The primary mission of the Frankfort/Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (Kentucky) is to provide coordination, planning, situational awareness, and a ready response capability in the event of an emergency or hazardous situation. Our citizens and visitors should be afforded the safest possible environment while visiting the Capital City. Frankfort/Franklin County Office of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (Kentucky) COVID-19 OFFICIAL UPDATES The Frankfort/Franklin County OEM is dedicated to the health of our community during the COVID-19 pandemic. All local updates and resources from across the community will be posted to this website as they become available. All information shared is verified. LATEST UPDATES View the latest video update from the city, county, and health department here DONATE TO THE FRANKLIN COUNTY COVID-19 RESPONSE FUND The Franklin County COVID-19 Response Fund, a charitable fund established by the Franklin County Community Fund in partnership with the City of Frankfort, Franklin County, and Emergency Management, will provide critical support to vulnerable populations in Franklin County who are adversely affected by the Coronavirus pandemic. Your donations to this charitable fund will provide grants to nonprofit organizations in Franklin County with strong experience delivering services related to food, healthcare, childcare, transportation and the elderly. KENTUCKY STATE-WIDE INFORMATION The state of Kentucky updates it's COVID-19 maps daily, available on the Kentucky COVID-19 website. The COVID-19 hotline is a service operated by the healthcare professionals at the KY Poison Control Center who can provide advice and answer questions, 1-800-722-5725. Report any activity that is not in compliance with state COVID-19 guidelines with the Kentucky Labor Cabinet's hotline, 1-833-587-2337 From Governor Beshear- Scammers are taking advantage of #COVID19. From unemployment scams, to fake testing, it's important we report these incidents to Attorney General Daniel Cameron's office. Call 1-888-432-9257 or report online. CURRENT CLOSINGS & REOPENINGS Franklin County Public Schools: Check website for updates. Frankfort Independent Schools: Find district updates here. Private Schools: Capital Day School: Check their website for updates. Good Shepherd Catholic School: Check their website for updates. The Frankfort Christian Academy: Check their website for updates. Kentucky State University: Visit their website for full updates. Visit the Kentucky Healthy at Work website for the latest statewide business opening regulations. LOCAL RESTAURANTS These restaurants are all offering delivery, carry out, and curbside options. For more information, visit Frankfort/Franklin County Tourism and the Downtown Frankfort Restaurant & Bar Association MEALS FOR STUDENTS Franklin County Public Schools: Bondurant Middle and Elkhorn Middle school cafeterias will remain open to provide breakfast and lunch for pick-up. If you are in need of these services, please call the FCS Food Hotline at (502) 209-6841 to place your orders for breakfast and lunch. Please do this on a daily basis so that we can effectively plan how much food to prepare. If you do not have transportation to one of these cafeterias for pick-up, there are mobile feeding sites. Visit the FCS Twitter account for the latest on student meals. Frankfort Independent School: Breakfast and lunch are being served at the following locations Monday-Friday: King Center, Leathers Field, Walter Todd, Frankfort High. If you cannot make it to one of these locations, please call the FIS Food Service Hotline for other arrangements, 502-229-2014. Visit the FIS page for more information. RESOURCES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS The Capital City Activities Center is offering carry-out lunch service for any resident over the age of 60 at no cost, even if you are not a member of the center. Lunch service runs 11:30-12:15 Monday-Friday. Please call 24 hours ahead to be placed on the list for a meal. Valid ID will need to be shown. Updates, including weekly menus can be found on the Capital City Activity Center's Facebook page. COMMUNITY RESOURCES Download a quick resource guide page here The Salvation Army is providing food distribution and emergency financial assistance, access full information here Frankfort Regional Medical Center has a Coronavirus Resource Hub, access it here Staples will print student NTI packets for free. Contact Tim Smith, General Manager, 502-223-6478. Access Soup Kitchen is open for food assistance, www.accesssoupkitchen.com Capital City Christian Church is providing sack meals (limit 6 per car) for pickup at their church location, 15 Locust Drive, off Versailles Rd., Monday-Wednesday-Friday 5:30-7:30. Frankfort Plant Board has suspended non payment disconnects and waived late fees for 30 days. More information on may be found on their website Need assistance with rent and/or utilities? Contact a local area church or social service agency listed at www.rosmfrankfort.org. ROSM can assist with or without an eviction or disconnect notice. Access Kentucky Unemployment insurance here Access SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) here Learn more about the United Way of the Bluegrass Corona Virus Response Fund here Access Kentucky Small Business Development Center's (Kentucky SBDC) resources here Access contact information for Kentucky Career Center staff here Kentucky Capital Development Corporation (KCDC) COVID-19 resources for small businesses may be accessed here CITY OF FRANKFORT The City of Frankfort will close all city government buildings to the public beginning Tuesday, March 17, 2020. This includes City Hall, the Public Safety Building, and Parks and Recreation offices. Nonessential City of Frankfort employees will be working remotely as needed during this time. Expect delays for all nonessential business. Open