COVID-19 Illegal Evictions
This pandemic is a stressful time for everyone, and many people have been left without income to pay their bills. Due to the state of emergency, I am handling illegal eviction cases for FREE.
If you are being illegally evicted, call my office at (504) 571-9670.
Below, I’ve provided some tips and helpful information for getting through the coronavirus outbreak.
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Local Business Hours:
Longer list here.
Groceries:
Canseco’s Market, South Carrollton Avenue and Oak Street, 504-766-0972, Monday-Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Neighbors report the market is open and well-stocked (though it ran out of toilet paper on its first day).
Crescent City Farmer’s Market, Broadway Street: Open on Tuesdays
Restautants:
Cavan, 3607 Magazine St. All LeBlanc+Smith restaurants and bars are temporarily closed effective Monday (March 16). Patrons are asked to buy gift cards on the website; 75% of proceeds will go to affected employees.
Gris Gris, 1800 Magazine, 504-272-0241. Closing its doors for the duration of the pandemic emptying its fridge feeding health care workers and first-responders.
Molly’s Rise and Shine, 2368 Magazine St., 504-302-1896. Curb-side delivery encouraged; order and pay by phone. “All proceeds go into the pockets of the staff until the dust settles.”
Pizza Domenica, 4933 Magazine St., 504-301-4978. Call or go to website to order, or get delivery via UberEats. Half-off pizzas for happy hour 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. on orders that are called in. Frozen pizzas plus family style salads and sides added to the usual to-go menu.
Click here to view the most recent publicly available health and safety reports for local restaurants.
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Top 10 Tips for Surviving COVID19 in NOLA:
1. Text COVIDNOLA to 888777 for updates on the virus in the city.
2. Stay 6 feet apart from other people. The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person, particularly by coughing and sneezing because it is a respiratory illness. You can keep up with CDC recommendations here.
3. Frequently wash your hands
often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
4. Clean AND disinfect
frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
5. De-stress however you can
while in this situation. You can video with your loved ones via free apps and websites like Skype, FaceTime and Zoom, and if you're one of the many New Orleanians who love pets, feel free to check out Nez the Law Cat or reminisce highlights from Krewe of Barkus. For sports fans, there are fun and free YouTube channels like SB Nation.
6. If you are sick
or caring for someone who is sick you should wear a face mask, but otherwise, you do not need one. Face masks are in limited supply, even for doctors and hospital workers, so save them for emergencies. Your risk is higher if you have: heart disease, lung disease, diabetes, pregnancy, asthma, a compromised immune system or are an older adult.
7. Try to stay home
if you are sick or if your doctor has told you you are at risk. I know that this isn't an option for everyone, because everyone has bills to pay, but you can do the following:
8. Report your employer here
if you are forced to come in to work while ill or if you have recently had contact with someone who had coronavirus.
9. Fight eviction here
if you are out of work due to the coronavirus pandemic and not making your rent. If your landlord is evicting you because of this, there is an extremely high chance that what they are doing is illegal.
10. Christopher Szeto is handling illegal eviction cases for FREE
during this time, and you can schedule a phone appointment by calling (504) 571-9670.
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This is a stressful time for all of us, and I wish you health and sanity during this pandemic. I look forward to seeing you once the virus is gone and the city returns to normal. Together, we will get through this.
