March 23rd, 2020 -- City of Scappoose, Covid-19 Update

CITY OF SCAPPOOSE COVID-19 UPDATE

Scappoose, Oregon – On Monday March 23, 2020, Governor Kate Brown issued Executive Order 20-12, Stay at Home, Save Lives. The following is a summary of what is allowed and what is not under her order:

Allowed (must keep 6 feet from others):

Hospitals and health care
Grocery stores
Banks and Credit Unions
Pharmacies
Take-out/delivery from restaurants and bars
Pet stores
Gas stations
Certain retail stores
Outdoor activities like walking your dog, jogging, or biking in your neighborhood
Childcare facilities and babysitters (only if abiding by new rules)

Not Allowed:

Social gatherings (parties, celebrations) with people from outside of your household
Dine-in restaurants and bars
Nightclubs and concerts
Shopping at outdoor or indoor malls and retail complexes
Fitness: Gyms, sports and fitness centers, health clubs, and exercise studios, dance and yoga studios
Grooming: Hair salons, barbershops, nail salons, day spas and massage services, non-medical wellness spas, cosmetic stores, tattoo parlors
Entertainment: Theaters, amusement parks, arcades, bowling alleys, music concerts, sporting events, museums, skating rinks
Outdoors: State parks, playgrounds, campgrounds, pools, skate parks, festivals

As noted above, this is a summary, to review all of the information contained in her Executive Order, please visit https://govsite-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/jkAULYKcSh6DoDF8wBM0_EO%2020-12.pdf. And remember, if you’re not sure about an activity, skip it. Staying at home as much as possible during this time will save lives.

Following the release of Governor Brown’s Order, Scappoose Mayor Scott Burge wanted to clarify how these changes would impact the City:

All play structures in City parks, including sports courts such as basketball and bocce ball are closed

The Skate Park is closed

Park restrooms will remain open to use at your own risk. Please be advised that these facilities will be cleaned on a regular basis Monday through Friday.

Lastly, the Mayor added that “if any community member would like to help coordinate support for seniors in our community at this very challenging time, email info@scappoosepolice.com or info@ci.scappoose.or.us for instructions.” 

If you have general questions about the coronavirus, more information can be found at:

Call 2-1-1 for general questions

Visit the Oregon Health Authority’s (OHA) website for the most current information in Oregon: https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/DISEASESCONDITIONS/DISEASESAZ/Pages/emergi...

Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Visit the Columbia County Public Health website: https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/CoronavirusDiseaseCOVID19

For further information regarding the City of Scappoose State of Emergency declaration, please contact City Hall at 503-543-7146.