Shoshone County declares state of emergency
Coeur d'Alene Press | UPDATED 6 years, 6 months AGO
Zero suspected cases in the county at this time
The Shoshone County Board of County Commissioners have announce that in light of Idaho Gov. Brad Little’s emergency declaration and the Order of the Idaho Supreme Court, issued on March 13, 2020, and recommendations of Public Health Officials both State and Federal– Shoshone County has declared an emergency pursuant to its emergency powers outlined in Idaho Code § 46-1011 and all relevant sections of Idaho Code.
This emergency declaration allows County officials and related emergency personnel to activate additional resources and communication measures to ensure the public is regularly informed.
There are no known suspected cases of COVID-19 within Shoshone County, but the Board of County Commissioners and other elected officials desire to be proactive and help minimize the spread of this virus and encourage others within our community to do the same.
At this time, an emergency action plan is being implemented in order to minimize non-essential government functions and in-person interaction among the County departments. Based upon the emergency action plan, the following non-essential services will be suspended until further notice:
- Driver’s Licensing and Motor Vehicle Services (in-person)
- Notaries Public
- Jail visitation
- Jury Duty
County Elected Officials will regularly monitor the situation and meet daily to discuss emergency plan implementation measures as the matter develops.
Anyone who meets high risk criteria pursuant to the recommendations of Panhandle Health District and the CDC will have limited access to the Shoshone County Courthouse and related public buildings. Members of the public are encouraged to use telephone or other electronic communications to contact County offices.
The County will take all necessary steps to assist in providing options for the public to deliver documents and address other matters that require in-person processing.
This and other information will be published on our County website at www.shoshonecounty.id.gov and additional notifications will be made as the situation changes.
At this time, these precautionary measures are being implemented through April 10, 2020.