PA: Potter County Commissioners/Emergency Management issue statement on closures, restrictions

Potter County Announces Further Restrictions

In response to updated information about health risks associated with COVID-19 (Coronavirus), and in order to protect the safety of the public and county employees, the Potter County Commissioners and Emergency Management Coordinator Glenn Dunn have issued the following advisory: 
--All persons are asked to refrain from visiting county offices if at all possible. A host of services provided through the county are available online or can be conducted by mail – for example, dog licenses, fishing licenses, payment of certain taxes, etc. County staffers are available by phone to assist the public. A list of online options and telephone numbers can be found at www.pottercountypa.net.

 --All Potter County Senior Centers will be closed as of Thursday, March 19. Center participants will be notified and will be provided their normal lunchtime meal, either by delivery for through arrangement for pickup at the centers.

--Potter County Veterans Affairs Office will no longer be available for walk-in service. Director Michael Pepper is available to deal with veterans’ issues either by phone or by appointment; telephone 814-274-8290, ext. 210

--Potter County Conservation District in-person visits have been suspended. Appointments can be made by calling 814-274-8411.

--Both the Emergency Management Agency and the County Commissioners remain in contact with the Pa. Emergency Management Agency, Pa. Dept. of Health and other public agencies for timely and accurate information on the Coronavirus threat as well as state and federal restrictions and related policies. Contingency plans are in place in the event of a heightened threat that calls for stricter public safety measures.