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The Town of Apex follows the guidance of agencies that monitor public health, as it relates to the coronavirus and any other major public health issue. These include the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, and the Wake County Division of Public Health.

Closings, Cancellations and Postponements 

Please stay tuned for updates, as these programs continue to be evaluated.

Closings

All town buildings, including the Apex Community Center and Halle Cultural Arts Center, are closed to the general public through April 30th.  

Parks amenities including athletic fields and courts, picnic shelters, dog parks, playgrounds, and the skate plaza are closed through April 30th. All public greenways and trails remain open. Park restrooms remain open. 

Although the buildings will be closed, much like during a snow event or other natural disaster, staff will continue working to carry out the town's mission, and to provide the best possible service during this unprecedented time. Here are a few ways that you can continue to conduct your business with Town staff.

Task	Phone	Online
Utility Payments	(919) 362-8676	Pay online
Building Permits	(919) 249-3418	ePermits
Parks Program Registration	(919) 249-3402	Online registration
Report Concerns	n/a	Various online forms
Victims Assistance	(919) 362-8661	n/a
Police Report Request	n/a	Online Request
Plan Submittal	(919) 249-3426	Instructions for New Submittal Process
Electronic Neighborhood Meetings	(919) 249-3426	Electronic Neighborhood Meeting Packets
Resources for Businesses	n/a	Economic Development Resource Page

Postponements

• All athletics postponed through April 30th
• Wake County Senior Games (April 9,16,17)
• PeakFest - rescheduled for September 19th

Cancellations

Programs & Events

• All events held at the Halle Cultural Arts Center through April 30th are cancelled
• All programs held at the Apex Community Center through April 30th are cancelled
• Census Day Event 
• All Easter Egg Hunts
• Peak City Pig Fest 

Meetings

• Environmental Advisory Board (March 19)
• Bee City Committee (March 25)
• Parks, Recreation and Cultural Advisory Committee (March 25)
• Tree CAP (April 2)
• Town Council (April 7)
• Planning Board (April 13)
• Board of Adjustment (April 14)

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How you Can Help
As we monitor social media, we will attempt to list volunteer and donation opportunities in the Apex area here. If you know of a program not listed here, please email us with that information.

• Neighbors Helping Neighbors (utility bill assistance for Apex residents)
• Think Apex Now (campaign on social media highlighting residents making a positive impact on our community)
• Western Wake Crisis Ministry (food pantry and resource assistance)
• Western Region Emergency Food Distribution (serving/delivering to those without school meals) 

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What Apex is Doing
To reduce the risk of exposure to our employees and community, the Town of Apex is in the process of implementing the following measures:

• Limiting the number of employees in town buildings whenever possible, through alternating shifts and using remote work to the fullest extent.
• Holding meetings in person only when absolutely necessary.
• Restricting business travel and training, large conferences, or meetings scheduled through April 15, 2020 as well as any business travel by airline. This date will be reevaluated frequently.
• Asking employees to wash hands upon entering their building each morning, and any time they enter a different town facility.
• Advising janitorial services to thoroughly wipe and sanitize door handles, stair rails, and light switches when cleaning town facilities.
• Preparing deep clean sanitation plans for any town facility where an exposure may have occurred.
• Continuing use of proper PPE for those who jobs may have a higher risk of exposure.
• Relaxing utility disconnection policies. Utility disconnection due to non-payment will be suspended during this time, to avoid jeopardizing the heath and safety of our residents. Payment for these accounts will be worked through at a future date.