COVID-19 Announcement
Town of Johnstown government facilities ARE OPEN!
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) | Open |
| Public Works Building (201 S. 1st Place) | Open |
| Police Department Headquarters (430 S. Parish Ave) | Open |
| Police Substation (4890 Ronald Reagan Blvd) | Open |
| Community Center/Senior Center | Open - some events are limited capacity |
| Town Run Parks | Open |
| Municipal Court (450 S. Parish Ave) | Open |
| Glenn A Jones Memorial Library (Town affiliated) | Open - visit librariesrock.org |
| YMCA (Town affiliated) | Open - visit ymcanoco.org |
Personal Resources
- 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.
- COResponds - Grant provides subsidized wages and fringe benefits for temporary jobs that provide humanitarian assistance or clean-up to help Colorado recover from the impact of COVID. For more details and to see if you qualify, call 970-400-6792.
- RecoverCO - grant provides career, training, and employment services to dislocated workers with the goal of minimizing the employment and economic disruption on individuals whose jobs have been impacted by COVID. For more details and to see if you qualify, call 970-400-6792.
- 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?