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1. Does the shelter-in-place order mean we are under a Lockdown? Are we allowed to leave our homes? Can we go in or out of the city?

We are not under lockdown. The Shelter-in-Place order does limit non-essential travel, but you are still able to leave your home and travel into and out of the city to perform essential activities, operate essential businesses, or maintain essential governmental functions. On those occasions when you are out of your home for necessary tasks, stay at least six feet away from others.

2. How do I prove that I am allowed to be outside?

At this time there is no requirement of proof that you are allowed to be outside your residence because the Shelter-in-Place guidelines presume that citizens will adhere to their civic duty and follow the guidelines for the greater good of the community.

3. Is there a curfew in relation to the shelter in place?

No, a curfew has not been enacted for the Shelter-in-Place. There is an existing curfew for juveniles already in place.

4. No, a curfew has not been enacted for the Shelter-in-Place. There is an existing curfew for juveniles already in place.

Businesses deemed essential are allowed to stay open. Some limitations may apply. Examples include:

• All City offices and departments that keep operations up and going
  • City will send home non-critical employees
• All energy industry related businesses
• All transportation businesses
• Any health care entity
• Automotive Dealerships
• Banks
• Gas stations
• Grocery stores, meat markets
• Hardware and supply stores
• Hotel-Motels
• Laundry service businesses
• Lawn maintenance services
• Non-profit organizations
• Pawn Shops
• Restaurants for carry-out or delivery

5. What types of businesses must close during the shelter in place?

Businesses deemed non-essential must close. Examples include:

• Food courts, game rooms, parks and pavilions
• Hair and nail salons and barbershops.
• Massaging Businesses
• Tattoo parlors, piercing businesses, hair removal and waxing

The City skate park and Ratliff Ranch Golf Links will be closed.

6. Will automotive dealerships stay open?

Yes, automotive dealerships are considered an essential business because they sell parts for our automobiles.