Bellaire emergency management officials have been closely monitoring and preparing for potential local impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. While the City is not under a public health disaster declaration at this time, we have developed an incident action plan in coordination with other area agencies to ensure our readiness. Our team is in close communication and participates in daily briefings with Harris County Public Health, the Texas Department of State Health Services, and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
The recent news of a presumptive positive case in Montgomery County that was not travel related has led to heightened precautions throughout the Houston area. As a result, many local events have been postponed or canceled. Here in Bellaire these include the Touch A Truck event that was scheduled to take place at Evelyn’s Park this Saturday, the Patrons for Bellaire Parks’ Wine and Tapas fundraiser on March 28 (you’ll still be able to support our parks through an online auction instead), Party at the Pavilion on April 3, and the Bellaire Trolley Run on April 4. Decisions have not yet been made concerning other upcoming events as we continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation.
Employees in all departments are making arrangements to avoid or minimize as much as possible any disruptions to city services. We’re planning for the contingency that some of our workforce could be affected, whether directly, or indirectly such as those with childcare responsibilities in the event schools are closed. Maintaining uninterrupted Police, Fire, Public Works and other essential services will remain our top priority.
Our foremost concern is to protect the health and welfare of the community. All residents are urged to do their part in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 by familiarizing themselves with and following CDC recommendations. Please stay informed through local news outlets and check the City website frequently for updates as they are available.
The recent news of a presumptive positive case in Montgomery County that was not travel related has led to heightened precautions throughout the Houston area. As a result, many local events have been postponed or canceled. Here in Bellaire these include the Touch A Truck event that was scheduled to take place at Evelyn’s Park this Saturday, the Patrons for Bellaire Parks’ Wine and Tapas fundraiser on March 28 (you’ll still be able to support our parks through an online auction instead), Party at the Pavilion on April 3, and the Bellaire Trolley Run on April 4. Decisions have not yet been made concerning other upcoming events as we continue to monitor this rapidly evolving situation.
Employees in all departments are making arrangements to avoid or minimize as much as possible any disruptions to city services. We’re planning for the contingency that some of our workforce could be affected, whether directly, or indirectly such as those with childcare responsibilities in the event schools are closed. Maintaining uninterrupted Police, Fire, Public Works and other essential services will remain our top priority.
Our foremost concern is to protect the health and welfare of the community. All residents are urged to do their part in helping prevent the spread of COVID-19 by familiarizing themselves with and following CDC recommendations. Please stay informed through local news outlets and check the City website frequently for updates as they are available.
