AUBURN, Ala.-As an increasing number of COVID-19 cases are reported across the U.S., including one confirmed case in Montgomery County, the City of Auburn is continuing to carefully monitor this issue and gauge its impact on the Auburn community. The City of Auburn’s COVID-19 Task Force is in regular contact with local, state and regional resources to remain informed of the latest updates and recommendations.
The City of Auburn has engaged its longstanding business continuity plan to continue to safely provide the services Auburn residents need. Staff members are proactively preventing the spread of germs at public facilities by regularly disinfecting high-traffic surfaces, and employees are being encouraged to practice social distancing and other health precautions recommended by the CDC.
Regularly scheduled programs and meetings throughout the City will continue as planned. Those who are more susceptible to illnesses are encouraged to evaluate and consider the risk of visiting high-traffic facilities or attending events. Based on theAlabama Department of Public Health’s recommendationto cancel events with more than 500 people, issues with third-party participants and other logistical concerns, Auburn Parks and Recreation has canceled the following upcoming events:
- Bark in the Park
- Tails n Trails
- Ride and Seek
- Earth Day programs for Auburn City Schools’ second graders
- Breakfast with the Bunny
- Easter Egg Hunt
- Spring Skate Jam
Those who purchased tickets for any of these events will be issued a full refund, including online ticket fees.
City of Auburn staff will continue to protect and serve the Auburn community through 911 and public safety services, water and sewer services, trash collection, road and infrastructure maintenance, regular communications and more. Please take advantage of the many services available atauburnalabama.org, includingonline payment options, thereporting of non-emergency concerns, the Auburn Public Library’sonline resources,livestreamed City Council meetingsand more.
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