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Latest Updates on COVID-19 for Buffalo Grove Residents and Businesses
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The Village of Buffalo Grove is currently at a Level 2 Response Level.
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Village is at Response Level 2 In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Village of Buffalo Grove has implemented a
Level 2: Response for Essential Services
. This means all necessary steps are being taken to provide essential services through police, fire and public works, while making adjustments to slow down or limit COVID-19 exposure. All Village facilities, with the exception of the police department, are closed to the public. Employees not performing essential services are working remotely. All emergency services continue to be provided with modifications to prevent the spread of COVD-19.
Residents are reminded to call 911 only for a medical or fire emergency
. Calls for non-emergency situations (lift assists without a medical problem, chirping smoke detectors, etc.) may be delayed until resources are available.
If the Village were to move to
Level 3: Life Safety Operations, the community would be alerted immediately through all communication channels (this E-communication, social media pages and the Village website).
What is Sheltering in Place? It is likely that in the near future residents of the Chicagoland area or all of Illinois will be ordered to
shelter in place due to the climbing number of positive cases of COVID-19.
This is not cause for panic
. 'Sheltering in Place' means that individuals living in these communities are required to stay in their homes and are only permitted to leave for 'essential activities', which include those for health and safety, to obtain supplies for themselves or family members, to perform work that is related to essential activities or to care for a family member in another household. Grocery stores, medical facilities, and pharmacies would remain open.
The intent of this serious measure is to ensure the largest number of people self-isolate to slow the expected spread of COVID-19
. If individuals are outside, they are required to comply with social distancing recommendations, listed
here
. Additionally, businesses in these communities have been ordered to cease operations, unless they are performing work functions from their homes and/or providing essential services related to essential activities listed above.
Buffalo Grove has not presently ordered residents to shelter in place; however, we want our residents to be prepared and looking to what may be coming as the pandemic evolves. The Village is currently considering all options to keep our community safe - in order to fulfill our responsibility to our public health to help slow down COVID-19 exposures. Please visit this link from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for more information on sheltering in place.
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Changes to Waste Management Services
Waste Management (WM) is also making plans based on the changing environment. For the time being, WM will be suspending bulk pick-ups. The main focus for WM will be to pick up garbage. There could come a time that recycling and yard waste services may be suspended. The Village's
At Your Door Service
continues for the time being; however, appointments can only be made online
here
. Up to date information can be found here and a signup for text message alerts can be found here. The Village will notify residents of any major service changes, and asks residents to be patient during this unprecedented time.
Businesses that Fail to Comply with Executive Order to Close Certain businesses in the Village were ordered to close by Executive Order from Village President Beverly Sussman on March 17, 2020. These closures apply to health and fitness centers, movie theaters, bowling alleys and recreational/entertainment facilities where the public gathers.
Businesses that fall into these categories and are still in operation will be cited by the Buffalo Grove Police Department and risk losing their businesses licenses, per Village Code
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While they have not been ordered closed through the Executive Order, the Village is urging nail and hair salons, massage parlors and other businesses where patrons and employees are in close contact, to voluntarily close. Close contact between individuals at these businesses does not follow the CDC recommendation to maintain a safe social distance.
Stay Informed
The Village has created a COVID-19 page that includes FAQs, previous communications, links to local and state health authorities, and additional information to help our community remain updated on the latest news regarding COVID-19.
Please continue to monitor our website for the latest information, and our social media pages which can be found here.
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