Planning To Reopen - 4 Phased Approach

5/12/2020 (Permalink)

This is the seventh installment in a series of blogs that we hope will help our communities begin to prepare for the state of Massachusetts to reopen. Yesterday, Governor Baker revealed his 4-stage approach to reopening the state's economy in a COVID-19 world.

Phases

1. Start - "We're looking at industries that are more naturally set up to have little face-to-face interactions and workplaces that are better able to manage face-to-face customer interactions with certain conditions."
2. Cautious - "We plan to have more industries with more face-to-face interactions resume operations, again with conditions."
3. Vigilant - "Where we can allow for loosening of some of the restrictions from the earlier phases if, in fact, the public health data continues to conform to the terms we're all pursuing."
4. New Normal - "We all know life will be different but as the medical and life sciences communities make progress in developing treatments or vaccines, we can really begin to put this virus into the rear-view mirror."

Reopening the state of Massachusetts requires all of us to move forward together using recommended best practices and maintaining safe daily habits in order to reduce our risk of exposure to COVID-19. Here are some important reminders from the CDC to follow to ensure we continue to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 within the Commonwealth.

Maintain safe behavioral practices

We have all had to make significant behavioral changes to reduce the spread of COVID-19. To reopen Massachusetts, we will need to continue these practices:

• social distancing (specifically, staying 6 feet away from others when you must go into a shared space)
• frequently washing hands or use alcohol-based (at least 60% alcohol) hand sanitizer when soap and water are not available
• wearing cloth face coverings
• avoiding touching eyes, nose, and mouth
• staying home when sick
• cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces

It’s important to continue to follow federal, state, and local guidance for reopening Massachusetts. Check this resource for updates on COVID-19. This will help you change your plan when situations are updated.

Consider practices that reduce the potential for exposure

It is also essential to change the ways we use public spaces to work, live, and play. We should continue thinking about our safety and the safety of others.

To reduce your exposure to or the risk of spreading COVID-19 after reopening your business or facility, consider whether you need to touch certain surfaces or materials. Consider wiping public surfaces before and after you touch them. These types of behavioral adjustments can help reduce the spread of COVID-19. There are other resources for more information on COVID-19 and how to Prevent Getting Sick.

We will continue to share with you guidance from the CDC and the Governor's office to follow to prepare for reopening. Also, we at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley know that not every business has access to the resources necessary to meet these strict guidelines. For those businesses, we are here to help!

Specialized Training

The Disaster Remediation Teams at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley are specialists in cleaning services and we adhere to the highest cleaning and sanitation standards. We are prepared to clean and disinfect your home or business, according to protocols set forth by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. We have years of experience in dealing with biological contaminants, and we will go beyond the scope of work of "normal daily cleaning". Call SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley today for a free consultation - (617) 332-9000.

All of us here at SERVPRO of Newton/Wellesley want you and your loved ones to stay safe and know that we will make it through this together! Rest assured, we will continue to do our best to keep you up-to-date and informed!