Northeast Cobb Senior Services Begin Phased Reopening

Press release from the Cobb County Government:

July 9, 2020

Welcome Back to Cobb Senior Services!

**Please check www.CobbSeniors.org daily for changes and updates

The following information pertains to:
Freeman Poole Senior Center
North Cobb Senior Center
Senior Wellness Center
West Cobb Senior Center
Note: Tim D. Lee Senior Center will remain closed until further notice for renovations.

We have given great consideration for your welfare and ask that you read and follow these protocols as we work together to provide a safe environment for everyone. Please note that this information is subject to change at any time due to the uncertainties we face in the era of COVID-19.

Cleaning

1. All CSS buildings will be cleaned & sanitized routinely.
2. Once an area is cleaned and sanitized, it will remain locked and closed until the space is needed.
3. At no time should a member of the public enter a closed area.

Health Screenings

1. Before entering any Cobb Senior Services (CSS) building, all persons (patrons, volunteers, instructors, vendors, staff) must submit to a screening to include:
   1. Temperature check. A reading of 100.4 or above will not be granted entrance.
   2. Question: Are you experiencing cough, shortness of breath, difficulty breathing or other respiratory problems?
2. Any person who does not pass the temperature or screening question will not be permitted to enter the building.
3. Any person showing signs of illness while in any CSS building will be asked to leave or will be directed to a “sick room” to wait for their ride home.
4. A mask is highly recommended to be worn at all times inside CSS buildings.
5. Hands should be washed often with soap and water for 20 seconds. If unavailable, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
6. Staff should wear gloves when making transactions, distributing items, etc.

Multipurpose Centers Summer 2020 Phase

Pre-registration is required to come into any senior center; no “drop-in’s” will be allowed. Registration will open July 13 for all activities. You will only be able to register online using CivicRec or by calling the center. Activities will begin the week of July 20.

Centers will operate on a limited status Monday-Thursday (9 am-3 pm) and closed to the public on Fridays until further notice. **Note: North Cobb & West Cobb Senior Centers will be closed August 3-7 for advance voting; ALL centers will be closed August 10-12 for voting and cleaning.

1. Pre-registration is required for all activities; no “drop-in’s” allowed.
2. All activities will have a limited number of seats.
3. Before entering any CSS building, all persons (patrons, volunteers, instructors, vendors, staff) must submit to the health screening as listed above.
4. All persons arriving to participate in any activity MUST be registered in advance. This also applies to anyone who wishes to meet with staff.
5. A minimum distance of 6 feet must be maintained at all times.
6. You will be expected to leave the building when the activity/activities for which you registered are over. This is to control the number of people in the building and to mitigate the potential spread of germs and COVID-19.
7. You must bring your own drinks as none will be provided.
8. You may not bring food to any facility
9. All water fountains are off limits.
10. The kitchen, lounge, and equipment (refrigerator/freezer/oven/microwave, ice machine, etc.) are off limits.
11. No recreational trips will take place until further notice.
12. All reading material, puzzles, cards, board games, billiards, table tennis, or anything used by multiple people will not be available for use until further notice.
13. No group events or meetings will be held until further notice.

This press release was produced by Cobb County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.