Police Week is upon us and as part of this week's ceremonies, is the annual Candlelight Vigil. Historically this has been an in-person event either at the National Law Enforcement Museum or as of late, at the National Mall in Washington D.C. For those of you have been able to attend one of these vigils, it is a moving ceremony to honor the officers that paid the ultimate sacrifice for their community.
The 2020 Vigil was held virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions and this year will be the same. Last year's YouTube Vigil was outstanding and I recommend if you can find some time to tune in to this event you will not be disappointed.
The 2021 National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund Candlelight Vigil will be broadcast on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 8pm. This year, hundreds of names will be engraved on the walls of the Memorial bringing the total number of officers killed in the line of duty to a staggering 22,611.
The Vigil will can be found live on YouTube and is linked below from the NLEOMF website:
nleomf.org/programs-events/national-police-week/candlelight-vigil
This year, National Police Week is scheduled from Sunday, May 09 through Saturday, May 15, 2021. The history behind Police Week originates back to 1962, when President John F. Kennedy signed a proclamation that designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and the week in which that date falls as Police Week. Each year, tens of thousands of law enforcement officers, surviving family members, and co-workers of fallen officers converge on Washington, D.C. to participate in a number of planned events to honor those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice.
Since the first known line-of-duty death in 1791, more than 23,000 U.S. law enforcement officers have made the ultimate sacrifice. In 2018, 163 Federal, State, Local, Tribal and Territorial officers were killed in the line of duty nationwide. The above statistic, as well as those from previous years can be found on the Officer Down Memorial page www.odmp.org/.
As always, the Upper Saddle River Police Department thanks you for your continued support of not only for our Agency but also all other law enforcement officers who proudly serve their respective communities.
With so many reasons to ride, what’s yours? Whatever the reason do it safely. bikeleague.org/bikemonth #BikeMonth #bikeboom #jerseydrives
OWNER LOCATED!! Do you recognize me?! I have escaped from my owners! I was located in the area of Sparrowbush Rd & West Saddle River Rd . If you know where I belong please contact USRPD @ 201-327-2700.
Update: RT-17 N & RT-17 S Opened at this time!
Traffic Advisory
Route 17 North and South between Pleasant Ave and East Allendale Rd are closed due a motor vehicle accident.
DOT says Route 17 south is open now right?
Today is World Password day ! See below for recommendations to protect your accounts.
The Upper Saddle River Police Department in Bergen County, NJ is currently seeking qualified applicants to assume per diem dispatcher positions immediately. Salary is $19 per hour and experience is required.
Applications can be found on our website at www.usrpd.net/dispatcher-application/ or picked up in person.
Any interested applicant should drop off their application along with their resume and any relevant certifications to the attention of Sgt. Kilduff.
www.usrpd.net
To apply for a position as a police dispatcher please fill out this application and once it is completed drop it off at the police department.During the pandemic there was 62% increase in bike sales. Be considerate when driving #BiketoSchoolDay #BikeMonth #bikeboom #jerseydrives
On International Firefighters Day we would like to express our sincere thank you to the volunteers of the Upper Saddle River Fire Department!
Buzzed Driving is Drunk Driving, friends don't let friends drive drunk. Especially on Cinco De Mayo.
May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month
O&R MOBILIZES FOR HIGH WIND EVENT; INCREASES FIELD FORCES BY 50 %
PEARL RIVER, NY, April 30, 2021 10:15 a.m. --- Orange & Rockland (O&R) has mobilized its emergency response team and obtained 50 additional overhead line technicians to repair damage and restore electric service outages that could result from strong winds, gusting as high as 60 mph, that are expected to sweep through O&R’s service area today through early Saturday morning.
The predicted high, gusty winds could damage trees, utility poles, and overhead electric wires, causing power outages.
O&R company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts are ready to repair damage and restore service as needed. Customer Service operations and the wide array of O&R teams that support those functions are also prepared to respond. The 50 additional overhead line technicians obtained by O&R increases the company’s field forces by 50 percent for this event.
