Governor Abbott issued a Disaster Declaration consisting of 23 Counties, which included Dallas County and Ellis County. Help capture damage assessments by using this QR code to report damages. Individuals are encouraged to report damages but this is solely voluntary and does not substitute for reporting damages to your insurance agency. Completing a report does not guarantee disaster relief assistance.

For additional information, please see the following:

Governor Greg Abbott Disaster Declaration (PDF)

Declaration of Local Disaster and State of Emergency - Effective August 22, 2022 (PDF)

CORONA VIRUS

PREPAREDNESS PLAN AND PROTOCOL

City of Glenn Heights is closely monitoring the international outbreak COVID-19, and we are diligently working with Texas Department of State Health Services and Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS), as well as other state agencies to stay abreast of the news, protocol and to share updates.

City Facilities PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

In addition to following all Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and DCHHS protocols, we are increasing precautionary measures, training, and communication throughout all the city facilities.

• City of Glenn Heights has increased cleaning protocols to include more frequent wiping and disinfecting of touch points in its facility during occupied event hours, such as door handles, handrails, restroom stall doors and sinks.
• We have ensured that hand sanitizer stations are strategically placed in all areas throughout the buildings.
• Management is reinforcing standard employee health practices, including sending employees home and/or encouraging employees to stay home if they are sick or demonstrate health symptoms that could impact fellow colleagues or guests.
• The City of Glenn Heights Public Safety staff have a response plan in place in case someone shows symptoms of COVID-19.
• We will continue to participate in webinars and conference calls with state and local agencies to stay abreast of new practices, protocols and guidance and to provide ongoing training for staff regarding best practices to provide a safe and healthy environment.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Ready.gov 

Dallas County Public Health 

Texas Department of State Health Services 

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 

World Health Organization 

A live-tracker of the spread of the disease from Johns Hopkins University.

The latest updates from the WHO on the virus.

WHO’s recommendations for the public to reduce exposure

WHO’s rolling updates on coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

INDIVIDUAL PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES

The best way you can protect yourself is to practice healthy habits every day and take steps that will protect yourself from being exposed to the spread of respiratory viruses. It is always recommended that people who are ill avoid travel to keep from potentially exposing others to viruses. Please follow the CDC recommendations to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. Wash your hands often (between fingers and under nails) with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.