As the COVID-19 situation continues to evolve and impact our community, multiple agencies and organizations are working together to provide a unified, coordinated response.
On Friday, March 13, a State of Emergency was declared by County Administrator Jason Molino. An emergency declaration allows local officials to mobilize quickly and activate all necessary resources to respond to this public health emergency. The County has also opened an Emergency Operations Center (EOC) to centralize our response.
"I encourage residents to take precautions, especially those who are more at risk, as they continue daily activities. The EOC gives the County a structure to ensure emergency response and support agencies are working in coordination to meet the needs of our community," states Jason Molino, County Administrator.
What does the State of Emergency mean in Tompkins County?
- Permite a los funcionarios obtener y comprar bienes y servicios rápidamente.
- Se puede proporcionar asistencia a municipios y distritos escolares.
- Las operaciones del condado continuarán sin cambios a menos que se indique lo contrario.
- Esta declaración no afecta los viajes en el condado de Tompkins.
- Esta declaración permite al condado usar fondos con menos restricciones.
¿Qué es un COE (Centro de Operaciones de Emergencia)?
- Una instalación central donde un equipo de salud pública y funcionarios del condado se reúnen para hacer lo siguiente:
- Monitorear información
- Prepararse para responder
- Intercambiar información y comunicarse fácilmente para coordinar la respuesta
- Tomar decisiones rápidamente
- Asegurar la continuidad de las operaciones
- El COE físico incluye:
- Una ubicación central
- Tecnología necesaria para evaluar y responder a una emergencia de salud pública o de otro tipo
Where can the public get information about COVID-19 in Tompkins County?
- Call 211 for information, including questions about food, transportation, events and gatherings, cancellations, and other human service needs
- TCHD will continue to send out public updates
- Check Facebook @TompkinsPublicHealth and Twitter@TompkinsHealth
- Go to the TCHD website for up-to-date information
- Get answers to Frequently Asked Questions on the TCHD website
If you develop symptoms of illness including fever, cough, or trouble breathing, call your healthcare provider before you go to the office. In the event of an emergency, call 911.
Stay informed. Get updated information on COVID-19 at:
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- NYS Department of Health
- World Health Organization
- Visit the CDC's Traveler's Health webpage for the latest travel health notices
- A hotline is available for New Yorkers to call for information about COVID-19: 1-888-364-3065.
For more information go to the Health Department
- Website: https://tompkinscountyny.gov/health.
- Frequently Asked Questions are here: https://tompkinscountyny.gov/health/factsheets/coronavirusfaq
The Tompkins County Health Department is your partner for a healthy community. Find us online at TompkinsCountyNY.gov/health, and follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/TompkinsPublicHealth and on Twitter at @TompkinsHealth.
