Understanding COVID-19The Torrance Fire Department has created a 13-minute video to help our employees and the Torrance Community understand COVID-19, the goal of flattening the curve, strategies to stay safe, and appropriate use of face masks.
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INTEROFFICE COMMUNICATION
Use of Face Masks - March 21, 2022
Effective today, March 21, 2022, the City of Torrance Use of Face Masks Administrative Order will change to: Masks are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status. This means self-attestation forms are no longer required to unmask. State of California Executive Order N-5-22 suspends section 3205(c)(6)(A) of the Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), which required that unvaccinated workers wear face coverings in all indoor workplaces and all vehicles. This requirement will no longer be enforced. However, other face covering requirements within the ETS remain in place.
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LA County Public Health Order Masking Update and Cal/OSHA Regulations - March 4, 2022
With fewer COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Los Angeles County is easing masking requirements in certain settings.
At the workplace, we must continue to comply with Cal/OSHA regulations as summarized below:
Use of Face Masks - March 21, 2022
Effective today, March 21, 2022, the City of Torrance Use of Face Masks Administrative Order will change to: Masks are strongly recommended regardless of vaccination status. This means self-attestation forms are no longer required to unmask. State of California Executive Order N-5-22 suspends section 3205(c)(6)(A) of the Cal/OSHA Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), which required that unvaccinated workers wear face coverings in all indoor workplaces and all vehicles. This requirement will no longer be enforced. However, other face covering requirements within the ETS remain in place.
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LA County Public Health Order Masking Update and Cal/OSHA Regulations - March 4, 2022
With fewer COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Los Angeles County is easing masking requirements in certain settings.
At the workplace, we must continue to comply with Cal/OSHA regulations as summarized below:
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Updated Administrative Order lifting Suspension of Social Gatherings and Recognition Events - February 10, 2022
On December 23, 2021, an Administrate Order was issued suspending in person social gatherings and recognition events including but not limited to, in person birthday, holiday, retirement and social luncheons. This Administrative Order amends the previous order by allowing outdoor social gatherings and recognition events. All other COVID workplace health and safety rules remain in effect and must be enforced and followed by all employees.
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Update on LA County Quarantine Order and Isolation Order - January 3, 2022
As we have all noted in the first three days of 2022, COVID19 transmission is surging in the County, State, and Nation. While we enjoyed several months of declining or stabilizing transmission rates, it’s time for all of us to take extra precautions to ensure the ongoing safety of the workplace and the Torrance community.
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WORKPLACE FACE COVERINGS MANDATE IN LOS ANGELES COUNTY 12/27/21
Employees must wear face coverings while indoors regardless of vaccination status as recommended by LA County Mask Mandate.
Certain employees may be exempt from wearing a mask when performing specific tasks which cannot feasibly be performed while wearing a mask.
Employees who cannot feasibly wear a mask while performing their work must be tested for COVID-19 at least twice per week, unless the employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of recovery from lab-confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days against COVID-19.
NOTE: Employees are allowed to take off mask while:
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication - 8/6/2021
Update on COVID-19 in LA County
City of Torrance Administrative Order to All Employees regarding revised Face Covering
requirements and Vaccination Self Attestation
On June 17, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order enabling the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Cal/-OSHA) Board adopted revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to take effect immediately. In alignment with the revised ETS, this Administrative Order provides that City of Torrance employees can now remove their face covering under certain conditions as described in this order. This Administrative Order takes effect June 21, 2021 and remains in effect until further notice.
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City of Torrance Vaccination Self Attestation Form
Under CALOSHA Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), employers are required to determine the COVID-19 vaccination status of their employees. In light of this requirement, you are being asked to provide the information using the attached form. Please complete the form, sign it and submit it to your supervisor to file in the confidential and secure file with HR. Please sign, date and submit it to your direct supervisor. Do not make copies. Supervisors must email or interoffice mail to Human Resources for secure filing.
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Administrative Policy Concerning 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave - 4/13/2021
California Governor Newsom signed into state law Senate Bill 95 (COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave),
effective March 29, 2021. The law provides covered employees up to 80 hours of COVID-19 related sick leave
January 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021. All City of Torrance employees are covered under this law, and the
amount of supplemental paid sick leave available depends on your status as a full-time or part-time / recurrent
employee. This Administrative Policy is effective April 13, 2021, and paid leave benefits provided are retroactive to
January 1, 2021.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Reminder that face Coverings Continue to be Required in California - 3/10/2021
This memo states that face coverings are required in California, even for individuals who are fully vaccinated.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Update on LA County Quarantine Order and Isolation Order - 2/23/2021
This memo provides City employees with the County's latest information on what to do if you have COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and LA County's guidelines on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Repeal of LA County Mandatory Directive on Travel - UPDATED 2/1/2021
Effective immediately, Los Angeles County has repealed the Mandatory Directive on Travel that went into effect on December 30, 2020.
