PROGRAM UPDATE REGARDING COVID-19
Tuesday, March 17, 2020

Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District has been serving the community for over 40 years. Safety and the cleanliness of our facilities/programs has always been paramount. In light of the situation surrounding COVID-19 we have and will continue to take steps to ensure the safety and the well-being of the community that visits the Multi-Purpose Center as well as our other facilities. With that being stated; ALL essential functions of Buttonwillow Recreation & Park District will continue unless something changes and/or notice from the State of California is given in the future. Unfortunately, however, our facility and all non-essential programs will be cancelled or postponed starting Wednesday, March 18, 2020 and we will reevaluate Sunday, March 29, 2020. Please see the following information as it relates to essential and non-essential:

STAYING OPEN/CONTINUING (Essential Programs):

1. Reservations and/or Facility rentals will be discussed and or determined on a case by case basis.
2. Parks: The community can utilize parks but please see the below comments regarding health and safe practices.

POSTPONED/SUSPENDED (Non-Essential Programs):

1. Youth Baseball
2. Adult Volleyball
3. Fitness Classes
4. Multi-Purpose Facility (556 Milo Avenue) will be closed to the public. First Responders are welcome to use the facility while staff are present.
5. Community and youth events

Recreation and Park District staff will be on site at the Recreation Center 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to answer questions via telephone.

If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at (661) 764-5205.

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) - What We Know & What We are Doing

To Our Valued Customers/Community:

COVID-19 is believed to spread in similar ways as the common cold, such as when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Symptoms include fever, cough and difficulty breathing. A health care provider can give you instructions for seeking care, including options for testing, while minimizing the risk of exposing others. While overall risk of catching the disease is low, our staff at Buttonwillow Recreation always follows every precaution for reducing the spread of infectious diseases, not just during periods of high risk. Our teams are closely monitoring developments on the outbreak and are taking the appropriate steps - consistent with CDC and WHO recommendations - to help support the ongoing health and safety of our employees and customers. Rest assured, your Buttonwillow Recreation team values your health and is always diligent in disinfecting our bathrooms, equipment, and most importantly ourselves.

How to Protect Yourself and Your Family
You can protect yourself from COVID-19 infection the same ways you protect against the common cold or seasonal flu.
* Sanitize your hands often for at least 20 seconds each time. Alcohol gel works well in most situations (like after coughing, sneezing, or blowing your nose), but hand washing with soap and water should be performed after going to the bathroom, before eating, or when your hands are visibly soiled.
* Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash (putting a tissue on a table contaminates the surface of the table with germs)
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
* Stay home when you are sick
* Routinely disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, using a cleaning spray or wipe
* Avoid travel to high-risk countries

The CDC has the most current information about the virus, including everything you need to know about how the virus spreads, how it's treated, how to protect yourself, and what to do if you get sick. Stay on top of the latest by visiting the CDC website, which is being updated frequently.

Based on the guidance we've received from various health agencies, our own preparedness and the current state of our operations, we are confident our essential programs and activities will continue unless otherwise directed by the State of California. Thank you.