HENDERSON, Texas — The mayor of Henderson issued a declaration of a local disaster Tuesday due to COVID-19 (coronavirus) outbreak.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared the virus a global pandemic. In addition to this, both the United States and the state of Texas have declared states of emergency.
The disaster declaration activates the city's Emergency Management Plan through the end of April.
The City will also close all public access to city facilities until further notice. This includes:
- City Hall
- Thomas Ward Annex
- Henderson Animal Center
- Public Services
- Henderson Community Center
- Community Development
- Henderson Fire Administration
- Henderson Civic Center
- Municipal Court
Additionally, all facility reservations at the parks and city-run recreational fields remain postponed or canceled indefinitely. This includes:
- Lake Forest Park
- Fair Park
- Montgomery Park
- Smith Memorial Park
- Yates Park
While in-person assistance will be at a minimum, services such as public safety, sanitation, landfill services, and water utilities will remain unaltered. Citizens are encouraged to access their utility bills and other payment platforms at http://hendersontx.us/1136/Pay or over the phone to (903) 392-0647 and (903) 392-0648.
During this unprecedented time, the City of Henderson urges everyone to participate in keeping the community healthy by following the CDC’s guidelines for preventing the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses.
