ity of Salem Announces In-Person Service Closures

• The National Weather Service is predicting freezing rain to begin after 10 a.m. Tuesday and continuing through the evening.
• City services will continue to be available online, by phone, or by email but many City buildings will be closed to the public.
• Go to www.cityofsalem.net for a full list of available services and contact information.

Salem, Ore. — Due to the National Weather Service’s prediction of freezing rain and out of an abundance of caution, the City of Salem is closing all in-person services at Civic Center Plaza, Salem Public Library, Center 50+, and Salem Municipal Airport on Tuesday, January 16, 2024.

City Services Remain Available. However, the bulk of City operations will continue uninterrupted. Most City services are available on-line through the City’s website https://www.cityofsalem.net/i-want-to

In addition, we will be offering on-line and remote access for the following services:

• Customer Service Center is available by emailing info@cityofsalem.net
• Salem Public Library is available for customer calls from 10 am to 6 pm at 503-588-6315
• Center 50+ is available by email at connect50plus@cityofsalem.net. For volunteers of Marion Polk Food Share’s Meals on Wheels, meals will not be delivered on Tuesday.
• Permit Application Center is available from 8 am to 5 pm at 503-588-6256 or aspac@cityofsalem.net“>baspac@cityofsalem.net. Inspection services will be rescheduled on Wednesday.

For cases before Salem Municipal Court on Tuesday, January 16, please contact the Court after January 17 to make arrangements for a new date by calling 503-588-6146 (select 5 for staff) or t@cityofsalem.net“>salemmunicourt@cityofsalem.net

All essential services, including police, fire, public works, and medical services will continue to operate.

• For life-threatening emergencies, call 9-1-1.
• For all other emergencies, contact 503-588-6123
• To report roadway, water, or sewer concerns, call the Public Works Dispatch Center at 503-588-6311