Coronavirus Update for Weston Businesses #6

May 2, 2020 | 11:00 a.m.

Phase I Reopenings Some Parks, Golf Courses Now Open

As our state begins Phase I of reopening, there are multiple orders in effect. We would like to clarify the current guidelines for Weston. Florida Governor Ron Desantis issued Executive Order 20-112 this week which begins the reopening of some businesses classified as non-essential throughout the state as of 12:01 a.m. on May 4, with the EXCEPTION of Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties. The City of Weston has issued Emergency Order 2020-10, and Broward County has issued Emergency Order 20-08, both effective April 29, 2020, which allow for individuals to participate in certain outdoor activities where social distancing is easiest to maintain. Under these orders, all of Weston's passive parks and most of Broward's parks are now open for passive use only. Golf courses are allowed to operate under strict guidelines, and marinas and boating activity can resume throughout the county. As part of South Florida's Phase I reopening process, non-essential businesses must remain closed. Working together for a healthy community. One step at a time. It's the New Weston Way. For the current guidelines in effect for Weston, visit WestonFL.org/NewWay.

Also covered in City of Weston - Emergency Order No. 2020-10, is the requirement for use of facial coverings, with some exceptions. Facial coverings are not recommended for children under 2, those with difficulty breathing, or food service personnel where it would pose as a hazard or health risk. The requirements shall not apply to the extent subject to a religious objection.  Read more about the CDC's guidelines on cloth facial coverings. Medical and Surgical face masks, such as the N95-rated masks, are critical supplies that should be reserved for use by health care workers, police, fire, emergency management, or other persons engaged in life/safety activities.

Business Damage Assessment Survey The Business Damage Assessment survey has been activated to assess the impact of COVID-19 on Florida’s local business operations. The survey, managed by the State's Department of Economic Opportunity, will evaluate businesses affected by COVID-19 and the impacts the virus has had on the local economy, so actions to implement appropriate relief programs can begin. Take the survey online at https://floridadisaster.biz/. Business Assistance Resources from Broward County Broward County has a business assistance page on Broward.org/Coronavirus. Information will be updated by Broward County’s Office of Economic and Small Business Development regularly. Broward County Business Resiliency Virtual Town Hall Meeting Thursday, May 7 at 10 a.m. on Zoom This FREE preparedness event will help our local business owners in developing a successful plan for business continuity and resilience in times of crisis.To receive the log-in information to join the virtual town hall through Zoom, you must preregister at BCOESBD.Eventbrite.com. Reopening Guidance from the CDC To prepare your business to reopen in the future, read through the guidance provided by the CDC. Learn more

The City of Weston is here for you. Call us! 954-385-2000 Monday - Thursday, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. | Friday, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Questions about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Call the COVID-19 Call Center, available 24/7 at 1-866-779-6121 or email COVID-19@flhealth.gov.  City of Weston: Latest Guidelines WestonFL.org/NewWay Resources and Information WestonFL.org/Coronavirus Broward County: Broward.org/Coronavirus CDC: www.Coronavirus.gov Follow us on Twitter at @CityofWeston and @WestonFLAlert, on Facebook @CityofWestonFL. Click here to register to receive CodeRED emergency notifications from the City of Weston at .  (Save the following numbers in your phone so you will recognize the call: Weston CodeRed - 855-969-4636 or 866-419-5000 .)

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