FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 16, 2020
HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION PROVIDES UPDATE ON COVID-19
The Houston County Commission urges citizens to be diligent in their efforts to stay informed and to participate in mitigation activities to help reduce the exposure and spread of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus.
Among the most effective measures are consistently keeping your hands and face clean with sanitizer or frequent washing, covering your face when coughing or sneezing, staying home if you experience a fever or difficulty breathing, and checking on family members who are at risk of contracting the virus.
County officials are implementing plans for providing the public access to government resources and continuing those services essential to public health and safety. These meetings are ongoing and will continue.
The following actions have been implemented starting today, Monday, March 16, 2020:
o Certain persons who have traveled internationally or been exposed to international travel, been exposed to COVID-19, been self-quarantined or experiencing fever or symptoms will not be allowed access to County buildings
o There will only be one Commission meeting held per month with no Admin Meeting until further notice. The next meeting will be April 13
o The Dothan-Houston County EMA Office will put out updates as needed to update the public as the situation changes
o Evaluations are ongoing as to the status of County Office closing based on Federal and State actions
o Omussee Park and St. Johns Parks are closed until further notice
"We are committed to continuing our service to the public as this situation moves forward," said Mark Culver, Houston County Commission Chair. "The most important thing is that everyone in the community does their part to stay informed, stay calm and to recognize that everyone in the community has a responsibility to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."
"Please be aware of your surroundings and your actions. Also, please take steps to frequently wash your hands and, if you have a fever, please stay home."
Additional announcements will be made as new information becomes available. In the meantime, the Commission recommends that citizens utilize the following websites for the most up-to-date information.
Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) COVID-19: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html
National Association of Counties (NACo) COVID-19:
https://www.naco.org/resources/coronavirus
International City-County Management Association (ICMA) COVID-19:
https://icma.org/coronavirus-resources-plan-and-prepare-now-it-hits-your-community
National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) COVID-19:
http://narc.org/coronavirus-2019/
HHS/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Community Mitigation Strategies Guide: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2020
HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION DISCONTINUES IN PERSON TRANSACTIONS
In light of Federal and State Directives in the past 24 hours, The Commission met today in Emergency Session and adopted a Resolution in summary as stated below:
"NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this Resolution that the Houston County Commission hereby suspends all in-person proceedings at all public buildings owned or leased by and under the control of the Houston County Commission through April 5, 2020, except as required by law or provided for under Administrative Order of the Supreme Court of Alabama."
This directive is effective Monday, March 23, 2020, and will be reviewed as situations change. Citizens are encouraged to transact County business online and by mail.
"We are committed to continuing our service to the public as this situation moves forward," said Mark Culver, Houston County Commission Chair. "The most important thing is that everyone in the community does their part to stay informed, stay calm and to recognize that we all have a responsibility to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."
Additional announcements will be made as new information becomes available. In the meantime, the Commission recommends that citizens utilize the following websites for the most up-to-date information.
Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) COVID-19: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html
National Association of Counties (NACo) COVID-19:
https://www.naco.org/resources/coronavirus
HHS/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Community Mitigation Strategies Guide: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf
COVID (Resolution 2020-09)
Posted on 26th of March 2020
March 16, 2020
HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION PROVIDES UPDATE ON COVID-19
The Houston County Commission urges citizens to be diligent in their efforts to stay informed and to participate in mitigation activities to help reduce the exposure and spread of COVID-19, commonly referred to as the coronavirus.
Among the most effective measures are consistently keeping your hands and face clean with sanitizer or frequent washing, covering your face when coughing or sneezing, staying home if you experience a fever or difficulty breathing, and checking on family members who are at risk of contracting the virus.
County officials are implementing plans for providing the public access to government resources and continuing those services essential to public health and safety. These meetings are ongoing and will continue.
The following actions have been implemented starting today, Monday, March 16, 2020:
o Certain persons who have traveled internationally or been exposed to international travel, been exposed to COVID-19, been self-quarantined or experiencing fever or symptoms will not be allowed access to County buildings
o There will only be one Commission meeting held per month with no Admin Meeting until further notice. The next meeting will be April 13
o The Dothan-Houston County EMA Office will put out updates as needed to update the public as the situation changes
o Evaluations are ongoing as to the status of County Office closing based on Federal and State actions
o Omussee Park and St. Johns Parks are closed until further notice
"We are committed to continuing our service to the public as this situation moves forward," said Mark Culver, Houston County Commission Chair. "The most important thing is that everyone in the community does their part to stay informed, stay calm and to recognize that everyone in the community has a responsibility to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."
"Please be aware of your surroundings and your actions. Also, please take steps to frequently wash your hands and, if you have a fever, please stay home."
Additional announcements will be made as new information becomes available. In the meantime, the Commission recommends that citizens utilize the following websites for the most up-to-date information.
Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) COVID-19: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html
National Association of Counties (NACo) COVID-19:
https://www.naco.org/resources/coronavirus
International City-County Management Association (ICMA) COVID-19:
https://icma.org/coronavirus-resources-plan-and-prepare-now-it-hits-your-community
National Association of Regional Councils (NARC) COVID-19:
http://narc.org/coronavirus-2019/
HHS/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Community Mitigation Strategies Guide: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 19, 2020
HOUSTON COUNTY COMMISSION DISCONTINUES IN PERSON TRANSACTIONS
In light of Federal and State Directives in the past 24 hours, The Commission met today in Emergency Session and adopted a Resolution in summary as stated below:
"NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by this Resolution that the Houston County Commission hereby suspends all in-person proceedings at all public buildings owned or leased by and under the control of the Houston County Commission through April 5, 2020, except as required by law or provided for under Administrative Order of the Supreme Court of Alabama."
This directive is effective Monday, March 23, 2020, and will be reviewed as situations change. Citizens are encouraged to transact County business online and by mail.
"We are committed to continuing our service to the public as this situation moves forward," said Mark Culver, Houston County Commission Chair. "The most important thing is that everyone in the community does their part to stay informed, stay calm and to recognize that we all have a responsibility to help reduce the spread of COVID-19."
Additional announcements will be made as new information becomes available. In the meantime, the Commission recommends that citizens utilize the following websites for the most up-to-date information.
Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) COVID-19: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/infectiousdiseases/2019-coronavirus.html
National Association of Counties (NACo) COVID-19:
https://www.naco.org/resources/coronavirus
HHS/Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Community Mitigation Strategies Guide: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/community-mitigation-strategy.pdf
COVID (Resolution 2020-09)
Posted on 26th of March 2020