COVID-19 Updates, County Response, and Online Resources

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COVID-19 Updates, County Response, and Online Resources

March 25th, 2020

Message from Supervisor Gates

Dear Friends,

Maricopa County is closely monitoring the ongoing Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic. As the situation continues to change rapidly, our top priority remains the health, safety, and well-being of our community and all Arizonans. We are planning for several contingency scenarios and taking decisive, informed action to limit the spread of COVID-19 while ensuring the continuity of our mission. Maricopa County remains open and operational with appropriate measures to protect the health of our staff and public. We will continue to update the community regularly to keep you informed of additional measures.

Maricopa County Department of Public Health is the primary agency responsible for protecting the health and wellness of residents and visitors during a public health emergency. Please refer to Maricopa County Public Health information  for daily updates on numbers and any questions you may have.

Stay safe,

Bill


Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Cases in Maricopa County as of 3/25/2020

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COVID-19 Hotline

2-1-1 Arizona is an information and referral service which transforms lives by linking individuals and families to vital services throughout the state, including food, rental, and utility assistance, along with other forms of aid. 2-1-1 Arizona works with more than 3,500 organizations that provide assistance to state residents.

The COVID-19 Hotline will offer an entry point to field questions and concerns from Arizona residents about the Coronavirus pandemic and trained specialists will respond to calls in English and Spanish. The line will also provide important information, including:

  • How to prepare for and prevent Coronavirus spread
  • Testing information for COVID-19
  • What populations are at higher risk from the Coronavirus
  • What to do if you get sick
  • Coronavirus and animals
  • A list of websites with accurate, reliable and up-to-date information
  • Information on food, housing and financial assistance

The new line operates 12 hours daily, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days per week, 


Maricopa County Efforts re COVID-19

COVID-19

Maricopa County is making changes to business operations daily as the situation related to COVID-19 evolves. Essential government functions will continue as we move a large percentage of our employees to working from home. Please take note of the following:

  • The Board of Supervisors regularly scheduled formal meeting will not be open to the public until further notice. The public can view the meeting at Maricopa.gov or on YouTube.
  • Maricopa County Parks remain open during this time and the governor has declared them an essential operation. We have 596 miles of trails so there is plenty of room to spread out, but the parking lots have been crowded. Please practice patience, social distancing and trail etiquette. Consider moving to another trailhead as needed to avoid congestion. 
  • Animal Care and Control continues to try and limit the number of people moving through the shelters while saving the same number of animals. This week adoptions and fostering services are by appointment only. They also have a large adoption event starting today. Get more information Maricopa County Adapts Operations to COVID-19 Pandemic
  • The customer service lobby at Planning and Development located at 501 N. 44th Street, Suite 200 is closing to in-person service this week. Planning and DevelopmentEnvironmental Services, and Air Quality all normally issue permits at this location and have instructions for customers on their web pages. More information on permitting departments can be found here Maricopa County Adapts Operations to COVID-19 Pandemic.
  • Office of Communications is leading a Joint Information Center to support County operations. As a member of the media, please reach out to the team via CAOmedia@maricopa.gov and your request will be assigned to the appropriate public information officer.

Members of the Maricopa County Board of Supervisors and County leadership receive regular updates from Public Health, Human Services and all other departments on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemic. Following federal and state direction, much of the County workforce is working remotely at least part-time while the County maintains essential services. The health and safety of our workers is top of mind during these trying times.


Volunteer and Donated Supply Contact Email

Maricopa County has established an inbox for individuals or organizations interested in offering volunteer support during this health crisis.  With the fast-paced, constantly evolving environment, we want to be sure we are capturing all volunteer offers and inquiries in order to forward to key staff in the appropriate areas. 

Please direct your questions and volunteer offers to our newly created volunteer response inbox at  COVID19Volunteer@Maricopa.gov. You should expect a response or at least a confirmation of receipt within 1-business day. 


Vendor Contact Email

Maricopa County has also established an inbox for vendor related support.  

Please direct your recommendations or proposals to our newly designated business response inbox at COVID19Vendor@Maricopa.gov.  You should expect a response or at least a confirmation of receipt within 1-business day. 

If your business or organization may be able to respond to an emergency solicitation through our Procurement Office, please be sure you are a registered vendor in BidSync.  BidSync E-procure is the system used to manage all procurement activities. Although BidSync offers different subscription services, the only thing required to get added as a County vendor is the FREE registration.  Attached is a guide sheet to help you with the process, if necessary. 


