State Of Florida Enters Phase 3

Boca Raton FL

29 September, 2020

2:28 PM

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Press release from the City of Boca Raton: Posted on: May 20, 2020 UPDATE: September 25, 2020 Governor Ron DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-244 moving all of Florida's 67 counties into Phase 3. Executive Order 20-244 does the following: Removes state-level restrictions on businesses, such as restaurants. Provides that no COVID-19 emergency ordinance may prevent an individual from working or operating a business, giving Floridians and business owners needed certainty and the ability to provide for themselves and their families. Provides that restaurants may not be limited by a COVID-19 emergency order by any local government to less than 50% of their indoor capacity Suspends all outstanding fines and penalties, and the collection of such moving forward, applied against individuals related to COVID-19. PALM BEACH COUNTY MASK MANDATE Palm Beach County's facial covering mandate remains in place. Although the Governor's order suspends the collection of fines and penalties enforced upon individuals, it does not preempt local governments from assessing fines or otherwise penalizing businesses that violate emergency orders including mask mandates. Palm Beach County has in the past, and will continue as long as the facial covering order is in place, to educate and assist with compliance before fines or penalties against businesses are levied. Visit the Palm Beach County website for more information. View additional updates from the City of Boca Raton. Contact Information COUNTY Palm Beach County COVID-19 Information and Resources webpage Palm Beach County Information Line (Open Daily 8am - 6pm): 561-712-6400 or email [email protected] Contact the COVID Education Compliance Team at: 561-24COVID (561-242-6843) Email [email protected] STATE Florida Department of Health Information and Resources webpage For important updates and information on COVID-19 in Florida, text FLCOVID19 to 888-77. COVID-19 Call Center Available 24/7: 1-866-779-6121 or email [email protected] Report Price Gouging Call: 1-866-9NO-SCAM CITY City of Boca Raton COVID-19 updates Citizens Information Center (CIC): 561-982-4900 open Monday - Friday from 9am - 4pm for questions. Boca Raton Police Services Non-Emergency Number: 561-368-6201 (Please do not call for general questions. Refer to FAQ page below or CIC. Please only call if you require a police officer for a non-emergency situation). Additional information can be found on the City's website www.myboca.us, Facebook, Twitter or Nextdoor or the City's FAQ webpage. This press release was produced by the City of Boca Raton. The views expressed here are the author's own.