Mayor Andy Cook addressed the Westfield community in a video update Monday regarding Governor Holcomb’s executive order. He urged residents to read the executive order for further understanding of essential and non-essential businesses and services. (Photo provided)
On Monday, Westfield Mayor Andy Cook issued an Executive Order in support of Governor Eric Holcomb’s declaration of a Public Health Emergency for all Indiana residents as it relates the COVID-19 pandemic. The state Stay-At-Home order gives local, county and state authorities broader authority to enforce social separation recommendations from the State Board of Health and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
“We know that social separation will be the only way we ‘flatten the curve,’” said Cook. “The governor’s bold step today [Monday] sets the stage for the city to do its part. I have asked our law enforcement personnel to help in this effort, but more importantly I ask our citizens to do their part.”
Governor Holcomb’s order details essential and non-essential business. Click on the following links to read Governor Holcomb’s Executive Order 20-08 and FAQs.
Last weekend, Mayor Cook ordered all Westfield city buildings closed to the public. All essential city services will continue uninterrupted, but within proper social distancing guidelines.