COVID-19 Operations & Policy: next commanders’ townhall March 4 ... what are your questions?
By Public Affairs Office 02 March 2021
MAR 3, 2021 -- Carlisle Barracks is at Health Protection Condition CHARLIE. Find here associated policies and changes in operations/ hours.
Next commanders' town hall -- with acting Commandant MG Hill, Garrison Cdr LTC Short, Dunham Cdr LTC Saenz -- Thu, March 4 at noon - www.facebook.com/usawc. Got questions: post to facebook OR submit email to the USAWC public email box, USArmy.carlisle.awc.mbx.atwc-cpa@mail.mil.
This page: new information above the page break. Below: current policies for Carlisle Barracks and Pennsylvania ... current operations and changes across base .. and resources to stay up to date.
Effective Feb. 28 -- The Carlisle Barracks mask policy applies to all visitors as well as DoD military and civilian employees, contractors and family members -- in all on-base buildings and outside in common areas when 6-feet distancing cannot be maintained.
Pa. GOV Wolf has dropped the quarantine or test requirement upon return from out-of-state travel. Army travel guidelines remain in effect.
As of March 2, 2021: Pa. daily COVID cases = 2,503 compared to the 2,397 cases reported on March 1, 2021.
Current report of comparable incident levels: 37 cases per 100,000 people for Cumberland county. Pennsylvania-wide, 20 per 100K people. Neighboring Franklin County is reporting 17 per 100K people and Huntingdon County is reporting 17 per 100K.
*The trend of daily cases is decreasing in PA and Cumberland county. Gov. Wolf has lifted some and revised other statewide mitigation numbers, according to a press release issued by Gov. Wolf on March 1. Wolf attributes this trend, in part, to the progress in the state’s vaccination plan. There is also a decrease in the number of counties with substantial transmission, the highest level of transmission. Cumberland county is now in the moderate transmission level. HOWEVER, the surrounding counties--Perry, Dauphin, York, Adams, Franklin, and Huntington remain at the highest level of transmission.
Base Policies -- (Scroll to SERVICE HOURS, below, e.g., NEW bowling options at Strike Zone)
- Masked are required on base -- unless alone in a room with the door shut, or with household
- Pennsylvania travel guidelines apply re test or quarantine after travel - except for those commuting from out-of-state home
- Gate Security: All drivers will lower windows, wearing masks, to show ID card.
- Jim Thorpe Fitness Center now open by appointment only to all beneficiaries at Carlisle Barracks: masks required to and from workout stations.
Installation Alert(s) - No alerts at this time.
Scroll to bottom of this site, www.armywarcollege.edu to SEE COVID Vaccine video with Dunham health professionals talking with community representatives about vaccine safety, side effects, allergies, and more.
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PENNSYLVANIA SITUATION
Current policies for all Pennsylvanians --
- Indoor event spaces, like sports arenas - capacity limit raised to 15 percent occupancy (formerly 5-10 percent)- and limits raised for outdoor events
- Self-certified restaurants may open at 50% capacity for indoor dining
- Serving alcohol for on-site consumption must end at 11 p.m., and all alcoholic beverages must be removed from patrons by midnight
- Personal care services (including hair salons and barbershops) open at 50% occupancy and by appointment only
- Gyms, spas, and entertainment venues (casinos, theaters, museums) limited to 50 percent capacity.
- Other businesses are capped at 75% of their normal capacity
USAWC & CARLISLE BARRACKS SITUATION - OPERATING HOURS
Chapel
Protestant Services: https://www.facebook.com/pg/USAWCMemorialChapel/vi
Catholic Services: https://www.facebook.com/CarlisleBarracksCatholic
Chaplain Counsel or Assistance:
717.245.3318
Transition Assistance
Call: 717.245.3894
Retirement Services
Hours: appointment only
Call: 717.245.4501
Passport and Visa
Hours: appointment only
Call: 717.245.4684
Email: jeff.l.cleff.civ@mail.mil.
