Tucson NewsNet Daily Digest - A Service of the City of Tucson
COVID-19 MONDAY UPDATE - As of today, Nov. 16, Arizona now has 276,912 positive coronavirus cases, with 1,476 new cases reported today (down from 2,383 yesterday). The total number of cases includes people who have recovered. Of that number, 33,087 cases are in Pima County (up 285 from yesterday). There have been 6,302 COVID-19 deaths in Arizona (0 reported today), and 670 of those occurred in Pima County (0 reported today). Meanwhile, the City of Tucson maintains an up-to-date COVID-19 website (link below) that includes information for businesses, residents, and more. The site is updated as information evolves.
Data Dashboard from the Arizona Department of Health Services
City of Tucson COVID-19 website
NORTHBOUND STONE AVENUE LANE CLOSURE DUE TO DOWNTOWN LINKS - Starting today, Nov. 16, through Friday, Nov. 20, northbound Stone Avenue will be reduced to one travel lane, from Toole Avenue to Fifth Street. Downtown Links Constructors, under contract with the City of Tucson Department of Transportation and Mobility (DTM), will work each day from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Eastbound Franklin Street at Stone Avenue will be reduced to one lane for through travel and one left-turn lane. All other turn movements within this closure will be maintained. The 30-month construction project is scheduled for completion in early 2023.
Read the news release from DTM
EGSD HOSTS TWO LIVE EDUCATIONAL EVENTS - The City's Environmental and General Services Department (EGSD) is hosting a week of recycling educational events in recognition of America Recycles Day, which occurred yesterday, Nov. 15. Visit the EGSD Facebook Page (link below) for a recycling quiz and Zero Waste Challenge that will be running throughout this week. Tomorrow, Nov. 17, there will be a Virtual Recycling Q&A through Zoom, from 10-11 a.m. Residents can email their recycling questions to recycle@tucsonaz.gov and register ahead of time at the link below. Some prizes will be given away to those who register in advance and show up for the event. EGSD is also hosting a Virtual Town Hall through Zoom on Thursday, Nov. 19, from 4-5 p.m. During the town hall, residents can share their feedback on things like trash, recycling, compost, glass recycling, and more. Prizes will also be awarded at that event to those who register in advance and show up.
Registration link for Q&A
Registration link for town hall
Information on week of events
EGSD Facebook page
TWO CITY DEPARTMENTS ACHIEVE STATE SAFETY RECOGNITION - The City of Tucson's Water department and Tucson Parks and Recreation last week became the 11th and 12th Arizona jurisdictions to enter into the Public Entity Participation Program (P.E.P.P.) with the Arizona Division of Occupational Safety and Health (ADOSH). This three-year agreement is based on consultation with ADOSH to continuously improve workplace safety and health. Under the leadership of Water Director/Interim Park's Director Tim Thomure, the departments are leading the way for other departments in the City in achieving Target Zero. Target Zero - Get Home Safe is an employee-based and employee-focused City of Tucson safety, health, and wellness initiative coordinated by The Safety Group. The foundation of Target Zero is part of ADOSH's framework and is a major component of the P.E.P.P. agreement. Target Zero will officially kick off before the end of this year. The program's goals include reducing injuries by 15%; implementing best practices; increasing worker involvement; enhancing communication between management, employees, and ADOSH; and starting the process for OSHA's Voluntary Protection Program.
ADOSH
Tucson Water
Tucson Parks and Recreation
REID PARK ZOO WELCOMES FOUR NEW RESIDENTS - Reid Park Zoo recently announced the addition of African wild dogs. This critically endangered species is recognizable by the unique mottled coloration on their body and giant ears. These wild dogs live in packs, working together to hunt, avoid predators, and raise their families. They are found in savannahs and open arid habitats in Africa. The Zoo’s four African wild dogs are an all-female pack and a subset of a pack from the Oregon Zoo. Their names are Grommie (short for Grommet), Cricket, Terra (short for Terracotta), and Sandy. The dogs are siblings and celebrated their second birthday on Nov. 11. The wild dogs will be one of the first animals that guests see during their visits to the Zoo, as their habitat is just to the left of the entrance.
Read the news release
Reid Park Zoo Facebook page
Reid Park Zoo website
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