City of Downey

The State of California has created the California Relief Grant Program for small businesses and non-profits that have been affected by COVID-19. The deadline to apply has been extended to January 13th! For more information and to apply, visit: https://careliefgrant.com/

Please welcome Downey's New Fire Chief, Dan Hurlock

Free Christmas Tree pick up from December 26th to January 10th. Please place your tree out on your scheduled pick-up trash day. For more information please call CALMET SERVICES at 562-259-1239 #CityOfDowney #ChristmasTree #PickUp

A COVID-related text scam involves tricking people into disclosing bank account info in order to receive an Economic Impact Payment. For more information visit: https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/tax-scams-consumer-alerts #CityOfDowney #COVID19 #Scams

1 in 5 people getting tested for #COVID19 in LA County is testing positive. Stay home as much as possible to help slow the surge and save lives. Always wear a mask and keep distance when out for essentials. #CityOfDowney #SaferAtHome

Construction/Closure Notice Dollison Drive at Studebaker Road in Downey will be permanently closed to through-traffic starting Tuesday, December 15, 2020 for construction of the cul-de-sac. #CityOfDowney #ConstructionNotice #Closure

City Hall will be closed on New Year’s Day and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2021 with our regular business hours. There will be no street sweeping or trash pickup on New Year’s Day. #CityOfDowney #2021

If you start to experience any symptoms or have a positive test, isolate for 10 days and until you are fever free for 24 hours. For help and resources call 2-1-1. #CityOfDowney #COVID19 #SaferAtHome

If your household is impacted by COVID-19 and you need some assistance please visit: www.downeyca.org/rentalassistance #CityOfDowney #COVID19 #RentalAssistance

Elfie is heading to the Promenade tomorrow to eat at one of the many delicious restaurants! Keep an eye out for another clue tomorrow to help figure out where he will be! #SelfiesWithElfie #ParksMakeLifeBetter #WeAreParksAndRec #DowneyStrong #DowneyCares

Mayor Claudia M. Frometa, James T Lee, MD, Yasmeen Shaw, MD, and incoming Fire Chief Dan Hurlock would like to wish everyone a Happy New Year and remind the community to celebrate the New Year safely at home. By staying at home you can help stop the spread of COVID-19 and potentially help reduce the number of ICU patients at our hospitals, including PIH Health Downey Hospital and Kaiser Permanente Downey Medical Center. Together we can save lives!

Did you see tonight’s surprise holiday caravan throughout the City!? Mayor Claudia M. Frometa and the Downey City Council, along with members from our Downey Police, Fire and Public Works departments, helped bring some much needed holiday cheer to Downey! Happy Holidays!

The Planning Commission meeting for Wednesday, November 4th, 2020 has been cancelled due to lack of business. The next Planning Commission meeting will be held on Wednesday, November 18th, 2020 at 6:30 pm #CityOfDowney #PlanningCommission #Meeting

¿Tiene ideas sobre cómo la ciudad de Downey puede abordar las necesidades de vivienda a nivel local? Comparta sus ideas y sea parte de la conversación asistiendo al Taller Virtual Comunitario en línea para el Elemento de Vivienda, jueves 17 de diciembre de 2020 de 6 p.m. a 8 p.m. El taller se presentará en inglés y español y también habrá la oportunidad de compartir sus comentarios en español. Visite www.downeyca.org/HEUpdate para obtener más información o comuníquese con el Planificador Senior Alfonso Hernandez o el Planificador Asociado Irving Anaya al (562) 904-7154 o por correo electrónico a [email protected]. #CityOfDowney #Virtual #Workshop

Downey Alerts is a citizen notification system that provides information to you in multiple ways about emergencies that may affect locations within our community. Text downeyalerts to 888777 to register your cell phone number or follow link to register online https://www.downeyca.org//emergency-prepared/downey-alerts

