Governor Whitmer’s announcement has prompted the City of Warren to take immediate action to help reverse the record number of cases and deaths in Michigan. Effective this Wednesday, all departments in the city will reactivate the remote work plans beginning on Wednesday. Mayor Fouts had ordered these plans into effect earlier this year. Most employees* will be working from home and those that work inside will be required to wear a mask, social distance, and sanitize while at city hall. City Hall will be closed to the public until further notice. Warren has been at the forefront of successfully combating COVID-19 and Mayor Fouts intends to keep us in a leadership position to protect our employees and the community while continuing to deliver effective city services to our residents. All hands-on deck meaning that all of us need to follow the simple protocol of masks, sanitizing and social distancing. Masks are to protect others and yourself with a recent study indicating it’s the single most important factor to stop the spread of this virus.
*We are requiring most employees to work from home unless they are absolutely needed at city hall.
https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98455-545136–,00.html
As the chief executive (Mayor) of Warren, I have officially declared a State of Emergency for the city of Warren effective Monday March 23, 2020. This will do the following:
1) Employees will be able to work from their homes. This allows a safe distancing between city employees to ensure their safety by having minimum contact with other employees. This will help to deter the spread of the coronavirus.
2) This will allow me to designate our three community centers* as health auxiliary facilities. This will assist first responders and the medical community when the need arises.
3) Essential services will remain in operation during this crisis.
4) I will continue working at Warren City Hall, although many employees will be working from home through telecommunications.
*Warren Community Center, Owen Jax Center and Fitzgerald Recreation.
Can be reached at Office 586-574-4520, Mobile 586-481-0545, Home 586-573-8058.
Mayor James R. Fouts
City of Warren
One City Square- Suite 215
Warren, MI 48093-6726
586-574-4520
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