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Travel Advisory in Place For Residents of Duchesne, Daggett, and Uintah Counties Issued By Tri-County Health

Mar 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department has issued a local travel advisory for residents of Duchesne, Daggett, and Uintah Counties to restrict all non-essential travel outside their community. “In an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19 throughout the state we are asking residents to strongly reconsider any recreational, leisure, and non-essential work-related travel that will take them outside of our communities,” shares TriCounty Health Officer Jordan Mathis of the formal local travel advisory issued by TriCounty Health Department. “Although we currently do not have any confirmed cases of COVID-19 in our three counties at this time, we are asking residents to continue to take reasonable measures to keep it that way as long as possible.

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TriCounty Health: COVID-19 Testing Available Locally But Only Available to Those Exhibiting Symptoms

Mar 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

TriCounty Health Department is doing their part to keep local healthcare providers up to date on the Coronavirus situation around the state and is providing them with the most up-to-date testing protocols. “Testing for COVID-19 is only available in our communities through an order issued by a healthcare provider, as criteria and risk factors are met,” shares TriCounty Health.

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Message from the BIA Fort Duchesne Police Department

Mar 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Bureau of Indian Affairs Fort Duchesne Police Department is asking those that may call them to request an ambulance to instead call 911, not the BIA Police Department. The reason is “there are specific questions and protocols now in place that need to be answered.” Those that do call the BIA will be transferred to Central Dispatch for calls that may pertain to COVID-19.

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Don’t Want a Sewer Backup? Do NOT Flush Non-Toilet Paper Products Including “Flushable Wipes”

Mar 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Ashley Valley Water and Sewer District Manager Ryan Goodrich has made the following public service announcement in regards to drinking water safety with COVID-19 and the sewer impacts that may occur: “As most of you know, Covid 19 is making its way across the country and at some point will arrive here in the basin. We from Ashley Valley Water and Sewer want to assure you that we take public health very seriously and meet or exceed the many EPA and State Drinking Water standards. Part of this includes disinfection, which kills the coronavirus.

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Uintah County Waiving Online Fees to Encourage Online Payments

Mar 17, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah County Commission voted on Monday to waive the ACH/Echeck convenience fee currently charged online when customers pay for Uintah County Business Personal Property, Uintah County Mobile Home, and Uintah County Treasurer Real Property Tax. “This change is being made to help prevent the spread of COVID-19, also known as coronavirus, by encouraging residents to use the county’s online payment system instead of coming to the county building to make payments in-person.”

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All Residents Encouraged to Sign Up For CodeRED System

Mar 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Local agencies are encouraging Uintah Basin residents to make sure they are registered for the CodeRED alert system that keeps community members informed during emergencies or critical situations. To register to receive the alerts you’ll need to set up an account connected to the County you live in. You can do this through the links shared on the Facebook page for the Uintah County Sheriff’s Office, Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, or Daggett County Sheriff. If you are unsure if you are signed up or not, you can call 866-419-5000 and 855-969-4636 and it will let you hear the last message delivered or inform you that your number is not in the system.

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Body of Missing Millcreek Man Recovered in Duchesne County

Mar 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The body of a missing Millcreek man was recovered on Saturday morning from the Lake Canyon area of Duchesne County. According to a press release from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, the Wasatch County Sheriff’s Office received a report late Thursday night that Robert “Austin” Harker of Millcreek had failed to return home from a planned fly-fishing trip. Wasatch County Sheriff’s Search and Rescue started the search for Harker with help from the Department of Public Safety and Utah National Guard helicopter crews.

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Uintah County Sheriff on Grocery Store Hours, Shopping Etiquette, and Service Groups

Mar 16, 2020 · Basin Now · News

On Sunday, Uintah County Sheriff Steve Labrum shared some information and advice at this unique time of social distancing aimed at preventing the spread of Coronavirus. First, he says Uintah County grocery outlets are making minor changes to their hours of operation to give employees more time to unload trucks and stock shelves. Walmart will be open 6am to 11pm, Smith’s will be open 8am to 10pm, and Davis Jubilee will be open 6am to 11pm Monday through Saturday and 7am to 10pm on Sunday.

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All Public Schools in Utah Dismissed for at Least March 16th – 27th; Alternative Instruction Starts Wednesday March 18th

Mar 13, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Governor Gary Herbert announced on Friday afternoon the soft closure of all K-12 public schools in Utah for at least two weeks to help prevent the spread of the Coronavirus. “We believe this is prudent and based on good science, based on what we’ve learned from other areas of the country and around the world,” shared Governor Herbert. “…The soft closure is effective for 2 weeks and after 2 weeks we’ll re-assess, reevaluate…To be clear we are closing Utah schools as a preventative measure…This is to say an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure. Acting early is better than acting late…This decision is guided by input from scientists.”

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Uintah County Library Closed Until March 23rd

Mar 13, 2020 · Basin Now · News

The Uintah County Library will be closed starting tomorrow(March 14, 2020) until March 23, 2020 at which time the situation will be reevaluated. This is a preventive measure as a result of virus containment recommendations from the State of Utah and by order of Tri County Health Department.

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Roosevelt City Latest to Implement Coronavirus Precautionary Measures

Mar 13, 2020 · Basin Now · News

Roosevelt City has announced their plan in preparation for the possibility of Coronavirus coming to the Uintah Basin. The initial measures state that while all Roosevelt City services will remain fully active, members of the public should avoid visiting the City Offices unless absolutely necessary. Utility bills can be paid online at www.xpressbillpay.com or by telephone at 435-722-5001.