WHAT ARE “ESSENTIAL” SERVICES?
Good question.
Many of you have messaged me wondering what is going to be open and what will be closed?
As we know, the Nashville mayor is asking all workers in non-essential businesses to stay home for 14 days beginning tonight at midnight.
This is a similar request made by other city, county and state leaders now across the country to stem the spread of coronavirus.
So, does the order effect you or someone you know?
**** HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?
The following essential activities will remain open:
Federal and state offices and services, including post offices and airports
Essential Nashville government functions including law enforcement, transportation, and businesses that provide government programs and services
Food and beverage: grocery and beverage stores, farmers markets, food banks, catering, convenience stores selling food, agriculture, food processing, feed mills, and other businesses that directly support the food supply
Health care, mental and behavioral health, and biomedical research and businesses that directly support the healthcare industry including health information technology, staffing and supplies
Sanitation and waste removal businesses and services
Energy, water, and sewage businesses and services
Pharmacies and medical supply businesses, and other businesses that directly support the drug and medical supply pipeline
Vehicle fuel, support, service stations and businesses
Banks, savings and loans, insurance companies, accounting businesses, and other business that directly support the insurance and financial services sector
Legal and judicial services
Laundromats/laundry/cleaning services
Home and business repair, hardware supply
Warehousing and storage
Construction and facilities design businesses
Product logistics, transport, and distribution businesses
Parcel transportation and delivery businesses
Veterinary and pet supply business and services including agricultural services and the caring and feeding of all livestock and farm animals
Home and business cleaning and maintenance services
All businesses which rely upon deliveries may continue, including florists
Internet and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services)
Certain other business and services the Office of the Mayor determines are essential for the continued safety and security of Davidson County.
SO, AS YOU SEE THAT LIST IS LONG.
Everything is NOT shutting down.
In addition:
Daycare and childcare business will remain open, but will prioritize children of parents working in essential services.
Hotels and commercial lodges will remain open, but must end entertainment or dining services in restaurants or group settings.
Pick-up and room-service food services may continue.
Essential services listed above may continue as long as appropriate distancing is physically possible and encouraged.
These businesses will adhere to CDC guidance on social distancing and hand hygiene in the workplace, including encouraging work-from-home and allowing employees when possible to work on-site in shifts to optimize social distancing in the workplace.
All essential services, especially grocery stores and pharmacies, will make best efforts to establish hours when only available to senior citizens or otherwise vulnerable populations.
This Order does not apply to employees of government agencies working within the course and scope of their public service employment.
Finally, some infrastructure and construction projects are also exempt, if workers are working on:
Construction of commercial and institutional buildings, and residential buildings and housing
Airport operations, food supply, concessions, and construction
Water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil extraction and refining.
Roads, highways, public transportation and rail.
Solid waste collection and removal.
Flood control and watershed protection.
Internet and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services)
And manufacturing and distribution companies deemed essential to the supply chains of the above industries
The Safer at Home order doesn't mean you must stay in your home.
Trips to the grocery store or pharmacy, or even going for a walk are allowed under the order. JUST BE SMART ABOUT IT.
Avoid crowds.
AND, if you are wondering: YES, THE NEWSCHANNEL5 NETWORK WILL CONTINUE TO COVER THE NEWS.
I will be in first thing Monday morning — along with the rest of my colleagues — bringing you what you need to know.
SEE YOU IN THE MORNING.
Good question.
Many of you have messaged me wondering what is going to be open and what will be closed?
As we know, the Nashville mayor is asking all workers in non-essential businesses to stay home for 14 days beginning tonight at midnight.
This is a similar request made by other city, county and state leaders now across the country to stem the spread of coronavirus.
So, does the order effect you or someone you know?
**** HERE IS WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?
The following essential activities will remain open:
Federal and state offices and services, including post offices and airports
Essential Nashville government functions including law enforcement, transportation, and businesses that provide government programs and services
Food and beverage: grocery and beverage stores, farmers markets, food banks, catering, convenience stores selling food, agriculture, food processing, feed mills, and other businesses that directly support the food supply
Health care, mental and behavioral health, and biomedical research and businesses that directly support the healthcare industry including health information technology, staffing and supplies
Sanitation and waste removal businesses and services
Energy, water, and sewage businesses and services
Pharmacies and medical supply businesses, and other businesses that directly support the drug and medical supply pipeline
Vehicle fuel, support, service stations and businesses
Banks, savings and loans, insurance companies, accounting businesses, and other business that directly support the insurance and financial services sector
Legal and judicial services
Laundromats/laundry/cleaning services
Home and business repair, hardware supply
Warehousing and storage
Construction and facilities design businesses
Product logistics, transport, and distribution businesses
Parcel transportation and delivery businesses
Veterinary and pet supply business and services including agricultural services and the caring and feeding of all livestock and farm animals
Home and business cleaning and maintenance services
All businesses which rely upon deliveries may continue, including florists
Internet and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services)
Certain other business and services the Office of the Mayor determines are essential for the continued safety and security of Davidson County.
SO, AS YOU SEE THAT LIST IS LONG.
Everything is NOT shutting down.
In addition:
Daycare and childcare business will remain open, but will prioritize children of parents working in essential services.
Hotels and commercial lodges will remain open, but must end entertainment or dining services in restaurants or group settings.
Pick-up and room-service food services may continue.
Essential services listed above may continue as long as appropriate distancing is physically possible and encouraged.
These businesses will adhere to CDC guidance on social distancing and hand hygiene in the workplace, including encouraging work-from-home and allowing employees when possible to work on-site in shifts to optimize social distancing in the workplace.
All essential services, especially grocery stores and pharmacies, will make best efforts to establish hours when only available to senior citizens or otherwise vulnerable populations.
This Order does not apply to employees of government agencies working within the course and scope of their public service employment.
Finally, some infrastructure and construction projects are also exempt, if workers are working on:
Construction of commercial and institutional buildings, and residential buildings and housing
Airport operations, food supply, concessions, and construction
Water, sewer, gas, electrical, oil extraction and refining.
Roads, highways, public transportation and rail.
Solid waste collection and removal.
Flood control and watershed protection.
Internet and telecommunications systems (including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, and web-based services)
And manufacturing and distribution companies deemed essential to the supply chains of the above industries
The Safer at Home order doesn't mean you must stay in your home.
Trips to the grocery store or pharmacy, or even going for a walk are allowed under the order. JUST BE SMART ABOUT IT.
Avoid crowds.
AND, if you are wondering: YES, THE NEWSCHANNEL5 NETWORK WILL CONTINUE TO COVER THE NEWS.
I will be in first thing Monday morning — along with the rest of my colleagues — bringing you what you need to know.
SEE YOU IN THE MORNING.
