In response to the threat of a COVID-19 outbreak, Mayor Kenn Weise today signed a Proclamation of a Local Emergency in the City of Avondale. The declaration will provide additional resources to assist the city in coordinating response measures during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak affecting communities across the nation, and allow for the city to implement measures to mitigate the spread of COVID-19.

During this local emergency, the Mayor shall have the authority to impose all necessary regulations to preserve the peace and order in the City.

Said Mayor Weise: "In light of Maricopa County’s emergency declaration today to the coronavirus epidemic, Avondale is joining cities around the Valley to ensure that we’re following guidelines set by Arizona Department of Health Services and the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to protect the safety of our community and residents."

As part of this Declaration, the City of Avondale is adhering to recommendations set by public health agencies for dining establishments in areas of known community spread to discourage dine-in traffic, and instead provide curbside pickup, delivery or drive-through service.

These emergency management measures will be in place for an undetermined period of time to reduce the severity of the local emergency, receive available aid, and to protect the health, safety, life and property in Avondale.

"We fully understand that these guidelines will impact the bottom line of many of our small businesses," Mayor Weise said. "These actions are necessary to protect the public’s health and help curb the spread of disease in our community."

Mayor Weise added: "The Avondale City Council understands the anxiety surrounding the uncertainty and challenges ahead. Our foremost priority is ensuring that the City is taking the necessary steps to protect the public’s health. Please know that we are all in this together, and that we will do our utmost to help our local businesses weather this crisis.

Avondale’s Economic Development Team is working on a Business Retention and Small Business Recovery Plan, taking into account many of the concerns from local businesses. They can be reached at (623) 333-1400 or via email at ecdev@avondaleaz.gov.

"We’re committed to working with our businesses as they make the necessary adjustments to their operations," said City Manager Charles Montoya.

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that individuals practice social distancing to minimize the risk of contracting the new corona virus illness and other respiratory illnesses. To minimize the potential spread of illness, the following changes will be in effect till further notice:

These emergency management measures will be in place for an undetermined period of time to reduce the severity of the local emergency, receive available aid, and to protect the health, safety, life and property in Avondale.

"We fully understand that these guidelines will impact the bottom line of many of our small businesses," Mayor Weise said. "These actions are necessary to protect the public’s health and help curb the spread of disease in our community."

Mayor Weise added: "The Avondale City Council understands the anxiety surrounding the uncertainty and challenges ahead. Our foremost priority is ensuring that the City is taking the necessary steps to protect the public’s health. Please know that we are all in this together, and that we will do our utmost to help our local businesses weather this crisis.

Avondale’s Economic Development Team is working on a Business Retention and Small Business Recovery Plan, taking into account many of the concerns from local businesses. They can be reached at (623) 333-1400 or via email at ecdev@avondaleaz.gov.

"We’re committed to working with our businesses as they make the necessary adjustments to their operations," said City Manager Charles Montoya.

The Centers for Disease Control is recommending that individuals practice social distancing to minimize the risk of contracting the new corona virus illness and other respiratory illnesses. To minimize the potential spread of illness, the following changes will be in effect till further notice: