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?
- Позволяет должностным лицам быстро получать и закупать товары и услуги.
- Муниципалитетам и школьным округам может быть оказана помощь.
- Деятельность округа будет продолжаться без изменений, если не будет указано иное.
- Данное заявление не повлияет на передвижение по округу Томпкинс.
- Данное заявление позволяет округу использовать средства с меньшими ограничениями.
Что такое EOC (Оперативный центр по чрезвычайным ситуациям)?
- Центральное учреждение, в котором работники здравоохранения и должностные лица округа объединяются в команду для выполнения следующих задач:
- отслеживание информации;
- подготовка к реагированию;
- обмен информацией и коммуникация с целью координации мер реагирования;
- быстрое принятие решений;
- обеспечение непрерывности деятельности.
- Физически EOC включает в себя:
- один централизованный офис;
- необходимые технические средства оценки и реагирования на чрезвычайные ситуации в области общественного здравоохранения или другие чрезвычайные ситуации.
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.