Check out our virtual recreation page to follow along with Amy as she teaches you how to make party hats to ring in the New Year! Our virtual recreation page is updated weekly with new fitness, arts & crafts and enrichment videos! Don't forget to check out the archive section of each category to view all past content. www.downeyca.org/VIRTUALrec... #DOWNEYathome #HOMErec #ParksMakeLifeBetter #WeAreParksAndRec #downeycares #saferathome #downeystrong

Do you have ideas about how the City of Downey can address local housing needs? Share your thoughts and join the conversation about the future of housing at the upcoming Virtual Housing Element Community Workshop, Thursday, December 17, 2020 at 6 pm to 8 pm. Visit www.downeyca.org/HEUpdate for more information. #CityOfDowney #Virtual #Workshop

VOTE CENTERS WILL BE OPEN FROM 7 AM 8 PM. Vote at any of the voting centers here in Downey or find a voting center anywhere in Los Angeles County by visiting: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc/?id=4193 #CityOfDowney #DowneyVotes #VoteCenter #Vote #2020Election

Missed the deadline to register to vote? You can take advantage of Same Day Voter Registration. Eligible citizens can go to the L.A. County Registrar-Recorder County Clerk’s Office, or the nearest Vote Center to register and vote conditionally! Find a site: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vc?id=4193&culture=en #CityOfDowney #DowneyVotes #Election2020

¿Tiene ideas o preocupación relacionado con la vivienda en Downey? Participe en la Encuesta Comunitaria de la Ciudad de Downey: Identificando Nuestras Necesidades de Vivienda. La Ciudad de Downey está actualizando su plan de vivienda a largo plazo, llamado el Elemento de Vivienda, y necesita su ayuda. Participe en la encuesta comunitaria y comparta sus ideas sobre cómo la ciudad puede abordar las necesidades de vivienda de todos los residentes de Downey. La encuesta está dis...ponible en inglés o español y estará abierta hasta el 14 de enero de 2021. Su opinión es importante para desarrollar un plan de vivienda que responda a las necesidades y preferencias de la comunidad. ¡Ayude a moldear el futuro de vivienda en Downey! Para participar la encuesta y obtener más información, visite: https://www.downeyca.org/heupdate

Don’t miss this free Household Hazardous & Electronic Waste Drive-Thru Collection Event on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 9:00 am 3:00 pm! This event is open to all Los Angeles County residents. #CityOfDowney #WasteRecycling #PublicWorks

Voting in person today? Make sure to: -Sanitize hands before entering and after leaving -Wear a face cover and keep it on -Keep 6ft. apart... -Stay home if experiencing symptoms #CityOfDowney #DowneyVotes #Election2020

As part of the City’s energy conservation efforts, we are working together with SCE to convert the more than 4,400 streetlights to energy-efficient LED fixtures. Crews will start working in the south end of the City on October 28 and plan to be done by late November 2020.

Happy #ElectionDay! If you haven't already made your voice heard, you can go to ANY Vote Center in Los Angeles County to vote in-person or drop off your Vote by Mail ballot. Find a Vote Center: http://locator.lavote.net - find a location with the shortest wait times.... #CityOfDowney #DowneyVotes #Vote

Voters and residents now have the ability to report damaged Ballot Drop Boxes, and suspicious unofficial ballot drop boxes by visiting: https://report.lavote.net/#/homepage #CityOfDowney #DowneyVotes #Election2020

If you are voting by mail you can track your ballot with BallotTrax. You can subscribe to BallotTrax here: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/ #CityOfDowney #DowneyVotes #Election2020 #BallotTrax

Here is some information you need to know about your mail in ballot! Ballot Drop Boxes will close at 8:00 pm tonight. To find a Vote by Mail Drop Box visit: https://locator.lavote.net/locations/vbm/?id=4193... Register to track your ballot here: https://california.ballottrax.net/voter/ For more information please call the City Clerk’s office at 562-904-7280 #CityOfDowney #DowneyVotes #2020Election