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Arvada Fire Protection District Declares Local Disaster Emergency
The declaration will give the district more access to state and federal emergency funding, officials said.
ARVADA, CO — The Arvada Fire Protection District declared a local disaster emergency Monday amid the spread of the new coronavirus. The declaration will remain in effect for seven days, unless extended by the district's board of directors.
"This declaration recognizes the imminent threat to life and public health resulting from the pandemic spread of COVID-19," the district said in a tweet.
The declaration ensures that the district can secure emergency funding through Colorado's Office of Emergency Management and federal sources "that may come available," officials said.
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Arvada City Manager Mark Deven declared a state of emergency March 13. The declaration gives the city the flexibility to "quickly acquire and apply resources to support residents and partners," officials said.
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The statewide stay-at-home order has been extended until April 26, Gov. Jared Polis announced Monday evening.
The governor has also announced a statewide recommendation for everyone to wear cloth face masks when leaving their homes. The City of Arvada said it "fully supports this recommendation."
"The City team is acquiring cloth masks for all employees, with a priority given to securing masks for public safety and other public-facing members of the team first," officials said in a services update.
The City of Arvada has postponed or canceled all activities, classes and events through April 26.
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