Closures & Restrictions for Government Offices

Published by Scott Stewart on Fri, 03/20/2020 - 6:08am

A man is confronted with a closed sign at the Douglas County Treasurer's office in Omaha, Wednesday, March 18, 2020. In-person services were suspended due to the coronavirus outbreak. (AP)

Nicole Ratay

The Daily Record

Many government offices are closed in the Omaha metropolitan area. Municipal, county and state offices have announed restricted access to their services. Check before attempting to go to an office. The Daily Record is listing announcements below. If you have an announcement to share, please email news@omahadailyrecord.com.

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DOUGLAS COUNTY ASSESSOR/REGISTEROF DEEDS

Closed to walk in.

Homestead Exemption Program; limiting walk-ins to two members of the public in the Register of Deeds office

Access services by calling 402-444-7160 or emailing homestead@douglascounty-ne.gov

Questions contact: Diane Battiato, Assessor/Register of Deeds, 402-444-7457

Website: www.douglascoassessor.com

VITAL STATISTICS

Closed to walk-ins

Certified copies of those vital documents will continue to be available by mail.

The site provides applications and instructions for applying by mail

Website: https://www.douglascountyhealth.com/birthdeath-certificates

Questions/Request: 402-444-7204 (8 AM – 4 PM)

GAME & PARKS COMMISSION

Closed to walk-ins

Guests can purchase park permits at OutdoorNebraska.org or at a self-service station.

The public can purchase hunting, fishing and parks permits and get other information at www.OutdoorNebraska.org

Announcements will be posted online at www.OutdoorNebraska.org

DOUGLAS COUNTY CLERK

Closed to walk-ins.

Marriage license applications only by appointment.

Schedule an appointment and get application instructions: (402) 444-6080

Website: www.douglascountyclerk.org

DOUGLAS COUNTY CORRECTIONS

No on-site visitation

Questions: Leia Baez/Douglas County Public Information Officer

402-444-6439 (office)

DOUGLAS COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT

No on-site visitation

Questions: Leia Baez/Douglas County Public Information Officer

402-444-6439 (office)

DOUGLAS COUNTY YOUTH CENTER

No on-site visitation

Questions: Leia Baez/Douglas County Public Information Officer

402-444-6439 (office)

COMMUNITY MENTAL HEALTH CENTER

No on-site visitation

Questions: Leia Baez/Douglas County Public Information Officer

402-444-6439 (office)

CITY OF LA VISTA

City Hall, Community Development, Public Works & Senior Center

Closed to walk-ins

Service requests can also be submitted online at CityofLaVista.org/ReportAConcern

Questions:

City Hall – 402-331-4343

Community Development – 402-593-6400

Public Works – 402-331-8927

Library – 402-537-3900

Community Center – 402-331-4357

NEBRASKA STATE PATROL

Closed to walk-ins

Fingerprinting Services: by appointment only

Schedule an appointment: www.statepatrol.nebraska.gov/services

Question: Cody Thomas/Public Relations Director, 402-479-4985

POTTAWATTAMIE COUNTY COURTHOUSE

Closed to public

Other regular county functions will continue to provide services via email, online, by special appointment, postal mail, or over the telephone.

Please review services by each department on the Pottawattamie County Website: www.PottCounty-IA.go

CASS COUNTY

Closed to public

(District, County and Juvenile Courts are a function of State Government and will remain open unless closure is authorized by the State of Nebraska.)

Website: http://www.cassne.org

RALSTON CITY PARKS

All park restrooms closed and drinking fountains closed/off.

Playground equipment & pavilions are closed for use.

CITY OF RALSTON MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS

Fire Department is closed to walk-ins. (The Fire Department remains in service and will answer emergency calls.)

Questions: 402-331-5369

Email: firechief@ralstonfire.com

Website: www.ralstonfire.com

City Hall - Closed to public

Questions: 402-331-6677

Website: www.cityofralston.com