City of La Grande Extends Emergency Declaration
Over 53,000 individuals across the nation are reported as recovered from COVID-19. Statewide confirmed cases have increased to 1,736, and COVID-19 related deaths have increased to 64. Union County remains at a total of four confirmed cases. Wallowa County remains at one confirmed case. Last evening, the Union County Incident Management Team held a virtual…
The Union County Reopening Plan was submitted to Governor Kate Brown’s office last week for approval. The reopening includes a three-phase plan. This does not mean that the County will be immediately reopening. Before Union County can begin phase one of the reopening, the following steps must be met: 1. Governor approval of the Union…
Crime has not increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began, according to LGPD Lt. Jason Hays.
Fitness-related organizations include but are not limited to gyms, fitness centers, personal training, dance studios, and martial arts centers.Distancing and Occupancy:Fitness-related organizations are required to:• Limit the gathering capacity to a maximum of 250 people or the number of people, including staff, based on a determination of capacity (square footage/occupancy as specified below), whichever is…
The Incident Management Team came together to serve the community beginning in late March and continued to collaborate, communicate, and provide a coordinated response to the citizens of Union County. Planning and coordination meetings were held throughout the incident to support local efforts.
The NE Oregon Joint Information Center would like to remind the community to be aware of an increase in online scams from criminals looking to profit from fears about the COVID-19 pandemic.