Emergency Proclamation For Cinnaminson Amid Coronavirus Outbreak

CINNAMINSON, NJ — An Emergency Proclamation has been put in place for Cinnaminson due to the ongoing public health and safety threat posed by the new coronavirus pandemic, officials announced.

The proclamation allows the municipal government to take certain actions to protect the health and welfare of residents, ensure, the continued operation of borough government during the emergency, and apply for federal and state assistance, officials said.

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Cinnaminson previously closed all parks and playgrounds to help prevent the spread of the disease. The municipal building, the police department and the public works department have already been closed to the public, but employees will continue to provide customer service by email and phone at 856-829-6000. For non-emergency police, fire and EMS situations, call 856-829-6666. Call 911 for emergencies.

The New Jersey Department of Health has partnered with the New Jersey Poison Information and Education System to open and operate a call center (1-800-222-1222) for public use regarding questions, concerns, and other information related to coronavirus spread in New Jersey. More information is also available on the state's coronavirus webpage.

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