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Last Updated April 2, 2020
Stay at Home Order issued for All of Ohio
On March 22, 2020 Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D. MPH, announced that Ohio will be under a "Stay at Home" order.
The order will go into effect beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020, unless the order is rescinded or modified.
Read the full order here: Director’s Stay At Home Order
Community Resources:
Summa Health is now offering FREE online screenings for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) and FREE e-visits for the following conditions: COVID-19 (Coronavirus), Flu, Cold, Sinus Infection, Hay Fever, and Allergies. This service is available 24/7. Visit summahealth.org/virtualvisit for more information.
Pandemic Childcare Centers
jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/docs/Pandemic-Provider-Approved-List
Green Good Neighbors is operating under adjusted hours: Every Wednesday 8 a.m. - 12 noon. For more information, visit good-neighbors.org/good-neighbors-green. Currently in need of toilet paper donations.
Most Recent City of Green Release:
- April 1
- March 31
- March 30
- March 27
- March 26
- March 25
- March 24
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- March 19
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- March 17
- March 16
- March 11
- March 6
April 1, 2020
Request your Vote-by-Mail Ballot The March 17, 2020 primary is extended voting by mail through April 28, 2020. Download the application or call Summit County Board of Elections at 330-643-5200 to have an Absentee application mailed to you. |
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New Guidelines Limit Funerals, Weddings to 10 People Today Summit County Public Health (SCPH) offers new guidelines on mass gatherings such as funerals and weddings. Per the new guidelines: "When it is necessary to have religious and cultural rituals related to funerals or weddings, they should be limited to no more than 10 immediate family members and practice social distancing." |
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Don’t Let Thieves Snatch Your COVID-19 Stimulus Money The Ohio Attorney General warns the public to beware of scams in regards to the Federal stimulus checks. Know that you don’t have to sign up to get a stimulus payment. The IRS will use information from prior tax returns to calculate payment. |
ODH Seek Volunteers to Join Ohio Responds The Ohio Department of Health is looking for volunteers with medical training to join their Ohio Responds Volunteer Registry. The Ohio Responds Volunteer Registry is an online system for managing public health and medical disaster responder volunteers. It is used to register, notify, and inform willing individuals who are interested in volunteering. Learn more. |
April 1 is Census Day! Green Counts! |
The 2020 Census counts will be used to allocate resources to communities for the next 10 years.This will include future support for our local community as we recover from this pandemic. Please take the time to complete the census. |
Need Fabric to Make Masks? Email us! If you are a crafter or like to sew, we are looking for volunteers to make homemade masks. We have requests for more than 250 masks from local nursing facilities and residents that have health needs. Need Fabric? We recently received some donations of fabric to make masks. If you need fabric, email greentogether@cityofgreen.org. Have Fabric to Donate? Donate by placing in our Mask Drop Off Box or email us and we will arrange to pick it up. Mask Drop Off Days Tuesdays and Fridays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Administration Building 1755 Town Park Blvd. We appreciate all those sharing their talents by making masks. Thank you. More details. |
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March 31, 2020
April 1 is Census Day! Green Counts! |
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The 2020 Census counts will be used to allocate resources to communities for the next 10 years.This will include future support for our local community as we recover from this pandemic.Please take the time to complete the census. Complete the Census2020 |
Summit County Public Health Publishes Map of COVID-19 |
Today Summit County Public Health released a map of confirmed cases by zip code. The shaded areas indicate there is person living in this zip code with a laboratory confirmed case of COVID-19. Map posted March 31, 2020. See Summit County Public Health for the latest local updates on COVID-19. |
Need Fabric to Make Masks? Email us! If you are a crafter or like to sew, we are looking for volunteers to make homemade masks. We have requests for more than 250 masks from local nursing facilities and residents that have health needs. Need Fabric? We recently received some donations of fabric to make masks. If you need fabric to make masks, email greentogether@cityofgreen.org. Have Fabric to Donate? Drop off in our Mask Drop Off Boxes or email us and we will arrange to pick it up. Mask Drop Off Days Tuesdays and Fridays 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Central Administration Building 1755 Town Park Blvd. We appreciate all those sharing their talents by making masks. Thank you. More details. |
