FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 21, 2024
*** NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE ***
Memorial Day
Monday, May 27, 2024
(Douglas County, Ore.) Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress would like to remind citizens that government offices in the Douglas County Courthouse, located at 1036 SE Douglas Avenue in Roseburg, as well as the Douglas County Justice Building, Douglas County Courthouse Annex in Reedsport, Douglas County Landfill and Transfer Stations, Douglas County Fairgrounds and All External Douglas County Government Offices will be closed to the public on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of the Memorial Day holiday.
Even when Douglas County government offices are closed, many officials and public employees are still working on special, routine or emergency projects such as our Douglas County Commissioners, Juvenile Department, Public Works Department, Emergency Management Department, Parks Department and Salmon Harbor Marina. Please note the following:
- The Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History and the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum will be open on Monday, May 27, 2024, for normal business hours.
- All Douglas County operated parks, campgrounds and boat ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public. For reservation information at Douglas County operated campgrounds, please call (541) 957-7001 or go online to https://douglascountyor.gov/802/Parks. As a reminder, the Douglas County Parks Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.
- Salmon Harbor Marina and the Winchester Bay RV Park will continue to be open and accessible to the public. For harbor or reservation information at Salmon Harbor, please call (541) 271-3407 or go online to https://douglascountyor.gov/448/Salmon-Harbor-Marina. As a reminder, the Salmon Harbor Marina Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.
- Even though the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office lobby entrance will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, our Sheriff’s Deputies, 911 communications and DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement protection and emergency assistance for our residents. If you have an emergency, call 9-1-1. If you need to reach dispatch for a non-emergency, call the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office non-emergency number at (541) 440-4471.
Commissioners Boice, Freeman, and Kress encourage citizens to participate in memorials on this day that honor the men and women that gave their lives in service to this country in our U.S. Armed Forces. Honor, remember and never forget the sacrifices made on our behalf for our freedom, liberty, and justice.
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist | Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Cell: (541) 670-2804 cell | tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov