UPDATE #22 COVID-19 March 30, 2020 (5:00 PM)
The Village Emergency Operations Team is working hard to ensure the health and well-being of the community. As we continue to monitor the latest information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus), updated information will be shared with the community.
Emergency Order Update #7 Today, the Village Manager issued Update #7 to the emergency restrictions issued on March 16, 2020, requiring all persons arriving in Bal Harbour Village by any means from CDC identified and international locations, to isolate or quarantine for 14-days. A copy of the Emergency Order Update is included in this update.
Recent State Emergency Order Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will be issuing an Executive Order, "Safer At Home," for Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties, urging residents to stay at home until the middle of May. This order is consistent with Bal Harbour Village Update # 6, issued on March 23, 2020.
South Florida Joint-Construction Industry Commitment The South Florida construction industry has issued a joint pledge to institute practices aimed at reducing the spread of the Novel Coronavirus on South Florida’s Construction Sites, including guidelines for workers regarding personal responsibilities, social distancing, handwashing, hoists and elevators, lunch trucks and communications. A copy of the pledge is included in this update.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) We have also compiled a list of frequently asked questions from residents of Bal Harbour Village, for your convenience, regarding the Coronavirus. A copy of the "FAQs" is included in this update.
Meals for Seniors If you are a citizen over the age of 60 and have any problems getting meals, please call the County’s Call Center by dialing 3-1-1, and they will assist you in registering for meal delivery service.
Scam Alert Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a Consumer Alert today about new scams related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scams include text messages with links to claim funding from the federal stimulus package and imposters posing as health workers offering free COVID-19 tests. The bottom line is Floridians need to be on the lookout for scams and never give out personal or financial information to solicitors. Visit the Attorney General’s page for Consumer Alerts http://myfloridalegal.com/ConsumerAlert
Status of Village Services Following is the status of Village services: The Bal Harbour Building Department is only open for plan drop off and/or permit pick up. Building inspection services are suspended; however, the Building Department is accepting Inspections by Affidavit. For information on the Inspection by Affidavit process https://bit.ly/2xqTn42 Bal Harbour Shuttle service is discontinued until further notice; Bal Harbour Park, Recreation Center and basketball courts are closed until further notice; All recreation programming is cancelled until further notice, including the Warriors Basketball Program, Family Excursions, Movie in the Park events and the Bal Harbour 5K Run/Walk; The Bal Harbour Jetty is closed for fishing until further notice.
Local Testing Information Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 drive-through testing center is now open at Marlins Park for residents 65 or older from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment only. Daily testing is available at this site for 300 people. To make a testing appointment, please call 305.499.8767, where individuals will be pre- screened for symptoms. Staff on-site can only test those with appointments. All others will be turned away.
Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Drive Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 (Free of charge on the east lot) Testing will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on a daily basis; however, those seeking a test must meet certain criteria. Must be 65 or older and be symptomatic to be tested (Must bring ID) If you do not meet the criteria, you will be asked to exit the lot. The test site is drive-through only. Test results will take 48-72 hours.
Recent State & County Emergency Orders March 23, 2020: Governor DeSantis issued Executive Order 20-80 directing all individuals arriving in the State of Florida from an area with substantial community spread, including the New York Tri-State Area (Connecticut, New Jersey and New York), to isolate or quarantine for a period of 14 days from the time of entry into the state or the duration of the person's presence in the state, whichever is shorter. For the complete executive order, please visit the Governor’s webpage https://bit.ly/3dvBIZU March 24, 2020: County Mayor Gimenez issued Miami-Dade Order #10-20, urging individuals to remain home other than to engage in essential activities which include, travel to or from essential retail and commercial businesses. This order is similar to the
order issued yesterday by Bal Harbour Village. For the complete County order, please visit the County’s website https://bit.ly/39fkmx0
Information from the Florida Department of Health If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop a fever and symptoms, such as cough or difficulty breathing, the Florida Department of Health (DOH) recommends the following in order to be tested: Call the DOH Epidemiology Department at (305) 470-5660 for guidance, or Contact your primary care physician, explain your symptoms and whether or not you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 14 days, or Contact an urgent care facility or hospital emergency room, explain your symptoms and whether or not you have been in contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 over the past 14 days.
You may reach the Miami-Dade County Florida Department of Health COVID-19 hotline at (305) 324-2400 or the Florida Department of Health at 1-866-779-6121.
