NAR: March 16, 2020 REALTOR Guide to Convid-19
Why is NAR issuing this guidance?
In response to the growing concerns about COVID-19, commonly referred to as coronavirus, NAR is providing this guidance to help REALTOR® associations respond to the coronavirus's impact on the real estate industry. As of March 16, 2020, the United States government has banned all travel from Europe, the United Kingdom and Ireland into the United States for a period of thirty (30) days. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Level 3 Travel Warnings for China, Iran and South Korea, and a Level 2 Travel Health Notice all other global travel. The situation is rapidly evolving. Be sure to refer to the CDC's website for up-to-date information about travel warnings(link is external), as well as information about the coronavirus' current impact in the United States(link is external). Daily updates about the coronavirus are also available from the World Health Organization(link is external).
What is Coronavirus?
COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that has infected more than 142,000 individuals in 134 countries, causing the World Health Organization (WHO) to classify this outbreak as a pandemic on March 11, 2020. Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Anyone experiencing emergency signs such as difficulty breathing, persistent pain or pressure in the chest, new confusion or bluish lips or face should immediately seek medical attention.
What is the risk of exposure to coronavirus?
Older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person and the best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. The CDC urges citizens to monitor your health and practice social distancing. Social distancing means staying out of crowded places, avoiding group gatherings, and maintaining distance (approximately 6 feet) from others when possible. Visit the CDC's website(link is external) for latest updates.
Ocean City, NJ) The Ocean City Board of REALTORS® is proud to announce it is beginning its 100th year of service to the community of Ocean City, NJ.
On December 19, 1920, a group of 24 residents, including three female members, met in the Commissioners Chamber of City Hall to hold the first official meeting of the Ocean City Real Estate Board, having been granted a charter on September 30, 1920, by the National Association of Real Estate Boards.
Some of these members included names associated with the founders of Ocean City, NJ, namely three women with the last name of “Lake”, Caroline, Marion, and Estella Lake.
Fast forwarding to the year 2020, the Ocean City Board of REALTORS®, the only Board of REALTORS® in New Jersey whose geographic jurisdiction is limited to one city, celebrates 100 years of continuously serving the citizens, property owners, and guests of our resort since its inception. Our membership consists of 27 offices and more than 500 members.
For more information, please contact Vicki Heebner at 609.399.0128 or
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FOOD IS LOVE, SHARE SOME LOVE THE OCEAN CITY BOARD OF REALTORS® ANNOUNCES
ITS 10TH ANNUAL WINTER FOOD DRIVE NOW THROUGH FEBRUARY 29, 2020
(Ocean City, NJ) The Ocean City Board of Realtors® is pleased to announce it is kicking off its 2020 Community Service Projects, with the Food Is Love drive to collect food, including canned items, juice, microwaveable meals and more. Donations will be collected now through February 29, 2020 and will be used to “Share Some Love” during this Valentine month.
The Food Is Love, Share Some Love winter food drive will collect non-perishable food items, laundry and dish detergent, as well as Shoprite gift cards, which will be donated to the Ecumenical Food Cupboard to provide for local needy families. Donations can be dropped off at the office of the Ocean City Board of REALTORS®, 405 22nd Street, or call the office at 609-399-0128 for pickup service.
Here is a brief list of some of the items that the Food Cupboard has identified as in need of:
Microwaveable Items: Hormel meals, rice and cup of soup
Canned meats (tuna, corn beef hash, Spam, Dinty Moore stew, etc)
Canned vegetables, cans of soup, cans of pork and beans
Canned ravioli, spaghetti O’s
Cereal and individual packets of dry milk
Jelly, Peanut Butter, Juice, Jello/pudding mix, Crackers, Rice
Liquid laundry detergent (48oz)
Dish detergent, Paper towels, Toilet Paper
Shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste
Shop Rite gift cards