Please Remind Teens and Young Adult to Social Distance in Our Parks We ask that all follow the guidelines on social distancing when visiting our Green Parks. Parents and friends of teens or young adults, please remind them that gathering in large groups or playing group games in our parks is not proper social distancing. Because we have an increase in park visitors, our Sheriff Deputies are paroling our parks frequently to ensure all visitors are complying with social distancing guidelines. If you are visiting one of Green Parks and witness individuals disregarding the guidelines, please report to the Summit County Sheriff Department’s non-emergency number at 330-643-2181. |
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March 30, 2020
New Closures at Green Parks effective tomorrow March 31, 2020: Pavilions, Volleyball Courts and Dog Park Green Parks are open for your enjoyment! However, effective immediately, the City has closed the additional park features: pavilions, volleyball courts at Boettler Park, and the Ariss Dog Park. The Ariss Dog Park is closed due to the excessive rain. We are closing the dog park to reseed the grass and give it time to dry out, so that it will be ready to go in the summer for all our four-legged friends. Updated list of Closures within the City of Green:
For the complete and up-to-date list of closures throughout the City, visit cityofgreen.org/Closures |
Please Maintain Social Distancing in Our Parks We ask that all follow the guidelines on social distancing when visiting our Green Parks. This includes not participating in large group games or gatherings. Please avoid the areas/park features that are closed. Because we have an increase in park visitors, our Sheriff Deputies are paroling our parks frequently to ensure all visitors are complying with social distancing guidelines. If you are visiting one of Green Parks and witness individuals disregarding the guidelines, please report to the Summit County Sheriff Department’s non-emergency number at 330-643-2181. |
We Love Our Volunteers! #GreenTogether We’ve had more than 75 volunteers register for Green Together! Thank you to each and everyone of you. To date, we have teamed 33 volunteers with seniors requesting weekly check-in call. As needs arise, we will continue to reach out to our volunteers for their assistance. If you are interested in volunteering, please register at www.cityofgreen.org/greentogether |
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Thanks for the Homemade Masks! Keep them coming. The City shared 25 of the homemade masks with Green Local Schools for their food delivery/pick-up staff and volunteers today. Thank you to all who are making homemade masks. We have requests for 250 masks, so please keep them coming. Mask Drop Off Days We appreciate all those sharing their talents by making masks. Thank you. Special thanks to the anonymous donor who dropped off the box of N-95 masks! The masks will be distributed locally to health care and senior facilities, businesses, residents and volunteers who request them. |
City of Green Income Tax Deadline is July 15, 2020 Following passage of Ohio House Bill 197, the State of Ohio income tax deadline is now aligned with the Federal government deadline. All federal, state and municipal taxes are due July 15, 2020. Online Filing (available for W-2 income only filers) |
March 27, 2020
City of Green Income Tax Deadline is July 15, 2020 Following passage of Ohio House Bill 197, the State of Ohio income tax deadline is now aligned with the Federal government deadline. The City of Green will mirror this new deadline as well. All federal, state and municipal taxes are due July 15, 2020. Online Filing (available for W-2 income only filers) |
Support Green Restaurants A message from Mayor Gerard Neugebauer about supporting local restaurants. #GreenTogether |
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Enter to Win a $50 Gift Card The Green Area Chamber is hosting a Get Green Grub contest for a chance to win a $50 gift card for supporting local restaurants. See details. See our complete list of Green restaurants offering take-out. |
More than 100 Homemade Masks Dropped off Today Thank you to all who made and dropped off homemade masks today! Mask Drop off Scheduled The masks will be distributed locally to health care and senior facilities, businesses, residents and volunteers who request them. |
Updated Closures at Green Parks: Restrooms and Basketball Courts Closed Today Green Parks are open for your enjoyment! However, effective immediately, the City has closed all restrooms in Green parks. Also basketball courts at Boettler and East Liberty Park are also closed due to persistent large group play. Updated list of Closures within the City of Green:
For the complete and up-to-date list of closures throughout the City, visit cityofgreen.org/Closures |
March 26, 2020
Mask Drop Off Tomorrow, Friday, March 27 The City of Green is accepting masks on Tuesdays and Fridays between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd. beginning Friday, March 27. The masks will be distributed locally to health care and senior facilities, businesses, residents and volunteers who request them. |
Updated Closures at Green Parks: Restrooms and Basketball Courts Closed as of March 27 Green Parks are open! Beginning Friday, March 27, the City is closing all restrooms in Green parks. Also basketball courts at Boettler and East Liberty Park are also closed due to continuing large group play.
