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1. Where can I find the proclamations and executive orders related to COVID-19?

The Cibolo EDC has prepared a resource page with the relevant proclamations and executive orders, along with other COVID-19 business resources, here.

2. What is an essential business?

Per GA-14, the determination of essential businesses is based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Advisory Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Works during COVID-19 Response. This document can be accessed here.

3. Who determines which businesses are essential?

Per GA-14, the determination of essential businesses is based on the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) Advisory Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Works during COVID-19 Response. This document can be accessed here. 

4. Which businesses are exempt from the executive orders and declarations?

According to GA-08, which can be found here, "This, executive order does not prohibit people from visiting... grocery stores, gas stations, parks, and banks, so long as the necessary precautions are maintained to reduce the transmission of COVID-19."

5. How can businesses that are not deemed essentiall still be “open”?

Businesses that can be done completely contactless with the public (such as working from home and communicating via phone and email) can remain open to provide contactless services. Retail businesses can sell items online, via pickup, or by delivery. This is per the City Attorney.