Joint-Construction Industry Commitment: Pledge to Reduce the Spread of Novel Coronavirus on South Florida’s Construction Sites
Whereas, the Construction Industry has been acknowledged to be an essential business to the State of Florida, supporting infrastructure, government, medical and residential needs; and
Whereas, the Construction Industry is a unique industry in that workspaces are closed to the public, often with easily accessible fresh air and or outdoor jobsites; and
Whereas, the Construction Industry cares for the health and safety of their workers and for the families and loved ones they go home to; and
Whereas, the Construction Industry is heavily regulated by Federal, State and Local Governments as to what can and cannot take place on a job site, we the undersigned hereby commit, to instituting the following practices at a minimum, in an effort to eliminate the spread of the Coronavirus:
Personal Responsibilities • Workers with CDC designated symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, etc. are to stay home and not report to work. Workers exhibiting these symptoms are to be sent home immediately
Social Distancing • All workers are to maintain 6’ of separation • No gatherings of more than 10 people when required to meet even when conducted outside. • For stand-down meetings, disseminate information electronically and have each trade conduct the training on their own in groups not to exceed 10 • Common water coolers are to be discouraged • Prop doors open when safe to do so • Do not stack trades in the same space
Handwashing • Wash stations with soap are to be installed/maintained at building entrances and food truck areas as well other strategic areas near offices, trailers, and jobsite egress areas with hot water when possible • Encourage and direct employees to wash hands at breaks and as frequently as possible. • Gloves are required for all trash removal
Hoists and Elevators • Take steps to limit employees on buck-hoists and on elevators to maintain maximum distance • Hoist/Elevator operators are to be provided and wear gloves • Hoists/Elevators are to be sanitized daily
Lunch Trucks • Encourage employees to bring their own lunch and consider eliminating truck where possible • Ensure all lunch trucks are utilizing servers for bulk food trays; no self-serve from food trays • Food items are to be individually wrapped when possible • Physical distancing protocol shall be in use during lunch and breaks
Communication • Signage barring employees with COVID-19 symptoms , CDC recommendations, and posters that encourage staying home when sick, cough and sneeze etiquette, and hand hygiene are to be placed at the entrance to of the workplace and in other prominent areas.
SIGNATORIES
MUNICIPAL EMERGENCY ORDERS AS OF MARCH 27, 2020
LOCAL STATE OF EMERGENCY
AVENTURA GOLDEN BEACH NORTH BAY VILLAGE BAL HARBOUR HIALEAH NORTH MIAMI BAY HARBOUR ISLANDS HIALEAH GARDENS NORTH MIAMI BEACH BISCAYNE PARK HOMESTEAD PALMETTO BAY CITY OF MIAMI INDIAN GREEK VILLAGE PINECREST CORAL GABLES MEDLEY SOUTH MIAMI CUTLER BAY MIAMI BEACH SUNNY ISLES BEACH DORAL MIAMI GARDENS SURFSIDE EL PORTAL MIAMI LAKES VIRGINIA GARDENS
SHELTER IN PLACE - “SAFER AT HOME”
BAL HARBOUR GOLDEN BEACH OPA-LOCKA BAY HARBOUR ISLANDS MIAMI BEACH SUNNY ISLES BEACH BISCAYNE PARK MIAMI LAKES SURFSIDE CITY OF MIAMI NORTH BAY VILLAGE DORAL NORTH MIAMI
CURFEWS IN PLACE
AVENTURA (11PM - 5AM) KEY BISCAYNE (10PM - 5AM) BISCAYNE PARK (10PM - 5AM) NORTH MIAMI BEACH (10PM - 5AM) CITY OF MIAMI (10PM - 5AM) SUNNY ISLES BEACH (11PM - 5AM) HOMESTEAD (10PM - 5AM) SWEETWATER (11PM - 5AM)
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and answers. As this is a fluid situation, please look out for the daily updates that are posted here https://www.balharbourfl.gov/bal-harbour/coronavirus CLICK HERE
Updates are posted daily – and are sent via email and via WENS
“SAFER AT HOME” ORDER
Residents and visitors are strongly urged to limit all of their travel, except as absolutely necessary.
Persons at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and people who are sick are strongly encouraged to stay in their residence to the extent possible, except as necessary to seek medical care.
