City of Greensboro issued the following announcement on June 1.
Greensboro Mayor Nancy Vaughan declared a curfew for the city of Greensboro beginning Monday, June 1. The curfew hours are from 8 pm to 6 am, and remain in effect until it is modified or rescinded by the Mayor.
“As a result of the escalating violence that has come to Greensboro over the weekend, I have declared a curfew for the city beginning tonight at 8 pm,” said Mayor Vaughan. “I am concerned more about the possible loss of life and injuries for our residents. The curfew is necessary to protect the public health, safety and welfare of our community.”
Exemptions from the curfew include:
- Law enforcement officers, firefighters and other public safety employees;
- Doctors, nurses, employees of hospitals or other medical facilities;
- Public utilities, public transportation companies;
- On-duty military personnel
- News media, journalists
- Individuals traveling between work and their residence
- Individuals seeking medical care
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