

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Irvine 2/11 Marine Adoption Committee volunteers support 2/11 Marines at Camp Pendleton by putting together 110 extensive Welcome Home bags. Supplies supported Marines quarantined for the standard 14 days required after returning from deployment. 
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Small Business Support Program Grants Awarded to 511 Irvine Businesses

In an effort to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, the City of Irvine has awarded Small Business Support Program grants to 511 local businesses.

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In an effort to mitigate the financial impact of COVID-19, the City of Irvine awarded Small Business Support Program grants to 511 businesses. The one-time grants of up to $10,000 were distributed to businesses located in the County’s 3rd Supervisorial District with CARES Act funding.
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Families Forward Food & School Supply Collection Event

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The City of Irvine is supporting a volunteer-driven food and school supply collection event benefiting Families Forward. The community is invited to participate in an "Irvine Neighbors Helping Irvine Neighbors" drive-through food collection event on Saturday, July 11 from 9 a.m. to noon.

Drop-off collection will be held at:

Orange County Great Park (lot 2)
8000 Great Park Blvd. 
Irvine, CA 92618

(Enter through Great Park Blvd)

Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for Public Review

The City of Irvine has released their 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment. This Plan provides the City with access to grant funding opportunities from the Federal Emergency Management Agency intended to reduce vulnerabilities to future hazards and disasters.

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City of Irvine released the 2020 Local Hazard Mitigation Plan for public review and comment. This Plan provides the City with access to grant funding opportunities from the Federal Emergency Management Agency intended to reduce vulnerabilities to future hazards and disasters. 
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City of Irvine to Reopen Fields and Sites for Day Camp and Outdoor Recreation

The City of Irvine, following evolving State and County guidance, will begin to reopen City athletic fields for modified use, and offer day camps in community centers. The modification follows approval from the County of Orange for the City to establish reopening dates and guidelines for athletic field use, picnic areas, and day camps.

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The City of Irvine, following evolving State and County guidance, will begin to reopen City athletic fields for modified use, and offer day camps in community centers.
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City of Irvine to Reopen Fields and Sites for Day Camp and Outdoor Recreation
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