06-26-24 Notice Of Holiday Closure - Independence Day (Photo) -06/26/24
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 26, 2024
***NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE***
Observance of Independence Day Holiday
Thursday, July 4, 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, 1036 SE Douglas Avenue in Roseburg, Oregon, as well as the Douglas County Justice Building, Douglas County Courthouse Annex in Reedsport, Douglas County Fairgrounds Office, Douglas County Landfill and Transfer Sites, and All External Douglas County Government Offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, July 4, 2024, in observance of the American Independence 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 Board of Commissioners, Sheriff’s Office, Juvenile Department, Public Works Department, Emergency Management Department, Parks Department, and Salmon Harbor Marina. In addition, some County Departments may have limited hours or will be lightly staffed on Friday, July 5, 2024. Please call ahead of your visit to see if the Department has staff available to assist you with your needs. You can call (541) 672-3311 for general inquiries and Department extensions. You can also log onto our website at https://douglascountyor.gov/ to access the direct phone numbers for each County Department.
Please note, a few other closures and openings for the Fourth of July Holiday:
- Both the Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History in Roseburg and the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open for visitors on Thursday, July 4, 2024, for normal business hours.
- Douglas County Bistro Sixty Senior Dining Sites and Douglas County Meals on Wheels programs will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 2024. Meal delivery customers are asked to request an additional meal on their Tuesday, July 2, 2024, deliveries to help hold them over until the next regularly scheduled meal delivery. Bistro Sixty Senior Dining Sites will resume service on Friday, July 5, 2024.
- Due to staffing vacancies the Douglas County Clerk’s Office needs to reduce business hours July 1 – 3, 2024. They will be open from 10:00 am – 12:00 pm and 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on those days. In addition to the closure on Thursday, July 4, 2024, the Clerk’s Office will also be closed on Friday, July 5, 2024.
- All Douglas County operated Parks, Campgrounds and Boat Ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public during the Fourth of July holiday. For reservation information at Douglas County operated campgrounds, please call (541) 957-7001 or go online to https://douglascountyor.gov/802/Parks.
- Even though the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office lobby entrance will be closed on Thursday, July 4, 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.
This year we celebrate the 248thFourth of July, also known as American Independence Day. It has been a federal holiday in the United States since 1941, but the tradition of Independence Day celebrations goes back to the 18th century with the American Revolution. On July 2, 1776, the Continental Congress voted in favor of independence, and two days later delegates from the 13 colonies adopted the Declaration of Independence, the historic document drafted by Thomas Jefferson. From 1776 to the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence, with typical festivities ranging from fireworks, parades, and concerts to more casual family gatherings and barbecues.
The Douglas County Board of Commissioners would like to wish everyone a safe, happy, and healthy Fourth of July holiday. They encourage citizens to safely and responsibly participate in Independence Day celebrations that honor our great nation, celebrate our freedoms, and demonstrate patriotism for the land that we love. Happy Birthday, America!
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Media Contact: Tamara Howell, Douglas County Emergency Communications & Community Engagement Specialist | Douglas County Public Affairs Office | Office: (541) 957-4896 | Cell: (541) 670-2804 | Email: tamara.howell@douglascountyor.gov