records requests will be accepted via email but will have delayed response times. Residents may call City Hall at 502-875-8500 and use the department directory to direct you to the appropriate staff person. Staff will answer phone calls for essential business as they are able. Or residents may use the City’s website to locate department-specific information. Beginning Friday, May 22, City of Frankfort parks will reopen on a limited basis. Read full guidelines here Juniper Hill golf course opened with new guidelines, read full details here Fire, EMS, police and dispatch services will all be operating normally at this time. Police reports may be made via telephone, by calling 502-875-8523 and an officer will return your call, or online at www.kspportal.ky.gov. The Frankfort Sewer Department will continue service as normal. In order to provide response to customers, there are two ways for customers to contact the Sewer Department. The first is for any emergency please call 502-875-2448 or 502-229-6304. Staff will be available to answer these calls 24/7. For all other questions please send an email to sewerbilling@frankfort.ky.gov. Property taxes may be paid via drop boxes in front of and behind City Hall. Find full instructions here FRANKLIN COUNTY GOVERNMENT Beginning April 21st, 2020 portions of Lakeview Park will reopen to the public. This includes the walking trails as well as the Golf Course (limited to walking players only). These spaces are open under the condition that social distancing guidelines are maintained during your entire visit. Beginning Friday, May 22, Lakeview Park facilities will reopen with new guidelines. Read full details here Lakeview Park golf course and driving range also open with new guidelines, read full details here County Judge's Office: Beginning March 17, 2020 the County Judge's Office will be closed to the general public. Employees will continue to work and be reachable via telephone and electronically, 502-875-8751. This will impact the offices of Franklin County Planning and Zoning, Occupational Tax and Solid Waste. The Benson Valley Landfill Voucher Program is reopened, vouchers may be obtained online through the Franklin County Website Franklin County Planning and Zoning: Access to department Applications, Regulations, Forms and Mapping can be obtained from the Franklin County website. Applications and Forms will be accepted by US Postal Service and email at pz@franklincountyky.com. Scans, photographs, PDF and JPEG file formats are acceptable. Acceptable forms of payment include check or credit/debit cards. All payments by card must be made over the telephone and a 2.49% convenience fee will be applied to all credit card transactions. Cash is not accepted at this time. To schedule Electrical and Building inspections, please call the Planning and Building Codes office at 502-875-8701. Your call will be forwarded to the appropriate personnel. Inspectors will be preparing inspection schedules between 8:00 – 9:00 a.m. and 3:30 – 4:30 p.m. daily. Cash Payments: Until further notice, the following offices will not be accepting cash to help reduce the possible exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19): Planning & Zoning County Clerk Occupational Tax PVA Lakeview Park Franklin County Jail: All Community Service work programs are temporally suspended. All inmate programs/classes are temporally suspended. Visitations to the Jail will be suspended until further notice. For new inmates coming into the facility, each person shall be properly screened to make sure they aren’t showing any symptoms of COVID-19. In addition to limiting visitors, we’re increasing how often we’re cleaning the facility. These steps are being taken to protect not only the inmates and staff, but also their families. GTL has given an additional 30 minutes of free tablet time weekly. Each inmate will now receive 60 minutes a week free. Driver’s License: Closed until further notice, expiration dates of all Kentucky driver's licenses have been extended for 90 days per Executive Order of the Governor. Franklin County staff and contact information may be accessed on the county's website. All general Franklin County inquiries may be made via 502-875-8751. TIPS FOR PROTECTING YOURSELF AND OTHERS The Franklin County Health Department makes the following recommendations for protecting yourself from the COVID-19 virus: Wash your hands often with soap and water, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe. OFFER ASSISTANCE Have resources to share with the community? Able to be a volunteer if needed? Please fill out this form and let us know. Please only offer community assistance through the Frankfort/Franklin County Office of Emergency Management to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to the at-risk population. Frankfort Independent Schools Franklin County Health Department Franklin County Public Schools Kentucky COVID-19 Website CDC Capital City Activity Center Questions related to COVID-19 in Franklin County? Please call the Frankfort/Franklin County COVID-19 Hotline: 502-352-2118 Have a closing or community resource to report? Have a question pertaining to Franklin County's response? Send us a message. Name: Email: Phone: Message: Frankfort/Franklin (Kentucky) Office of Emergency Management 300 West Second Street Frankfort, KY 40601 (502) 352-2065 24-hour dispatch (502) 875-8582 Fax: (502) 352-2251 email: contact@readyfrankfort.com Emergency Management/ E-911 Storm Damage Line (non-emergency) (502) 352-2118 E-911 Dispatch (non-emergency) (502) 875-8550 Utility Companies Frankfort Plant Board (502) 352-4372 KY Utilities/LG&E 1-800-331-7370 Bluegrass Energy 1-888-655-4243 About Us We will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Contact Us Where to find us: 300 W Second Street, Frankfort KY 40601, UNITED STATES Call us: +1 502-352-2118 E-mail: contact@readyfrankfort.com Follow Us Created with