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?
- 允許官員快速獲取和購買商品和服務。
- 可以向市政府和學區提供援助。
- 除非另有通知，否則郡業務將繼續保持不變。
- 此聲明不會影響在湯普金斯郡的旅行。
- 本聲明允許郡政府使用資金，且限制較少。
什麼是 EOC（緊急行動中心）？
- 一個中央設施，公共衛生團隊和郡官員可聚集此處，執行以下行動：
- 監控資訊
- 做好應變準備
- 隨時交換資訊並溝通，以協調應變
- 快速做出決策
- 確保作業的連續性
- 實體 EOC 包括：
- 一個中心位置
- 評估和應對公共衛生或其他緊急情況的必要技術
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.
