Greetings!
New Updated Statewide Freeze Guidance - Effective TODAY November 18, 2020 available HERE. (Scroll down about halfway down the webpage to Guidance, FAQs, and Signage).
I want everyone to know that I spoke with Rick Hudson, Emergency Manager, to find out if the City or County was planning any additional restrictions on businesses following the Governor's recent press conference. Rick has assured me that, at this time, neither the City nor County have any plans for closures or restrictions beyond what the governor has put in place. I also had the opportunity for a quick chat with Sam Steidel, the Mayor, while he walked his dogs past our office, and he confirmed the same information. Currently, there are no plans by the City or County to close or restrict businesses beyond the Governors’ executive order.
Jim Paino, Executive Director
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A link to Governor Brown's press conference is available HERE.
The freeze will last through Dec. 2 for most counties. But Brown noted that some COVID-19 hotspot counties are likely to stay in a freeze for longer than that. Multnomah County will be under the restrictions for at least four weeks.
The Two-Week Freeze measures include:
- Limiting social get-togethers (indoors and outdoors) to no more than six people, total, from no more than two households.
- Limiting faith-based organizations to a maximum of 25 people indoors or 50 people outdoors.
- Limiting eating and drinking establishments to take-out and delivery only.
- Closing gyms and fitness organizations.
- Closing indoor recreational facilities, museums, indoor entertainment activities, and indoor pools and sports courts.
- Closing zoos, gardens, aquariums, outdoor entertainment activities, and outdoor pools.
- Limiting grocery stores and pharmacies to a maximum of 75% fire marshal capacity and encouraging curbside pickup.
- Limiting retail stores and retail malls (indoor and outdoor) to a maximum of 75% fire marshal capacity and encouraging curbside pickup.
- Closing venues (that host or facilitate indoor or outdoor events).
- Requiring all businesses to mandate work-from-home to the greatest extent possible and closing offices to the public.
- Prohibiting indoor visiting in long-term care facilities (outdoor visitation permitted for supporting quality of life).
The Two-Week Freeze does not apply to or change current health and safety protocols for personal services (such as barber shops, hair salons, and non-medical massage therapy), congregate homeless sheltering, outdoor recreation and sports, youth programs, childcare, K-12 schools, K-12 sports currently allowed, current Division 1 and professional athletics exemptions, and higher education — all of which can continue operating under previous guidance issued by the Oregon Health Authority.
Funds will be allocated to counties to distribute to businesses that have been hard hit by COVID-19 (Salem, OR) — Governor Kate Brown announced today that the state will commit $55 million in financial assistance to support Oregon businesses who have been impacted by COVID-19 restrictions. These funds will be allocated to counties to distribute.
$75 Million in Financial Grants to Oregon Small Business Coming Available
The Oregon legislature and Governor Brown approved $20 million more to Business Oregon’s Emergency Business Assistance Grant Fund. The application for this new round of funds will be available beginning this Thursday, November 19th on Business Oregon's website. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis.
Travel Oregon announced the breaking news and how it effects travel. See full details HERE.
The Chamber and Information Center will be closed to the public through December 2nd. Our staff will be working remotely and will be answering calls and emails through the closure.
- Mask pickup for the duration of the "freeze" will be Wednesday from 9:00am to 2:00pm only, in the Chamber Community Hall.
- Food pantry donation bin will only be available during those hours as well.
We will keep you apprised of any new developments via weekly eblasts and on our Coronavirus Update webpages over the next two weeks. Links are in the left column.
We are in this together!
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Buddie Anderson, Executive Assistant
In loving memory of Van Nordquist. Forever in our hearts.
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News from the State
Oregon joined Washington and California in announcing a joint “travel advisory.” While all three states are urging people to avoid unnecessary travel, they’re also asking that people who visit — or return home from another state — voluntarily self-quarantine for two weeks. State leaders also urged college students going home for winter break to limit their activities before leaving campus and to take extra precautions to protect family members once they do return.
The incidence of COVID-19 is increasing in many states and countries. Persons arriving in Oregon from other states or Oregonians returning from other states or countries could increase the risk of COVID-19 spread. In addition, travel itself can be a risk for exposure to COVID-19, particularly travel through shared conveyance such as air, bus or rail travel.
Travel Advisory for Non-Essential Travel
Persons arriving in Oregon from other states or countries, including returning Oregon residents, should practice self-quarantine for 14 days after arrival. These persons should limit their interactions to their immediate household. This recommendation does not apply to individuals who cross state or country borders for essential travel.
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Essential travel includes: work and study, critical infrastructure support, economic services and supply chains, health, immediate medical care, and safety and security.
Oregonians are encouraged to stay home or in their region and avoid non-essential travel to other states or countries. Avoiding travel can reduce the risk of virus transmission and bringing the virus back to Oregon.
- Recommends wearing a face covering/mask instead of a face shield (except in limited situations when a face shield by itself is appropriate, like talking to someone who is Deaf or hard of hearing and needs to read lips to communicate).
- People with a disability or medical condition may request accommodation from the business if they cannot wear one.
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Face coverings required for all Oregonians ages five and up in offices and indoor public spaces (for example, grocery stores, pharmacies, public transit, personal services providers, restaurants, bars, retail stores, and more). In addition, face coverings are required in outdoor public spaces when physical distancing is not possible.
- Face coverings will be required even in cases of physical exertion indoors, and outdoors when six feet of distance cannot be maintained.
Businesses
- All indoor social get-togethers are capped at 10 people.
- The maximum indoor capacity limit is capped at 100, including staff for all venues, restaurants, and gyms in Phase II counties.
- Restaurants and bars will be required to stop serving customers at 10:00 PM statewide.
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News from Clatsop County
The Chamber information center will only be open Wednesday's during the "freeze" for mask pickup from 9pm to 2pm.
- Clatsop County Public Health Department was notified of the first county resident to have died from the COVID-19 virus.
- Clatsop County has recorded a total of 309 positive COVID-19 cases. Three individuals have been hospitalized; the others are convalescing at home.
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KN95 masks are being distributed to Chambers & Cities for distribution to businesses and citizens, while supplies last. Take the Burn Rate & Request Survey by Monday (Nov. 23rd) at 3pm for pick-up at the Chamber next Wednesday, Nov. 25th from 9am to 2pm.
Complete the Survey Request below
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News from ORLA
UPDATES & INSIGHTS
Another shutdown of Oregon’s restaurants, bars and foodservice establishments is crippling an already broken and damaged industry. ORLA has sent a letter to the Legislative Joint Emergency Board asking for the immediate creation of a $75 million Hospitality Relief Fund to help operators and their employees survive another shutdown.
Today's news announcing a statewide shutdown of indoor and outdoor restaurant dining for 2 weeks is incredibly tough news for hospitality employees, their families, and the viability of business operations. Oregon’s business community is sending the following letter to Governor Brown’s office in response to the latest round of restrictions.
Also check out the latest news on their website HERE.
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Are you a business that is not sure who to call about preventative measures, contact tracing, guidance, complaints, and exposure?
If you need advice & guidance about all things COVID these are two important numbers to contact.
Clatsop County Public Health Department at 503-325-8500.
Oregon OSHA Consultation Services at Toll-free 800-922-2689.
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News from Business Oregon
$75 Million in Financial Grants to Oregon Small Business Coming Available
The Oregon legislature and Governor Brown approved $20 million more to Business Oregon’s Emergency Business Assistance Grant Fund. The application for this new round of funds will be available beginning this Thursday, November 19th on Business Oregon's website. Applications will be reviewed on a first-come first-served basis.
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