Maricopa County is still under an official declaration of emergency related to the COVID-19 pandemic.  On Sunday, Governor Doug Ducey issued a statewide emergency declaration and ordered a week-long curfew related to protests over the death of George Floyd.  Several wildfires in Maricopa County over the past month have also required a swift, coordinated response, including the Ocotillo Fire over the weekend which forced evacuations in Cave Creek.

During a large-scale emergency, residents rely on the Maricopa County Department of Emergency Management, whether they know it or not.  Emergency Management coordinates response and recovery activities during and after emergencies, whether natural or man-made.  Our teams work with cities, towns, and fire districts to coordinate public communications, resources, and more so that government functions can continue and communities are protected.

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Emergency Management and Public Health staff continue to respond to the COVID-19 emergency as part of the Maricopa County Unified Command.  This command structure has a number of specific objectives, including:

• Conduct COVID-19 case investigations and contact tracing.
• Support long-term care and other congregate facilities with infection prevention and control measures and PPE when they have a positive
  COVID-19 case.
• Support Maricopa County mass care initiatives including planning respite locations for symptomatic homeless individuals and individuals in congregate settings, and providing areas for social distancing and hydration for those who are unhoused.

Planning for other potential threats—including floods, dust storms, and any incidents at the Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station—is ongoing and not affected by COVID-19 or any other current emergencies.

• Starting today, Maricopa County Superior Court began requiring all visitors to wear protective masks.
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• Starting today, Sky Harbor International Airport began requiring all travelers to wear protective masks.  Read more >

Anyone going out in public is encouraged to take the following precautions to limit the spread of COVID-19.

• Stay at least six feet away from others
• Consider wearing a cloth face covering if you cannot maintain at leastsix feet of distance between yourself and others while out
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth
• Use hand sanitizer or wash your hands after leaving public places

Have more questions about protecting yourself? 
Visit Public Health’s COVID-19 page >

Maricopa County is making it easier for voters to choose how and when they want to vote in the Primary Election.

Today, Maricopa County Elections Department launched an online portal that allows Maricopa County voters to request a one-time ballot in the mail or sign up for the Permanent Early Voting List at Request.Maricopa.Vote.

Find out how >

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2020 Census.  A complete count of our population means we’ll get our fair share of federal money for infrastructure, health care, schools, and other community assistance.

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