Be Safe
O&R urges its customers to stay clear of downed electric wires. Don’t go near any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. If the situation requires urgent action, call your local police to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
Gusty winds are expected to develop throughout the area today through 8 a.m. Saturday.
Highest winds are predicted to peak from 5 p.m. today through 4 a.m. Saturday with sustained winds of 20 mph to 35 mph. and gusts ranging from 45 mph to as high as 60 mph
Lighter winds are expected today through 5 p.m. and 4 a.m. through 8 a.m. Saturday, winds are expected to be sustained from 15 mph to 25 mph, gusting to 35 mph to 45 mph.
The following video describes the typical storm repair and power restoration process: youtu.be/JeGU8ID4_m0
How customers can report an outage
If customers experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. They can report it and check to see when their lights will be back on through:
• At www.oru.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
• O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
• Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU) or
• Call 1-877-434-4100.
Important Safety Tips
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
• If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car and make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
• Pole-top transformers – those small grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles – also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
In addition, O&R personnel have been instructed to follow all safety protocols when responding to emergency calls to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. O&R asks members of the public to maintain appropriate social distance when they encounter O&R employees working in the field, to provide for mutual safety.
To further help its customers prepare to weather a storm, O&R offers these tips:
• Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
• Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
• Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
Report an Electric Service Problem | Orange & Rockland
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As summer quickly approaches we wanted to pass along the following article related to issues that beach communities may face following the passage of Senate Bill 3454 (also known as Assembly Bill 5342) This bill restricts the ability of police departments in New Jersey to enforce marijuana and alcohol violations committed by persons under the age of 21.
www.capemaycountyherald.com/news/government/article_554a090a-a795-11eb-8e6c-ab0eb18356c7.html
Underage Drinking Enforcement ‘Difficult’ Under New Law
www.capemaycountyherald.com
Memorial Day weekend could look a whole lot different this year, as Jersey Shore police departments are left with little authority over underage drinking.
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Human trafficking is one of the greatest threats to human rights in our modern time—and we should not stop fighting to eradicate it until every person is safe.
Educational Sources
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION ON HUMAN TRAFFICKING
The Department of Homeland Security: The Blue Campaign
www.dhs.gov/blue-campaign/about-blue-campaign
The United Nations: Office on Drugs and Crime
www.unodc.org/unodc/en/human-trafficking/what-is-human-trafficking.html
Human Rights First: Human Trafficking by the Numbers (Statistics)
www.humanrightsfirst.org/resource/human-trafficking-numbers
www.projectheart.info/take-action
www.dhs.gov
The Blue Campaign is the unified voice for the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s (DHS) efforts to combat human trafficking. Working in collaboration with law enforcement, government, non-govern...Everyone plays a role in work zone safety. NWZAW highlights the deadly dangers of inattention at highway work areas. Join us April 26-30, 2021 in bringing attention to the risks. Wear orange on Wednesday (April 28) to provide a visible reminder and to show your support for the families who have lost loved ones in work zone crashes.
***Update***
Reese has been located.
**Missing Dog**
Wheaten Terrier missing. Female Named Reese, light brown with a collar. Last seen on Glen Carl Road.
If you happen to seen this dog, please contact the Upper Saddle River Police Department at 201-327-2700
i found the missing dog it was last seen on glen carl road and it is on glen carl road house number 14 on the left hand side towards the right
where is Reese right now so I can track her and her smell for me to find her
do you know where this dog has been located
behind the step in front of a bush
Where is the dog located
if Reese is located then where is he
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Do you have the dog and where it is has been located
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Thank you for your quick response and attn!!! Very much appreciated!
Can you please tell me the leads so that way I can do the further investigation for me to solve this
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Tomorrow April 24th, the USRA coalition will be hosting a Free Narcan Training. Please read the attached flyer for more information and how to register to attend.
