COVID-19

*Updated June 1, 2020 - 12:55 PM*

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COVID-19 is an active situation that is rapidly evolving. The City of DuPont encourages community members to stay informed by regularly checking:

Safe Start Washington

June 1 - Effective June 1st is the "Safe Start" reopening plan. Safe Start builds off of the four-phased approach Inslee announced in May. As we gradually reopen, community members are required to practice social distancing in public spaces, maintaining six feet from others, and are encouraged to wear cloth face coverings. Safe Start allows counties to apply to move to the next phase. If a county moves to a new phase, they will remain in that phase for three weeks to allow health officials to monitor the impact of reopening. 

View the COVID-19 Risk assessment dashboard

1- Washingtons phased approach

The City of DuPont is aware of concerns and questions regarding the emergence of the COVID-19 virus. We are working actively as a City to protect our community.

Emergency Policies to Support Citizens

Click here to view the Executive Order by the Mayor on March 19, 2020

  • All utility billing late fees will be waived until the declaration of local emergency is lifted.
  • There will be a moratorium on all utility shut-offs for delinquent payment until the declaration of local emergency is lifted.
  • Any utility customer unable to pay City utility bills as a result of financial difficulties arising from the COVID 19 pandemic shall be allowed to enter into a deferred payment agreement in compliance with DMC 17.02.080.


COVID-19 Fact Sheet

Steps you can take to prevent the spread of flu and the common cold will also help prevent COVID-19:

  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
  • When unable to wash your hands, use an alcohol-based sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
  • Avoid contact with people who are sick
  • Stay home while you are sick and avoid close contact with others
  • Cover your mouth/nose with a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

The Washington State Department of Health has established a call center to address questions from the public. If you have questions about what is happening in Washington, or how the virus is spread, please call 1-800-525-0127. Phone lines are currently staffed from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m, seven days a week. Please note that this call center can not access COVID-19 testing results. For testing inquiries or results, please contact your health care provider.

Schedule Changes & Closures

View all Cancellations. 

  • City Hall, Fire Department, and Police Department Lobby Closed to the Public
  • Please call City Hall at 253-964-8121. Staff is available and can help you conduct your business over the phone or online.
  • Parks & Recreation Programs Canceled through May. 
  • Permit and License Processes during "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" - Read more

Gov. Jay Inslee announced community strategies and social distancing plans to minimize COVID-19 exposure.

The City is committed to helping reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Currently, the City Hall & Police Department lobby are closed to the public until further notice. 

Please call City Hall at 253-964-8121. Staff is available and can help you conduct your business over the phone or online. Certain online payments are available, materials can be mailed in (such as permit applications), and we have a drop box in the City Hall parking lot.

While the Police public lobby is closed until further notice in support of the Governor’s directive on social distancing, the police department is still operating at normal capacity – available 24/7 for emergency and non-emergency calls, (Non-Emergency: 253-798-4721 / Emergency: 9-1-1).

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All City of DuPont Playgrounds, Basketball Courts, and Park Restrooms are Closed

3/26/2020

To help slow the spread of COVID-19, all City of DuPont playgrounds, basketball courts, and park restrooms are closed until further notice.

Trails, fields, the off leash area, and parking lots will remain open. Please remember to maintain the 6 foot social distancing in public around others.

Please remember that high touch surfaces can be a vector to spread viruses. Please exercise caution and wash your hands.