Author: Admin

Around 11:00 am on March 28^th, 2020, a positive COVID-19 test was confirmed in Texas County. The Town of Hardesty must comply with the preventative measures mandated by Oklahoma Governor Stitt for affected counties.

• The “Safer At Home” order was issued for all adults of 65 years of age and older and individuals with serious underlying medical conditions. These populations are still allowed to go to grocery stores, pharmacies, and still run life-sustaining errands. This order is in effect until April 30th;
• Gatherings of 10 (ten) or more people are prohibited. Businesses in a critical infrastructure sector shall take all reasonable steps to comply with this order;
• Prohibited visitations to nursing homes and long-term care facilities are mandated; and
• Postponement of all elective surgeries, minor medical procedures, and non-emergency dental procedures until April 7th.

Now that a positive case has been determined for Texas County, the following mandates will go into effect at 11:59 pm on March 29, 2020 and will remain in place until 11:59 pm on April 15, 2020, unless additional mandates are issued.

• All restaurants and vendors of prepared foods are required to close all dine-in services.  Take-out and delivery options are still viable.
• All businesses not identified as being within a critical infrastructure sector, such as gyms, salons, massage parlors, and movie theaters are required to close.  Federal guidance on the essential critical infrastructure workforce can be found at https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure-workforce

In addition, the Town of Hardesty strongly encourages:

• Citizens to adhere to social distancing practices of at least 6 (six) feet physical distance between persons.
• Faith-based services to not hold a physical service open to the public.

PROCLAIMED THIS 29th DAY OF MARCH, 2020.

/s Bruce Wood, Mayor

[seal] /s Crystal Bollinger, City clerk

Until further notice: Phones will be answered and messages returned during regular business hours. Payments may be made in the drop box or by mail. Please contact us with any questions.

UPDATE 4/11/2020: The city clerk has a work cell phone available for your calls or texts at 580-524-1515. Voicemails will be answered as soon as possible.

WHEREAS the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 (Coronavirus) to be a global pandemic; and

WHEREAS the President of the United States of America has declared an infectious disease National Emergency Declaration to combat COVID-19; and

WHEREAS the Governor of the State of Oklahoma has declared a State of Emergency for all 77 counties in Oklahoma; and

WHEREAS health professional and researchers have determined COVID-19 is spread by human contact and interaction; and

WHEREAS practicing methods such as social distancing is believed to slow the spread of COVID-19; and

WHEREAS the spread of COVID-19 is a disaster affecting life, health, and safety of city residents and non-residents alike; and

WHEREAS, the aforementioned conditions constitute a threat to the safety and welfare of the Town of Hardesty, and create an emergency situation within the meaning of Section 683.3, Oklahoma Emergency Act of 2003, as amended;

NOW, THEREFORE, BY VIRTUE OF THE AUTHORITY VESTED IN ME BY STATE LAW, I, BRUCE WOOD, MAYOR OF THE TOWN OF HARDESTY, OKLAHOMA, DO HEREBY PROCLAIM AND DECLARE:

SECTION ONE:        A state of emergency exists within the corporate limits of the Town of Hardesty, Oklahoma.

SECTION TWO:        This proclamation shall become effective 12:01 NOON Friday, March 20, 2020.

SECTION THREE:    This state of emergency shall continue until 12:01 AM May 11, 2020, or terminated earlier by further proclamation. PROCLAIMED THIS 19th DAY OF MARCH, 2020.

/s Bruce Wood, Mayor

[seal] /s Crystal Bollinger, City clerk