News Flash

Westmont, Illinois
Date Issued: March 16, 2020

Following the lead and directive by the State of Illinois and the recommendation of health officials, the Village of Westmont Municipal Government will be closed to the public beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 at 4 p.m. and is expected to reopen on Tuesday, March 31, 2020.

“A lot has happened in the past few weeks, and as we can all see, the response to this concern is evolving by the day,” said Fire Chief Steve Riley.  “With that reality, we ask everyone to be calm under these difficult circumstances and work with us as we work together to overcome this challenge.”  COVID-19 response updates will be posted on the Village website as new information comes in.

VILLAGE DEPARTMENT CONTACT INFORMATION
While Village of Westmont offices will be closed to the public, staff will continue to work and provide essential services.  The public will be able to contact village staff via phone and email, as usual.  Following is a contact list:

Westmont Fire Department
Fire Department at 6015 S. Cass will be closed to the public
PHONE - 630-981-6400
EMAIL - fire@westmont.il.gov
EMERGENCY - 911

Westmont Police Department
Police Department Lobby at 500 N. Cass will remain open between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.
PHONE - 630-981-6300
EMAIL - records@westmont.il.gov
EMERGENCY - 911

Westmont Business Office
The lobby of Village Hall at 31 W. Quincy will be closed to the public
Citizens are encouraged to make bill payments online or utilize existing drop boxes
PHONE - 630-981-6220
EMAIL - billing@westmont.il.gov

Westmont Clerk's Office
The lobby of Village Hall will be closed to the public
PHONE - 630-981-6222
EMAIL - clerk@westmont.il.gov

Westmont Public Works
Public Works facilities will be closed to the public
PHONE - 630-981-6270
EMAIL - publicworks@westmont.il.gov

Westmont Community Development
The lobby of Village Hall will be closed to the public
All permitting questions will be answered via phone or email
Temporary Permit Protocol During COVID-19:https://westmont.illinois.gov/DocumentCenter/View/1328
PHONE - 630-981-6250
EMAIL - permitting@westmont.il.gov

Village of Westmont Administration
The lobby of Village Hall will be closed to the public
PHONE - 630-981-6210
EMAIL - administration@westmont.il.gov

VILLAGE MEETINGS
All Village meetings during the week of March 16 have been canceled.  Notification will be issued if more meetings are canceled.

ONLINE PAYMENTS/DROP BOXES
When the Village Hall and department offices are closed, bill payments can be made via our Village website by clicking on the MAKE A PAYMENT icon at westmont.illinois.gov.  

Bill payments can also be dropped off via the Village of Westmont after-hours drop box, located near the entrance of the Commuter Train Station on West Quincy Street or the Westmont Police Department drop box located at 500 N. Cass Ave.  These payments will be processed on the next business day.

REPORT-A-CONCERN
The Village of Westmont offers a convenient way to communicate concerns to Village staff right from our website. The REPORT A CONCERN system allows users to enter and track requests on a variety of subjects regarding Code Enforcement, Streets, Water, and more. Last year, the Village of Westmont received over 2000 inquiries through the REPORT A CONCERN system, all of which were addressed by staff.  To learn more about how to REPORT A CONCERN, please click here - westmont.illinois.gov/civicalerts

COVID-19 INFORMATION RESOURCES
Following is information from DuPage County regarding how to protect yourself from contracting and/or spreading COVID-19.

Here is what you can do to prepare your family as we see additional cases of COVID-19 in our community.

• Know where to find local information on COVID-19 and local trends of COVID-19 cases. Visit www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.
• Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and what to do if symptomatic:

*Stay home when you are sick

*Call your health care provider’s office in advance of a visit

*Limit movement in the community

*Limit visitors

• Know what additional measures those at higher risk and who are vulnerable should take.
• Implement steps to prevent illness (e.g., stay home when sick, handwashing, respiratory etiquette, clean frequently touched surfaces daily, social distancing).
• Create a household plan of action in case of illness in the household or disruption of daily activities due to COVID-19 in the community:

*Consider 2-week supply of prescription and over the counter medications, food and other essentials. Know how to get food delivered if possible.

*Establish ways to communicate with others (e.g., family, friends, co-workers).

*Establish plans to telework, what to do about childcare needs, how to adapt to cancellation of events.

• Know about emergency operations plans for schools/workplaces of household members.

 
For updates on coronavirus response in DuPage County, please visit the DCHD website at www.dupagehealth.org/covid19.
 
DuPage County Board Chairman Dan Cronin issued a disaster proclamation for DuPage County in response to the County’s first confirmed case of COVID-19.  By issuing a disaster proclamation, the County officially activated its Emergency Operations Plan and will continue to work with local, state, and federal partners to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.  Governor J.B. Pritzker issued a disaster proclamation on March 9 that would allow Illinois to receive federal funds to assist with the statewide response to coronavirus. Chairman Cronin made the proclamation after consultation from the DuPage County Health Department and the DuPage County Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Management.
 
To learn more about coronavirus visit the DuPage County Health Department’s coronavirus page at www.dupagehealth.org/590/Coronavirus-Information or call the Illinois Department of Public Health’s coronavirus hotline at (800) 889-3931.


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