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� rt <br /> * <br /> PRESS RELEASEh `oop <br /> For immediate release 3/13/20 0 ,m <br /> CONTACT: <br /> Kristin Gauthier, Emergency Management Coordinator <br /> City of La Porte,Texas <br /> Phone Number: (281)470-0010 <br /> Email Address:gauthierk@laportetx.gov <br /> Mayor Rigby Issues Local Disaster Declaration for La Porte <br /> The City of La Porte's number one priority is the health and safety of our residents.The City <br /> continues to work with public health and emergency management officials throughout the <br /> region to ensure our communities remain prepared. City officials join the State and County in <br /> supporting a proactive approach that will limit the spread of COVID-19. <br /> To continue this effort, Mayor Rigby signed a local disaster declaration for La Porte at 10:30am <br /> this morning.This declaration allows the City to take measures that further reduce the risk of <br /> the COVID-19 virus spreading in our area.These measures may include cancellation or <br /> postponement of local community events either sponsored by the City or scheduled to take <br /> place at City parks and facilities.Additional measures may be taken to protect individuals and <br /> groups who are more vulnerable to the virus. <br /> The goal is to help slow the spread of infection. Doing so allows our health systems to sustain <br /> and meet the needs of our region, without overwhelming them. <br /> We encourage community members to remain calm and prepared, and ask that you continue to <br /> follow public health guidance for COVID-19. Please visit the links below for trusted information <br /> and resources. <br /> -Texas Department of State Health Services: https://dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus/ <br /> - The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC): <br /> https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html <br /> -Harris County Public Health:www.hcphtx.org\COVID-19 <br /> If you have general questions about COVID-19, Harris County Public Health has established a Call <br /> Center to answer questions about COVID-19 at 713-634-1110 from 9am-7pm, 7 days a week. <br /> You can also visit www.hcphtx.org/COVID-19. <br /> As a reminder,there are no confirmed cases or persons under investigation for COVID-19 in La <br /> Porte at this time. If the City receives notification of a confirmed case in La Porte, residents will <br /> be notified via our normal communication methods. The City will continue to work with local <br /> officials to provide residents with updated information. <br /> -end- <br />