Addison Facilities Remain Closed until May 15

In accordance with Gov. Abbott's April 27 Executive Order, Addison Town facilities will remain closed through May 15. The Governor's new order continues to require every person in Texas, except where necessary to provide or obtain essential services or reopened services, to minimize social gatherings, and minimize in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. It also requires people to continue practicing social distancing, work from home if possible, and practice good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation. You can find the Texas Department of State Health Service (DSHS) minimum health protocols at www.dshs.texas.gov/coronavirus.

 

While Phase One of Gov. Abbott's Open Texas Plan begins on May 1, people over the age of 65 are strongly encouraged to stay at home as much as possible; to maintain appropriate distance from any member of the household who has been out of the residence in the previous 14 days; and, if leaving the home, to implement social distancing and to practice good hygiene, environmental cleanliness, and sanitation per CDC recommendations.

 

All individuals are encouraged to wear appropriate face coverings, but no jurisdiction can impose a civil or criminal penalty for failure to wear a face covering.

 

Town Offices will remain staffed, but closed to public traffic so the community should contact facilities/departments directly to conduct business virtually. The Addison Athletic Club and dog parks, as well as volleyball and recreational courts (including tennis courts) will also remain closed. The trails will remain open, but everyone is strongly encouraged to practice social distancing while using them. Even though playgrounds are open, the Addison Parks and Recreation staff recommends residents refrain from using them until after the COVID-19 pandemic subsides. While staff does periodically disinfect them, it is not feasible to clean them between each child's use. Reservations for any Town facilities are currently not being taken.

 

Emergency services will not be interrupted. The Addison Police, Animal Control, Fire, and Public Works Departments are fully staffed and have protocols in place to protect first responders so they can continue to serve the Addison community. Parks crews are still working in the field to maintain green spaces.

 

While Addison's friendly employees would usually love to connect with residents when they are working in your neighborhoods, they are doing their best to practice social distancing. Rather than approaching crew members, please contact the departments by email or phone or by using the FixIT app.