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COVID-19 Coronavirus

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The City of Hemet is monitoring the status of COVID-19 and is implementing the necessary measures to ensure the safety of staff and the community. We are working closely with our partner agencies to ensure that the public is well informed and continues to have access to public services. View helpful information below.

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Residents

As of March 22, 2021, City Offices are reopened on a limited basis. Hemet residents may continue to utilize the City's online and telephonic services to conduct their business, and can visit the offices between 9:00 am and 1:00 pm, Monday through Thursday. You may call 951-765-2301 for any questions, and our staff will gladly assist you. Staff is available Monday - Thursday, 7:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

BUSINESSES

There are several resources for businesses that have been significantly impacted by COVID-19. Riverside County Small Business Assistance & Community Services has staff that you can work with to access what you need. Call them at 951-955-0493.

Click here to access a list of COVID-19 resources.

GUIDANCE DOCUMENTS
Retail Stores	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-retail.pdf
Day Camps	https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-daycamps.pdf
Family Entertainment Centers	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-family-entertainment.pdf
Fitness Facilities	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-fitness.pdf
Hotels & Short-Term Lodging	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-hotels-lodging-rentals.pdf
Museums, Galleries & Zoos	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-zoos-museums.pdf
Restaurants, Bars, & Wineries	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-restaurants-bars.pdf
Campgrounds & RV Parks	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-campgrounds.pdf
Places of Worship	https://covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-places-of-worship.pdf
Child Care Programs	https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-childcare--en.pdf
Schools	https://files.covid19.ca.gov/pdf/guidance-schools.pdf

Online/telephonic services
gas company
Eviction Moratorium
RESOURCES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

Online/telephonic services

NEED	PHONE NUMBER	LINK
Pay Utility Bill	951-765-2350 844-493-0159 Automated	More Options
Business License	951-765-2358
Access Library Resources	951-765-2440	Libstaff@hemetca.gov
Submit a Project Application/ Zoning & Property Questions	951-765-2375	PlanStaff@hemetca.gov
Report/Fix Code Violation	951-765-2339	CodeStaff@hemetca.gov
Building Inspection	951-765-2428	BldgStaff@hemetca.gov
Obtain Planning Review/ Permit Questions	951-765-2475	BldgStaff@hemetca.gov
Report Public Works Issue	951-765-3712	YourGov
Development or CIP Question or Issue	951-765-2360	EngrStaff@cityofhemet.org

gas company

Gas Company has suspended disconnections during the COVID-19 pandemic. Hemet residents may continue paying their bill online or by telephone, but not in person. Customer service is available 24/7 to answer your questions. Call them at 1-800-427-2200.

Eviction Moratorium

In January 2021, the State passed legislation to extend the eviction moratorium until June 30, 2021. The legislation prohibits evictions of tenants who have experienced hardship as a result of rent owed due to a COVID-19 related hardship. It also provides a State Rental Assistance Program. To be eligible, the tenant must provide a declaration of hardship according to the legislation's timelines. Rent and mortgage payments are not waived, they are only deferred. Residents should continue to make payments if they can, and should coordinate with their mortgage servicer or property management.

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RESOURCES FOR SENIOR CITIZENS

CORONAVIRUS DETAILS

CORONAVIRUS DETAILS

Coronavirus was announced in February 2020 as a new (novel) illness that spreads easily and rapidly and causes shortness of breath, fever, dry cough, and other common symptoms. The Hemet City Council declared the existence of a local emergency on March 16, 2020 and updates continue to evolve quickly.

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COVID UPDATES
TESTING
Reopening Details

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COVID UPDATES

TESTING

Reopening Details

As of December 3, 2020, California is under a regional stay at home order, and county's with less than 15% ICU capacity must close nonessential services for a minimum of three weeks.