ELKINS — Per rising concerns over the coronavirus, the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office strongly urges all citizens who have business that needs to be attended to in the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office to please consider these options before any in-person activity. If you are sick, please refrain from visiting the Sheriff’s Office in person.

∫ Personal and Real property taxes can be paid

Online at: https://wvpropertytaxes.com/ to pay be sure to be on the payment tab, receipts can also be printed from the website

By mail: Make checks payable to the Sheriff of Randolph County and send to 4 Randolph Ave., Suite 100, Elkins WV 26241, receipts will be mailed once processed

∫ Fire Fee payments can be paid by mail. Make checks payable to the Sheriff of Randolph County and send to 4 Randolph Ave., Suite 100, Elkins WV 26241, receipts will be mailed once processed.

∫ DMV License renewal is available online from the DMV website:

https://transportation.wv.gov/DMV/Vehicle-Services/Registrations/Pages/default.aspx

(the site can link to the local one for tax receipts)

∫ Accident Reports are available through the WV State Police: https://www.wvsp.gov/Pages/default.aspx

∫ Additional information is available on our website: https://randolphsheriff.wv.gov/

∫ For other non-time sensitive matters, please call the office to request information and alternative ways to complete necessary transactions

Tax Office: -304-636-2100

Law Enforcement Office: 304-636-2111

For emergencies please call 9-1-1

∫ Contact Information for other Randolph County Government Offices:

County Commission 304-636-2057

County Assessor 304-636-2114

County Clerk 304-636-0543

Circuit Clerk 304-636-2765

Office of Emergency Management 304-636-0483

To reduce chances of infection, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control recommends the following precautions:

∫ Take everyday preventive actions to stay healthy (enough rest, good nutrition, etc.).

∫ Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

∫ Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

∫ Stay home when you are sick.

∫ Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

∫ Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

∫ Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

∫ Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.

∫ Stay informed.

For more information about the local response to this pandemic and useful links and resources, please visit:

∫ Randolph County Office of Emergency Management: https://rcoem.org/press-releases/

∫ Randolph-Elkins Health Department: https://randolphhealthwv.com/

∫ Davis Health System: https://www.davishealthsystem.org/coronavirus-covid-19-information

∫ Latest state of WV Coronavirus updates: https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID-19/Pages/default.aspx