This week, Governor Tony Evers issued the "Safer at
Home" Emergency Order. The order states that all individuals present
within the State of Wisconsin are ordered to stay at home or at their
place of residence.
Individuals do not
need special permission to leave their homes, but you should comply with
the order and only leave your home for:
- Health
and safety.
- To
obtain necessary supplies, such as food, gas and household items.
- Outdoor
activity. Enjoy our parks and get some exercise, so long as you
maintain social distance.
- Performing
essential work.
- Taking
care of others.
Non-essential
business and operations must cease. Essential business are as follows:
- Stores
that sell groceries and medicine.
- Food
and beverage production.
- Restaurants
and bars, but only for take-out and delivery.
- Childcare
facilities.
- Charitable
and social services.
- Weddings,
funerals and religious entities, limited to gatherings of 10 people
or fewer.
- Media.
- Gas
stations and transportation-related business.
- Hardware
and supplies stores.
- Critical
trades for maintaining homes and businesses.
- Mail,
post, shipping, logistics, delivery and pick-up services.
- Laundry
services.
- Businesses
that sell supplies to work from home.
- Home-based
care for seniors, adults, children, and/or people with disabilities,
substance abuse disorders, and/or mental illness.
- Manufacturing,
distribution and supply chain for critical products and industries.
- Hotels
and Motels, although gathering spaces such as pools should be
closed.
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