Due to the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America, the City of Ponca City is also taking these steps to slow the spread of COVID-19:
- The City-Wide Garage Sale scheduled for Saturday, March 28 is cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
- The Great Day of Service scheduled for Sunday, March 29 is cancelled.
- The Marland Mansion & Estate and the Marland’s Grand Home will be closed through Tuesday, March 31.
- The RecPlex Easter Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, April 4 is cancelled.
To view the President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America go to www.CORONAVIRUS.GOV
MARCH 16, 2020:
The Ponca City Municipal Court and Courtroom will be closed through Friday, April 17. Therefore anyone with a court case, scheduled between March 16 and April 17, should contact the Municipal Court Clerk’s office at 580-767-0382 to obtain their new scheduled court date.
In addition, the Ponca City RecPlex will not be scheduling birthday parties through Friday, March 27
March 15, 2020:
Mayor Nicholson acted under the power vested in Mayor under Ordinance 6-7-2 of the Ponca City code, and declared Ponca City to be a disaster area entitled to aid, relief, and assistance. And, he is directed the implementation of the City Emergency Operations Plan and invoked the Emergency Powers of the Mayor per Section 6-7-2 of the Ponca City Code.
City Manager Craig Stephenson announced the Senior Center is closed. In addition, Library programming and Parks and Recreation programming are temporarily suspended through Friday, March 27, including adult sports and fitness classes. However, the RecPlex and Library currently remain open under normal operating hours.
OKLAHOMA STATE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CORONAVIRUS CALL CENTER INFORMATION:
Information on Coronavirus is changing rapidly. For updates and information visit www.coronavirus.health.ok.gov and please direct your questions to the Oklahoma State Department of Health Coronavirus Call Center, 877-215-8336.
KEEPING UP YOUR RESISTANCE
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing and dispose of it promptly. If no tissue is available, cough into your sleeve rather than your hand.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap, and for at least 20 seconds each time. Alcohol-based hand cleaners can also be used.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth; germs spread through these sensitive mucus membranes.
- In general, a healthy lifestyle will reduce your chances of contracting the flu and all other communicable diseases. For example, get plenty of sleep in order to keep your resistance up. And, drink water. Flu is easier to catch when you are dehydrated.
