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Thursday, Mar 26, 2020 - 6:21 pm
CenlaReady.com designed as one-stop resource for local disaster response materials Alexandria, La. (March 26, 2020) — The City of Alexandria, in partnership with the Central Louisiana Regional Chamber of Commerce, the Alexandria-Pineville Convention and Visitors Bureau, the Central Louisiana Economic Development Alliance (CLEDA), and the England Authority is launching a new emergency response website at www.cenlaready.com. “When an emergency or disaster situation occurs, whether it is a health issue like we are experiencing with the COVID-19 coronavirus, or a natural disaster like a hurricane...
Sunday, Mar 22, 2020 - 4:37 pm
City services will continue but with limited public interaction to slow spread of COVID-19 Alexandria, La. (March 22, 2020) — Following Gov. John Bel Edward’s call for closure of non-essential businesses in an effort to dramatically slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall announced that all City of Alexandria buildings will be closed to the public until further notice. City workers will continue to report to work as scheduled and services will continue to be provided but public interaction will be held to a minimum. “The Governor said ‘essential...
Friday, Mar 20, 2020 - 2:53 pm
Fire Department Modifies Medical Response
Chief’s plan designed to protect firefighters and citizens
Alexandria, La. (March 20, 2020) — Due to the outbreak of COVID-19, the Alexandria Fire Department is taking steps to limit the exposure of their firefighters on certain medical calls.
“Alexandria firefighters live in firehouses and close quarters with each other for 24 hours at a time. If there is even one positive test within a station, this places a fire station at risk for a complete quarantine,” said Alexandria Fire Chief Larry King. “This could shut down a station response for...
Friday, Mar 20, 2020 - 2:35 pm
Plans will protect personnel and keep units available for emergencies Alexandria, La. (March 20, 2020) — In response to the COVID-19 virus the Alexandria Police Department has modified its response plans to a select number of calls for service that do not pose an immediate threat to any persons or those that do not require the immediate presence of police to mitigate the situation. This modified response plan only applies to incidents involving property type crimes. The goal is to help protect first responders and citizens from possible further spread of the virus by eliminating face to face...
Friday, Mar 20, 2020 - 11:37 am
City Hall Lobby Closed
City Takes Steps to Further Protect Employees, Citizens
Alexandria, La. (March 20, 2020)—The City Administration has announced that the lobby of City Hall, 915 Third St., is now closed to visitors.
During these extraordinary times, as the nation and our city attempt to control the spread of COVID-19 and protect the most vulnerable populations of our citizens, it is important to protect employees as well so that they can remain healthy, and on the job, in order to continue to serve the needs of Alexandria residents.
For information and updates on COVID-19, go to...
Thursday, Mar 19, 2020 - 6:44 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 19, 2020) — The Louisiana Department of Public Health has confirmed the first case of COVID-19 coronavirus in Rapides Parish. In the agency’s 5:30 p.m. update today they reported one confirmed case in Alexandria. “We expected as testing expanded more positive results would be found,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall. “We have been preparing for this and believe we are as ready as we can be. We continue to ask people to remain calm and follow the public health guidance we have been receiving, which emphasizes the need for social distancing, taking steps to minimize...
Thursday, Mar 19, 2020 - 4:53 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 19, 2020) — Alexandria Police Chief Jerrod King and Alexandria Fire Chief Larry King announced that effective at the close of business today the front lobby of the Public Safety Complex, located at 1000 Bolton Ave., will be closed to the general public until further notice. This temporary closure is part of the City of Alexandria’s efforts to minimize face-to-face contact and to protect the health of city employees during the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic. Citizens needing access to police or fire records should make the request either by telephone or email. • Police...
Monday, Mar 16, 2020 - 6:01 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 16, 2020) — The City of Alexandria’s temporary suspension of services at city-owned meeting places will remain in effect until further notice. The closures include Convention Hall, the Randolph Riverfront Center, the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center and all community centers. Additionally, recreation facilities including the Alexandria Zoo, Links on the Bayou and the Alexandria Youth and Teen Center are closed until further notice. Bathrooms are also locked at public parks. “Today Gov. John Bel Edwards announced additional state-wide measures to slow the spread...
Saturday, Mar 14, 2020 - 4:50 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 14, 2020) — The City of Alexandria has temporarily suspended activities until further notice at all city-owned facilities where the general public gathers, regardless of event size. The closures include Convention Hall, the Randolph Riverfront Center, the Coughlin-Saunders Performing Arts Center and all community centers. Additionally, recreation facilities including the Alexandria Zoo, Links on the Bayou and the Alexandria Youth and Teen Center are closed until further notice. Bathrooms are also locked at public parks. “This situation is unique in that we are dealing...
Friday, Mar 13, 2020 - 5:24 pm
Alexandria, La. (March 13, 2020) — The City of Alexandria, following the guidance of Gov. John Bel Edwards as well as public health advisors, is canceling all planned public events that would attract 250 or more people, effective immediately through April 13. Additionally, the city is suspending activities until further notice at all city-owned facilities where the general public gathers, regardless of event size, effective at the close of business today. “Our primary concern has to be the health and safety of our citizens,” said Alexandria Mayor Jeffrey W. Hall said. “We will immediately...