Madison County has issued a Stay at Home Order to minimize opportunities for exposure and transmission of COVID-19.
A Supplemental Declaration of a Local State of Emergency Extension was issued on Friday, April 10, 2020 at 6:00 a.m and continues until Monday, April 20, 2020 at 6:00 a.m.
This declaration directs all Madison County residents to Stay at Home and to limit movements outside of their homes that are not deemed essential.
Madison County Residents Can:
. Go to the grocery and convenience store
. Go to the pharmacy to pick up medications and healthcare necessities
. Visit a health care facility for medical services that cannot be provided virtually (call first!)
. Go to a restaurant, for take-out, delivery, or drive-thru service only
. Care for or support a friend, family member, or pet
. Take a walk, ride your bike, hike, jog (as long as social distancing measures are maintained)
. Walk your pets and take them to the veterinarian
. Help others to get necessary supplies
. Receive deliveries from any business that delivers
Madison County residents should NOT:
. Go out at all if they are sick
. Go to work, unless providing essential services as defined by this order
. Visit friends and family if there is no specific, urgent need
. Be closer than 6 feet from others if out in public
. Visit loved ones in the hospital, nursing home, skill nursing facilities, or other residential care facilities, except for limited exceptions as provided by the specific facility
. Travel, except for essential travel and activities.
. Engage in door to door solicitation
Activities that are considered essential:
In general, activities that fall under these categories.
. For health and safety
. To get necessary supplies and services
. For outdoor activities (fishing, walking, hiking, golfing, running, cycling, using greenways)
. For work for essential businesses/operations
. To take care of others
All Madison County Law Enforcement entities will enforce the order through education, dialogue, and seeking voluntary cooperation from all residents and businesses. If voluntary cooperation is not achieved, Madison County Law Enforcement is equipped to enforce these restrictions through citations or misdemeanor charges. Any person violating any prohibition or restriction imposed by this order shall be guilty of a Class 2 misdemeanor.
For more detailed information, please visit www.madisoncountync.gov.
