Riverside County Curfew Effective

Press release from the City of Temecula:

June 1, 2020

The County of Riverside proclaimed a local emergency and set a countywide curfew tonight from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m. The order was signed today by County Executive Officer and Director of Emergency Services George Johnson, in coordination with law enforcement officials, and applies to all cities and unincorporated areas. ⁣The curfew will expire Tuesday morning at 6 a.m. and will not apply to residents who must leave their homes to attend essential work or business after 6 p.m. The curfew is intended to mitigate any potential of public property damage and/or expose members of the public to any unnecessary safety risks. Law enforcement will continue to serve the community by conducting patrols and responding to calls for service. ⁣This Order shall not apply to peace officers; firefighters; emergency operations personnel; the National Guard or other military personnel deployed to the area; individuals traveling to and from work; authorized members of the media; “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” as designated by the State Public Health Officer; people experiencing homelessness and without access to a viable shelter; and individuals seeking medical attention.⁣⁣Members of the public can call 2-1-1 for more information.⁣Read the entire Press Release HERE.

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