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BUSINESS INFORMATION AND OPENING HOURS:

Monday Through Friday 8 - Noon 1 - 4 pm

Business Phone: 707-986-7447

After Hours Emergency Utility On-call Phone: 707-223-1225

PUBLIC NOTIFICATIONS

Operations and Emergency Response Update - Resort Improvement District & Shelter Cove Fire – Thursday October 8th, 2020

Dear Residents of Shelter Cove:

RID wants to share this important information:

The Humboldt County Sheriff’s Office has announced a new Lieutenant, Jesse Taylor to oversee Sheriff Operations in Southern Humboldt: https://kymkemp.com/2020/08/14/new-humboldt-county-sheriffs-lieutenant-jesse-taylor-overseeing-sohum/

The Humboldt County Board of Supervisors recently authorized a $3.289 million relief program for local small businesses that are affected by COVID-19 and have had their reopening plans approved by the county, and funding is now available. Small businesses can apply on the county’s website https://humboldtgov.org/2704/Business-Resources for grants ranging from $500 to $12,500 per business. For more information please see: https://kymkemp.com/2020/08/12/small-businesses-eligible-for-up-to-12500-of-local-covid-19-relief-funding/

Shelter Cove’s CERT (Community Emergency Response Team) is featured on a new Humboldt CERT video. Check it out here: https://kymkemp.com/2020/08/14/become-one-of-the-helpers/ Thanks to all Shelter Cove CERT members. And thanks to all who support our incredible CERT team.

Humboldt County’s Shelter-In-Place Order is currently in effect. This Order has no stated end date and is in effect until rescinded by Humboldt County. A link to the order is here: https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/84939/Shelter-in-Place-Order-signed-033020

Humboldt County’s COVID-19 Dashboard provided up to date information on the number of local cases, recoveries, hospitalizations and deaths. A link to the dashboard is here: https://humboldtgov.org/

Statewide case numbers from California Department of Health can be seen by clicking on the following link: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/ncov2019.aspx#

The Humboldt County Health Officer has issued an additional Health Order requiring the use of facial coverings to further manage the spread of COVID-19. The order is currently in effect; until it is modified or rescinded by the Health Officer. The Order states people must wear a facial covering before they enter: Any indoor facility except for their own residence; Any enclosed space; Any outdoor space where individuals are unable to maintain at all times a distance of six feet from others. Read the full order here: https://humboldtgov.org/DocumentCenter/View/85482/Order-of-the-Health-Officer---Requiring-Members-of-the-Public-to-Wear-Facial-Coverings?bidId=

Shelter Cove Library is open

Starting Monday, October 5 at 10 AM, the Shelter Cove Library is Leveling Up! We have received County approval to move to Level 3, allowing one patron and a librarian inside the library at a time.

What's the Plan?

As always, we care deeply about our community's health. Please review your responsibilities:

Hand sanitizing and masking by patrons are required prior to entering the library. We provide the sanitizer and have some single-use masks available if you forget yours. Just ask! One child under the age of ten may enter if supervised by an adult. Children over the age of two must wear a mask. Children over the age of ten may enter alone to find books and DVDs.
When you come inside you will be handed a carrier to hold the books and DVDs you are considering. Touch it? Take it! leaving what you don't borrow in your carrier.
Hand sanitizing prior to leaving is also required.

Materials handled by patrons but not borrowed will be sanitized before being re-shelved, and carriers will be sanitized between patrons. We will continue to quarantine all other returns for a minimum of three days before re-shelving.

Donations

We will accept donations as follows until we can make room and increase our volunteer team to process.

All materials must be in good or better condition; please, no tears or mold.Books and DVDs ONLY
A maximum of 3 books/5 DVDs per visit
Fiction dated after 2003

Current Hours

Monday 10 to noon

Tuesday 3 to 5 p.m.

Wednesday 10 to noon

Thursday 2 to 4 p.m.

Friday 3 to 5 p.m.