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Employees must wear face coverings while indoors regardless of vaccination status as recommended by LA County Mask Mandate.
Certain employees may be exempt from wearing a mask when performing specific tasks which cannot feasibly be performed while wearing a mask.
Employees who cannot feasibly wear a mask while performing their work must be tested for COVID-19 at least twice per week, unless the employee is fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or provide proof of recovery from lab-confirmed COVID-19 within the past 90 days against COVID-19.
NOTE: Employees are allowed to take off mask while:
- Actively eating or drinking as long as you are sitting or standing in a specific place such as a table. This means that you can briefly remove your mask when you are actually eating or drinking but you must put it back on immediately afterwards.
- Alone in a separate room or space.
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication - 8/6/2021
Update on COVID-19 in LA County
City of Torrance Administrative Order to All Employees regarding revised Face Covering
requirements and Vaccination Self Attestation
On June 17, 2021, Governor Gavin Newsom signed an executive order enabling the Occupational Safety and Health Standards (Cal/-OSHA) Board adopted revised COVID-19 Prevention Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS) to take effect immediately. In alignment with the revised ETS, this Administrative Order provides that City of Torrance employees can now remove their face covering under certain conditions as described in this order. This Administrative Order takes effect June 21, 2021 and remains in effect until further notice.
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City of Torrance Vaccination Self Attestation Form
Under CALOSHA Covid-19 Emergency Temporary Standards (ETS), employers are required to determine the COVID-19 vaccination status of their employees. In light of this requirement, you are being asked to provide the information using the attached form. Please complete the form, sign it and submit it to your supervisor to file in the confidential and secure file with HR. Please sign, date and submit it to your direct supervisor. Do not make copies. Supervisors must email or interoffice mail to Human Resources for secure filing.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Administrative Policy Concerning 2021 COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave - 4/13/2021
California Governor Newsom signed into state law Senate Bill 95 (COVID-19 Supplemental Paid Sick Leave),
effective March 29, 2021. The law provides covered employees up to 80 hours of COVID-19 related sick leave
January 1, 2021 – September 30, 2021. All City of Torrance employees are covered under this law, and the
amount of supplemental paid sick leave available depends on your status as a full-time or part-time / recurrent
employee. This Administrative Policy is effective April 13, 2021, and paid leave benefits provided are retroactive to
January 1, 2021.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Reminder that face Coverings Continue to be Required in California - 3/10/2021
This memo states that face coverings are required in California, even for individuals who are fully vaccinated.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Update on LA County Quarantine Order and Isolation Order - 2/23/2021
This memo provides City employees with the County's latest information on what to do if you have COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and LA County's guidelines on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Repeal of LA County Mandatory Directive on Travel - UPDATED 2/1/2021
Effective immediately, Los Angeles County has repealed the Mandatory Directive on Travel that went into effect on December 30, 2020.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
A New Year's Message from Mayor Patrick J. Furey and Aram Chaparyan, City Manager - 1/22/2021
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Expiration of FFCRA - UPDATED 1/13/2021
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1, 2020 and will expire on December 31, 2020.
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Appendix WL Mandatory Directive on Travel
Appendix W: Mandatory Directive on Travel - 12/30/2020
Unfortunately, the incidence of COVID-19 is at significantly high levels in Los Angeles County, the State of California and in many states and countries. Persons entering Los Angeles County, including County residents, from anywhere outside of the Southern California Region (Region) may increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission through additional exposures to infected individuals during travel, through shared conveyance such as air, bus or rail, and inter-mingling with non-household members.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Expiration of FFCRA - 12/30/2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1, 2020 and will expire on December 31, 2020.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Administrative Order to All Employees to Self-Screen and Self-Certify Prior to Reporting to any Torrance - 12/29/2020
This Administrative Order provides that City of Torrance employees will self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to reporting to any Torrance worksite or facility, and self-certify they are free of COVID-19 symptoms, that they have not had close contact with anyone confirmed to have COVID-19 in the last 48 hours at home or in the community, and that they have not been diagnosed or tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days before reporting to the workplace each day. This Administrative Order takes effect January 1, 2021 and remains in effect until further notice.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Update on LA County Quarantine Order and Isolation Order - 12/22/2020
This memo provides City employees with the County’s current direction on what to do if you have COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and LA County’s guidelines on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Reminder of Mandatory Administrative Order to All Employees to Use Face Coverings - 12/11/2020
On November 24,2020, as City Manager, I issued an Administrative Order that all employees must comply with the California Department of Public Health mandate that all individuals in California wear a face covering at all times when outside of the home, unless one of the eleven exemptions applies (nine exemptions apply to the City of Torrance workplace). This Administrative Order remains in effect until otherwise communicated.