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Get Green Grub The Green Area Chamber is hosting a Get Green Grub contest for a chance to win a $50 gift card for supporting local restaurants. See details. See our complete list of Green restaurants offering take-out. |
March 25, 2020
City Accepting Homemade Masks To crafters and those who like to sew, the City of Green requests your assistance in building a supply of protective masks for our community. Ohio Department of Health Director Dr. Amy Acton confirms there is a place for these homemade masks to help reduce the spread of the virus. The City of Green is accepting masks on Tuesdays and Fridays between 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd. beginning Friday, March 27. The masks will be shared with our local businesses, residents and volunteers who request them. To request a mask, please call 330-896-6933 or email greentogether@cityofgreen.org. |
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Job Opportunities: Apply Online at OhioMeansJobs.com This is a hard time for many who may find themselves out of work. Multiple area businesses are still open and hiring now. Multiple area businesses are still open and hiring now.
Openings at Amazon start at $17/hour for thousands of positions in Northeast Ohio. Find out more information at Amazon Jobs. Several organizations and media outlets are developing employment resource lists. Apply online at OhioMeansJobs.com |
Tips to Stay Safe When Visiting Green Parks Green Parks are open! Please remember the following tips when visiting our parks:
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Get Green Grub The Green Area Chamber is hosting a Get Green Grub contest for a chance to win a $50 gift card for supporting local restaurants. See details. See our complete list of Green restaurants offering take-out and delivery. |
March 24, 2020
Job Opportunities: Apply Online at OhioMeansJobs.com This is a hard time for many who may find themselves out of work. Multiple area businesses are still open and hiring now. Multiple area businesses are still open and hiring now.
Openings at Amazon start at $17/hour for thousands of positions in Northeast Ohio. Find out more information at Amazon Jobs. Several organizations and media outlets are developing employment resource lists. Apply online at OhioMeansJobs.com |
Thanks for Donations of Personal Protective Equipment Thanks to the following local businesses that generously donated personal protective equipment (PPE) to Green Fire: 1st Class Nails, Signature Nails, Kevin Puls, Kristen Greenlee, Nick Calderone, and Ultra Nails. If you or your business has any personal protective equipment (PPE) especially N-95 masks to donate, please call 330-896-6933. |
#GreenTogether Spotlight: 35 Brix Special thanks to 35 Brix for offering free meals to Green Local School students during this spring break week. Yesterday 35 Brix provided free meals to 120 students. Green Local Schools’ pick up lunch program will resume for all students next week. Please support 35 Brix and all our local restaurants through this difficult time. See our full list of restaurants in Green offering takeout and delivery. We have also updated our grocery store listing with updates on hours and services. |
Essential Trips Permitted: Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Gas Stations, etc. To clarify the Governor’s Stay at Home order, individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following essential activities:
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City Council Meeting Format Changes Green City Council will be meeting tonight Tuesday, March 24 at 7 p.m. Watch live streamed at www.cityofgreen.org/videos See full statement for all details on City Council meeting changes. |
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Goddard School to Remain Open as Pandemic Child Care Center The Goddard School in Green is one of 60 childcare centers in Summit County certified as a Pandemic Child Care facility. For more details including who is eligible for pandemic child care and forms to enroll, visit jfs.ohio.gov/cdc/coronavirusAndChildcareForFamilies |
March 23, 2020.
