New Hampshire Governor Chris Sununu has announced new emergency orders to help the public during the COVID-19 outbreak, reports WMUR.
He announced that effective immediately utility providers in the state cannot disconnect homes during the current emergency. This includes; cable, electricity, gas, other fuels, internet, and water. Sununu also reported that evictions and foreclosures are temporarily prohibited.
Temporary unemployment benefits are now available to those under the following; if your employer closes due to COVID-19, individuals directed to self-quarantine, individuals caring for a quarantined citizen, those caring for a dependent due to school closings and childcare facility closures, self-employed individuals who cannot do their work due to the virus.
Citizens will need to apply for week-to-week benefits at http://www.nhes.gov or 603-271-7700.
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