Because of the COVID-19 pandemic, 蹤獲扦 and the city of 蹤獲扦 have an important message to share with the community members and those outside the area concerning the upcoming Halloween weekend: Do not hold or attend mass gatherings of more than 10 people who are not in your household.
This guidance also applies to the week leading up to Halloween and the days following the holiday, which typically bring a great many outsiders to 蹤獲扦 for the weekend.
蹤獲扦 Police, the 蹤獲扦 City Health Department and university leaders are urging community members and students to refrain from holding large gatherings or parties to help reduce the spread of COVID-19 as recommended by the and .
The city of 蹤獲扦 has instituted measures to deter students and other residents from holding large gatherings and parties. 蹤獲扦 City Council recently enacted an ordinance currently in effect that allows for civil penalties to be levied against anyone who holds or attends gatherings of more than 10 people. Additionally, certain behaviors may be subject to discipline in accordance with Code of Student Conduct.
The city of 蹤獲扦 and 蹤獲扦 State also expect city residents and students to adhere to city ordinances prohibiting disorderly conduct and loud noise.
Halloween celebrations in 蹤獲扦 have never been events sanctioned, condoned or promoted by the city of 蹤獲扦 or 蹤獲扦 Police, and because of the pandemic, this definitely is not the year for large holiday gatherings, according to 蹤獲扦 Police Department Lt. Michael Lewis.
While we empathize with our downtown bars and restaurants in their economic struggles because of COVID-19, we must also acknowledge the potential health consequences of large gatherings, Lewis said. 蹤獲扦 Police will strictly enforce our long-standing city ordinances prohibiting parties that generate unlawful noise, underage consumption, disorderly conduct and other nuisances. For the sake of long-term health and business recovery, we ask for cooperation from our community and outside visitors.
蹤獲扦 State Community Resource Officer Tricia Knoles, echoed Lt. Lewis sentiments. The safety of our students has always been our number one priority; this year is no different. We know that this year brings many challenges. We are strongly encouraging finding other ways to celebrate Halloween than having a party or gathering in large groups. This may be the year to watch your favorite Halloween movie with your roommate or take a hike with a friend and appreciate the fall colors. We want our students to be safe, follow the Flashes Safe Seven guidelines and make good choices.
蹤獲扦 City Health Commissioner Joan Seidel stated, The support of City Council on the expansion of the Nuisance Party Ordinance to include the health commissioners authority to cite in these specific instances underscores how important adhering to small gatherings really is in our fight against COVID-19. To have a healthy economy, a thriving business district, we need to have a healthy community.
In addition, 蹤獲扦 community members and 蹤獲扦 State students must continue to practice important public health safety measures recommended by the CDC. For the campus community, this includes 蹤獲扦 States Flashes Safe Seven principles.
For 蹤獲扦 State coronavirus updates, visit www.kent.edu/coronavirus.
For the 蹤獲扦 City Health Department updates, visit .
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City of 蹤獲扦 Media Contact:
Lt. Michael Lewis, lewism@kent-ohio.org, 330-673-7732
蹤獲扦 State Media Contact:
Officer Tricia Knoles, u339@police.kent.edu, 330-672-3070