The Upper Saddle River Police Department in Bergen County, NJ is currently seeking qualified applicants to
assume per diem dispatcher positions immediately. Salary is $19 per hour and experience is required.
Applications can be found on our website at www.usrpd.net/dispatcher-application/ or picked up in
person.
Any interested applicant should drop off their application along with their resume and any relevant certifications
to the attention of Sgt. Kilduff.
www.usrpd.net
To apply for a position as a police dispatcher please fill out this application and once it is completed drop it off at the police department.
Learn from a roundtable of esteemed subject matter experts comprised of state and federal law enforcement and community outreach specialists.
Please register for Responding to Bias: New Jersey STEPS UP! on Apr 27, 2021 6:00 PM EDT at: attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2634407184589974031
O&R CREWS RAMP UP AS THUNDERSTORMS, HIGH WIND GUSTS DUE WEDNESDAY
PEARL RIVER, NY, April 20, 2021 4:30 p.m. --- Orange & Rockland (O&R) is preparing its emergency response team for deployment to repair damage and restore electric service outages that could result from thunderstorms and strong gusty winds that are expected to rip through O&R’s service area Wednesday afternoon into the evening, with the gusty winds continuing overnight and through the day Thursday.
O&R company and contractor overhead line crews and tree removal experts are ramping up to mobilize as are site safety, customer service operations and the wide array of O&R teams that support those functions. The predicted thunderstorms, possibly severe at times, and high, gusty winds could damage trees, utility poles, and overhead electric wires, causing power outages.
Be Safe
O&R urges its customers to stay clear of downed electric wires. Don’t go near any downed wire. Assume it is energized and dangerous. Call O&R immediately toll-free at 1-877-434-4100. If the situation requires urgent action, call your local police to divert traffic until an O&R crew arrives.
A strong cold front is expected to enter the area Wednesday between 2 p.m. and 6 p.m., bringing with it a line of moderate to heavy rain, with thunderstorms likely. There is an isolated chance that some of these storms could become severe during this period.
Any rain or storms are due to end from west to east following the passage of the cold front. Behind the front, gusty winds will take shape across the area as much cooler air filters in. Sustained winds are predicted 15 to 30 mph with gusts of 35 to 45 mph Wednesday from 6 p.m. through 5 p.m. Thursday. Skies will clear by early Friday and winds will slowly diminish by evening.
The following video describes the typical storm repair and power restoration process: youtu.be/JeGU8ID4_m0
How customers can report an outage
If customer’s experience a power outage, don’t assume that O&R automatically knows about it. They can report it and check to see when their lights will be back on through:
• At www.oru.com/ReportOutage from any computer or web-based mobile device.
• O&R mobile app from your iPhone, iPad or Android device --- download via Apple Store or Google Play.
• Text messaging by texting “OUT” to 69678 (myORU) or
• Call 1-877-434-4100.
Important Safety Tips
• Maintain a distance of at least 50 feet from downed wires and anything they are in contact with including puddles of water and fences. Supervise your children so that they are not in the vicinity and keep pets on a leash or otherwise secure.
• If a fallen wire is draped over a car, do not approach the car and make rescue attempts. Remain a safe distance away and try to keep the occupant of the vehicle calm. If possible, emergency personnel should handle the situation.
• Pole-top transformers – those small grey-colored metal drums attached to the wires at the tops of most utility poles – also should be avoided when they have been knocked to the ground.
In addition, O&R personnel have been instructed to follow all safety protocols when responding to emergency calls to keep everyone safe from the coronavirus. O&R asks members of the public to maintain appropriate social distance when they encounter O&R employees working in the field, to provide for mutual safety.
To further help its customers prepare to weather a storm, O&R offers these tips:
• Portable generators pose a serious hazard if used improperly. They should be used and installed according to the manufacturer’s instructions. A wrong connection could feed electricity back through the lines and endanger our repair crews. Never plug a generator into a wall unit, use it indoors or set it up outdoors near open home windows or air-handling vents.
