COVID-19 Resources

Santa Ana CARES Hotline
(714) 667-CARE (2273)

For assistance with City of Santa Ana COVID-19 support services and programs.
Available in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.

Santa Ana Nurse Hotline
(800) 589-8776

Santa Ana Nurse Hotline is a COVID-19 health advice line that the City of Santa Ana provides to Santa Ana residents free of charge. Reach a registered nurse 24 hours per day, 7 days per week, just call 800-589-8776. No health insurance required.

COVID-19 Testing

Rental Relief for Tenants and Landlords

Utility Bill Assistance

Isolation Assistance for Households with COVID Cases

Child Care Assistance for Workers

Grants for Businesses, Non-Profits, Restaurants and Bars

Arts Relief Grants

Guide for Outdoor Dining, Retail and Personal Care Businesses

Eviction Moratorium

CARES Resource Guide

A Comprehensive Guide to Recovery Resources:

English Español Vietnamese

CARES Data Dashboard

Learn how much Santa Ana CARES financial assistance has been provided, hotline phone calls have been received and more.

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COVID-19 News

November 20, 2020

$1,000 Grant for Local Restaurants to Provide Outdoor Dining

Category: COVID-19, Notification
November 19, 2020

State Health Officer Issues Limited Stay-at-Home Order, Curfew Nov. 21-Dec. 21

Category: COVID-19, Notification
November 16, 2020

New Restrictions as Orange County Moves Back to Purple Tier

Category: COVID-19, Notification
November 12, 2020

Free Food Distributions in Santa Ana

Category: COVID-19, Notification
November 02, 2020

Mobile Resource Center Offers Free COVID Testing, Masks in November

Category: COVID-19
October 26, 2020

Modified Outdoor Recreational Programs in the Parks Now Available

Category: COVID-19, Parks and Recreation
October 22, 2020

Free COVID Testing, Masks, Financial Assistance on Oct. 23 at Santa Ana Stadium

Category: COVID-19
October 19, 2020

Free COVID-19 Testing at Santa Ana Parks and Schools

Category: COVID-19
October 16, 2020

Free Food Distribution, COVID Testing on Oct. 17 at Calvary Chapel

Category: COVID-19
October 02, 2020

Santa Ana Park Playgrounds and Fitness Zones Now Open

Category: COVID-19, Parks and Recreation

Mayor and Council Videos

Mayor Miguel Pulido Discusses New Assistance Programs

El Alcalde Miguel Pulido Habla Sobre los Nuevos Programas de Asistencia

Video Archive

Updates and Information

Reopening the Economy:
What's Open, What's Closed

On Nov. 16, 2020, Gov. Gavin Newsom ordered Orange County and most of California to move back into the Purple Tier. This is the most restrictive tier and limits business operations and other activities.

On Nov. 19, the State Health Officer issued a limited stay-at-home order and curfew from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. beginning Nov. 21 through Dec. 21.

COVID-19 Case Counts

The OC Health Care Agency updates COVID-19 case and death statistics for Orange County, local cities and ZIP codes every afternoon.
Check Case Counts
California Cases

Face Coverings Required

Face coverings help reduce the spread of COVID-19.

The State of California requires everyone to wear face coverings when in indoor public spaces.
Face coverings are required outdoors when it is not possible to maintain at least 6 feet of distance from others.
Masks should cover both the mouth and nose.

More about the statewide mask mandate.

Health Tips

Wash hands frequently.
Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid being around people with COVID-19 symptoms.
Avoid groups.
Regularly clean surfaces with antibacterial cleaning supplies.

More on what you should know about COVID-19.

COVID-19 Symptoms

Coronavirus symptoms include, but are not limited to:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

If you have any symptoms or are at risk, it is especially important to stay home and avoid in-person contact with others. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

More about symptoms from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Mental Health Support and Services

List of countywide resources

Santa Ana Family Justice Center

City Council Actions and Executive Orders

The Santa Ana City Council declared a local emergency on March 17, 2020, and City Manager Kristine Ridge has signed eight executive orders related to COVID-19 to protect public health and provide financial assistance to the community.

Visiting Santa Ana City Hall

Santa Ana City Hall reopened to the public on June 1, 2020, with additional safety measures and guidelines. City Hall is located at 20 Civic Center Plaza.

Most counter services require an appointment, but walk-in cashier/bill payment is available. All visitors are required to wear face coverings. Many City services are available online, by phone, by mail, and by email.

Select to make an appointment:

Using City Libraries

Libraries are closed to the public, but available services include:

Online library cards
Digital collections
Virtual programming
Wi-fi hotspots
Curbside pickup of materials

Santa Ana Public Library

City Parks

City of Santa Ana parks are open for public use and most park amenities have reopened. Senior centers, recreation centers and picnic shelters/tables are still closed to the public.
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Assistance Programs

Senior Meals

Free frozen meals are available for Santa Ana seniors on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the City’s senior centers. Participants must register for the service by calling the senior center location where they wish to pick up the meals.

Santa Ana Senior Center, 424 W. 3rd St., (714) 647-6540
Southwest Senior Center, 2201 W. McFadden Ave., (714) 647-5306

For more information on this and other senior services and programs, visit Senior Services.

Utility Bill Assistance

Utility Bill Assistance

Free Food Distributions

Several local organizations provide free food distributions and food pantries.

Click here for more information on upcoming food events in Santa Ana.

Find more food pantries in Santa Ana and Orange County at: OC Food Help Free Food Map

Limited Stay-at-Home Order, Curfew Nov. 21-Dec. 21; New Restrictions as Orange County Moves Back to Purple Tier

Santa Ana CARES Hotline(714) 667-CARE (2273)

Santa Ana Nurse Hotline(800) 589-8776

COVID-19 Testing

Rental Relief for Tenants and Landlords

Utility Bill Assistance

Isolation Assistance for Households with COVID Cases

Child Care Assistance for Workers

Grants for Businesses, Non-Profits, Restaurants and Bars

Arts Relief Grants

Guide for Outdoor Dining, Retail and Personal Care Businesses

Eviction Moratorium

CARES Resource Guide

CARES Data Dashboard

COVID-19 News

Mayor and Council Videos

Santa Ana CARES Hotline
(714) 667-CARE (2273)

Santa Ana Nurse Hotline
(800) 589-8776