Maryland carwashes are included in phase 1 for reopening in Maryland

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• CARWASHES to be in Phase 1 of Maryland Reopening - See below:

• The Maryland Governor's Maryland Strong, Roadmap to Recovery, on page 26, Click here for report.

  1. Beyond lifting the "Stay-Home" Order, other examples of changes that could be implemented in this stage: a. Small shops and certain small businesses b. Curbside pickup and drop-off for businesses c. Elective medical and dental procedures at ambulatory, outpatient, and medical offices d. Limited attendance outdoor religious gatherings e. Recreational boating, fishing, golf, tennis, hiking, and hunting f. Car washes g. Limited outdoor gym and fitness classes h. Outdoor work with appropriate distancing measures i. Some personal services - 

• Md. car wash owner charged for violating governor’s stay at home order
• MD - Flagship Carwashes Shut Down on Sunday, April 19, by State Police

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Online Resource Information

Maryland Chamber Foundation - Webinar Friday, April 24, 2020

• U.S. SBA Releases New FAQ Document on PPP "Safe Harbor" for Loans Under $2 Million
• COVID-19: Update on PPP and the U.S. Chamber's Path Forward

SBA COVID-19 Resources: Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources

• SBA - Loan Forgiveness Application
• VSBA - New Webinar Series: Road to Recovery

MCA at Work For Members

• Car Washing as and Essential Industry - Maryland  
  
• Car Washing as and Essential Industry - Virginia  
  

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Find your State Representatives

STATE INFORMATION – COVID-19 

• Delaware

• State website updates
• Delaware listing of Essential business by NAICS code ( 8111-90 or 8111-92)

• Maryland

• State updates
• County Link - Anne Arundel
• County Link - Montgomery
• County Link - Prince Georges
• Fully Automatic Car Washes. Customers must be able to remain in their cars while obtaining service( effective until 6/10)
• County Link - Howard
• County Link - Baltimore
• Limits to the automatics, no detailing
• City Link - Baltimore
• State Reporting
• County Executive Pittman Announces Anne Arundel County's Path Forward on COVID-19 Actions 
• FAQs for Maryland Businesses Planning and Responding to the Coronavirus
• State of Emergency Compliance Check
• Maryland Strong - Back To Business Pledge
• Maryland Back to Business website
• Maryland Executive Order - May-13-2020
• Frederick County Executive Order - May 14, 2020
• INTERPRETIVE GUIDANCE-May 13, 2020
• Car Washing as and Essential Industry - Maryland  

• Virginia

• State Executive orders and updates
• Executive Order from Virginia - TEMPORARY RESTRICTIONS 
• Car Washing as and Essential Industry - Virginia 

• Washington DC

• DC updates and resources
• Situational Update-May15th

• West Virginia

• State updates
• Governor Jim Justice has added three additional counties to an executive order 

Information from other states

• Texas -SHELTER IN PLACE: Stay Home Stay Safe - City of Dallas FAQS1
• Illinois - Essential Businesses & Operations Frequently Asked Questions - UPDATED 3/26/20
• New Jersey- for the latest information go to:  https://cwonj.com/
• New York - for the latest information go to: https://nyscwa.com/
• Connecticut - for the latest information go to: https://wewashctcars.com/

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Useful Information

• OSHA Fit test training
• COVID-19 Projections
• Medicare & the Coronavirus
• Coronavirus government website
• CMS Newsroom
• SBA - Be aware of Fraud Activity
• Intuit - Quickbooks offers information for business
• Autobell offering free interior disinfecting for cars of essential workers, first-responders
• ISSA - disinfecting information and certification

ICA Online resources

• ICA Joins Coalition, Petitions U.S. House of Representatives for Small Business Disaster Relief
• ICA - Letter - Requesting immediate COVID-19 DISASTER RELIEF
• ICA Resources document

Products & Services

• Hygiene Products & Services:
  
• Information on Chemical Disinfectant
• Hygiene Products and Services - from cisa.gov
• COVID - 19 Signs for your Wash by Carolina Pride
• COVID - 19 banner sign by Lustra

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