City of Des Moines, Iowa COVID-19 Response in Des Moines, 12 Mar 2020

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Hello and thanks for your time.

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I’d like to take a moment to discuss the coronavirus and what we're doing in the city of des moines..

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Our highest priority is the health and safety of des moines residents and city staff.. We strongly encourage our neighbors, businesses and employees.

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To follow the guidelines from the polk county, health department:.

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Stay home if sick, if you're experiencing symptoms, call your doctor or 211 first before going to a clinic or the er.

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We're fortunate to have great health care providers, emergency management teams and first responders in des moines.

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All working together to address the covid-19 pandemic, and best serve us.

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As we closely monitor the situation, I can assure you the city is committed to responding quickly and responsibly, while proceeding with care and caution.

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right now we are reviewing and adjusting public meeting schedules and locations.

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most of our boards and commissions,, including city council,, will continue to meet., while some of our advisory councils will postpone activities.

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To protect the public, we will make changes in how we conduct our meetings, utilizing technology to connect board members and providing social distancing to those attending.

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While we are making temporary changes to our public meetings,, the city’s daily operations will go on in a normal manner.

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Des moines, police and fire departments will protect and serve with the commitment and dedication. We are accustomed.

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Those departments are already prepared to ensure.

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That our medical direction, ems, responses, dispatch, processes,.

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Supply inventory and communications are coordinated and consistent.

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Beyond public safety,, we will still collect your trash each week.

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Street work will go on as scheduled, and our public buildings and staff will continue to meet your everyday needs.

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We have implemented a senior leadership response team.

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To monitor coronavirus developments and to work collaboratively with local and state emergency and health agencies.

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If additional action is required, we will keep you informed through the local media, facebook, twitter, and on dmtv, mediacom channel 7.

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We have also posted a coronavirus resource page on our website.

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Dsm.City that includes meeting schedules updates on city services and links to the health agencies..

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This is clearly a challenging time for des moines,, our state and the country.. Thanks for your patience and understanding as we address this issue, together.