Governor DeWine Stay at Home Order Issued |
Stay at Home Order issued for All of Ohio Ohio Governor Mike DeWine, Lt. Governor Jon Husted, and Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D. MPH, announced that Ohio will be under a "Stay at Home" order. The order will go into effect beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, at 11:59 p.m. and will remain in effect until 11:59 p.m. on April 6, 2020, unless the order is rescinded or modified. Read the full order here: Director’s Stay At Home Order |
Essential Trips Permitted: Grocery Stores, Pharmacies, Gas Stations, etc. To clarify the Governor’s order, individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following essential activities:
Please remember grocery stores, pharmacies, gas stations, restaurants (take-out and delivery) will remain open. |
City Council Meeting Format Changes Green City Council announced the following changes to its meeting format.
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Request of Businesses: Donate Personal Protective Equipment We are asking any business (manufacturing, construction, vets, dentists, etc.) who have personal protective equipment (PPE) especially N-95 masks to donate them. Please call 330-896-6933. |
March 20, 2020 Social Distancing Works. Please Follow Recommendations. The Ohio Department of Health continues to emphasize that social distancing works. Please continue to follow these recommendations to protect our most vulnerable in our community. |
Our Local Grocery Stores We have received the following updates from our local grocery stores. Please double check their website for more clarification.
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Support Green Restaurants Check out our list of our local restaurants offering delivery and pick-up. List of Restaurants. |
City Council Meeting Format Changes Green City Council announced the following changes to its meeting format.
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Green Together: Help us Reach Our Seniors and Most Vulnerable The City has launched Green Together -- a hotline and online form for residents to reach out if they need assistance. Resident can register for one of the following:
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Business Update Coming Soon We are working to pull together all the latest information from the County, State and Federal government about relief programs, grants and loans. Unfortunately some of the details and the process to apply are still be worked out. Look for an update on these programs next week. If you have questions, please email Jessica Hyser or call 330-896-6933. |
Request of Businesses: Donate Personal Protective Equipment We are asking any business (manufacturing, construction, vets, dentists, etc.) who have personal protective equipment (PPE) especially N-95 masks to donate them. Please call 330-896-6933. |
March 19, 2020 Today City staff continued to work on how we can come together as a community through Green Together. We are building a database of resources and gathering volunteers, so when needs arise, we can respond. Thank you to all the volunteers who have registered and organizations that have offered assistance. Our focus now is to reach out to our senior population to add them to our Senior Courtesy Call program. This is where we need your help. Please share with your neighbors, family members or friends, especially those without internet access. Thank you.
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Request of Businesses: Donate Personal Protective Equipment We are asking any business (manufacturing, construction, vets, dentists, etc.) who have personal protective equipment (PPE) especially N-95 masks to donate them to the City. Call 330-896-6933 to donate. |
March 18, 2020
Closing all sports fields to organized teams or sports organizations.
The fields are available for small groups (a father and daughter playing catch or a son and mother kicking a soccer ball around) are permitted. Please remember that the CDC is recommending limiting groups, in close proximity, of no more than 10 people. Our other park features are open to the public to enjoy.
Green Together: Need Help? Want to Volunteer? Share an Idea?
Over the past few days, the City has been working to set up a structure to help seniors and families in our community.
Register through this online form, or call 330-896-6933 (currently answered M-F 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., leave message after hours), or email greentogether@cityofgreen.org, for the following:
- Senior Courtesy Call
- Seniors are invited to sign up to receive a courtesy call from the City of Green twice a week. This check-up call will help us address your concerns and ensure our senior residents are safe. Register or call 330-896-6933.
