Statement from city of Imperial

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In response to the COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, the city of Imperial has been closely monitoring various governmental agencies such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Centers for Disease Control (CDC), Nebraska State Government, including the Governor’s office, Nebraska’s Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and Southwest Nebraska Public Health Department.

The CDC has updated its recommendation that groups of 10 or more people should not gather, especially if the participants are arriving from other communities, which would increase the chances of the virus being transmitted into our community and participants becoming infected and transmitting it back to their own communities. 

Although you may not be showing symptoms of the virus you could be exposed to others that have not yet shown symptoms and may be a carrier. 

It is important during this time of uncertainty that we remain calm and follow the recommendations that have been advised for the safety and protection of our community, family, and friends. We appreciate everyone’s cooperation and patience in these efforts. 

In the interest of public safety, effective at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, March 17, the City is cancelling all meetings and gatherings at all city facilities. 

City office

In consideration of the city staff, officials would like to reduce the traffic in the office to limit staff exposure to others. 

If you need to make utility payments, customers can utilize the online system, make payments online at www.my providerlink.com, mail payments or utilize the drop box window for payments. 

If you need to make a cash payment or purchase stickers, customers are asked to use the drive up window. 

If you simply have a question or are in need of information, contact the city staff via telephone at 308-882-4368.

Food pantry

The Chase County Food Pantry in the city gym will not be staffed until further notice. However, if you are in need of pantry items we ask that you come to the city offices for assistance. 

If you have items you would like to contribute to the pantry, please contact the City Offices to arrange a delivery.

Services, council meetings

The city will continue to provide essential services such as sanitation, electric, water, wastewater, police and fire. 

The special city council meeting/retreat scheduled for March 30 will be planned for a later date. 

The next city council meeting is tentatively being scheduled for Monday, April 20, at 6 p.m. Circumstances at the time will depend on how the meeting will be conducted.

 

The Imperial Republican

308-882-4453 (Phone)

622 Broadway St

PO Box 727

Imperial, NE 69033