Kings County, to reduce health risks, says some departments may close to public. Urge residents to visit website before visiting government center

It was on Tuesday (March 17) that the Kings County Board of Supervisors declared a state of local emergency and ratified the Kings County Health Officer’s local health emergency declaration to manage the response to the coronavirus.

On that note,  Kings County has taken additional steps to reduce health risks to employees and the public by adjusting business practices and service delivery through many of its departments. Departments have the flexibility of maximizing the ability of employees to work from home, limiting in-person public contacts, and directing clients to take advantage of alternative means of accessing services and information by way of the Internet, mobile apps, phone calls, email, U.S. mail, etc. 

Visit the Kings County Government Center website here

County officials want the public to be aware that many county offices may be closed for general public access. However, Information about specific department closures and alternative ways to contact the County have been posted to the County’s website. All County Services are available for communication.

Kings County officials are asking that those needing information, reference the Kings County website before coming to the Government Center as, again, the public may find that physical access to the department of interest is prohibited or limited. 

It’s important to note that fire and sheriff’s emergency services will be fully staffed.  In case of an emergency, call 911.  

 For specific information about each department’s public access availability, please go to www.countyofkings.com.  The County’s mitigation program will be re-evaluated regularly and will continue until further notice.