Reminder: Douglas County Government Offices Closed for Memorial Day

Douglas County Government Will Be Closed For Memorial DayPhoto byDouglas County Government

NOTICE OF HOLIDAY CLOSURE

Memorial Day Monday, May 27, 2024

By Kristy Tallman, May 21, 2024

Douglas County, Ore. — Douglas County Commissioners Chris Boice, Tim Freeman, and Tom Kress remind citizens that government offices in the Douglas County Courthouse, located at 1036 SE Douglas Ave. in Roseburg, as well as the Douglas County Justice Building, Douglas County Courthouse Annex in Reedsport, Douglas County Landfill and Transfer Stations, Douglas County Fairgrounds and all external Douglas County government offices will be closed to the public on Monday, May 27, 2024, in observance of Memorial Day.

Even when Douglas County government offices are closed, many officials and public employees continue to work on special, routine or emergency projects. This includes the Douglas County Commissioners, Juvenile Department, Public Works Department, Emergency Management Department, Parks Department and Salmon Harbor Marina.

The Douglas County Museum of History and Natural History and the Umpqua River Lighthouse Museum will be open on Monday, May 27, 2024, for normal business hours. All Douglas County-operated parks, campgrounds and boat ramps will remain open and accessible to the public. For reservation information at Douglas County-operated campgrounds, call (541) 957-7001 or visit the Douglas County Parks website. The Douglas County Parks Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.

Salmon Harbor Marina and the Winchester Bay RV Park will continue to be open and accessible to the public. For harbor or reservation information at Salmon Harbor, call (541) 271-3407 or visit the Salmon Harbor Marina website. The Salmon Harbor Marina Office will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024.

The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office lobby entrance will be closed on Monday, May 27, 2024, but Sheriff’s Deputies, 911 communications and DCSO staff will continue to provide law enforcement protection and emergency assistance. For emergencies, call 911. For non-emergencies, contact the Douglas County Sheriff’s Office at (541) 440-4471.

Commissioners Boice, Freeman, and Kress encourage citizens to participate in memorials on this day to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country in the U.S. Armed Forces. "Honor, remember and never forget the sacrifices made on our behalf for our freedom, liberty, and justice," they said.

By Kristy Tallman, May 21, 2024

The Republic News

Source: Douglas Co. Government