COVID-19 Information

Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services COVID-19 Vaccination Process

Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services Department is following the COVID-19 Vaccination Prioritization Guidance as outlined by MDHHS and recommended by the CDC and ACIP. 

• To view the latest information about vaccination phases visit the Kalamazoo County Health & Community Services website.
• To locate a testing site or vaccination site, visit the Kalamazoo County Office of Emergency Management website.

Health-Related Questions

• To read the latest information from Kalamazoo County HCS, visit https://www.kalcounty.com/hcs/covid19.php.  Health-related questions should be directed to Kalamazoo County HCS call center at (269) 373-5267.  
• To read the latest information from the State of Michigan, visit https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus.  The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) also launch a statewide hotline at 888-535-6136 to respond to health-related questions about COVID-19.

Guidance for Business

• The State of Michigan has launched a webpage with guidance specifically for businesses as it relates to Governor Whitmer’s Stay Safe, Stay Home Executive Order.  Please visit the site at https://www.michigan.gov/coronavirus/0,9753,7-406-98178_98737---,00.html.
• The Michigan Economic Development Corporation provides resources for businesses during the COVID-19 outbreak.  MEDC can be reached directly at (888) 522-0103.
• The United States Small Business Association is implementing a variety of programs and measures to assist small businesses.
• Southwest Michigan First has a webpage devoted to business resources, including information about the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act.
• Consumers Energy offers resources to small businesses for assistance with energy bills additional short-term help.

City Operations

The City of Portage continues to follow recommendations from the State of Michigan and Kalamazoo County HCS to slow the spread of COVID-19 to protect the overall public health of residents and city employees. To mitigate the risks of the COVID-19 outbreak, Portage continues to provide only core city services with very limited staffing.

• All City of Portage facilities are open by appointment only.  The Police Division lobby is open for EMERGENCIES only. Non-emergency reports can be made at (269) 448-8911.
• The public is encouraged to conduct business via phone, e-mail, U.S. Mail, the 24-hour drop box at City Hall or online at portagemi.gov.
• Public Safety (police and fire) emergency operations will continue without interruption. Minor crime reports (minor thefts, damage reports, etc.) should be initiated by calling (269) 488-8911.  Reports requiring an officer response will be conducted with minimal face-to-face contact with reporting parties.
• Utility payments can be made online.  
• The Portage Senior Center is closed, activities have been modified or canceled until further notice. All trips that are part of the center’s travel program have been put on hold.
  

The availability of city services may change further as the COVID-19 outbreak continues to evolve. Please watch the city website (portagemi.gov) for updates to this information. Like and follow us on Facebook (facebook.com/CityofPortageMI). Questions regarding city operations may be directed to the Office of City Manager at (269) 329-4400.