Full Notification

This is a Joint Letter Addressing COVID-19 (Corona Virus) from your City Manager / Director of Emergency Services Rod Foster, Police Chief Mark Kling and Fire Chief Sean Grayson.
 
To Those Who Live, Work, Play, and Thrive in the City of Rialto:
We want to provide you information on the City’s efforts to prevent the spread and reduce the impact of COVID-19 (Corona Virus) in our community. Please know that your health, safety, and wellbeing are our priority. 
 
The State of California has declared a State of Emergency related to the COVID-19 outbreak. San Bernardino County and the City of Rialto have declared a local emergency for the response to and prevention of transmission of COVID-19. Consistent with actions by the State and County, the City of Rialto may cancel or reschedule public events or gatherings as a method to reduce transmission of COVID-19. 
 
There are no reported cases of COVID-19 in the City of Rialto or San Bernardino County. The San Bernardino County Department of Public Health reports that, “the immediate health risk from COVID-19 is considered low.” Nonetheless the City is taking steps in an effort to provide for the health and safety of our Rialto Family. 
 
With Our Community: 
• Encourage good hygiene practices including washing hands and limiting person-toperson contact • Encourage community members, including City of Rialto employees, that have a fever, cough or difficulty breathing should not attend school or work and should make contact with their medical provider if needed. • Work with at-risk populations to reduce risk within their environments.
 
In Our Facilities: 
• Deep clean sanitization of City facilities with a focus on areas of gathering. • Providing hand sanitization stations in all City customer service areas. • Identifying opportunities for staff and the public to interact other than face-to-face.
 
We want to be your partner in reducing the risks of COVID-19. You can contact us by phone at (909) 820-2525 Monday through Thursday 7am-6pm or leave a message anytime for a prompt return call. For all current information from the City of Rialto and links from our local, regional and state partners in responding to this outbreak please visit our website www.YourRialto.com