Sacramento County released a new Public Health Order that now allows certain businesses to reopen in accordance with state guidelines. Under the new Order, restaurants can allow indoor and outdoor dining, stores can have shoppers inside, and shopping malls may reopen.
The City of Folsom is distributing free face coverings to assist Folsom businesses preparing to reopen.
The Folsom Fire Department wants to help you and your family be water safe around waterways, swimming pools, and other standing water.
The reopening of the park entrances is part of Stage 2 of Governor Gavin Newsom’s Resiliency Roadmap.
The skate and bike parks are now open from 1 to 7 p.m. daily. Both facilities are located at Cummings Family Park, 1775 Creekside Drive.
The Folsom Police Department reminds residents that properly disposing of medications is key to preventing misuse and abuse of prescription medications. The police department lobby is currently closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, so residents should bring their prescription medications to another facility for disposal or dispose of the medications at home.
The City of Folsom Solid Waste Division has seen a 15 percent increase in trash and a 20 percent spike in recycling during the stay-at-home orders. The increase can be attributed to residents eating more meals at home, working on home projects, and doing more yard work.
Folsom’s 50+ miles of beautiful recreational trails are shared by cyclists and pedestrians; safety and courtesy make for a positive experience for all trail users.
The City of Folsom stands ready to support the phased reopening of local businesses. Here are some of the tools available to help businesses reopen once authorization is announced by Governor Gavin Newsom and Sacramento County Department of Public Health Services. We encourage you to plan and prepare in advance for a safe and prosperous reopening.
Folsom City Manager Elaine Andersen issued a fourth Emergency Order on May 1, 2020 to support local businesses and residents facing challenges due to the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. In the interest of balancing the efforts to limit the spread of COVID-19 and the public’s needs for greater recreational opportunities, the Emergency Order also allows for the reopening of selected non-contact recreational facilities and amenities.
The City of Folsom is committed to providing reliable water and waste disposal service to our customers. We also understand that many are facing severe challenges due to the COVID-19 health crisis. The City of Folsom offers several residential and business assistance programs designed to help during this difficult time.
As the weather warms up and more residents are out walking, running, and biking during the stay-at-home order, it is important to be aware of the wildlife we share our trails with. Rattlesnakes, mountain lions, bobcats and coyotes are just a few animals that live among us in Folsom.
Beginning the week of April 20, crews will resurface a number of Folsom's residential streets in the American River Canyon neighborhood with a slurry seal to prevent deterioration and improve drivability.
A half-mile segment of roadways will significantly improve traffic flow between El Dorado Hills and Folsom when El Dorado County completes the Saratoga Way/Wilson Blvd Extension Project Wednesday, April 29.