HomeMy WebLinkAboutflorida_executive_order_20-089_20200331STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-89
(Emergency Management — COVID-19 — Miami -Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach
County, Monroe County Public Access Restrictions)
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the Florida
Department of Health to issue a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer
declared a Public Health Emergency exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of
emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention ("CDC") issued the "15 Days to Slow the Spread" guidance advising
individuals to adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as avoiding gatherings of more
than 10 people, and in states with evidence of community spread, recommending restrictions to
certain establishments conducive to mass gatherings and congregations; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2020, the President extended such guidance to be in effect until
April 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Miami -Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County have already
implemented orders restricting certain public access to non -essential retail and commercial
establishments; and
WHEREAS, over sixty (60) percent of Florida's identified COVID-19 cases are in these
neighboring southern counties, which make up a large percentage of Florida's population; and
WHEREAS, my Administration has consulted with the authorities from Miami -Dade
County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County who seek to harmonize
restricted public access mandates in order to establish uniformity and consistency throughout their
counties of close proximity; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19
remains controlled, and that residents and visitors in Florida remain safe and secure.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the
authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (1)(a) of the Florida Constitution, Chapter 252, Florida
Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order to take immediate
effect:
Section 1. I hereby order Miami -Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County
and Monroe County to restrict public access to businesses and facilities deemed non -essential
pursuant to the guidelines established by Miami -Dade County pursuant to its March 19, 2020
Emergency Order 07-20, and as modified by subsequent amendments and orders prior to the date of
this order.
Section 2. At their discretion, such county administrators may determine additional
"essential" retail and commercial establishments —or other institutions providing essential services
—that shall not be subject to complete closure. No county or local authority may restrict or
prohibit any "essential" service from performing a function allowed under this order.
Section 3. Essential service establishments not subject to closure shall continue to
determine, adopt and maintain reasonable measures to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of
premises and items that may come into contact with employees and the public, and such
establishments shall take reasonable action to ensure that people adhere to the CDC's social
distancing guidelines.
Section 4. The above -named counties shall not institute curfews pertaining to transit to
or from the essential service establishments.
Section 5. This order shall remain in effect until April 15, 2020 unless renewed or
otherwise modified by subsequent order.