COVID-19 Resources

This page will contain updates, news and resources for Oklahoma COVID-19 supports and services.

Updated weekly. Follow us on social media or sign up for the newsletter for more frequent updates!

Track Tulsa-Area Covid Cases - Updated Daily at 11AM

https://www.tulsa-health.org/COVID19

Statewide Tracker:

https://ok-covid-19.com/

1. Oklahoma COVID-19 Resouce Page goes live:

The State Department of Health now has created the Oklahoma COVID-19 Resources Page: http://covidresources.ok.gov. It contains many important resources. Please share with your friends and family.

Health care response plans, resources and FAQ
CDC updates
Unemployment issues
Disability Services
Small business help
Child support
Taxes
SNAP benefits, SoonerCare and child care assistance
Birth or death certificates
Vehicle tag renewal

It will be updated frequently so check back often. If you have symptoms, call your doctor or the hotline number above.

2. Tax Time Help

Federal and State tax filing deadlines extended to July 15th.

Oklahoma COVID-19 Tax Filing Deadline Extended

Federal COVID-19 Tax Filing Deadline Extended:

3. Federal Student Loan Repayments can be deferred

Federal Student Loan payments can be deferred for up to two months, zero % interest. You must apply, it is not automatic (per USDE). If you need to utilize this option, I encourage you strongly to READ THE FINE PRINT and GET IT IN WRITING. If you are a PSLF program participant, do not agree to anything that may disqualify you from the program.

"Some borrowers may want to continue making payments, like those seeking Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)..."

USDE Statement and Guidance CLICK HERE

4. Schools Announces Meal Sites:

Tulsa Public Schools For all children 18 and under. Begins March 23rd.
https://www.tulsaschools.org/parents-students/mealsites

Union Public Schools: Free Drive-thru meals for children begins March 23rd
https://www.unionps.org/236749_2?articleID=50599

5. Electronic Notary

If you wish to update your legal documents such as a living will or medical power of attorney but do not wish to do it in person due to safety concerns, you may do so in the state of Oklahoma now because of legislation passed last session, effective January 1, 2020. There are many online resources for this.

Find a "Remote Online Notarization" here by city:
OK Secretary of State: Remote Online Notarization

6. Unemployed as a result of the Coronavirus outbreak?

There could be help for you. The Governor has waived the 1 week wait for filing. On Saturday, the House passed the Families First Coronavirus Response Act after negotiations with the White House. The bill, supported by President Trump and headed to the Senate, aims to provide money to most American workers stuck at home due to the Coronavirus.
Click here for Oklahoma FAQs about Unemployment

7. Price Gouging

Paying more than you should for hard to come by items?

Today, the Attorney General activated the Emergency Price Stabilization Act which prohibits an increase of more than 10% on goods in an emergency.

Don't fall prey to scam artists. Know your rights. Contact the AG Consumer Protection Line at (405)521-2029.

News Story: Price Gouging Statute Takes Effect

8. Small Business Help

Struggling with a reduction in sales? Here is the link for small business help!

Small Business Guidance and Loan Resources

9. Unemployment Fraud

Many Oklahomans are finding themselves victims of Unemployment Fraud. Have fraudulent unemployment claims been made in your name?

Oklahomans can stop false claims made in their names by contacting the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission OESC at (405) 962-4602

or by emailing

fraud@oesc.state.ok.us (faster results than a phone call!)

For more information on false claims and other resources related to unemployment for individuals and business owners, visit https://oesc.ok.gov/.

The Oklahoma Attorney General has also set up a page allowing individuals or businesses that receive bogus claims to fill out a form reporting the claim. The claim will then be directed to law enforcement to be addressed.

The form can be accessed here: https://bit.ly/35lium2.

Then, save and submit to:

unemploymentcomplaint@oag.ok.gov.

10. Absentee Voting

If you feel uncomfortable or uncertain about voting in upcoming elections, you may request an absentee ballot for any (or all) remaining 2020 elections by signing up here:

OK Voter Portal

You will be asked your name and date of birth. The next screen will offer you a variety of options:

Please be aware that at this time an absentee ballot must be notarized.
Also, if you change your mind and decide to vote in person even after requesting an absentee ballot, that is allowable.