County facilities closed to public through April 26
In conjunction with the state of Colorado’s stay at home order, all Garfield County offices and buildings are closed to the public through April 26. Essential county services are still being provided while these facilities are closed. A standing Garfield County Public Health order signed March 20, noted that the county is following with all orders issued by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) and Governor Jared Polis’ office regarding COVID-19 safety measures. Standing Garfield County Public Health order related to compliance to state orders March 20, 2020 – This order is intended to address the fast-moving
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Garfield County enacts emergency declaration
Garfield County enacts emergency declaration Garfield County has declared a local disaster emergency in wake of the COVID-19 virus spread affecting Colorado and the rest of the world. The declaration, which is in effect for seven days and may be extended, is necessary to ensure public health, safety and welfare of the people of Garfield County. The declaration activates all response and recovery efforts from “all applicable local and interjurisdictional disaster and emergency plans” and authorizes aid and assistance under those plans. The COVID-19 outbreak was declared by the World Health Organization on Jan. 30 and has since spread. Colorado
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ACCESS LIMITED TO GARFIELD COUNTY BUILDINGS DURING SPREAD OF COVID-19
Garfield County is announcing that access to its facilities is restricted, effective Monday, March 16, due to the spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) in Colorado. These restrictions are in place until April 8, when these precautions will be re-evaluated. All essential county services are still being provided, though residents are urged to conduct any other business with the county by phone, if possible. All online services are available as usual and a complete contact list for county departments and offices is available at www.garfield-county.com/administration/contact. Anyone feeling ill, exhibiting a cough, fever or respiratory issues should stay home, and will not be allowed
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