SHA SERVICE THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
SHA MAIN OFFICE: 315-475-6181
SHA Security: 315-475-6181 Ext. 5
Work Orders: 315-475-6181 Ext. 3
Resident Support: 315-475-6181 Ext. 6
City of Syracuse COVID-19 Resource Guide
COVID-19 Information in Spanish
COVID-19
If you are sick please contact your primary care physician and describe your symptoms. Follow their advice.
If you do not have a primary care doctor or are uninsured, call Upstate Medical University at 315-464-3979 and someone will tell you if you should be tested. The number will be available from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.
COVID-19 Updates from Onondaga County
If you are sick please contact your primary care physician and describe your symptoms. Follow their advice.
If you do not have a primary care doctor or are uninsured, call Upstate Medical University at 315-464-3979 and someone will tell you if you should be tested. The number will be available from 7 a.m. until 11 p.m.
- Centers for Disease Control – COVID-19 Frequently Ask Questions
- World Health Organization – COVID-19 Questions Answered
- Centers for Disease Control - Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Your Community
- New York State COVID Hotline – 1-888.364.3065
FOOD
Local Food Resources Local Food
Emergency Food Services for Senior Citizens – age 55+ Call 315 218-1987
Emergency Food for Children & Adults – Please call 211 to find a location closest to you.
Syracuse City School District Free Meals
Free Meals for School Aged Children: 10:00 a.m. to noon. They are available to any school kids in the city, no matter their age. Anyone who is high risk or quarantined can call 315-435-4207.
Here’s the list:
- Henninger HS, 600 Robinson Street, Syracuse, NY 13206
- Huntington PK-8, 400 Sunnycrest Rd., Syracuse, NY 13206
- HW Smith PK-8, 1130 Salt Springs Road, Syracuse, NY 13224
- PSLA @ Fowler, 227 Magnolia Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
- Mary Nelson Youth Center, 2849 S. Salina St. Syracue, NY 13205
- Seymour Elementary School, 108 Shonnard Street, Syracuse, NY 13204
- Dr. Weeks Elementary School, 710 Hawley Ave., Syracuse, NY 13203
- McKinley-Brighton Elementary School, 141 W. Newell Street, Syracuse, NY 13205
- STEAM @ Dr King Elementary School, 416 E. Raynor Ave., Syracuse, NY 13202
- Payton Temple, 1816 Midand Ave., Syracuse, NY 13205
SNAP
SHA Security
315-475-6181 Ext. 5
Emergency Work Orders / Maintenance
315-475-6181 Ext. 3
Resident Support Services /Social Work
315-475-6181 Ext. 6
Toomey Abbot Towers
(315) 428 0187
Central Village, Almus Oliver Towers & McKinney Manor
(315) 478-1671
Ross Towers, Vinette Towers, Fahey Court & Eastwood Heights
(315) 422-0408
James Geddes & Benderson Heights & Scattered Sites
(315) 470-4421
Pioneer Homes
(315) 473-6810
Freedom Commons
(315) 470-0556
Eastwood Homes, Leonard Buildings & Homes of Syracuse
(315) 433-1262
SHA SERVICE THROUGH THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Dear Residents,
By now most of you are aware that the City of Syracuse and Onondaga County have declared a State of Emergency due to the spread of COVID-19, commonly called the Coronavirus. As a result of this situation, Syracuse Housing Authority is closing offices to walk ins and strictly limiting appointments to emergency only.
We regret the delays this shift in service may cause, but feel that the health and safety of our residents, employees and the community require this step. We ask for your patience and cooperation as we implement the following changes:
- Property Management Offices: will remain open but available by telephone only. Many leasing functions can be completed through a combination of telephone, mail or email. Nevertheless, we will be relaxing deadlines for annual and interim certifications, inspections and other leasing related functions.
- Maintenance: SHA staff will only enter housing units for emergency repair work. All nonemergency maintenance issues will have to wait until the threat of virus has passed.
- Daily Status Checks will continue in high-rise buildings.
- Security Patrol Services will continue as normal, but as a reminder, SHA does not provide an emergency security response. Please call 911 for emergencies.
- Resident Activities, computer labs and bus trips have all been suspended until further notice. As much as possible, you will need to rely on your personal resources to meet you daily needs.
"Social distancing" is a term being used by public health officials to encourage the public to limit their exposure to the COVID-19 virus. This means staying home if you are sick, only going to public spaces for essential services such as getting food, medicines or emergency services. lt also means limiting visitors to avoid sharing germs. I encourage you to take this message seriously for your health and those around you.
Sincerely,
William Simmons, Executive Director