COVID-19 Announcement
Town of Johnstown government facilities are currently closed to the public.
Wear a mask, Watch your distance, Wash your hands!
Prevention
The following are the best methods of prevention in avoiding exposure to the virus:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before eating, after going to the bathroom, and after coughing, sneezing and blowing your nose. Alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol can be used if soap and water are not readily available.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick, and avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick, and keep children at home when they are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning sprays or disinfecting wipes.
What is the Town Doing?
- Currently, all Town government buildings are closed to the public.
- Participating in ongoing and regular communications with county and regional emergency management and health agencies to review necessary data, updates, and strategies to coordinate response and action.
- Providing developing information about the virus as we learn more across our communications platforms. Follow us on Twitter or Facebook for more timely information.
- The Town of Johnstown and its partners are consistently monitoring the current crisis and making efforts to implement the safest practices, including closures and reopenings, that prioritize the health and safety of our community.
Town Facility Closures
This list will be updated as new information becomes available. Residents are encouraged to continue to transact with the Town remotely, as there are several options available to receive services without visiting in person. Please see the information below this table for more details.
| Building | Opening Status |
|---|---|
| Town Hall (450 S. Parish Ave) | Closed |
| Public Works Building (201 S. 1st Place) | Closed |
| Police Department Headquarters (430 S. Parish Ave) | Closed |
| Police Substation (4890 Ronald Reagan Blvd) | Closed |
| Community Center/Senior Center | Closed - Wednesday meal pick-ups still on |
| Town Run Parks | Open - Stay with your household and avoid large gatherings |
| Municipal Court (450 S. Parish Ave) | Closed |
| Glenn A Jones Memorial Library (Town affiliated) | Open - visit librariesrock.org |
| YMCA (Town affiliated) | Open - visit ymcanoco.org |
Grants & Financial Opportunities
- Town of Johnstown Small Business Micro Grant ROUND 2- up to $15,000
- Paycheck Protection Program Round 2
- Weld Recovery Grant (working with UPSTATE CO) for Service Related Industries - up to $10,000 (Feb. 28 deadline)
- Restaurant and Bar Special Sales Tax Deduction from the State, also for mobile food vendors (deadline based on monthly tax period)
- State of CO Property Owner Protection - for local landlords and property managers
- NOCORecovers is an exhaustive listing of grant opportunities to visit
Local Restaurant Use of Town Public Spaces
- Resolution 2020-15 was passed to allow local restaurant establishments to use public property (streets, sidewalks, parking spaces etc) for service during COVID-19 Safer-at-Home period of occupancy limits.
- Before use of space, applicants MUST APPLY for a permit with the Town. Two documents are required:
- Temporary License Agreement for Encroachment in the Town's Rights of Way
- Temporary Street/Sidewalk Use Application.
- Email completed items to the Town Manager or drop off at Town Hall.
Guidance on Reopening, Conducting Business, and Managing COVID-19
- Colorado Restaurant Association: Email updates on the crisis, explanations on how each order can affect your business: loans, take out/delivery guidance, sanitation, rent concerns, labor laws...
- U.S. Small Business Administration’s Disaster Assistance website: The SBA is rolling out a loan program specific to COVID-19 and is offering low-interest federal disaster loans. Please check this resource for the most accurate information. Any business that is suffering an economic loss as a result of COVID-19 is required to fill out an economic injury worksheet. For more information, please contact Lori Hodges with the Larimer County office of emergency management, who is coordinating with the SBA on this effort on behalf of Larimer County. Email Lori Hodges at hodgeslr@co.larimer.co.us and cc Adam Crowe at acrowe@larimer.org.
- Weld County Emergency Rental and Utility Assistance - for county residents with rent or utility payments impacted by COVID-19
- Colorado Spirit COVID-19 - grant funded program that provides confidential, no-cost emotional support services to those affected by the pandemic in any way.
- Colorado Department of Labor and Employment, Unemployment - coloradoui.gov: The State has one succinct site with information for workers and employers. This is updated often, especially as news regarding federal aid becomes available. Skip right to the workers page here.
- OnwardCO: This website is a "one-stop resource for the people of CO impacted by job loss during the COVID-19 pandemic"
- Connecting Colorado: This system connects potential employees with employers.
- 2-1-1 Colorado: Connects people in the state to vital resources.
- DOH developed an online mapping tool that helps Coloradoans identify the entity that provides emergency funding in their location.
- Vaccination Resources - same as listed above
Weld County Vaccine Information
Weld County - Where do I get a vaccine?