Bishop Paiute Tribe LogoTribal Offices Resume Regular Hours of Operations

Social Distancing and Mask Protocols Remain in Place

October 19, 2020 – Inyo County – The Bishop Paiute Tribe’s administrative offices have resumed regular hours of operation and is now open to the public from 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday and will be closed for lunch from 12-1pm until further notice. In accordance with recommended best practices, all visitors will be required to have their temperature checked and wear a face mask before entering the building. Hand sanitizers and washing stations will also be available at key locations.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe remains committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our employees and visitors as we are re-opening. To ensure that our organization honors this commitment, we have developed an in-depth COVID-19 Emergency Action Response Plan (ARP). In alignment with guidance offered by the National Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Public Health (CDPH) guidelines, federal OSHA standards related to COVID-19, and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

This change of policy is listed in the revised Emergency Action Response Plan available online at https://bishoppaiutetribe.com/emergency-management.html.

For further information regarding Inyo County COVID-19 numbers update and New Tier information please visit https://www.inyocounty.us/covid-19. For the latest information from the State of California including the current County risk level please visit https://covid19.ca.gov/.

The Bishop Paiute Tribe is a federally recognized Indian tribe located on its 879-acre Bishop Paiute Reservation in Inyo County, California. The Reservation was formed under Congressional Act 5299, P.L. No. 43 of April 20, 1937. The Tribe is committed to the well-being of its people.

For more information please contact the Bishop Paiute Tribe at (760) 873-3584.

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