News 17 March 2020

County closing offices to the public

Chickasaw County announced Tuesday morning that it is closing all of its offices to the public, due the Coronavirus COVID-19, but it will continue to provide essential public services
“Our goal is to protect the citizens and employees of Chickasaw County,” read a statement that was approved by the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors Tuesday morning. “Our employees will continue to perform essential county services. Please contact the Department by phone if you have questions regarding services. County Departments and phone numbers are listed below [in this statement.]”
The Law Enforcement Center and services will continue with extra protocols in place.  Essential court proceedings are still taking place, but the Chickasaw County Board of Supervisors recommends suspending all public gatherings at this time.
List of County Offices and Phone NumbersAuditor’s Office: 641-394-2100Board of Supervisors Office: 641-394-2100Treasurer’s Office:  641-394-2107Driver’s License Office: 641-394-3204Recorder’s Office: 641-394-2336Engineer’s Office: 641-394-2321Assessor’s Office: 641-394-2813Clerk of Court: 641-394-2106Community Action: 641-394-2007Attorney: 641-394-3446 Public Health & Home Care Services: 641-394-4053Veterans Affairs Office: 641-394-3232Environmental Health: 641-394-4053Emergency Management Agency Office: cell phone: 641-229-6101Conservation Office: 641-394-4714 (closed to the public.)Sheriff’s Office: 641-394-3121 (suspending fingerprinting for employment purposes, jail visitations, &                                                              Weapons permits)

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