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?
- Il permet aux autorités d'obtenir et d'acheter rapidement des biens et des services.
- Une aide peut être fournie aux municipalités et aux arrondissements scolaires.
- Les activités du comté restent inchangées, sauf avis contraire.
- Cette déclaration n'a aucune incidence sur les déplacements à l'intérieur du comté.
- Cette déclaration permet au comté d'utiliser le financement avec moins de restrictions.
Qu'est-ce qu'une cellule de crise (Emergency Operations Center, EOC) ?
- La cellule de crise est une installation centrale où une équipe de responsables de la santé publique et du comté se réunit pour :
- surveiller les informations
- préparer la riposte
- échanger des informations et les communiquer facilement pour coordonner la riposte
- prendre rapidement des décisions
- assurer la continuité des activités.
- Une cellule de crise physique comprend :
- un emplacement central
- les technologies nécessaires pour évaluer une urgence de santé publique ou autre et y répondre.
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.
