City of Camas Alters, Cancels Many Programs In Response to COVID-19

As part of the statewide and regional efforts to address COVID-19, the City of Camas is enacting the following temporary operational changes to minimize transmission:

• All Camas Public Library programs are cancelled through March 31 and select programs through April.
• All City of Camas Parks and Recreation INDOOR programs are cancelled through the month of April.
• The Annual Crown Park Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for April 12 is cancelled.
• Effective immediately, no new meeting room reservations are being accepted through April for any City facility (Police Community Room, Fire Station 42 Community Room, Library Meeting Rooms, Community Center, Lacamas Lake Lodge, Scout Hall).
• Those with scheduled reservations to use a City facility are strongly encouraged to reschedule their events for a later date. Reservation fees and payments will be refunded, if applicable.
• For the remainder of March, all City board and commission meetings are cancelled.
• City Council workshops and meetings will continue.

Mayor Pro Tem Greg Anderson is working with City Council and department leaders to establish a mitigation plan as they deal with this crisis, said Councilperson Ellen Burton. Anderson is running the city while Camas Mayor Barry McDonnell is on vacation in Spain.

The City will continue to monitor newly released information to determine closures and cancellations going forward. The public is encouraged to access City services online at www.cityofcamas.us, by phone at 360-834-6864, or through the CamasConnect app rather than in person.

Here are other ways the City is responding to the virus:

• Following regional and state efforts to combat the virus.
• Implementing enhanced cleaning and sanitation protocols at all City facilities.
• Providing up-to-date information and messaging.
• Enacting additional personal protective equipment protocols for first responders.
• Engaging in ongoing communication with staff on the issue.
• Following the recommendation of the Department of Health and the Governor’s Office, all Camas residents are encouraged to practice social distancing and limiting interactions in group settings.