Walhalla changes its operations

“The City of Walhalla will be modifying operations city-wide in response to the recent outbreak of the COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus). This is to minimize the risk of transmission and for the general well-being of the public and city employees. The following will take effect immediately and remain until March 31, 2020. City Hall- Business offices will be closed to the public. Utility bill payments may be made online, at www.cityofwalhalla.com, by automated phone system, or in the City Hall drop box. There will be no service disconnects, or non-payment fees charged, for the month of March. Requests for new utility service, new water taps, or service discontinuance may be made via email [email protected]. All forms, with instructions, will be available on the City’s website soon. For additional information, please call City Hall at (864) 638-4343. Business license applications can be taken over the phone and by email [email protected]. Parks and Recreation- All games and events have been suspended until April 6, 2020. This is following guidance from the Dixie Youth League. Walhalla City Gym will be closed. Sertoma Field will be open, however, there will be no city sponsored events on the field or disc golf course. Stumphouse Tunnel will remain open, however there will be no city sponsored events. Fees at Stumphouse will be waived until March 31, 2020. Restrooms at both Sertoma and Stumphouse will be closed. Law Enforcement- Police Department exterior door will be closed until March 31st. – Contact 864-6385831 for any assistance from Police. (screening questions will be asked to determine best course of action). All non-emergency incidents will be handled over the phone. In instances when there is close contact with an individual suspected of having COVID-19, officers will utilize the PPE kit. Close contact is defined as being within six feet of an individual with COVID-19 or suspected COVID-19. Judicial Courts)- Municipal Court exterior door will be closed until March 31st. – Contact 864-6384341 for any assistance from clerk of court. (screening questions will be asked to determine best course of action) Online payment for municipal fines with debit/credit card 1. go to website: www.cityofwalhalla.com 2. click on pay fine quick link (red and black box) 3. enter your ticket number that is found on the bottom of your ticket 4. follow instructions to enter credit/debit card information to pay fine
Payment of municipal fines through telephone 1. call 1-844-507-3630 2. you must have your ticket number that is at the bottom of your ticket March court/pretrial dates will be rescheduled to later date. Fire/Emergency Services- The Fire Department will be closed to any non-essential personnel. Persons needing emergency assistance can dial 911 or ring the doorbell. Firefighters have appropriate PPE to deal with most infectious diseases. Large meetings and gatherings at the FD will be postponed until March 31, 2020. The fire department is working with Prisma Health to prioritize calls for service. Please let the emergency dispatcher know if you have any flu-like symptoms.
Street/Sanitation- Street Department operations will not be affected at this time. Trash pickup will continue under normal schedule. Depot/St. John Meeting House- There will be no change in operations. Our guidance is the same as DHEC and CDC. Wash your hands, avoid touching your face, socially distance yourself, and if you are sick stay at home. If you have symptoms, call your health care provider for directions.”