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Administrative Order to All Employees on Using Face Coverings - 11/24/2020
On November 16, 2020, in response to significant increases in the incidence rates of COVID-19 in the state, the California Department of Public Health issued updated guidance concerning the use of face coverings. The updated guidance requires that individuals wear a face covering at all times when outside of the home, unless one of the eleven exemptions applies (nine
exemptions apply to the City of Torrance workplace). This guidance concerning face coverings is now mandatory.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated Guidance from LA County and Holiday Safety Guidelines - 11/18/2020
As we have all noted in recent weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing across Los Angeles County and the Nation. Attached are the latest Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 from LA County Department of Public Health and their guidance on how best the community can safely celebrate the upcoming holiday season.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Reminder on Quarantine and Home Isolation Instructions - 10/16/2020
As Los Angeles County continues with their staged approach to allow certain businesses to reopen and activities to resume, this memo provides City employees with the County’s current direction on what to do if you have COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and LA County’s guidelines on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated Guidance on Quarantine and Home Isolation - 7/20/20
This memo provides employees with the latest direction on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19, and what to do if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Update on COVID19 and City Manager Search- 7/10/20
Over the last few weeks, there has been a surge across the region of COVID-19 cases.
Employees understandably have been asking what they should do if they come in contact
with someone who is positive for COVID-19. The information was provided in previous
City announcements and is still effective per CDC guidelines.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Face Covering Mandate from CDPH and Testing Sites- 6/23/20
On June 18, 2020, the California Department of Public Health issued a public health order mandating
the use of face coverings in many high-risk situations. The State mandate is consistent with how City
employees have been directed in the use of face coverings in the workplace.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated CDC Guidance on Ending Home Isolation - 6/8/2020
This memo provides the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) related to when employees can be around others after they have had or likely to have had COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
LA County Public Health Department's Revised Orders - 5/13/2020
As communities in California continue to slowly reopen, the LA County Health Officer issued revised orders on May 13, 2020.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated Guidance on Staying Home When Ill
Please follow these guidelines on when it is safe to return to work if you are ill at home.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
City Efforts in Moving to Reopening
While the County has not provided specific information about how reopening will look, The City anticipates a phased approach.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Extension of Safer at Home, Mandatory Face Masks
The County’s Safer At Home Order is extended to May 15. In extending the Safer At Home Order, Public Health Officials noted that the effort so far is helping to slow the spread of the COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Use of Simple Face Masks, Update on COVID-19
Public Health Officials are recommending that the general public should cover their faces with a simple, non-medical grade mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The FFCRA provides employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions of the act will be in effect April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
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Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Guidance for Individuals and Families
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is asking you to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We also encourage you to create a household plan to help protect your health and the health of those in your community.
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A New Year's Message from Mayor Patrick J. Furey and Aram Chaparyan, City Manager - 1/22/2021
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Expiration of FFCRA - UPDATED 1/13/2021
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1, 2020 and will expire on December 31, 2020.
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Appendix WL Mandatory Directive on Travel
Appendix W: Mandatory Directive on Travel - 12/30/2020
Unfortunately, the incidence of COVID-19 is at significantly high levels in Los Angeles County, the State of California and in many states and countries. Persons entering Los Angeles County, including County residents, from anywhere outside of the Southern California Region (Region) may increase the risk of COVID-19 transmission through additional exposures to infected individuals during travel, through shared conveyance such as air, bus or rail, and inter-mingling with non-household members.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Expiration of FFCRA - 12/30/2020
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) went into effect on April 1, 2020 and will expire on December 31, 2020.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Administrative Order to All Employees to Self-Screen and Self-Certify Prior to Reporting to any Torrance - 12/29/2020
This Administrative Order provides that City of Torrance employees will self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms prior to reporting to any Torrance worksite or facility, and self-certify they are free of COVID-19 symptoms, that they have not had close contact with anyone confirmed to have COVID-19 in the last 48 hours at home or in the community, and that they have not been diagnosed or tested positive for COVID-19 within the past 10 days before reporting to the workplace each day. This Administrative Order takes effect January 1, 2021 and remains in effect until further notice.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Update on LA County Quarantine Order and Isolation Order - 12/22/2020
This memo provides City employees with the County’s current direction on what to do if you have COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and LA County’s guidelines on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Reminder of Mandatory Administrative Order to All Employees to Use Face Coverings - 12/11/2020
On November 24,2020, as City Manager, I issued an Administrative Order that all employees must comply with the California Department of Public Health mandate that all individuals in California wear a face covering at all times when outside of the home, unless one of the eleven exemptions applies (nine exemptions apply to the City of Torrance workplace). This Administrative Order remains in effect until otherwise communicated.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Administrative Order to All Employees on Using Face Coverings - 11/24/2020
On November 16, 2020, in response to significant increases in the incidence rates of COVID-19 in the state, the California Department of Public Health issued updated guidance concerning the use of face coverings. The updated guidance requires that individuals wear a face covering at all times when outside of the home, unless one of the eleven exemptions applies (nine
exemptions apply to the City of Torrance workplace). This guidance concerning face coverings is now mandatory.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated Guidance from LA County and Holiday Safety Guidelines - 11/18/2020
As we have all noted in recent weeks, the number of COVID-19 cases are increasing across Los Angeles County and the Nation. Attached are the latest Frequently Asked Questions about COVID-19 from LA County Department of Public Health and their guidance on how best the community can safely celebrate the upcoming holiday season.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Reminder on Quarantine and Home Isolation Instructions - 10/16/2020
As Los Angeles County continues with their staged approach to allow certain businesses to reopen and activities to resume, this memo provides City employees with the County’s current direction on what to do if you have COVID-19 or are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, and LA County’s guidelines on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19.
