R-Centers that distribute food will still be open. Click here for a list of those sites.

The Central Library downtown will still be staffed, and beginning Wednesday, March 18, curbside pickup will be available at that location. Returns will be taken at the Broad Street book drop. Staff will answer 585-428-7300 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. There is also a website.

Branch libraries will close on March 27 so they can be deep-cleaned.

The Rochester Police Department and Rochester Fire Department will remain unaffected.

The Public Market will remain open during its regular operating hours.

Civil Service testing is postponed.

The Rochester Animal Services shelter will be open by appointment only. Call 585-428-7274 or email animalservices@cityofrochester.gov to schedule an appointment.

Mayor Warren also issued several orders:

Utilities are not to be discontinued for any reason if there is reason to believe the building is occupied.

As of 5 p.m. on Monday, March 16, all City of Rochester facilities will be closed to the public with the exception of the Public Market and R-Centers that distribute food. Click here for a list of those sites.

for a list of those sites. All public meetings, with the exemption of the Zoning Board of Appeals on March 19 are suspended.

The City is establishing a secure drop box at City Hall for people paying their real estate tax.

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