DE PERE, WI (WTAQ-WLUK) — The city of De Pere has declared a state of emergency in response to the coronavirus pandemic.
The declaration was made on Tuesday by the De Pere Common Council.
As a result of this declaration, until further notice, non-essential city facilities and municipal services will be temporarily suspended. This includes public access to police and fire stations, De Pere Community Center, Municipal Service Center and City Hall, except for voter registration and absentee voting in the city clerk’s office.
“Our dedicated City of De Pere staff continues to work in partnership with many state and local public health departments regarding COVID-19, and we appreciate the support of our community members and businesses during this ever-changing situation. During this challenging time, to responsibly ensure the safety of our community – especially our high-risk populations – we will need to adapt continuously and enact proactive measures and precautions. Nonetheless, while the availability of some of our services or facilities may suspended or change, our resolve and commitment to serving and protecting our community in De Pere has not, and will not waver,” said Mayor Walsh.
Residents are encouraged to keep up to date with the latest information on the city’s COVID-19 website.
