City of Greenville Declares Local Emergency Caused by COVID-19

Mar 19, 2020

• The City of Greenville has cancelled any and all public meetings, zoning or code enforcement meetings, committee meetings, activities, gatherings, and events where over 10 people will be present;
• It is recommended that any and all private events and gatherings (i.e. bars, clubs, restaurants, etc.) where over 10 people will be present should be cancelled and/or postponed.
• Anyone 65 years or older, or anyone with severe medical conditions, should not be in or near crowds of over 10 people.
• Precautions at gatherings should include proper hand hygiene, social distancing, and enhanced ventilation.
• Do not visit a place where the virus is verified to be present and do not go into crowds and practice social distancing.
• Do not visit a hospital or emergency room if you believe you have contracted COVID-19. Call ahead before visiting any clinic or hospital for specific testing and visiting directions.
• All City of Greenville’s personnel should take proper precautions when making contact with the public.
• City of Greenville’s recreational centers and facilities including all events at Buster Brown Community
• Center will be closed and cancelled until further notice. The Buster Brown Administrative Office, the Greenville Municipal Golf Course, and all parks will remain open. However, parks restrooms will not be available for usage.
• Greenville's Fire Department has cancelled, facility tours, and safety presentations. There has been a suspension of the smoking alarm program, going into homes installing smoke alarms, and a suspension of business inspections from the Fire Marshall's office. Greenville's Fire Department has cancelled, facility tours, and safety presentations. There has been a suspension of the smoking alarm program, going into homes installing smoke alarms, and a suspension of business inspections from the Fire Marshall's office.
• The City of Greenville is suspending water disconnections for the next 60 days.
• The City of Greenville is suspending all city-funded, employee travel unless deemed necessary by the Mayor and City Council.
• The City of Greenville is requesting that the public not attend City Council Meetings unless you are of the agenda for a presentation however the 10 people rule applies. All City Council Meetings may be viewed on the public access channel on Channel 12.
• All City-owned buildings, including City Hall, will be regularly sanitized, checked for sufficient amounts of soap and /or hand sanitizer, and paper towels at 9:30 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 1:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., and 5:30 p.m.
• It is strongly encouraged that people who have recently traveled self-quarantined for fourteen (14) days.
• For further protective recommendations, please visit www.msdh.ms.gov or call 1-877-978-6453.
• These preventive measures are subject to change in accordance to state and federal mandates, guidelines, and applicable law.