Solano County issues Local Emergency and Curfew Order

Solano County has issued a Local Emergency and Curfew Order effective tonight at 8 p.m.

SOLANO COUNTY – In cooperation with local law enforcement agencies, Solano Sheriff Thomas A. Ferrara has imposed a Countywide Local Emergency and CurfewOrder effective immediately, commencing this evening, June 2 at 8 p.m. The curfew requires people in the County of Solano to stay indoors from 8 p.m. through 5 a.m. The Local Emergency will remain in place until 5 a.m. on June 4 or until the Declaration of Local Emergency is rescinded or extended at the discretion of the County. This order is a response to the civil unrest, looting, and destruction of personal and real property that followed peaceful protests over the last several days in the State of California and here in Solano County.

The killing of George Floyd has our country reeling. Many are taking part in peaceful protests. This order is meant to protect protesters right to free speech and peaceful assembly. However, peaceful protests have been disrupted by violence and civil unrest that will not be tolerated. It is my belief that such conditions pose extreme risk to the safety of persons and property. The curfew will be in place to preserve public order and safety during the Local Emergency.

“We are working hard to keep this community safe in these challenging times and appreciate our community’s amazing response in helping keep the peace. We urge everyone to abide by the curfew and remain indoors during those hours,” said Benicia Police Chief Erik Upson.

Exemptions to this Order:

· Peace Officers; firefighters; emergency operations personnel, the National Guard or other military personnel deployed to the area;
· Individuals traveling to and from work;
· Authorized members of the media;
· “Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers” as designated by the State Public Health Officer;
· People experiencing homelessness and without access to a viable shelter;
· Individuals seeking medical attention.