Richland County Council has dedicated $1.5 million to assist first responders, other public safety personnel and the community’s most vulnerable residents during the COVID-19 outbreak.

Richland County Council will host a virtual meeting at 6 p.m. Tuesday, April 7.

Effective immediately, Richland County will restrict all general debris burning for areas of unincorporated Richland County because of dry conditions and high fire danger.

With the COVID-19 outbreak keeping many indoors and the national census count also underway, residents with internet access are encouraged to complete the brief census questionnaire online as a way to follow social-distancing requirements.