On March 18, the city of Aurora declared a state of disaster in response to COVID-19. The city has determined that declaring this state of disaster for Aurora is necessary for the preservation and protection of the public health, safety and welfare of its residents. Previously, the city had declared a state of emergency on March 13 which allows the city to expedite additional emergency resources to support the city's Office of Emergency Management and gives the city flexibility to procure additional essential resource, if needed.

The city would like to reassure our community that we are working closely with federal, state and local public health agencies to closely monitor the situation with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and prepare for a potential outbreak. We are taking action to keep our community and staff safe.

It’s critical for residents to prepare, be proactive and learn about best practices to protect your health. Health officials recommend preventive actions like social distancing and increased handwashing and disinfecting to help curb the spread of COVID-19.

A cross-departmental team is meeting regularly to evaluate city operations. Check back to this website regularly for updates.

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