Reopening begins: guidance and checklists

Effective as of 12:01am this morning, Sonoma County revised the public health order, aligning with the Governor’s Order to allow additional businesses to reopen that pose a lessor risk of COVID-19 spread.

This allows “retail businesses (such as bookstores, jewelry stores, toy stores, clothing stores, shoe stores, home and furnishing stores, sporting goods stores, antique stores, music stores) to conduct retail sales by curbside pickup, delivery, or shipping. In addition, the Governor now allows manufacturing, supply chain, and logistical support businesses that support retail businesses to operate.” ...read the full Amendment to the Health Order

Industry specific guidance and checklists

The Governor has issued industry specific guidance to be followed prior to reopening, which can be located here: https://covid19.ca.gov/roadmap/.

For each sector, it includes industry guidance documents and checklists to post in your workplace to show customers and employees that you’ve reduced the risk and are open for business. It also outlines the businesses that will be allowed to open at various stages to plan and prepare for re-opening.

The Sonoma County Economic Development Board is also working on additional information and resources related to businesses reopening. If you need specific help, you can find contact information here.