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Williamson County Seeks Volunteers for Mask Brigade

Williamson County Seeks Volunteers for Mask Brigade

Do you have an embroidering machine, or own a sewing machine that you are ready to use during social distancing? How about scissors?  We are looking for you!  In an effort to support first responders, medical professionals, and other essential personnel who may be dealing with the ongoing supply shortage of personal protective equipment (PPE), the Williamson County Commissioners Court has established a Mask Brigade under the leadership of the 26th District Court Judge Donna King. Working in partnership with COVID Rangers and Reid’s Cleaners, the volunteer task force will make fabric masks intended to provide a layer of protection from transmission of airborne contaminants that will later be distributed in compliance with Local Government Code and all applicable state law to those at the frontlines of the battle against COVID-19. For details, go to www.wilco.org/howcanIhelp

Tuesday, April 7, 2020/Author: Connie Odom/Number of views (7929)/Comments (0)/
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Williamson County Extends Stay Home Stay Safe Order to April 30

Williamson County Extends Stay Home Stay Safe Order to April 30

Williamson County Judge Bill Gravell is extending the Stay Home Stay Safe order until 11:59 p.m. April 30, 2020. The decision to extend the Stay Home Stay Safe order was made following President Donald Trump and Governor Gregg Abbott’s move to extend their executive orders. The Stay Home Stay Safe directives are intended to help control the spread of COVID-19 by keeping people isolated at home. 

Tuesday, April 7, 2020/Author: Connie Odom/Number of views (15012)/Comments (0)/
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Williamson County Recommends Residents Use Face Coverings In Public

Williamson County Recommends Residents Use Face Coverings In Public

Williamson County is encouraging all county residents to follow the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations to wear face coverings when they are out in public. The CDC emphasized that social distancing remains the best practice to help reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, they are advising people to take the extra safety measure by using cloth face coverings in places where social distancing may be difficult to enforce to help people who may have the virus and do not know it from transmitting it to others. To learn ways to create your own mask, go to the CDC website https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/diy-cloth-face-coverings.html.  To help make masks for others, click here.

Monday, April 6, 2020/Author: Connie Odom/Number of views (8152)/Comments (0)/
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Organizations Stepping Up to Assist Others in Need

Organizations Stepping Up to Assist Others in Need

Community non-profits and faith-based organizations in Williamson County are stepping in to fill an identified gap in services. The Community Organizations Active in Disaster (COAD) have set up drop-off donation sites for non-medical items to be delivered to vulnerable populations and elderly residents. They are primarily in need of new goods in original packaging that are in short supply such as hand sanitizer, disinfectant wipes and cleaning supplies. A new Mask Brigade is making cloth face coverings for first responders and medical personnel to wear over N-95 masks. To learn more about joining the Mask Brigade, click here.

Monday, March 30, 2020/Author: Connie Odom/Number of views (10342)/Comments (0)/
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Williamson County Orders Residents to Stay Home, Stay Safe

Williamson County Orders Residents to Stay Home, Stay Safe

In a proactive effort to reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases in Williamson County and in Central Texas, County Judge Bill Gravell has issued a Stay Home Stay Safe Order for all individuals in Williamson County. This Order takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 24, 2020 and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on April 13, 2020, subject to the limited exceptions. The Stay Home Stay Safe order was amended to match Governor Abbott's orders and was extended through April 30, 2020. The directives are intended to help control the spread of the coronavirus by keeping people isolated at home.

For details on the extended Stay Home Stay Safe order, click here. For details on included essential businesses and essential activities, please see the March 24 Stay Home Stay Safe Order here.

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Tuesday, March 24, 2020/Author: Lauren Gammon/Number of views (50303)/Comments (0)/
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