FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 

November 18, 2024

***NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE***

THANKSGIVING DAY HOLIDAY

Thursday, November 28, 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, Transfer Stations, Fairgrounds, Douglas County Museum and All External Douglas County Government Offices will be closed to the public on Thursday, November 28, 2024, in observance of the Thanksgiving Day Holiday. As always, even when Douglas County government offices are closed, many officials and public employees are still working. 

Please note 

• Douglas County Senior Services Bistro Sixty Dining Sites (Dine-In Meal Service) and Meals on Wheels Programs in Glendale, Glide, Yoncalla, Reedsport, Sutherlin, Riddle and Winston will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Our Senior Dining sites will resume their dine-in service on Friday, November 29, 2024.  Patrons needing meals for Thursday, November 28 are asked to call Douglas County Seniors Services at (541) 440-3677 to request an extra meal during their Tuesday, November 26 dine-in service or Meals on Wheels delivery.
• The Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum in Winchester Bay will be open for visitors on Thursday, November 28, 2024, for normal business hours.
• Douglas County Parks. All Douglas County operated parks, campgrounds and boat ramps will continue to be open and accessible to the public on Thanksgiving Day.  For reservation information at Douglas County operated campgrounds, please call (541) 957-7001 or go online to https://douglascountyor.gov/802/Parks.
• Salmon Harbor Marina docks, boat ramps, camping sites and the Winchester Bay RV Resort will be open and accessible to the public during this time. For more information please call (541) 271-3407 or go online to https://douglascountyor.gov/448/Salmon-Harbor-Marina.  The Salmon Harbor Marina Office will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 2024.
• Even though the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office (DCSO) lobby entrance will be closed on Thursday, November 28, 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 DCSO non-emergency number at (541) 440-4471. 
• The Douglas County Board of Commissioners and designated department officials will remain engaged and available to respond to any local emergencies, regardless of the holiday.

In addition, some County Departments may have limited hours or will be lightly staffed on Friday, November 29, 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.   

            The Commissioners and staff here at Douglas County government would like to take the opportunity to wish you and your family a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday.  We know that many of you will be planning family gatherings or traveling this Thanksgiving holiday weekend, and we encourage you to take the necessary precautions to celebrate and travel safely. 

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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