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WHAT DOES SHELTER AT HOME MEAN?

The City of Heath remains under ROCKWALL COUNTY JUDGE DAVID SWEET’S order to Shelter at Home issued 03/24/20. How does this affect your daily routine? The infographic below outlines some of the basic expectations issued by the Counties disaster declaration. Scroll down more detailed information. What You CAN Do: You may still leave your home, […]

APPLY NOW! SMALL BUSINESS ASSISTANCE LOANS STARTING FRIDAY

The Small Business Administration will start accepting applications for Small Business Assistance Loans starting on Friday April 3, 2020. Follow the links below to find out more. Note: Links are to external websites and will open in a new window, unless otherwise stated: Assistance for Small Business (CARES Act) Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) Overview Paycheck […]

Helping Heath Businesses Bridge the Gap to the CARE-Act

City of Heath Approves Local Business Stimulus Program Today during a virtual emergency meeting, the Heath City Council unanimously approved a local business stimulus program recently developed and also unanimously approved by the Heath Economic Development Corporation(HEDC) and Heath Municipal Benefits Corporation (HMBC). The program will tap up to $500,000 of the HMBC fund to […]

Trash & Recycling Collection Services

Thanks to the hard-working crews with Waste Collections, the essential service of trash and recycling remains on schedule. However, workers who show signs of being ill are asked to stay home. That means the burden of keeping up is stretched across a reduced staff. Your patience and grace are greatly appreciated if you experience any […]

Rockwall County Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Drive

Rockwall County local hospitals, healthcare providers, and first responders have been working hard to extend the use of their personal protective equipment (PPE) and to replenish their supply. However, they are experiencing long backorder times. Rockwall county residents have contacted the Office of Emergency Management (OEM) and want to step up and donate PPE to […]

COVID-19 Tested? How to Get Your Test Results

If you have been tested at either of the test sites in Dallas you will get a call from the RESULTS CENTER in 3-5 days or as long as 7 days. Once you get your results your can visit the following sites to download a copy of your results. If you were tested at American […]

Rockwall County Reports First Confirmed Cases of COVID-19

Health authorities have informed the City of Rockwall that there are now two confirmed positive cases of COVID-19 in Rockwall County. Health officials will monitor these cases and provide additional details as they become available, subject of course to patient confidentiality. Citizens should comply with the Rockwall County Stay-at-Home Order and take all precautions to […]

QUESTIONS ABOUT THE COUNTY’S SHELTER IN PLACE?

With the County Judge David Sweet’s order to Shelter In Place yesterday, we realize there are many questions you may have about your own specific activities, lifestyle, business and health. The Rockwall County Call Center at 972-204-7080 is the best source regarding questions about what is allowed under the County Order.

Rockwall County Judge Orders Shelter At Home

All cities within Rockwall County are now under County Judge David Sweet’s order to shelter at home beginning tonight at 11:59 p.m. The City of Heath is in full support of this action and encourages every person living and working in our great community to do your part to limit the spread of COVID-19. Here […]

Dallas COVID-19 Testing Sites Changes Criteria

Starting at noon on Monday, March 23, the two COVID-19 testing sites in Dallas are updating criteria and lifting the age restriction to test more North Texans. Criteria for testing sites is as follows: Shortness of breath Cough Must show a temperature of 99.6 or higher The sites operate daily from 8 a.m. to 8 […]