• Have emergency equipment within reach --- portable radio, flashlights, spare batteries, first aid kit, cell phone and important medications. Keep O&R’s toll-free number 1-877-434-4100 near the phone to report power outages.
• Remember: if the base station of your cordless phone plugs into the wall, your phone will be unusable during a power outage.
Report an Electric Service Problem | Orange & Rockland
www.oru.com
Report an electric service problem to Orange & Rockland with our reporting tool.
Project HEART is affiliated with the New Jersey Coaltion Against Human Trafficking.
The New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking is a fully volunteer-run organization that coordinates statewide community efforts to end sex and labor trafficking in New Jersey. Comprising 200 volunteers and more than 180 affiliates—including nonprofits, faith-based organizations, academics, law enforcement, and direct service providers—we empower communities with the knowledge of what human trafficking is, how to prevent it, and how to support those affected by it.
For further information on the NJCAHT, visit their website: www.safernj.org
www.projectheart.info/contacts
Homepage - New Jersey Coalition Against Human Trafficking
www.safernj.org
Uniting the state's communities to end human trafficking.Say thank you to crossing guards who help keep our children safe. #CrossingGuardAwarenessWeek #crossingsafety #thankacrossingguard
www.bergenresourcenet.org/news-events/professional-development/legalization-of-marijuana-know-the...
It's a shame that some of the spineless Mental Health didn't say anything when this law was created as a bill..
I'm glad they're having this to debunk the misconception that there's nothing wrong with marijuana use when it comes to teens and young adults
The Upper Saddle River Police Department would like to wish the 5th grade Dare students good luck on their scavenger hunt tomorrow.
Test Your Knowledge on Proper Drug Disposal
Quiz: Proper Drug Disposal | Get Smart About Drugs
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Many people who misuse prescription drugs get them from family, friends, and acquaintances. You can make a difference by properly disposing your unused medication. There are a few ways you can do this...www.nj.com/opinion/2021/04/new-marijuana-alcohol-laws-handcuff-police-opinion.html
New marijuana and alcohol law handcuffs police | Opinion
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It’s crucial for the public to understand what officers can and cannot do under the new law.
IN AN EMERGENCY, PLEASE CALL 911
If you believe you may have information about a trafficking situation:
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888: Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking.
By calling this contact, you can...
GET HELP and connect with a service provider in your area;
REPORT A TIP with information on potential human trafficking activity; or
LEARN MORE by requesting training, technical assistance, or resources.
Text the National Human Trafficking Hotline at 233733. Message and data rates may apply.
Chat the National Human Trafficking Hotline via www.humantraffickinghotline.org/chat
Report missing children or child pornography to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) at 1-800-THE-LOST (843-5678) or through their Cybertipline.
www.projectheart.info/resources-and-contacts
www.projectheart.info
Call the National Human Trafficking Hotline toll-free hotline at 1-888-373-7888: Anti-Trafficking Hotline Advocates are available 24/7 to take reports of potential human trafficking.Each year an estimated 400,000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. Set up your navigation, playlists, or podcasts ahead of time so that you can focus on the road. #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #DistractedDriving
Each year an estimated 400,000 people were injured in crashes involving a distracted driver. Set up your navigation, playlists, or podcasts ahead of time so that you can focus on the road. #DistractedDrivingAwarenessMonth #DistractedDriving
ICYMI: Statement from New Jersey Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli
Out of an abundance of caution and following the guidance of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the New Jersey Department of Health this morning paused the administration of the Johnson & Johnson (Janssen) vaccine across all vaccination sites in the state.
The CDC and the FDA are reviewing the data involving six reported cases—among nearly 7 million doses administered in the U.S.—in women between the ages of 18 and 48 who received the J&J vaccine. Symptoms occurred 6 to 13 days after vaccination. In these cases, a type of blood clot called cerebral venous sinus thrombosis was seen in combination with low levels of blood platelets. Both the CDC and FDA have said that these adverse events are extremely rare. According to the FDA and CDC, individuals who have received the vaccine and develop abdominal pain, leg pain, shortness of breath, severe headache or other unusual symptoms within three weeks after vaccination should contact their health care provider.
