Resident News

Ransom Canyon Disaster Declaration and City Services Availability

March 20, 2020
Dear Residents of the Town of Ransom Canyon,
This is to update you regarding the status of COVID-19 management for the Town of Ransom Canyon. As a city we are following all orders and recommendations issued by the Governor of Texas and Lubbock County for the health and safety of our citizens. Mayor Jana Trew has issued a Declaration of Local State of Disaster.
Some points contained within this disaster declaration:
• Limit gatherings to no more than ten (10) persons. A "gathering" refers generally to a scheduled event or common endeavor where ten (10) persons are present in a confined space, room, or area.
• Individuals or children who have traveled outside of the borders of the United States or have traveled via cruise ship within the ten (10) days prior to this declaration and returning to Ransom Canyon shall be quarantined at home for 14 days.
To view the full Declaration, visit our website at www.ci.ransom-canyon.tx.us and click on the "Home" tab. It is also posted at the front doors of City Hall.
Other important points for you to know:
• Our City Manager, Police Chief, and Fire Chief remain in constant contact with the Lubbock County Emergency Management Office.
• The City Hall lobby is now closed to walk-in traffic. We are currently fully staffed and working as usual. You can reach us by phone at 806-829-2470 and we will make every effort to meet your need. Call this same number after-hours and our answering service will get your message to us.
• Payments and other documents can be put through the Night Deposit slot next to the front door. Payments can also be made through our website by clicking the "Online Bill Pay" icon or by calling 1-833-441-1746. If your income is reduced as a result of COVID-19 restrictions, call the City Hall at 806-829-2470 to make payment arrangements.
• The Ransom Canyon Children's Library remains closed until further notice and the Easter Egg Hunt is postponed for a future date.
The Town of Ransom Canyon is committed to providing uninterrupted services while working to adhere to social distancing recommendations from the Federal and State governments and medical experts.
Thank you for your cooperation and patience through this process!
Mary Brown
Deputy City Secretary
Town of Ransom Canyon
mbrown@sptc.net

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