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City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated Guidance on Quarantine and Home Isolation - 7/20/20
This memo provides employees with the latest direction on what you should do if you have had close contact with someone with COVID-19, and what to do if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 or have tested positive.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Update on COVID19 and City Manager Search- 7/10/20
Over the last few weeks, there has been a surge across the region of COVID-19 cases.
Employees understandably have been asking what they should do if they come in contact
with someone who is positive for COVID-19. The information was provided in previous
City announcements and is still effective per CDC guidelines.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Face Covering Mandate from CDPH and Testing Sites- 6/23/20
On June 18, 2020, the California Department of Public Health issued a public health order mandating
the use of face coverings in many high-risk situations. The State mandate is consistent with how City
employees have been directed in the use of face coverings in the workplace.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated CDC Guidance on Ending Home Isolation - 6/8/2020
This memo provides the latest recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) related to when employees can be around others after they have had or likely to have had COVID-19.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
LA County Public Health Department's Revised Orders - 5/13/2020
As communities in California continue to slowly reopen, the LA County Health Officer issued revised orders on May 13, 2020.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Updated Guidance on Staying Home When Ill
Please follow these guidelines on when it is safe to return to work if you are ill at home.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
City Efforts in Moving to Reopening
While the County has not provided specific information about how reopening will look, The City anticipates a phased approach.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Extension of Safer at Home, Mandatory Face Masks
The County’s Safer At Home Order is extended to May 15. In extending the Safer At Home Order, Public Health Officials noted that the effort so far is helping to slow the spread of the COVID-19.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Use of Simple Face Masks, Update on COVID-19
Public Health Officials are recommending that the general public should cover their faces with a simple, non-medical grade mask to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Download Information
City of Torrance Interoffice Communication
Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
On March 18, 2020, President Trump signed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) into law. The FFCRA provides employees with paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19. These provisions of the act will be in effect April 1, 2020 through December 31, 2020.
Download Information
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Los Angeles County Department of Public Health
Guidance for Individuals and Families
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (Public Health) is asking you to help slow the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). We also encourage you to create a household plan to help protect your health and the health of those in your community.
Download Information
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Guidance for Staff
Resources and information for City staff. Always consult with your supervisor for official information and instructions.
Guidance for Supervisors & Managers
Suggested best practices for managing a safe work environment. See official government pronouncement for mandatory requirements.
Signage Templates
Signage helps communicate information regarding existing protocols. These are not required but is meant to be used a reference template and should be customized by each department/division for use.
Official Government Pronouncements
Pronouncements change frequently, check official sources below for most up to date information.
Resources and information for City staff. Always consult with your supervisor for official information and instructions.
- Safe Personal Practices
- Guidance for Disinfecting Surfaces
- Face Covering Infographic
- Door Signage
- Self-Attestation of Vaccination Status
Guidance for Supervisors & Managers
Suggested best practices for managing a safe work environment. See official government pronouncement for mandatory requirements.
Signage Templates
Signage helps communicate information regarding existing protocols. These are not required but is meant to be used a reference template and should be customized by each department/division for use.
- Before Entering a Building
- Do Not Use This Area
- Do Not Use This Space
- How to Protect Yourself and Others
- Maximum Room Capacity
- Safely Ride An Elevator
- Take the Stairs
Official Government Pronouncements
Pronouncements change frequently, check official sources below for most up to date information.