Saturday 10 to noon

Sunday - Closed

Reserve materials for pickup by sending a message in Facebook or by emailing library@sheltercovepioneer.org

Questions? Would you like to volunteer a couple of hours a week? Please give Cynthia Eden a call 707-986-1015.

Library volunteers wish you Happy Reading!

The Shelter Cove Golf Course is OPEN – with the following rules in place:
Golf green fees are reinstated. Daily Greens fees must be paid at kiosk or one must possess an annual pass. Please use sanitizer after paying green fees/collecting score card or touching any common surface.
All players must follow social distancing practices. Solo play to foursome play is permitted. No groups of five persons or more is permitted.
Golf Carts may be shared with individuals whom reside in the same household. Otherwise solo use of golf carts is required.
Greens Flags shall be re-installed. Please do not touch/move Greens Flags.
Proper social distance (minimum of six feet) must be followed by all players and users of the golf links course
For your safety and the safety of pilots, golf carts and individuals are prohibited on the airport runway and taxiway.

BLM (Bureau of Land Management) developed campgrounds, trails and day use facilities are currently open in the King Range National Conservation Area. Wilderness Permits for overnight use of the King Range and Lost Coast Trail are available at www.recreation.gov

Shelter Cove Fishing Preservation Inc. (SCFPI) daily launch operations at Shelter Cove Marina are open. Please visit: https://sheltercovefishingpreservationinc.org/ for more information. You can also call Jake Mitchell at 707-223-1600.

Vocality Credit Union brings mobile banking unit to Shelter Cove every Tuesday for your banking needs. You can find the Vocality at Mal Coombs Park (lighthouse) from 11AM to 3pm each Tuesday.

Please maintain adequate social distance of at least six feet on all hiking trails, beaches, golf course and greenbelt. The Shelter Cove Community Clubhouse remains closed to public use. Your District’s hiking trails, golf course, beaches and greenbelt remain open for your use and enjoyment. The Humboldt County and State of California Order both recognize the importance for people to have access to trails, natural areas and beaches to maintain their health. Proper social distance of 6 feet must be maintained.

The children's playground is now open. Social distancing is required and persons over 2 years of age are required to wear masks. Please limit playtime to thirty minutes if another group is present.

The Shelter Cove Airport is open for all aviation use at this time.

Humboldt County has set up a COVID-19 (coronavirus) compliance tip-line for residents concerned about certain business operations or gatherings (congregation) in the community. The compliance tip line number is 707-441-3022. For general coronavirus information call 707-441-5000. The business support information line is 707-268-2527.

Justin R Robbins

General Manager

Resort Improvement District No.1

Shelter Cove, Humboldt County, CA

gm@sheltercove-ca.gov

707-986-7447

Photo Courtesy of Jason Hollinger

Contacts and opening hours

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GENERAL INFORMATION

MISSION STATEMENT: Resort Improvement District No. 1 provides reliable electric, water, and wastewater utility services, fire protection and emergency medical services, and management of greenbelt and public recreation within Shelter Cove.

Shelter Cove is an unincorporated residential community located in Southern Humboldt County on the Lost Coast of California. The Resort Improvement District No. 1 (District) is a special-purpose district established in 1965 pursuant to the State Public Resources Code Section 13000-13233. Only three such districts were created before this enabling legislation was repealed by the State Legislature in 1975. The District was formed for the purpose of installing and maintaining facilities that provide electric, water and sewer services for the community of Shelter Cove. The District also manages the greenbelt areas within the sub-division, the Shelter Cove Golf Links, children's playground, recreational trails , the day-use Shelter Cove Airport and the Shelter Cove Fire Department which provides emergency services such as fire protection, emergency medical and ocean rescue.

The District is governed by a five-member board of directors elected to four-year terms of office by the residents of Shelter Cove. Regular monthly board meetings are held every third Thursday at 09:00 AM in the Fire Station meeting hall located at 9126 Shelter Cove Road, Shelter Cove, CA 95589.