All New Jersey vaccination sites have been told to cancel or put on hold appointments for the J&J vaccine until further notice. For individuals scheduled to receive the J&J vaccine, the Department will work with all vaccination sites to make arrangements for the administration of an alternative two-dose vaccine. We will work with all sites, as needed, to reschedule vaccination appointments.
The Department will await further guidance from the federal government. The federal Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) is scheduled to hold an emergency meeting tomorrow to discuss these adverse events and make recommendations to the CDC on how to proceed.
Researchers at Proofpoint identified a credential phishing campaign distributed by an Iranian cyber threat group in late 2020. The campaign, dubbed BadBlood, targeted high-level US and Israeli medical professionals in genetic, neurology, and oncology research. The campaign employed impersonation techniques by masquerading as an Israeli scientist and used nuclear weapon lures in attempts to convince the recipient to click on a link included in the email in order to view a PDF. The link directs the user to a fraudulent Microsoft OneDrive page and requests the user download the PDF file in order to view it. If the download button is clicked, the user is prompted to enter their Microsoft login credentials. If credentials are entered, they are captured by the threat actor and the user is redirected to a OneDrive page containing a non-malicious PDF document. While the threat group – known by the names TA453, CHARMING KITTEN, and PHOSPHORUS – historically targets academics, diplomats, and journalists, this latest campaign shows a shift in collection and is in alignment with similar targeting observed by other state-sponsored cyber threat groups.
April 11-17 is National Pubic Safety Telecommunicators Week. We would like to thank our amazing dispatchers. They are the unsung heroes that help keep USR safe, and are the calm voices on the other side of the phone/radio during emergencies.
Thank you USR Dispatchers. Stay safe....
Respect!
The roadway is now reopened.
*** Traffic Alert ***
E Crescent Ave in the area of Chapel Lane is closed due to a gas leak. Please avoid the area.
Doxing is a tactic that involves the malicious targeting, compiling, and public release of personally identifiable information (PII) used to perpetrate harassment, identity theft, or violence against an individual. Cybercriminals are now targeting organizations, specifically corporate employees, in doxing attacks due to its potentially larger monetary rewards. Corporate doxing can have great financial and reputational impact and can also put confidential corporate data at risk. Cybercriminals attempt to employ various methods normally used in traditional doxing attacks against individuals. Examples of these methods include collecting information from public sources and data breaches, sending emails containing tracking pixels, and conducting social engineering attacks, such as phishing, vishing, and business email compromise (BEC).
Governor Murphy Announces New COVID-19 Travel Guidelines
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and the New Jersey Department of Health today issued new COVID-19 travel guidance. The restrictions follow updated travel recommendations released by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) earlier this month.
“While the pandemic is not over, our vaccination program and updated CDC guidance have made it possible for vaccinated individuals to resume travel without quarantine,” said Governor Murphy. “New Jersey residents should still exercise caution in traveling and follow all public health rules and regulations as the end of the pandemic comes into view.”
“With the protection of COVID-19 vaccines, many New Jerseyans are eager to enjoy trips to visit families and friends they have missed over the past year,” said New Jersey Department of Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli. “While traveling, individuals should continue to take COVID-19 precautions–wearing a mask, avoiding crowds, physically distancing, and washing hands frequently.”
Given the increased risk of spreading COVID-19 for both residents who travel outside the state and for visitors into the state, New Jersey continues to strongly discourage unvaccinated individuals from engaging in non-essential interstate travel at this time. CDC recommends travel be deferred until individuals are fully vaccinated. An individual is considered fully vaccinated two weeks or more after receipt of the second dose in a two-dose series or two weeks or more after receipt of a single-dose vaccine.
People who are fully vaccinated with an FDA-authorized vaccine and persons who clinically recovered from COVID-19 in the past three months who are traveling domestically within the United States do not need to be tested for COVID-19 before or after travel to New Jersey and do not need to self-quarantine upon return. The CDC still recommends that fully vaccinated persons arriving in the United States from abroad be tested for COVID-19 three to five days after return.
Unvaccinated travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) should self-quarantine at their home, hotel, or other temporary lodging following Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations for unvaccinated people.
Summary of Travel Recommendations
All Travelers:
• International travel: negative test result or documentation of recovery required by the CDC to enter United States following air travel
• Self-monitor for symptoms during and after travel and self-isolate if symptoms develop
• Wear a mask over your nose and mouth when in public
• Avoid crowds and stay at least six feet from others
• Wash hands often or use hand sanitizer
Fully Vaccinated Travelers:
• Get tested three to five days after returning to the United States from international travel, but no quarantine following travel or test before travel (unless required by the destination) needed
• For domestic travel, no quarantine or test before or after travel needed
Travelers who Clinically Recovered from COVID-19 in past three months:
• No quarantine or pre- or post-travel test needed
Unvaccinated Travelers:
• Defer travel until fully vaccinated
• Before travel, get tested for COVID-19 with a viral test one to three days before the trip
• Get tested three to five days after travel
• Stay home and self-quarantine for a full seven days after travel, even if the post-travel test is negative. If not tested after travel, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.
CDC Travel Recommendations:
• CDC Domestic Travel during COVID-19: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html
• International Travel during COVID-19: www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html
www.cdc.gov
Symptoms, testing, what to do if sick, daily activities, and more.
Governor Murphy Announces Clarification of Gathering Limit for Certain Indoor Sports Activities and Removal of Restrictions on Self-Service Food at Retail Businesses
TRENTON – Governor Phil Murphy and State Police Superintendent Colonel Patrick Callahan today announced an administrative order which adjusts gathering limits for non-professional and non-collegiate indoor sports activities. The adjustment clarifies that athletes, coaches, up to two parents and guardians per participating athlete under the age of 21, and other individuals necessary for the practice or competition do not count towards the general indoor gathering limit, which is currently 25 persons. The order also allows retail businesses to permit customers to utilize self-service food, such as buffets and salad bars.
“As our vaccination effort expands rapidly across the state and our entire adult population becomes eligible, it is now possible to take further incremental steps towards a return to normalcy,” said Governor Murphy. “Clarifying gathering limits to allow more spectators at sports activities and allowing the return of self-service foods are two small steps of what we hope are many more measures we can take as millions of New Jerseyans are vaccinated.”
The order clarifies that non-professional, non-collegiate athletic practices and competitions that are conducted indoors are subject to the current indoor gathering limit of 25 persons. Athletes, coaches, referees, trainers, and other individuals who are necessary for the practice or competition are not included in the number of individuals present at a gathering for purposes of the limits on gatherings. Operators of such sports activities may permit up to two parents or guardians per participating athlete under the age of 21 to attend the event provided that all attendees abide by the applicable requirements in the DOH’s “Guidance for Sports Activities.” Such parents and guardians shall also be considered necessary for the practice or competition. In no case shall the number of persons present in the room, inclusive of parents and guardians, exceed 35 percent of the capacity of the room.
The order also clarifies that retail businesses, such as grocery stores, may permit customers to utilize self-service food, such as buffets and salad bars. Such retail businesses shall limit self-service food and drink stations to those that can be routinely cleaned and disinfected. To the extent that such retail businesses permit indoor or outdoor dining, the business shall abide by the DOH’s guidance governing those operations and the requirements of all applicable Executive Orders.
The order takes effect immediately.
Tomorrow is #NationalWalkingDay! While maintaining social distance, be sure to get outside and walk. When possible, stay on the sidewalk, walk facing traffic, and cross at corners or crosswalks.