Home LOCAL NEWS Fannin County votes to follow Gov. Abbott’s GA-14 order, decides not to implement local ‘stay in place’ order

Fannin County votes to follow Gov. Abbott’s GA-14 order, decides not to implement local ‘stay in place’ order

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During an emergency Fannin County Commissioners meeting held this afternoon, it was decided to not go ahead with a ‘stay in place’ order originally planned to take effect at 11:59 p.m. tonight.

Instead, a motion was passed to follow the GA-14 Essential Services Designation implemented by Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday.

The protocols direct all Texans to minimize non-essential gatherings and in-person contact with people who are not in the same household. The Governor’s Executive Order renews and amends his previous order enforcing federal social distancing guidelines for COVID-19, including closing schools and instructing Texans to avoid eating or drinking at bars and restaurants.

The protocols allow exceptions for essential activities and services based on the Department of Homeland Security’s guidelines on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce. Examples of these essential services include healthcare, grocery stores, banking and financial services, utilities, child care for essential service employees, and government services.

Fannin County Judge Randy Moore added that the Fannin County ordinance would have been more strict than the Governor’s order.

TDEM will maintain an online list of essential services specified in the Governor’s Executive Order at www.tdem.texas.gov/essentialservices/. Other essential services may be added to this list with the approval of TDEM.

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