- Request Assistance
- Residents in need of special assistance due to the COVID-19 restrictions may request assistance via this contact form. Register or call 330-896-6933.
- Offer Assistance
- Individuals, organizations, or businesses with resources or the ability to help others in a unique or meaningful way during this crisis. Register or call 330-896-6933.
- Join Our List of Volunteers
- Join our list of volunteers to help when needed. A volunteer’s role will change as new information is presented in this developing situation. Register or call 330-896-6933.
Green Local Schools Offering "Grab and Go" Meal for Students
Green Local Schools is offering “Grab and Go” meals for all students beginning Thursday, March 19. Meals will continue every Monday and Thursday until school reopens. See details.
Updating City Website Daily
We are adding new resources to our City of Green COVID-19 webpages daily.
Planning and Zoning and Board of Zoning Appeal Meetings
Tonight the March 18 Planning and Zoning meeting and the March 19 Board of Zoning Appeal meeting will continue. Read more.
To those who are interested, these meetings will be streamed live online at www.cityofgreen.org/videos. The public is invited to participate by emailing wwiethe@cityofgreen.org.
Ohio Primary Voting Extended
In-person voting has been moved to June 2. You can request an absentee ballot through May 26.
March 17, 2020
We are trying to make our messages shorter and easier to read with the most recent or important information first.
Have Idea? Need Support?
- Email greentogether@cityofgreen.org
- Please reach out to us if you need assistance or if you have an idea or way to help.
- More details and ways to help will be shared in the coming days.
Updating City Website Daily
We are adding new resources to our City of Green COVID-19 webpages daily.
Planning and Zoning and Board of Zoning Appeal Meetings
Tomorrow’s March 18 Planning and Zoning meeting and the March 19 Board of Zoning Appeal meeting will continue. Read more.
To those who are interested, these meetings will be streamed live online at www.cityofgreen.org/videos. The public is invited to participate by emailing wwiethe@cityofgreen.org.
Voting
In-person voting has been moved to June 2. You can request an absentee ballot through May 26.
March 16, 2020
As mayor, my primary focus is on the health and safety of our community, first responders, and employees, while ensuring the continuity of City operations. We are continuing to follow Governor DeWine’s and the Ohio Health Department’s recommendations to promote prevention activities to slow the spread of an outbreak.
Today, I issued a State of Emergency for the City of Green. Similar to what our Federal, State and County governments have done, this allows us to tap into our County, State and Federal resources as needed in the coming weeks.
New Cancellations and Updates:
Central Administration Building Closed to Walk-in Visitors
- The Central Administration Building, 1755 Town Park Blvd., will be closed to walk-in visitors effective immediately. invite you to call us at 330-896-5500 or the department you need directly. List of City Departments and Staff.
- To contact the Green Local Schools Administration, please call 330-896-7500. List of Green Local School Administration.
- See list of all City Cancellations.
Have Idea? Need Support? New Email and Phone Number
- We have set up an email GreenTogether@cityofgreen.org for residents and others to reach out if they are in need or if they have an idea or way to help.
- We have liaisons who will be working to connect residents with services and support in the coming weeks. More details to come as this develops.
City Setting Up Department Operation Center (DOC)
The City of Green is setting up a Department Operation Center (DOC). Setting up a DOC gives the City a way to communicate and document our processes throughout this crisis as we follow the Emergency Operation Plans of the County and State.
Private Events at City Facilities
Residents who wish to cancel their private events (Central Park Community Hall and John Torok Center) will NOT be charged their rental fee. Please contact our Parks Division at 330-896-6621 to cancel a private event.
Voting
Gov. Mike DeWine has announced that Ohio will seek to extend the primary election through June 2, pending a court case. If the case is successful, there will be NO in-person voting tomorrow, March 17, in Ohio. The move is in response to an increasing number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in Ohio. See news release from Ohio Secretary of State Frank LaRose for details.
