Full Notification

"Stay at Home" order: All residents are to stay at home or at their place of residence unless they are leaving for the following reasons:

1. Obtaining goods or services from essential retail businesses;
2. Obtaining takeout or food beverages from restaurants;
3. Seeking medical attention, essential social services, or assistance from law enforcement;
4. Visiting family or close friends, caretakers, or romantic partners;
5. Reporting to or performing their job;
6. Walking, running, or engaging in outdoor activities with immediate family, caretakers, household members, or romantic partners;
7. Leaving for an educational, religious, or political reason;
8. Leaving because of a reasonable fear for health or safety; or
9. Leaving at the direction of law enforcement or other government agency.

Individuals who have to travel must practice social distancing when possible and should use public transportation only if they have no other feasible choice.

Cancelling gatherings: Gatherings of individuals, such as parties, celebrations, or other social events, are cancelled, unless otherwise authorized by the Order (i.e. the activities mentioned above).

Closing non-essential retail businesses: All non-essential retail businesses, which were previously limited to between 5 am and 8 pm, must now close entirely (Online delivery can continue). The list of essential retail businesses that can stay open is limited to the following:

1. Grocery and food stores, including retailers like Walmart/Target that sell food;
2. Pharmacies and medical marijuana dispensaries;
3. Medical supply stores;
4. Gas stations;
5. Convenience stores;
6. Ancillary stores within healthcare facilities;
7. Hardware and home improvement stores;
8. Banks and other financial institutions;
9. Laundromats/dry-cleaning services;
10. Stores that principally sell supplies for children under five years old;
11. Pet stores;
12. Liquor stores;
13. Car dealerships, but only for auto maintenance and repair, and auto mechanics;
14. Printing and office supply shops;
15. Mail and delivery stores.

Recreational and entertainment business: All are closed.

Restaurants and other dining establishments: All can remain open, but must continue to be delivery and / or takeout only

Pre K, K-12 and higher education: All continue to be closed to students.

Blanket exceptions: Nothing in this order shall be construed to affect the operations of (1) heath care or medical services providers; (2) access to essential services for low-income residents, including but not limited to food banks; (3) the media; (4) law enforcement; and (5) the operations of the federal government or the movement of federal officials when operating in their official capacity.
 

Instructions:

The order is effective 9 pm on Saturday March 21, 2020 and will remain in effect until the Governor revokes or modifies it.