COVID-19
This page will be updated as new information is available and will includes useful links, helpful information, and maybe even some humor to brighten your day when we can. The Big Horn County Commissioners are proactively working across all agencies of government to plan for a coordinated response to the COVID-19 virus. Our Big Horn County Health Official, Dr. Fairbanks has issued the following updates for the safety of Big Horn County Citizens.
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News from the Wyoming Department of Health
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Contact: Kim Deti
Phone: 307-777-6420
State Total of Coronavirus-Related Deaths Goes Up to 50
The count of coronavirus-related deaths among Wyoming residents who had tested positive for COVID-19 has gone up to 50, according to the Wyoming Department of Health (WDH).
- An older adult Big Horn County man died last week after being hospitalized for treatment in another state following virus exposure within Wyoming. The man was known to have health conditions recognized as putting patients at higher risk of serious illness related to COVID-19.
Deaths among Wyoming residents are added to the state’s coronavirus-related death total based on official death certificate information and the location of the person’s permanent residence. Deaths among Wyoming residents who pass away in other states are not counted in both states. If death certificates do not describe COVID-19 as either causing or contributing to a person’s death, those deaths are not included in Wyoming’s count of coronavirus-related deaths.
Among Wyoming residents, there have now been 50 coronavirus-related deaths, 4,231 lab-confirmed cases and 785 probable cases reported since the pandemic began.
For more information about COVID-19, visit: https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/novel-coronavirus/.
September 15, 2020
Updated Health Orders Effective September 16, 2020 through September 30, 2020
12th Continuation of Health Order #1
12th Continuation of Health Order #2
12th Continuation of Health Order #3
Updated Template to Request a Variance to Current Health Orders
Template in MS Word Document
September 1, 2020
9:00 AM
Big Horn County
COVID-19 Update/Response
For Immediate Release
Beginning Today, September 1, 2020 we will discontinue the duplication of posting positive case notices for Big Horn County. This has been a duplication of services already provided by the Wyoming Department of Health. We encourage interested citizens to find this information on the Wyoming Department of Health Website at https://health.wyo.gov/publichealth/infectious-disease-epidemiology-unit/disease/novel-coronavirus/covid-19-map-and-statistics/ This change will eliminate some of the confusion that has been noted by differences in notification timing for updates to state and local data.
We will continue to share other important updates, current health orders and useful information on this website as well as the facebook pages for Public Health and Emergency Management.
We would like to take this opportunity to remind citizens of the importance of continuing the exposure reduction practices of social distancing and masking that have been emphasized throughout this emergency. Remember, this is not forever, this is just for now!
Covid-19 Posts Archived - Click Here
Jobs
Job Openings
Big Horn County Maintenance, is currently searching for a part time evening janitor. Hours are 4 P.M. to 8 P.M. Monday thru Friday. For further information call, 307-568-3958. This position will remain open until filled.
Appointed Board
APPLICATIONS REQUESTED
Applications are requested from residents of Big Horn County who are interested in serving on the Big Horn County Airport Board. Applications are available at the link below or at the County Clerk’s office. There are a minimum of 5 seats that will be filled. Initial terms will be staggered with Trustees serving a two, three, four or five year term. Mail your application to the Big Horn County Commissioners at P.O. Box 31, Basin, WY 82410, or email to lori.smallwood@bighorncountywy.gov by 5:00 PM, October 15, 2020.
Applications are requested from residents of the Big Horn County Solid Waste District who are interested in serving on the Big Horn County Solid Waste Board. Applications are available at the link below or at the County Clerk’s office. There is one seat available to serve a three year term. Mail your application to the Big Horn County Commissioners at P.O. Box 31, Basin, WY 82410, or email to lori.smallwood@bighorncountywy.gov by 5:00 PM, October 15, 2020.
Applications are requested from residents of the Byron Solid Waste District who are interested in serving on the Byron Solid Waste Board. Applications are available at at the link below or at the County Clerk’s office. There is two 3-year term seats available. Mail your application to the Big Horn County Commissioners at P.O. Box 31, Basin, WY 82410 or email your application to lori.smallwood@bighorncountywy.gov, all applications must be received by 5:00 PM, October 15th, 2020.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Click on the button below to download a copy of the application, or pick up a copy at the Big Horn County Courthouse
Download application for appoinment to board or commission.
Special Meeting Notice
None at this time, please check back.
NRMP
For Immediate Release
ARE YOU INTERESTED IN WHAT HAPPENS ON FEDERAL PUBLIC LANDS
IN BIG HORN COUNTY
Basin, Wyoming March 12, 2020 - Big Horn County is seeking public comment on its draft Natural Resource Management Plan.
Natural Resource Management Plans serve as a basis for communicating and coordinating with the federal government and its agencies on land and natural resource management issues. The Big Horn County Commissioners and Resource Plan Steering Committee has released its draft natural resource management plan and is requesting comments from the public.
Natural resource management plans are best put together with input from a variety of different resource users throughout the county. Your feedback and comments are important to Big Horn County, the plan is available at the following locations:
The Big Horn County Website - CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD
The Big Horn County Clerk’s Office, Basin
The Big Horn County Land Planning Office, Basin
Big Horn County Libraries in Basin, Greybull and Lovell
Comments will be accepted until 5:00 PM March 31, 2020. Comments may be submitted via email at BHC_NRMP@y2consultants.com or dropped off in person at the Big Horn County Clerk’s office.
The Comment Period has been extended to April 10th, 2020. Due to the COVID-19 emergency a public meeting will be schedule at a later date. This meeting may be conducted in a video/phone conference fashion dependent on future emergency response recommendations.
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The original Big Horn County courthouse, in Basin, 1901. Wyoming State Archives.