March 11, 2020
As mayor, my primary focus is on the health and safety of our community, first responders, and employees, and on ensuring the continuity of City operations.
As of today at 2 p.m., the Ohio Department of Health and Ohio Governor Mike DeWine announced that a 53-year-old from Stark County is the first case of community spread. Community spread means that the virus was contracted without any contact with a known infected person or recent travel.
We are following Governor DeWine’s and the Ohio Health Department’s recommendations to promote prevention activities to slow the spread of an outbreak.
Cancellations
Effective immediately: The City is cancelling all City-sponsored public meetings and events that are NOT required for the continuation of City operations.
- Boards, Commissions, and Task Force meetings will be suspended until further notice with the exception of those meetings essential to the continuation of City operations including City Council, Planning and Zoning Commission, Design Review Board, Board of Zoning Appeal, and Civil Service Commission.
- All City of Green Park events will be suspended until further notice. City Parks will remain open.
- All indoor City Park programs (i.e. Knit for the Needy, basketball, etc.) will be suspended until further notice.
- All other City meetings or events that include the public gathering will be suspended until further notice.
- Questions about meeting and event cancellations, please call 330-896-5500.
Voting and Private Events at City Facilities Still Continuing
Please note that voting at City of Green and Green Local Schools facilities is still scheduled for Tuesday, March 17. See details from the Secretary of State regarding the steps Boards of Elections are taking to protect the public at polling locations.
For residents who have scheduled private events at Central Park Community Hall, the Torok Center, or a Park pavilion, these private events are NOT cancelled. However, residents who wish to cancel their private events will NOT be charged their rental fee. Please contact our Parks Division at 330-896-6621 to cancel a private event.
Time to Take Action
It is time to take action to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
- Stay home if you are sick. Per the recommendation of the Ohio Department of Health, if anyone in your home is sick all members of your household should remain home.
- Prepare for the food and material needs for each of your family members if a 14-day isolation period is required.
- The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Ohio Department of Health have several checklists for families
- Department of Health’s Household Preparation Checklist
- CDC’s checklist for families and individuals
- Links to these are available on the City’s website at www.cityofgreen.org/covid-19
- If you have not done so already, please sign up for our emergency alert system online or by texting GREENOH at 99411.
- And while schools remain open, Green Local Schools is asking parents to prepare for the possibility of an extended closure. Our Green Local Schools is following the directives from the Ohio Department of Health and Governor Mike DeWine and local health departments.
If you or your family have questions about COVID-19, please call the Ohio Department of Health’s hotline 1-833-4-ASK-ODH.
The next few days, weeks and perhaps weeks may not be easy. As the City, we are taking these steps to help our community prepare and plan to prevent a widespread outbreak of the COVID-19 virus in Green. We have always helped each other and pulled together as a community in tough times and we will get through this together.
Respectfully,
Gerard Neugebauer
Mayor, City of Green
March 6, 2020
With all the media reports about the coronavirus (COVID-19), we wanted to share with you what the City of Green is doing to prepare should the disease arrive in Ohio. As of 2 p.m., March 6, the State of Ohio does NOT have any confirmed cases of COVID-19. State of Ohio COVID-19 Update
Currently the City of Green is working closely with the Summit County Health Department and following the guidelines of local, regional and national public health officials and the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
We are meeting daily with Green Local Schools, our Fire Division and other regional officials to review plans and guidelines for our community.
In addition, we are reviewing our emergency plans and policies and reviewing CDC’s recommendations to ensure that critical City services will be maintained should the virus impact our community.
As a member of the community, we ask that you do your part to prevent the spread of COVID-19 by following the recommendations of the CDC:
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
- CDC does NOT recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19
- Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
For more links, resources and guidelines for families and the community, visit www.cityofgreen.org/covid-19.
We also recommend that you review the Ohio Health Department’s household checklist to help your family prepare and plan.
Respectfully,
Gerard Neugebauer
Mayor, City of Green
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