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El Mirage declares state of emergency
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Independent Newsmedia
El Mirage Mayor Alexis Hermosillo declared a state of emergency Tuesday night in response to the spread of COVID-19.
The city will close public access to its facilities through April 3 and cancel special events and community workshops through May 10.
Essential services like police, fire, water, sewer and trash services will continue to operate.
“The Proclamation provides the City Manager with clarity and the ability to act decisively which is vital to protecting public health and responding to the evolving threats posed by COVID-19,” Ms. Hermosillo stated.
City Manager Crystal Dyches announced the following city facilities will be closed to the public for walk-in services:
City Hall
Police Administration
Fire Administration
Utility Customer Service
Senior Center
While city facilities are closed, the leadership team is determining how to best continue service. Many staff members will telecommute and be available by phone and email. Others will be available by appointment.
Utility customers may conduct business by phone, email or internet. In addition, the city plans to suspend utility service disconnections until further notice.
Activities at the El Mirage Senior Center will resume when officials have evaluated the public health risk and determine that it is safe to resume normal operations.
The police and fire departments will continue to respond to calls. Public safety personnel have been trained and equipped with appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) and will continue to serve the public with the usual high standard of response and protection, according to a release.
The El Mirage Fire Department's Administrative Office will be closed for walk-in services. The agency will continue to install car safety seats by appointment only. Residents can call the number listed below to schedule an appointment.
The El Mirage Police Department Administrative Office will be closed for walk-in services. Call the non-emergency number below to set up an appointment to get property or towed-vehicles released. Public records release is available online or by phone.
For additional information about COVID-19, contact the Maricopa County COVID-19 Information Line, at 1-844-542-8201.
If you need assistance, visit online or contact the appropriate department, at:
