I hope all of our community members are feeling well and adjusting to this new world we are living in. All of us have watched this evolving COVID-19 situation over just the last month, and it’s been challenging for all of us.
As we navigate our way through this pandemic, I am asking our entire community for help.
Please follow Governor Pritzker’s stay-at-home-order which has been extended to April 30, 2020. On March 17, 2020, I signed a
Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Emergency
in the Village of Buffalo Grove.
Remember: Staying home will save lives
.
Village staff is working very hard to deliver vital services – emergency medical care from firefighter/paramedics, vital water and sewer services from the public works team, and public safety from our police.
Unfortunately, some community members are not abiding by the Governor’s orders.
Our Police Department continues receiving many calls about public gatherings in the parks. We are also noticing that community members have removed caution/police tape that was placed on play equipment which is prohibited to be used by the Governor’s order.
We need to do our part as a community to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and flatten the curve.
This can be accomplished if all community members stay at home and work from home if possible, limit trips only for necessities and avoid social gatherings. I realize this is difficult; however, if we all do not follow the order, we put our community at risk.
Confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to grow in Buffalo Grove. According to both Lake and Cook County websites, Buffalo Grove has 27-31 confirmed cases. Please, stay at home and abide by the order!
When you are out shopping at the grocery store, or at another essential business, remember to follow safety guidelines. The Village website has a page that walks you through the precautions you should take at
vbg.org/safegroceryshopping
. Village staff is also working with our grocers to ensure they are taking the necessary steps to protect their employees and our community.
If you are looking for something to do while you're at home, please complete the 2020 Census by going to
my2020census.gov
. I encourage you to support our restaurants that are providing carryout/curbside pickup, or delivery, as this is a very challenging time for their businesses.
As a community, let’s keep working together to support one another, and to keep all of us as safe as possible.
Beverly Sussman
Village President
