NIAGARA FALLS DMV OFFICE TO CLOSE FOR ONE WEEK DUE TO COVID-19
Niagara County Clerk Joseph A. Jastrzemski today said the Niagara Falls office of the Niagara County DMV would be closed tomorrow until Monday, January 25 due to COVID-19 cases forcing the isolation or quarantine of several staff members.
"I apologize to the public for this inconvenience, but as we have seen throughout this pandemic, the COVID-19 virus can wreak havoc in a moment's notice," said Jastrzemski. "We are currently working closely with the Niagara County Health Department to make sure we follow all protocols and are comfortable we will be able to open up next Monday."
Jastrzemski said anyone who has an appointment in the Niagara Falls office can keep that appointment time with either the North Tonawanda or Lockport office.
"We have redeployed staff to help ensure that anyone who booked an appointment in Niagara Falls can show up at the same time to either Lockport or North Tonawanda and we can handle their transaction. They do not need to call us or do anything else, just show up at either office at their scheduled time," said Jastrzemski. ... See MoreSee Less
Niagara County Department of Health and 211 Partner to Ensure Access to COVID-19 Point of Dispensing Pre-Registration
The Niagara County Department of Health (NCDOH) and 211 Western New York have established a formal partnership to ensure access to County Point of Dispensing COVID-19 Pre-Registration access for those within limited or no access to the internet. Those who are unable to access registration via the internet, can now call 211 for registration support. 211WNY is available 24/7 by dialing 211 or 888-696-9211.
“While our Point of Dispensing (POD) operations remain pre-registration only, it is important that we partner with agencies such as 211 to ensure those with limited or no access to the internet are able to pre-register for COVID-19 vaccine if eligible,” stated Elise Pignatora, Director of Public Health Planning and Emergency Preparedness.
“This partnership will additionally help those 65 and older who are now eligible for vaccine but are encountering difficulty in registering for an appointment at one of our PODs,” stated Daniel J. Stapleton, Public Health Director.
211 WNY is a critical communications platform that serves as a single assess point for individuals seeking information and services.
“211 is proud to partner with the Niagara County Department of Health, supporting registrations for the County’s PODs by phone 8:00am–8:00pm, 7 days a week. Since COVID-19 hit WNY, 211 has experienced a surge in requests for assistance from families and individuals struggling to meet basic needs including food, PPE, housing and rent assistance, and mental health services so helping with vaccination registration is a natural fit,” said Kelly Dodd, Director of Contact Center Services.
For more information regarding the Niagara County Point of Dispensing (POD) operations, to include eligibility and registration, visit: For www.niagaracounty.com/health/Services/Public-Health-Preparedness/2019-Novel-Coronavirus-COVID-19/....
Visit www.211wny.org for information on services available in the community or more info about 211WNY. ... See MoreSee Less
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