Community Corner
Events And Programs Canceled In Watsonville Due To Coronovirus Concerns
While the Main Street and Freedom Boulevard libraries remain open for now, their programs have also been canceled until April 6.
March 12, 2020
It's important to prepare & take preventative measures
Find out what's happening in Watsonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Along with the County Department of Health, and other cities in our region, we have taken the preventative step of declaring a local health emergency to help slow the spread of the coronavirus outbreak in our area. We don't want anyone to panic, but it's important that you be prepared and take preventative measures, and the City of Watsonville is doing the same.
Find out what's happening in Watsonvillefor free with the latest updates from Patch.
In an abundance of caution, and based on County Health guidelines, all City of Watsonville programs, events and facility rentals will be canceled effective immediately through April 6, 2020. In addition to small classes and programs, this will include large events including the farmers market, community census events and the annual Earth Day event. While the Main and Freedom branch libraries will remain open for now, library programming will also be canceled through April 6th.
Several City facilities, including the Youth Center, community centers, Police Activities League, Science Workshop, Nature Center and Senior Center will be closed. We will be strongly advising our partners and community organizations to also adhere to State and County guidance to close or cancel activities during this closure period.
We will also be making accommodations to waive all utility billing late fees and shutoffs until further notice, and we encourage customers to pay online or over the phone at 831-768-3455.
At this point in time, all other City services remain operational. However, this is a rapidly evolving situation, changing by the day. We will continue to keep the community updated. Thank you for joining us in our efforts to keep our community healthy.
SPANISH
Together with the County Health Department and other cities in our region, we have taken the preventive measure of declaring a local health emergency to help curb the spread of the coronavirus in our area. We don't want the community to panic, but it's important that you be prepared and take preventative action, and the City of Watsonville is doing just that.
As a precautionary measure, and in accordance with County Health Department guidelines, all programs, events, and rentals at City of Watsonville facilities will be effectively canceled until April 6, 2020. The Farmers Market It will be closed from this Friday. Community Census events and the annual Earth Day event have been canceled. While the Main Street and Freedom Boulevard libraries remain open for now, their programs have also been canceled until April 6.
Several City facilities will be closed, including the Youth Center, Community Centers, the Police Activities League (PAL), the Science Workshop, the Nature Center, and the Senior Center. We encourage community organizations serving our community to also adhere to state and county guidance to close or cancel activities during this closing period.
We are also making arrangements to forgive all late fees on utility bills. We urge residents to pay their bill online or by phone by calling 831-768-3455.
At this time, all other City services remain operational. However, changes are happening every day. We will continue to keep you informed. Thank you for joining us in our efforts to keep our community healthy.
This press release was produced by City of Watsonville . The views expressed here are the author's own.
