Tim Olson, Associate Director for Field Operations, joined AM Tampa Bay to discuss the importance of filling out the 2020 Census, especially with the COVID-19 crisis in the nation.
Census Bureau officials want you to count everyone – from newborns to those 65-plus – usually living in your home on this day.
The COVID-19 outbreak is a perfect example of why timely responses for the census are essential.
These responses help determine how billions of dollars in federal funds will be allocated for the next decade for critical public services like hospitals, emergency preparedness, schools, and police and fire departments.
To learn about the 2020 Census click here
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