Agoura Hills Mayor's Address Regarding Coronavirus

From the City of Agoura Hills:

March 16, 2020

In light of the rapidly evolving situation that is unfolding with the Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), City staff is working to keep all outlets updated with the latest news that is affecting services and facilities in our Community. We continue to act only as an intermediary to disseminate critical Novel Coronavirus information, and we urge all citizens to follow closely the L.A County Department of Public Health as well as the Center for Disease Control (CDC) for health updates.

Community members are urged to remain calm and not to panic. Practice social distancing, avoid congregations of 50 or more people, and stay home if you are feeling sick. If you have the ability to work from home, do so. Wash your hands often with soap and water and if soap is not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol and most importantly, take care of yourself and your loved ones.

As of Today, Monday, March 16, Agoura Hills City Hall & the Recreation & Event Center are closed to the public. All City events have been cancelled or rescheduled through May 10, 2020. This decision has been made to protect the health of our community members as well as our city staff.

The status of services in the community are as follows:

• Essential services including Police, Fire, and emergency medical assistance are fully functional at this time.

• Las Virgenes Unified School District (LVUSD) has closed all facilities for a minimum of two weeks beginning Monday, March 16 and lasting through March 27th.

• County animal control facilities are closed to the public. The Department of Animal Care and Control will continue to respond to emergency calls for service. For emergency animal control services contact the Agoura Hills dispatch line at: 818 991-0071.

• Las Virgenes Municipal Water District (LVMWD) has confirmed that tap water is safe for consumption and services will be uninterrupted.

• Those who are in need of or have loved ones who are in need of assistance obtaining food should contact their local Meals on Wheels Program. Information can be found at: www.mealsonwheelsamerica.org

In coordination with the mandate by LA County Public Health and the LA County Board of Supervisors, all bars, nightclubs, wineries, brew pubs, fitness centers, and movie theaters are directed to close as of today, Monday, March 16. Restaurants are directed to move to take-out only options. This directive applies to all 88 cities in Los Angeles County, including Agoura Hills, and unincorporated regions of Los Angeles County.

- Mayor Illece Buckley Weber

This press release was produced by the City of Agoura Hills. The views expressed here are the author’s own.