[Durham INC] County to Observe Veterans Day Holiday

[Jones, Henry R.]

NEWS RELEASE

For Immediate Release                                          Date: 11/03/21
Contact: Public Information Office                   Phone: (919) 560-0000/Fax: (919) 560-0020
E-mail: publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov<mailto:publicinformationoffice at dconc.gov>

County to Observe Veterans Day Holiday
Most DCo Government Offices to Close on November 11th
Durham, N.C. - Durham County Government will close most offices in observance of the Veterans Day holiday on Thursday, November 11, 2021. All offices will reopen with their normal hours of operation on Friday, November 12.
The full list of holidays observed by Durham County Government in 2021 is available here<https://www.dconc.gov/about-dco/durham-county-government-holiday-schedule>.

County to Host Annual Veterans Day Celebration Virtually
The public is invited to attend the 9th Annual Durham County Veterans Day Recognition and Celebration Program hosted virtually by the Durham County Veteran Services Department on Thursday, November 11, at 11 a.m. Each year, Durham County recognizes former active duty military service members during a celebration of patriotism, services and sacrifice.
The annual program will be available for viewing on the Durham Television Network (DTN) as well as the County's website<http://www.dconc.gov> and social media accounts on Facebook<http://www.facebook.com/durhamcountygov>, Twitter<http://www.twitter.com/durhamcounty>, Nextdoor<https://nextdoor.com/agency-detail/nc/durham-county/durham-county-government/> and YouTube<http://www.youtube.com/dcowebmaster>. DTN can be found on Spectrum Channel 8, AT&T U-verse channel 99, Frontier Communications channel 70 and Google Fiber Channel 8.
There will also be a "VA Benefits Q&A with VSO" call-in event between 12-4 p.m. Veteran Services Officers will take questions regarding VA benefits. Call 919-560-VETS (8387) to participate.

Durham County General Services
Convenience Sites
The Durham County General Services Department will close all four of its solid waste and recycling convenience sites on November 11. Durham County residents with a current 2021-2022 solid waste decal can resume disposal of garbage, recycling, yard waste and bulky items at the County's convenience sites on November 12 under normal hours of operation.
Roadside Recycling
The Durham County roadside recycling schedule for customers normally serviced the week of November 11 will not be affected. All residents are reminded to set out their recycling bins by 6 a.m. on the day of pickup, to avoid a missed collection. Residents who want to keep track of their recycling collection schedule should download the "Durham County Recycles" mobile application. Residents can download the mobile app for free on Apple devices in the App Store<https://apps.apple.com/app/id1481279900> or Android devices in the Google Play Store<https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=gov.dconc.recollect.waste>.
To learn more about Durham County's Solid Waste Division, call (919) 560-0433 or log on to the Durham County Solid Waste website<https://www.dconc.gov/government/departments-f-z/general-services/solid-waste-recycling-and-litter-control>.

Durham County Library
All Durham County Library locations will be closed on Thursday, November 11 and will return to normal operating hours on Friday, November 12.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of the many online services provided by visiting www.durhamcountylibrary.org<http://www.durhamcountylibrary.org>.

Durham County Public Health
The Durham County Department of Public Health (DCoDPH) will follow the Durham County Government Veterans Day holiday closing schedule.
For Public Health emergencies during the holiday closure, including communicable disease reporting, environmental health and suspected foodborne illnesses, please call 911 and ask for the Durham County Department of Public Health's response team member on-call.
For more information regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, COVID-19 vaccinations, or general information about services provided by the DCoPH, visit www.dcopublichealth.org<http://www.dcopublichealth.org>.

Durham County Social Services
On November 11, the Durham County Department of Social Services (DSS) will close its offices for the Veterans Day Holiday. Residents are encouraged to call (919) 560-4600 to reach an on-call social worker to report child abuse and neglect or adult abuse and neglect. DSS will reopen and operate according to its normal hours of operation on Friday, November 12.
Get more information about Durham County Department of Social Services here<http://www.dconc.gov/DSS>.

Durham County Sheriff's Office
Durham County Sheriff's Office Patrol Division, as always, is available 24/7. The Sheriff's Administration and Records Division will be closed on November 11 and will reopen on November 12.
Emergency calls should be made by dialing 911 or 919-560-0900.
More information about the Durham County Sheriff's Office is available here<http://www.durhamcountysheriff.com>.

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