So.... we are in uncharted territory, historical to say the least & downright scary in some respects, no doubt. The idea of avoiding crowds & social distancing has medical & statistical merit (Institute of Disease Modeling):
As a modern society, there’s little to truly compare to. May we pick ourselves up & move forward with confidence, kindness & understanding.
Beginning late March, the Census Bureau will provide the public with daily data on census self-response rates.
Astronomical spring has arrived. Day & night are just about equal in length & the sun’s rays are most perpendicular over the equator. And temps. will be off to the races!
So since the sports world is shut down.... our Action News Jax sports “folks” sent me a link about Sportsbook “weather betting” (!) - * here *. I’m not saying this is something anyone should participate in, just an observation. :)
The key message right now for anyone with questions about how COVID-19 will affect the 2020 Census: It has never been easier to respond on your own, whether online, over the phone or by mail—all without having to meet a census taker.
Important Census Dates:
January 2020: The Census Bureau begins counting the population in remote Alaska.
Mid-March 2020: The Response Rates Map will go live and begin reporting 2020 Census responses. Most households will receive their initial invitations to respond, which will be followed by three additional mailings. People can choose to respond to the census in one of three ways: online, by phone, or by mail.
April 1, 2020: Census Day is observed nationwide. By this date, most homes will have received an invitation to participate in the 2020 Census. Respond based on where you live and sleep most of the time as of April 1, 2020.
May 2020: Census takers begin visiting homes that haven’t responded to the 2020 Census to make sure everyone is counted. This operation, called “Nonresponse Followup,” will last through July. We will still accept selfresponses to the census during this time.
December 2020: The Census Bureau delivers apportionment counts to the President and Congress as required by law.
March 31, 2021: By this date, the Census Bureau will send redistricting counts to states. This information is used to redraw legislative districts based on population changes.