Spread Facts Not Fear

Maricopa County Regional Parks

If you can't make it to one of our Regional Parks, visit our MC Parks Virtual Visit YouTube Page.  You can view videos of a burro family taking a walk by Lake Pleasant, learn about water conservation, or take a virtual hike with wildflowers, just as some examples.

COVID parksParks

Maricopa County Libraries

Libraries

Maricopa County Library eMedia and digital resources are available any time, any place!

  • Unlimited music streaming
  • 25,000 movies titles
  • 400,000+ eBooks & audiobooks
  • Dozens of magazines
  • Homework help
  • and much more!

To get started visit mcldaz.org/emedia/


Arizona Together

Governor Doug Ducey has developed ArizonaTogether.org, a website committed to making sure you have access to the resources you need as we work to get our county and state through the COVID-19 outbreak. 


Looking for a Maricopa County Contact?

Below is a contact list for Maricopa County constituent services. Don't see what your looking for? Visit our County Contacts Webpage.

Abandoned Vehicles

County Owned Roads
602-876-1011

Private Property
602-506-3301

Animals

Adopt-a-Pet,
Barking Dogs,
Bite Reports,
Dog Licenses, Lost & Found

602-506-7387

Assessor's Office

Assessor Website
602-506-3406

Birth & Death Certificates

Birth Certificates
Death Certificates
602-506-6805

Building/Construction Permits

Private Property: Building, Electrical, Fencing/Grading, Mechanical, Plumbing, Pool/Spa, Solar
602-506-3301

County-Owned Right-of-Way
602-506-8600

Building Safety

Non-permitted construction
602-506-3301

Clerk of the Board
Clerk of the Board Website
602-506-3766

Code Enforcement
Code Compliance
602-506-3301

Consumer Complaints

AZ Attorney General
602-542-5763

Dust (Air Quality)

Complaints
602-506-6010
Permits
602-506-6010 

Economic Development

Homebuyer Assistance
602-506-7294

Low-interest Loans
602-506-1888

Elections & Voter Registration

Elections Department
602-506-1511

Employment Opportunities

Search Job Opportunities

Learn About Working for Maricopa
602-506-3755



 

 

 

 

 

Floodplain Management

Floodplain Management Plan
602-506-1501

Food & Restaurants

Restaurant & Special Event Permits
602-506-6616

File a Complaint
Search a Complaint

Garbage

Household Hazardous Waste
602-276-7602

Illegal Dumping
602-506-6616

Landfills/Transfer Stations
602-506-4006

Justice Courts
(Civic Suits, Civil/Criminal Traffic Violations, Eviction Actions, Small Claims)
602-506-8530

Libraries (Maricopa County)

Library District 
602-652-3000

Marriage Licenses

Clerk of the Superior Court
602-372-5375

Medical Examiner

Medical Examiner Website
602-506-3322

Mosquitoes, Rats (Vector Control)

Environmental Services
602-506-6616

Ombudsman

Air Quality
602-506-6707

Animal Care & Control
602-506-8267

Correctional Health
Submit Form

Environmental Services
602-506-6707

Flood Control District
602-506-4723

Human Services
Submit Form

MCDOT Transportation
602-506-4723

Medical Examiner
602-506-4042

Planning & Development
602-506-0495

Public Fiduciary
602-506-6707

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


Parks & Recreation

Maricopa County Parks
602-506-2930

Public Health

Food-borne Illness
602-506-6900

Immunizations
602-506-6767

Rabies
602-506-6900

Recorder

Recorded Legal Documents
602-506-3535

Sheriff's Office

Non-Emergency
602-876-1000

Emergency
911

Signs

Illegally Posted Signs
Signs Regulations & Permits
602-506-3301

Streets (County-Owned)

Flooding (Flood Control)
602-506-2419

Potholes (Transportation)
602-506-8600

Damaged Stop Signs & Traffic Lights (Transportation)
602-506-6063

Superior Courts

Administration
602-506-3204

Civil Court
602-506-1497

Family Court
602-506-1561

Juvenile Administration
602-506-4533

Taxes

Treasurer
602-506-8511

Weeds 

Planning & Development
602-506-3301

Zoning (Rezoning, Variances, Complaints)

Planning & Development
602-506-3301

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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