Official news about the City of Cedar Park from the City of Cedar Park.
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Governor Greg Abbott issues Executive Order
On Tuesday, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order, implementing Essential Services and Activities Protocols for the entire state. The Governor’s new Order went into effect statewide on Thursday, April 2 at 12:01 a.m. It will remain in effect through April 30, 2020, and is subject to extension based on the status of COVID-19 in Texas and the recommendations of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Governor Abbott further ordered all schools to remain closed through May 4.
What does the Governor’s Order mean for us?
The County Stay Home, Stay Safe Orders remain in effect for all of Cedar Park. However, the Governor’s new Executive Order further outlines Essential Activities and Services based on the
Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
. Examples of Essential Services include healthcare, grocery stores, banking and financial services, utilities, child care for essential service employees and government services. The Texas Division of Emergency Management, TDEM, is now maintaining an online list of Essential Services specified in the Governor's Executive Order
here
. Other essential services may be added to this list with the approval of TDEM.
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In addition to the Governor’s Order which covers all of Texas, t
he Stay Home, Stay Safe Orders that are in effect for Cedar Park are County-wide orders for Williamson County and Travis County. If you have questions regarding the orders, please contact your County. For other COVID-19 updates and information visit our website.
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A message from Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale
This week our Mayor Corbin Van Arsdale shared a video message for Cedar Park businesses impacted by COVID-19. Businesses are doing a great job, stay home and work from home if possible, and if you must be open be sure to maintain social distancing and wipe down door handles and keyboards and prop open doors. There is information on Small Business Administration loans and other resources available for businesses on the
Cedar Park Chamber of Commerce website
.
Last week, our Mayor shared a video message with the entire Cedar Park community, encouraging us all to Stay Home, Stay Safe.
Click here to see it.
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City of Cedar Park Operations - We are still here for you
City amenities closures:
- City Lobbies – City staff still available. Click here for contact information on each department.
- Police Department lobby – Contact 9-1-1 for emergencies. Call 512-260-4600 for other assistance
- Fire lobby - Contact 9-1-1 for emergencies. Call 512-401-5216 or 512-401-5222 for other assistance
- Library – Digital materials available cedarparktexas.gov/digital. Contact by phone at 512-401-5600
- Parks & Recreation Center – Contact by phone at 512-401-5500
- Park playscapes, pavilions, courts, pools and amenities citywide
- Treasure of the Hills Senior Center
City amenities that are open to the public:
- Park trails are open for exercise with proper social distancing (at least 6 feet apart)
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Community resources for senior residents
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We have put together a list of community resources for senior residents or those at high-risk. This is an ever-changing situation and you may need to check back with the individual groups or businesses for updates. Find the list on our website
here
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, your at-risk and senior neighbors need you—but they also need to stay healthy! When assisting, make sure to get shopping lists by phone, text or email and leave items on the porch. We ❤️ Cedar Park neighbors helping neighbors.
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The April 9, 2020 Regular Scheduled City Council Meeting will be entirely remote, with City Council Members participating in a video conference call.
Though there is no physical location for this meeting, you can watch the meeting as always, through our live web streaming and media channels. If you choose to speak to Council during the meeting, you may do so by filling in an online Comment Card and then joining the online meeting. For more information click
here.
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If you're venturing out—whether it's to the hardware store, grocery store or pharmacy—for essentials, make sure to keep your time in the stores short and to leave extra family members at home. As always, keep your social distance. 🎵🎶 Don't stand so close to me 🎵🎶
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Census 2020 is happening now.
By now, all residents should have received their invitation to take part in the 2020 Census. Take a few minutes to respond today. This is the first year you are able to respond
online
!
The deadline to self-respond online, by phone or by mail has been extended until August 14, 2020. While you are staying home and staying safe, now is the ideal time to help your community by responding to
Census 2020!
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Sign up for Smart 9-1-1 Today
Every day brings new challenges with the COVID-19 pandemic. For first responders the more information they have ahead of time, the better.
That’s where Smart 9-1-1 comes in! By just providing as little information as your home address can make a difference during an emergency. Fill out your profile
here
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So many amazing Cedar Park residents have been helping each other through this difficult time.
Thank you to those of you who have written encouraging sidewalk chalk messages, put hearts or bears in your windows for kids to spot, safely provided your neighbors with essential items they could not get themselves, or simply posted scenic pictures of our lovely City.
#iheartcedarpark
Share your I
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Cedar Park stories with us
HERE
and we'll share them on social.
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