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

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STATE INFORMATION – COVID-19 

• Delaware

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

• Maryland

• State updates
• Maryland Department of Health Notice - Out of state travel and Public Travel Advisory (July 29, 2020)
  
• The State of Maryland Executive Department - By order of the Governor - Gatherings - 10th Amended (July 29, 2020)
  
• County Link - Anne Arundel
• Small Business Protection Grant
• County Link - Montgomery
• County Link - Prince Georges
• Car washes may open with automated systems, but drivers and passengers must stay inside of the vehicles at all times. Workers may wipe down the exterior of the car. Self service car cleaning is allowed.  Click here for more.

• Fully Automatic Car Washes. Customers must be able to remain in their cars while obtaining service. There should be no physical contact between car wash employees and vehicle occupants. The interior of the vehicle may not be cleaned by car wash employees, but the outside of the vehicle may be wiped down by these employees so long as there is adherence to the no physical contact mandate and face coverings and gloves are worn. Click here for more.

• Self-Service Car Washing establishments may open. High contact surfaces (those with hourly or greater contact frequency) will be cleaned with CDC and EPA approved disinfectant at least every 2 hours. All employees must receive training on CDC COVID-19 guidance appropriate to their workplace prior to working. Adherence to Face Covering provision in Section II of this Order is required.  Click here for more

• 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

• Based On Science by the National Academies of Sciences
• 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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