To Mods; Sorry if this breaks rules of Co-Ed, but i believe it extremely important. Williamson Count Judge Gravell issued Stay at home order effective 11:59pm 3/24 through 11:59pm 4/13. Here is transcript of the message from their web site:
Williamson County issues ‘Stay Home Stay Safe’ order to prevent spread of COVID-19
Residents must remain in place at home, with exceptions for essential work and activities
READ THE ORDER
In a proactive effort to reduce the number of new COVID-19 cases in Williamson County and in Central Texas, County Judge Bill Gravell has issued a Stay Home Stay Safe Order for all individuals in Williamson County. This Order takes effect at 11:59 p.m. on March 24 and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on April 13, subject to the limited exceptions. The Stay Home Stay Safe directives are intended to help control the spread of the coronavirus by keeping people isolated at home.
As of 12 p.m., March 24, there are 19 confirmed positive Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Williamson County, three of which are in Round Rock.
“We know that a virus knows no boundaries, so our Williamson County cities have come together and are united in this fight. We are joining our neighboring counties to show that we stand together to provide safety in the region,” said Judge Bill Gravell.
Exceptions include performing essential activities, such as purchasing food, and going to and from essential businesses and essential government services or perform construction, including housing.
All non-essential businesses are ordered to close under these directives, leaving only hospitals, fire departments, law enforcement and limited essential businesses including grocery stores and pharmacies open.
Essential activities and essential businesses during this order include but are not limited to:
Tasks that are essential to maintain health and safety, such as going to the hospital, obtaining medicine from pharmacies, clinics, veterinary offices and other healthcare service facilities
Getting necessary supplies for you, your family or household members, such as groceries, pet food, food bank, farmers’ markets, convenience stores, carry-out or delivery restaurants, and other essentials for staying at home
Getting to work for essential businesses or services, including roles needed to maintain basic operations such as security, payroll, and similar activities
Engaging in outdoor activities, such as walking, hiking or running—just as long as you maintain at least 6 feet of physical distancing
Caring for a family member in another household, and caring for elderly people, minors, dependents, people with disabilities or other vulnerable persons
Childcare facilities providing services that enable essential employees to continue functioning
Gas stations and auto repair facilities
Banks and financial institutions
Critical infrastructure including energy, water, solid waste collection and other governmental services
Hardware stores, plumbers, electricians, and other service providers necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences and other essential businesses
Educational institutions, for the purposes of facilitating distance learning
Businesses that provide social services and necessities of life for economically disadvantaged individuals and shelter facilities
For details on included essential businesses and essential activities, please see the attached Stay Home Stay Safe Order.
With this order in place, the goal is to prevent exceeding hospital capacity and to avoid overwhelming the health care system by flattening the curve and reducing the spread of the coronavirus.
To ensure the health and safety of Williamson County residents, County Judge Bill Gravell issued a disaster declaration on March 14 to activate the emergency management plan, which allowed the County to allocate resources, utilize personnel and enact procedures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in Williamson County. It also allows for state assistance to be requested if local resources and mutual aid are insufficient. Under the local disaster declaration, the County Judge is given the authority to exercise any and all necessary powers set out under the Texas Disaster Act of Texas Government Code Chapter 418.
If you have symptoms of respiratory illness including cough, fever and shortness of breath, please contact your health care provider. It is important to call ahead before arriving at a clinic, urgent care or emergency department to avoid potential spread. For more information, visit
www.wcchd.org/COVID-19 or wilco.org/COVID-19.
For more information and updates from the City of Round Rock, visit roundrocktexas.gov/coronavirus.
This news release contains information that has been updated or changed since the last release on Wednesday, March 18.
Posted: March 24, 2020
I will take the bad boy points or whatever punishment for this post if I've violated any eccie rules.
Humbly,
Squiretuck
Stay at Home Order Just issued in Round Rock, TX
