City News: Your Weekly Update
April 1, 2020
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COVID-19 in the Folsom Community
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The Sacramento County Department of Public Health is the lead agency managing response to local novel coronavirus (COVID-19) testing, investigations, coordination with health providers, and public information. As of Wednesday, April 1, there are seven confirmed COVID-19 cases in Folsom and 314 in Sacramento County. The County does not disclose detailed case information beyond city of residence and demographics due to strict laws protecting the privacy of individual health information.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent COVID-19. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- Stay home except to get essential supplies or if you are an essential worker.
- Wash you hands with soap and water often, for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Adhere to social distancing of at least six feet.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or inside of your elbow.
For information about Sacramento County COVID-19 cases and public health directives, visit
covid19.SacCounty.net
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The City of Folsom Closes Playgrounds and Park Amenities in Continuing Effort to Decrease COVID-19 Spread
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Due to confirmed COVID-19 cases in Folsom, and reports of large and small gatherings of people in public places without social distancing, the City of Folsom is taking additional safety measures by limiting access to community locations where maintaining safe social distancing has shown to be difficult.
Adding to recent efforts to protect the health and safety of the Folsom community, Folsom City Manager Elaine Andersen announced the following additional closures of public facilities until further notice.
- Athletic fields, including Lembi, Livermore, Econome, Kemp, Catlin, Davies, Ed Mitchell, Briggs, Rodeo, Handy Family, McFarland, Mann, Nisenan, Cohn, and Sheldon parks
- Basketball, bocce ball, pickleball, tennis, and volleyball courts
- Ball walls
- FIDO Field Dog Park
- Playgrounds and play equipment
- Library book return (no overdue fees will accrue during the temporary library closure)
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City of Folsom’s Essential Services Remain Fully Operational
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The City of Folsom’s essential services – including police, fire, ambulance, water, wastewater, streets, garbage/recycling, planning/building, and park maintenance – remain fully operational and are continuing without interruption.
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Online and In-Person Services Available
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The City of Folsom is closely monitoring the impacts of the COVID-19 virus and is offering as many services as possible
online
. Folsom City Hall, located at 50 Natoma Street, is open to the public for in-person services from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
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Outdoor Recreation Guidelines
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Spending time outdoors, especially in green spaces and natural settings, is one of the fastest ways to lower stress and improve your mood. The current Sacramento County Public Health Order allows you to engage in outdoor activity, and at this time, all of Folsom’s 48 parks and 50 miles of recreational trails remain open.
Most importantly, the public is being asked not to gather in outdoor spaces. The City of Folsom
closed
playgrounds and park amenities effective 8 a.m. March 31 until further notice. Park restrooms are open and accessible during operating hours; additional maintenance is being conducted to clean, disinfect, and restock restrooms.
In addition, California State Parks has recently temporarily closed all campgrounds in the state park system and closed vehicle access to all state parks, including the Folsom Lake State Recreation Area.
We’re in this together – everyone has the responsibility to help “flatten the curve” by remaining at home as much as possible. Maintaining a social distance at all times of six feet or more from other people should be continued when you’re outdoors, whether you’re on foot or on bike.
Once you return home from an outdoor trip – whether it was to a park, trail, or elsewhere – please remember to immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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Folsom Public Library Response to COVID-19
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The Folsom Public Library’s building and physical collection is closed for the duration of the state of emergency. All checked-out and on-hold items are paused until the library reopens, no overdue fines will accrue, and the book returns are closed. We have started delivering many of your favorite library services online, including mini storytimes, a virtual information desk, and much more. Check in on
the Library Coronavirus Response page
to see what has changed and get the latest updates.
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Sign Up for Library eCards
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The Folsom Public Library building is closed, and the physical items are not circulating during the state of emergency. However, the library’s eBooks, eAudiobooks, online encyclopedias, and much more are available 24/7. If you do not have an active library card, then you can sign up for an eCard and get access to all of our online resources by emailing
libcirc@folsom.ca.us
. Visit our
eBooks
,
Databases
,
Kids
, or
Teens
pages to see what is new.
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Online Mini Storytimes Every Tuesday and Friday
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The Folsom Public Library staff that your kids know and love will be releasing two video mini storytimes per week. These online storytimes will feature the songs, books, and educational themes that your kids have enjoyed in-person. A new video will be released on the Folsom Public Library
Instagram
and
Facebook
pages at 10 a.m. each Tuesday and Friday.
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Historic District Commission - CANCELED
April 1, 5 p.m.
Planning Commission - CANCELED
April 1, 6:30 p.m.
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City Council Office Hours
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Mayor's Office Hours
April 2, 2-5 p.m.
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Contact the City of Folsom's Communication Director
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Get Connected, Stay Informed
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