Legal Assistance
Hours: appointment only
Call: 717.245.3976
Notary Service
Hours: Wednesdays, by appointment only
Call: 717.245.3976
Army Community Services
Hours: Wednesdays, by appointment only
Call: 717.245.HELP
Army Emergency Relief
AER partner American Red Cross
Call: 877.272.7337. 24/7. Inform them you are from Carlisle Barracks.
Army Community Services
Call: 717.245.3868.
Root Hall Library
Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Call: 717.245.3660
The Army Heritage and Education Center
Hours: indoor exhibits closed, reopen Jan. 11
Call: 717.245.3700
Ridgway Hall Research Room
Hours: appointment only
Booking: https://usawc.libcal.com/spaces
AHEC Museum Store
Hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Sun, 12 noon to 4:30 pm
Call: 717.245.3700
Security
Visitor Center: Located in Bldg. 870 Jim Thorpe Rd., Hours; Mon.-Fri. 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. closed federal holidays, after-hours proceed to Claremont Gate
Claremont Gate: 24/7
Ashburn Gate: Mon.--Fri. 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., closed federal holidays
Ashburn Pedestrian Walk-In Gate -- 24/7, requires Visitors Center registration
Dunham Army Health Clinic
Hours: 7:30-4:30 M-F, Closed every FIRST Thursday of the month for training
Call: 717.245.3400
Dunham Pharmacy – ALL prescriptions are picked up at the Dunham Clinic curbside service
Carlisle Barracks Dental Clinic
Hours: appointment only
Call: 717.245.4542
Veterinary Clinic
Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesdays, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. closed over lunch.
Call: 717.245.4168
Military Family Life Counselor
Hours: appointment only
Call: 717.448.4509
Child Development Center
Hours: Closed, re-opens Jan. 19th
Call: 717-245-3701
Website: www.militarychildcare.com
McConnell Youth CenterHours: School Age (K-5) 6:30-5:30 M-F
Call: 717-245-4555
Jim Thorpe Fitness Center
Hours: Mon.-Fri.: 6 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sat.-Sun.: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m, Holidays: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. by appointment only
Call: 717.245.3418.
Appointments open on Thursday for the following week: 3 workouts per week for uniformed military, 2 per week for all other authorized patrons. There are 11 available workout stations. Patrons can call each day during working hours for next-day openings. One-hour appointments are for a single workout station: 45 minutes to workout and 15 minutes for the patron to clean the station with provided cleanser and the cleanser to set. Patrons can request extended workout exceptions at the front desk. Patrons must wear masks when entering and departing the gym, and remain at their assigned work stations and maintain social distance while in the facility. Plus-one guests are limited to family members living in the same household. Bring a towel for personal use. Lockers and shower are closed and off-limits.Open-air exerciseHours: till 9 pm daily.
Golf Course
Hours: appointment only for staggered tee times
Call: 717.243.3262
Strike Zone Bowling Center
Open play Fridays and Saturdays, call 717.245.4109 to reserve a lane & learn COVID details.
League play suspended until further notice.
Strike Zone Bowling Center Snack
Hours: 9 am to 2 pm, weekdays
Call: 717-245-3027
Frame Shop at Barracks Crossing Arts & Crafts
Hours: Tuesdays thru Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Call: 717-245-3319
Auto Shop
Hours: by appointment, no Saturdays
Call: 717.245.3156.
Commissary
Hours: Tues – Sat: 9 am – 4 pm.; Sunday 11 am -4 pm.
Call: 717-961-5730
The Exchange Barber Shop
Hours: Saturday, 9 am to 3 pm, appointment only (sign up at the shop)
The Exchange Movie Theater
Hours: closed until further notice
STAY INFORMED
https://www.facebook.com/USAWC.
Weather closures delays will be relayed on www.armywarcollege.edu and https://www.facebook.com/USAWC, Alert Messages and the DES
Pennsylvania offers a COVID Alert app: You can "Opt-in for Exposure Alerts" if you’ve been near someone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Make your own decision by learning how it works: at the COVID-Alert-PA link below.
The COVID dashboard linked on this page provide detailed information about trends, and snapshots of Cumberland County, the Pa. counties in which you live & shop, and the regions of the country to which you plan to travel. Below, find the link to the Pennsylvania COVID Dashboard (updated each day at noon) which identifies county-by-county stats.
