{"id":91910,"date":"2020-03-12T20:16:09","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T03:16:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=91910"},"modified":"2020-03-13T16:12:33","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T23:12:33","slug":"palmdale-preemptively-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2020\/03\/12\/palmdale-preemptively-declares-state-of-emergency-due-to-coronavirus-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Palmdale preemptively declares state of emergency due to coronavirus (COVID-19)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Palmdale city officials are taking steps to flatten the epidemic curve — preventing a sharp peak of infections to help avoid healthcare services from becoming overwhelmed.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

PALMDALE \u2013 Palmdale City Manager J.J. Murphy<\/strong> has declared a state of emergency in the City of Palmdale in response to the increasing threat of coronavirus (COVID-19) throughout Los Angeles County, the state, and the country. The declaration will be presented to the City Council for ratification at their meeting on Tuesday, March 17.<\/p>\n

\u201cBy declaring a state of emergency, we will have better access to the tools and resources we need to fulfill our mission of protecting our residents while carrying out the functions of City government,\u201d said Murphy. \u201cThe CDC recommends expanded community mitigation activities to include limiting social interaction, in helping slow the spread of coronavirus. While we are not aware of any confirmed cases in Palmdale, it is important to be pro-active in implementing mitigation strategies to reduce the threat in our community.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cOn the call with the White House that the City Manager and I participated, it was recommended to minimize the community-based spread of coronavirus by implementing local mitigation measures and limiting social interaction where possible,\u201d said Mayor Steve Hofbauer.<\/p>\n

During this time, anyone conducting business with the City is encouraged to do so through phone, the City\u2019s online services, or through email. \u00a0The public may reach the City by phone at 661\/267-5100, through its website at www.cityofpalmdale.org<\/a>, or email: info@cityofpalmdale.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThese are a few ways everyone can limit social interaction and still work together to keep our community safe and healthy while providing the essential services that are needed,\u201d said Murphy.<\/p>\n

In addition to using phone or email, residents may also use the City\u2019s online services. Library materials may be renewed and online services such as Homework Help and eLibrary may be accessed at\u00a0www.cityofpalmdale.org\/library<\/a>. Parking and administrative citations may be paid online at\u00a0www.cityofpalmdale.org\/206\/Citations<\/a>. Business licenses may be paid and renewed online by visiting\u00a0https:\/\/blicense.cityofpalmdale.org\/WebRenewals\/<\/a>. Applications for building permits or solar permits are available at\u00a0https:\/\/cityofpalmdale.org\/152\/Building-Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Some of the initial precautions the City of Palmdale has taken are:<\/p>\n