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City manager urges residents to follow health guidance, highlights essential services
Summary
The city manager thanked staff, emphasized following guidance from the Virginia Department of Health, and reminded residents that key services (including solid waste collection and online payment options) continue amid the emergency.
During closing remarks at the special meeting, the city manager thanked the city workforce for its efforts and stressed that staff are following guidance from health professionals. The manager said the city is in constant contact with the Virginia Department of Health and that resources provided by the health district are being shared with residents.
“We do have a fantastic emergency management team and an entire workforce that is committed to providing excellent city service to our residents regardless of the circumstances that come our way,” the city manager said. The manager urged residents to take social-distancing recommendations seriously and noted an 8-minute educational video recommended by the health district was being shared to help the public understand why measures such as social distancing are important.
Mayor remarks during the close of the meeting reiterated that public buildings are closed but essential services such as lease payments and solid waste collection continue, and that many services are available online. The mayor urged caution and thanked health-care providers and neighbors assisting neighbors during the crisis.
