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County Manager Declares Local Emergency in Response to Coronavirus
County Manager Declares Local Emergency in Response to Coronavirus
Published on March 14, 2020
https://youtu.be/VS0beyVFafo
Arlington County Manager Mark Schwartz
signed a
Declaration of Local Emergency
for Arlington County
in response to the public health threat posed by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The local emergency went into effect at 7 p.m. Friday, March 13, and the proclamation was
ratified by the Arlington County Board
on Saturday, March 14.
"
We understand that
this
will disrupt
the lives our residents
for many weeks to come, and we are
asking for our community's help as we meet these evolving circumstances
," said Board Chair Libby Garvey.
"
This
declaration will allow us to respond and adapt in
the quickest way possible to keep our community healthy and safe
."
MORE:
Review the list of closures
,
cancellations
, and schedule modifications
in Arlington
The
emergency
declaration
positions the County to request reimbursement for
COVID-19
-related costs through Virginia to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
It remains in effect until rescinded.
Arlington's declaration follows actions by the state and federal government.
Gov
.
Ralph
Northam
declared a s
tate of Emergency for Virginia
on March 12
and
President Donald Trump
declar
ed
of a
national emergency
on Friday
, March 13
.
What does a Declaration of Local Emergency mean for the community?
Learn more in our FAQ
.
During this local emergency,
Arlington County will continue to
provid
e
fire and police services, as well as critical programs like access to housing grants and food stamps.
The County
will continue permit, zoning and inspection services
,
as well as maintenance services for water treatment, streetlights, parks, and trails.
Arlington County is
also
working closely with Arlington Public Schools to ensure
students have access to meals
while
public schools are closed to support our young people and their families.
"
Arlington County's 3,900 employees will continue working and serving the community
throughout this emergency, delivering
essential services that are critical for
the health and well-being of our community," said Schwartz
.
"We are committed to helping all
Arlingtonians
through this
difficult period."
RELATED:
Arlington County Provides Guidance on Public Meetings
How to Stay Informed
Visit the
County's coronavirus website
for situation updates, tips on for staying safe, resources for businesses, printable fact sheets in multiple languages, and more.
Go to the
CDC website
for extensive information and resources for different audiences.
Contact the Virginia Department of Health public information line at 1-877-ASK-VDH3.
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