According to Public Health Director Deborah Minor, “While we
have zero confirmed cases of COVID-19 at this time, this action comes out of an
abundance of caution in positioning ourselves to protect the health and welfare
of our citizenry.”
According to Emergency Services Director William Kennedy, “Although
there are no confirmed cases within Schuyler County to date, this situation is
rapidly evolving, and the threat of this virus is imminent to the citizens and
visitors of Schuyler County. It is necessary that Schuyler County be proactive
and fully prepared to deal with its effects.
This declaration provides Schuyler County with the flexibility to
prepare and respond to this rapidly evolving situation.”
The declaration does not contain specific orders or
prohibitions and direct all departments and agencies of Schuyler County to take
the steps necessary to protect life and property, public infrastructure and
provide such emergency assistance deemed necessary.
Any and all existing directives from New York State and
Federal Officials also remain in full force and effect. In the interim,
Schuyler County officials will continuously monitor the situation and remain in
close communication with school districts, towns, villages and other large
institutions to provide guidance and assistance as needed.
