People will be allowed to leave their homes for these purposes:
To engage in outdoor activity provided they comply with social distancing requirements of at least six feet between people outside of the same family.
To perform any of the activities deemed essentialTo engage in activities or tasks essential to their health and safety or their family members’ health and safety
To obtain necessary services or supplies like groceries or household necessities
To care for a family member or pet in another householdTo obtain health care services
City leaders emphasized that there’s no problem with water services. Nobody will lose water, even for non-payment. The same is true for power. PG&E has pledged not to disconnect anyone’s power.
They’re relying on voluntary compliance for now, but say businesses could lose licenses for breaking what is now a city ordinance.
Police involvement is under consideration, but they’re hoping it’s unnecessary.
Some of the businesses deemed essential include:
Health care operations and essential infrastructure
Grocery stores, certified farmers’ markets, farm and produce stands, food banks, convenience stores, and other establishments selling canned food, dry goods, produce, fresh meat and poultry, etc.
Food cultivation, including farming, livestock, and fishing
Businesses providing food, shelter, and social services
Newspapers, television, radio, and other media services
Gas stations, auto supply, and auto repair
Banks and related financial institutions
Hardware stores
Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, and other providers of safety and sanitation for homes and businesses
Mailing and shipping services, including P.O. boxes
Educations institutions, provided they account for social distancing of at least six feet to the greatest extent possible
Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers
Restaurants and other facilities preparing and serving food, but only for takeout and delivery
Businesses supplying products to people who work from home
Businesses supplying other essential businesses with support or supplies necessary to operate
Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods or services directly to homes
Airlines, taxis, and other private transportation providers for essential activities
Home-based care for seniors, adults, or children
Residential facilities and shelters for seniors, adults, and children
Professional services — like legal or accounting — when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities
Childcare facilities providing services for essential function employees, but they must do it in stable groups of 10 or fewer, children can’t change from one group to another, if there’s more than one group in a facility, they can’t mix, and the same providers must stay with the same children
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