Reopen Connecticut Phase 1: Self-Certification Required Prior to Reopening on May 20
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As a follow up to last week’s release of the
reopening rules
, businesses and non-profits planning to open on May 20 (or during Phase 1) must certify with the state that they understand and will comply with these rules.
The rules were developed by public health officials and the business community and include detailed information about physical distancing, hygiene, sanitizing, personal protective equipment (PPE), scheduling, and training. They were designed to protect employees and customers and begin the reopening of our state as safely and efficiently as possible.
The mandatory self-certification process only takes a few minutes and can be found online at
https://business.ct.gov/recovery
. Certification must be completed before a business can reopen.
After completing the certification, companies can download Safety Signage and a Badge to display at their place of business and post on their website or social media channels. Posting of these materials is completely voluntary.
Sincerely,
David Lehman, Commissioner
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Governor Lamont Announces Distribution of Infrared Thermometers to Eligible Small Businesses, Nonprofits, and Places of Worship
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Governor Ned Lamont today announced that the State of Connecticut will be distributing 50,000 infrared thermometers it has secured for small businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship to support safe reopening activities amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Small businesses, nonprofits, and places of worship that would like to request equipment from the state’s supply of infrared thermometers should fill out a form online to indicate their request. The state has partnered with the Connecticut Business and Industry Association and its affiliate CONNSTEP to distribute the thermometers. They will be delivered to the municipalities in which the organizations are located, and then the municipalities will contact the recipient entities to inform them of a time and location they can pick up their requested equipment.
Entities that would like to request a thermometer can fill out the forms located at
ct.gov/coronavirus
in the “Access to Personal Protective Equipment” section, or through the links provided below:
- Small businesses: Any small business in the state that has between 2 and 100 employees are eligible to receive one thermometer per physical address. Eligible businesses seeking to request thermometers should click here.
- Nonprofits: Nonprofits located within Connecticut are eligible to receive one thermometer per physical address. To request thermometers for nonprofits, click here. Social services and direct care nonprofits may request a thermometer through the process outlined in this memo.
- Places of worship: Places of worship are eligible to receive one thermometer per physical address. To request thermometers for places of worship, click here.
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Reopen Milford Advisory Group Update
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Manufacturing
John Schuld
- Developing working group
- Developing a survey
Healthcare
Dr. Clifford Kramer, MD
Sector Members
Dr. David Esposito, MD
Dr. Jeffrey Gruskay, MD
Dr. Steven Saunders, MD
Dr. Walter Russo, MD
Dr. Dan Williams, MD
Dr. Amit Lahav, MD
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Retail
Ken Sterba
Restaurants
Elena Fusco
- Developing working group
- Analyzing new directives
Real Estate
Al Franke
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Restaurant Owners
You are invited to a Zoom meeting with local officials from the Fire, Health and Land Use departments to discuss outdoor dining guidelines and requirements.
May 18, 2020 1PM
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Please find Guidelines
here
and Application
here
.
The
Milford Health Department
has developed its own guidelines for operating an Outdoor Dining Area
here
.
As indicated above, these recommendations/guidelines are neither exhaustive nor definitive at this time. They are predicated upon the information we have received to date and the caution that the information is subject to change. In addition to providing sketches, inspectors from the respective agencies, for example, Health, Zoning, Building, Fire Marshal, may need to perform periodic site inspections in order to ensure compliance with these guidelines prior to and throughout the course of operation.
Please be reminded that for those who do not already have permits issued by the City of Milford Zoning and / Building Departments, for any operation of an Outdoor Dining Area is temporary and subject to modification and / or termination upon the expiration of local and state executive orders.
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Hair Salon/Barbershop Guidelines
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ESTIMATED DISASTER ECONOMIC INJURY WORKSHEET FOR BUSINESSES
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Please fill out the below form to assist us with the data we need to assess economic injury and a plan for reopening.
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DECD's COVID-19 Business Emergency Response Unit
The Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development (DECD) has created a COVID-19 Business Emergency Response Unit dedicated to assisting businesses navigate resources and develop new resources. A dedicated phone line is available at
860-500-2333
to provide assistance to Connecticut's small businesses for this purpose.
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Please reach out with additional questions and concerns. Stay safe, healthy and wash your hands!
Best,
Julie Nash
Director of Economic and Community Development
70 West River Street
Milford, CT 06460
Phone 203-783-3230
Fax 203-878-7394
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