[Monday, May 11, 2020] Today, the One Region initiative released the re|IGNITE plan to guide a safe return to business in our community. Included with the plan are industry-specific guidelines for Food and Beverage and Small Business organizations to safely reopen to employees, customers, vendors and others.  More industry-specific guidelines will release in the coming weeks.

The plan and guidelines leverage expertise from business, healthcare, nonprofit and government sectors to create a coordinated, science-based plan to restore Charleston’s regional economy. 

You can download the phase one plan and guidelines at OneRegionREIGNITE.org. The website also contains information about the One Region stakeholders, the re|IGNITE strategy and stakeholders, and will be updated with content throughout the duration of the pandemic.

PLANS & GUIDELINES

RE|IGNITE PHASE 1 PLAN 5-11-20

re|IGNITE Plans and Guidelines

• Phase 1 Plan (Español)
• Food and Beverage Guidelines
• Small Business Guidelines
• Close Contact Guidelines
• Gym/Fitness Center Guidelines
• Cosmetology Guidelines
• Public Swimming Pool Guidelines
• Athletics Guidelines
• Child Care Guidelines
• Day Camp Guidelines
• Faith-Based Guidelines
• Golf Industry Guidelines
• Hospitality Industry Guidelines
• Manufacturing Industry Guidelines

COVID-19 information from the CDC:

The latest employer guidance from the CDC includes:

• Actively encourage sick employees to stay home
• Establish policies that increases the physical distance between employees such as flexible worksites and work hours
• Cross-train employees on essential functions in case of employee absences
• Assess your essential functions and reliance on others – be prepared to change your business practices if needed to maintain critical operations

Encourage your employees to implement best health practices, including:

• Good handwashing (soap and water for at least 20 seconds)
• Covering your cough and avoiding touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Regular use of tissues and hand sanitizer
• Stay home if you or a family member is sick
• Sanitize commonly touched surfaces and objects regularly