BUCYRUS-Mayor Jeff Reser has extended the city’s Emergency Declaration until January 31, 2021.

WHEREAS, President Trump has declared a National state of emergency to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus; and

WHEREAS, Governor DeWine has also declared a state of emergency for the State of Ohio to limit the spread of the Covid-19 virus; and

WHEREAS, the recent spike in Covid-19 cases has led to many hospitalizations and deaths.

Be it therefore proclaimed by Mayor Jeffrey L. Reser, pursuant to Bucyrus Codified Ordinance 509.07 that a Civil Emergency exists within the City of Bucyrus. Further, in light of this Civil Emergency, I, as Mayor of the City of Bucyrus do hereby issue the following orders:

I. All Citizens are requested to obey and comply with the orders of the Governor of the State of Ohio, the Federal, Ohio, and Crawford County Emergency Management Agencies, the Ohio and Crawford County Department of Health, and the emergency orders contained herein.

2. Effective, Friday, January 1, 2021, all City owned buildings shall be closed to the general public through Sunday, January 31, 2021. City offices and departments shall remain open and will be staffed for phone and email inquiries only. Any matter that requires additional services, or that cannot be completed by phone or email, will be scheduled by appointment.

The City of Bucyrus Police and Fire Departments remain open and fully staffed. Both stations shall be closed to the public. However, should you need to speak with a police officer, or make a report that cannot be completed over the phone, please call the City of Bucyrus Police Department non-emergency number (419) 562-1006 to schedule an appointment or the Fire Department at (419) 562-1351. Please, in order to avoid putting our personnel and the community at risk, try to limit your contact with Police and Fire personnel to emergency situations only.

Should you need to contact a specific City office, you may do so at the following numbers and or emails:

a. Administration: 419-562-6767 x 221 admin@cityofbucyrusoh.us

b. Auditor: 419-562-6767 x 230 auditor@cityofbucyrusoh.us

c. City Council: 419-562-6767 x 238 councilclk@cityofbucyrusoh.us

d. Fire Department: 419-562-1351 bfd@cityofbucyrusoh.us

e. Income Tax: 419-562-6767 x 234 incometax@cityofbucyrusoh.us