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Your Chamber was proud to work with our community partners to create the “Garrett County Roadmap to Reopening: Best Practices for Businesses & Attractions”. We hope this document will be a tool for you to plan and prepare for the reopening of your business while minimizing the risk to your employees, customers and guests. The document will be updated as federal, state and local rules and regulations change regarding the pandemic.
Garrett County Roadmap to Reopening: Best Practices for Businesses & Attractions
(updated 5/28/2020)MARYLAND BACK TO BUSINESS
Effective May 15 at 5 p.m., Maryland is in Stage One of recovery, which includes the reopening of some businesses, such as manufacturing, retail stores, and some personal services. Stage One is being implemented with a flexible, community-based approach that empowers individual jurisdictions to make decisions regarding the timing of reopenings, therefore it’s important that businesses consult guidance and best practices issued by their jurisdiction. Additionally, guidance and best practices issued by the State are available here.If you have questions, please contact secretary.commerce@maryland.gov.
Governor Hogan’s office has developed an interactive map reflecting the current status of business reopenings in Maryland’s 24 jurisdictions. This map is updated daily during the 9 a.m. hour with the most recently available data. View the map HERE.
GARRETT COUNTY REOPENING INFORMATION
Governor Hogan has proceeded to ease restrictions dealing with the COVID -19 State of Emergency, on a statewide basis but has reserved the right for local jurisdictions to modify his actions, if circumstances warrant.
In Garrett County we have utilized the Governor's guidance and have, to this point, fared better than most jurisdictions in the State. It is the intent of the Board of County Commissioners of Garrett County to continue to follow the Governor's directives.
As a result, until or unless the Health Officer for Garrett County directs otherwise, Garrett County will proceed with openings in accordance with Governor Hogan's present and future directives.
As the Governor announces phased openings or, as he eases restrictions related to the COVID -19 State of Emergency, those actions will apply in Garrett County unless the Garrett County Health Officer directs otherwise.SIGNAGE FOR YOUR BUSINESS OR OFFICE
Stage 1 – Limit of 10 Persons in Store of Office
Stage 1 – No Limit on # of Persons; Social Distancing
Sign - Outdoor Dining
Sign - 50% Capacity with Fill-in #
Sign - 50% Capacity with Fill-in #, Hand Sanitizer Required
Sign - Face Coverings Recommended, 50% Capacity
Sign - Face Coverings Recommended, 50% Capacity, Hand Sanitizer Required
Sign 4 - Face Coverings Required, 50% Capacity
Sign 5 - Masks on Maryland
Sign 6 - 75% Capacity with Fill-in #
Sign 6 - 75% Capactiy with Fill-in # & SanitizerPERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE) & CLEANING SUPPLIES
If you are seeking PPE or cleaning supplies, Garrett County Economic Development has a developed a list of suppliers of these products. Click here to be directed to their website.Below are links to other documents that may provide additional guidance to you as you prepare to reopen your business.
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Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery
Maryland Strong Roadmap to Recovery Slideshow
Maryland Strong Social Gathering Limit Frequently Asked Questions
MD Chamber of Commerce Safe Workplace: Best Practices and Baselines for Reopening Maryland
CDC Guidelines for Opening Up America
AEI National Coronavirus Response: A ROAD MAP TO REOPENING
Roadmap to Recovery: A Public Health Guide for Governors
Cincinnati Restart Taskforce Principles of a Responsible Return
Roadmap for a Smart Re-Start of the Wisconsin Economy
Kroger's Blueprint for Business
How Cities Can Reopen After COVID: A Ten-point Preparedness Plan for Our Communities
Accelerate Myrtle Beach Reopening Guidelines
Visit Dolores Back-to-Business Toolkit
Standardized Employee Screening Questionnaire
U.S. Chamber of Commerce Ready to Reopen Playbook for Small Business
National Restaurant Association’s Reopening Guidance
National Retail Federation’s Operation Open Doors
AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for At-Home Service Providers
AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for Construction Environments
AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for Gyms and Workout Facilities
AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for General Office Settings
AIHA’s Reopening Guidance for Hair and Nail Salons
CDC Coronavirus Resource Center for Businesses and Workplaces
CDC Interim Guidance for Businesses and Employers (Updated May 2020)
CDC Guidance for Cleaning and Disinfecting Workplaces and Businesses
CDC FAQs: Reducing the Spread of COVID-19 in Workplaces
CDC FAQs: Healthy Business Operations
OSHA Guidance for Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
updated 5/14/2020