Press release from Humboldt Bay Fire:

Humboldt Bay Fire and the City of Eureka continue to monitor the effects of COVID-19 pandemic on our services in light of State and Federal recommendations. By making a few adjustments to operations we can continue to service the public while exercising an abundance of caution to protect our personnel, patients, and community.

Please refer to our previous press release on Friday, March 13 for updates regarding staffing, service delivery, non-essential services, and crew personal protective equipment.

New Change:

1) Office Access – In an effort to limit exposure to our team and to the public, our fire stations, including our headquarters station, will now be closed to the public. We will remain fully staffed and will continue to provide business services via phone at 707-441-4000 or by appointment only. Please refrain from in-person visits to our stations, especially if you are exhibiting any signs or symptoms of COVID-19 including fever, cough, or shortness of breath. Call 9-1-1 if you are experiencing a medical emergency and alert the dispatcher to any flu-like symptoms.

Questions or Concerns about the COVID-19? Contact the County of Humboldt’s Joint Information Center (JIC) at 707-441-5000 or email covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us

Humboldt Bay Fire, the City of Eureka, and the County of Humboldt will continue to evaluate the threat of COVID-19 to our community and provide updates as warranted. We remain committed to the safety of our community.

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Press release from Arcata Fire District:

The Arcata Fire District’s top priority is, and will remain, the health and safety of the communities we serve and of our first responders. Therefore, after careful consideration, the Arcata Fire District is taking the following steps to prepare for a COVID-19 outbreak.

In an effort to limit exposure to our staff and to the public, until further notice, all District facilities will be closed to public access. This means that all public meetings, classes, including previously scheduled CPR and first aid classes, and tours are canceled.

In addition, the District is suspending our Business inspection program, Multi-family residential (apartment) inspections and any inspections related to the operation of smoke or carbon monoxide alarms.

The business office in McKinleyville will also be closed to public walk-ins. If you arrive at the station for an emergency, please call 911 from your phone or pick up the red emergency phone located near the main entrance. The business office will be staffed during normal business hours and can be reached by phone at 707-825-2000 or info@arcatafire.org. As always, the Arcata Fire District stations will remain staffed by first responders available to respond to emergency incident needs.

Questions or Concerns about the COVID-19? Contact the County of Humboldt’s Joint Information Center (JIC) at 707-441-5000 or email covidinfo@co.humboldt.ca.us

For up to date information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, go to coronavirus.gov.