Richland County employees continue to work hard for residents, despite County offices being closed to the public and nonessential staff during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Staff in a variety of departments are working throughout the community to ensure that essential functions continue, from emergency services to road projects and utilities.

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS) personnel are taking proper precautions related to COVID-19 and wearing protective uniforms as they answer calls in the community.
   
• Progress on road and sidewalk projects continues throughout the County. Crews with Richland County Transportation are working to widen Clemson Road, a project that will extend a portion of the road from two to five lanes by early 2021. More widespread efforts include repaving a combined 16.74 miles on 52 roads around the County.
   
• The Richland County Conservation Division continues to monitor and maintain conservation properties while following social distancing and safe practices.
   
• Departments with crews working in the field are practicing social distancing.
   
• Richland County Council is holding virtual public meetings to limit in-person interaction and help prevent the spread of COVID-19. The next County Council meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 21. Details on virtual access will be released closer to the meeting. Council meetings are archived on the Richland County YouTube page.

Crew members from Richland County Utilities make repairs to the Cayce-West Columbia Riverwalk.