At all times, residents and visitors shall adhere to the following social distancing practices:
• Maintain a distance of at least six (6) feet away from others; • Wash hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds or using hand sanitizer; • Cover coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands); regularly clean high-touch surfaces; • Do not shake hands.
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Has the Village implemented a curfew village-wide? As of this time, there is no curfew in place.
Is the beach open? All beaches county-wide are CLOSED until further notice by order of Miami-Dade County.
Is the beachpath open? The beach path is currently open, but we urge residents to practice social distancing, critical in avoiding the risk of contracting COVID-19
Is the Bal Harbour Jetty open? The Jetty is open to pedestrian use only with social distancing. The Jetty is closed for fishing until further notice.
Are Bal Harbour Hotels open? All Bal Harbour Hotels are currently closed as of Monday, March 23, 2020 through April 23rd.
Are restaurants Village-wide open? Some restaurants in the condo buildings continue to remain open for take out and delivery only. For Bal Harbour Shops restaurants offering take out and delivery go to https://www.balharbourshops.com/takeout/ CLICK HERE
What is considered take-out? Walking into a restaurant, cafeteria or counter/window to retrieve food. Some restaurants may offer drive- through or curbside walkout services.
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME Can a customer walk-in and order to-go? If the restaurant offers this option, you may be able to walk-in and order items to go. However, in order to avoid extended wait times and exposure to other people, we highly recommend ordering ahead of time, prior to pick-up (or ordering delivery if that’s an option). Many restaurants have online ordering apps or website options to place an order; this is a good time to use those options.
Is Bal Harbour Shops open? As of March 19, 2020 Bal Harbour Shops is closed until further notice.
Is The Shul open? The Shul is temporarily closed. Please refer to CLICK HERE https://www.theshul.org/
Is Young Israel open? Young Israel is temporarily closed. Please refer to https://www.yicbh.org/ CLICK HERE
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME VILLAGE SERVICES
Is Village Hall open? Village Hall remains open by appointment only. A limited amount of staff is on-site. Please call and confirm any previously scheduled meetings before arriving.
Is construction affected? At this time, construction sites are not required to close. Workers should be in groups of 10 or less to keep everyone safe.
Is the Building Department open? The Bal Harbour Building Department is only open for plan drop off and/or permit pick up. Building inspection services are suspended; however, The Building Department is accepting Inspections by Affidavit. For information on the Inspection by Affidavit https://www.balharbourfl.gov/docs/default-source/default- document-library/notice-to-contractors.pdf?sfvrsn=92484494_0 CLICK HERE
PARKS & RECREATION
• Bal Harbour Park, Recreation Center and basketball courts are closed until further notice;
• All recreation programming is cancelled until further notice, including the Warriors Basketball Program, Family Excursions, Movie in the Park events and the Bal Harbour 5K Run/Walk;
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME TRANSPORTATION
• Bal Harbour Shuttle service is discontinued until further notice.
Will Miami-Dade Transit continue to operate? Miami-Dade Transit’s Metrobus system will continue to run FREE weekday routes across Miami-Dade County with reduced frequencies. For Miami-Dade County Service Updates including transit service, please visit: https://www.miamidade.gov/global/initiatives/ CLICK HERE coronavirus/county-updates.page
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME COVID 19 TESTING
Are there any testing locations on Bal Harbour? Currently, there are no testing locations on Bal Harbour. Local Testing Information Marlins Park 501 Marlins Way, Miami, FL 33125
Miami-Dade County COVID-19 drive-through testing center is now open at Marlins Park for residents 65 or older from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. by appointment only. Daily testing is available at this site for 300 people.
To make a testing appointment, please call 305.499.8767, where individuals will be pre-screened for symptoms. Staff on-site can only test those with appointments. All others will be turned away.
Hard Rock Stadium 347 Don Shula Drive Miami Gardens, Florida 33056 (Free of charge on the east lot)
Testing will be available from 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. on a daily basis; however, those seeking a test must meet certain criteria.
• Must be 65 or older and be symptomatic to be tested (Must bring ID)
• If you do not meet the criteria, you will be asked to exit the lot.
• The test site is drive-through only.
• Test results will take 48-72 hours.
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME COVID 19 TESTING
What to do if I feel that I was exposed to COVID-19? The Florida Department of Health recommends that you call your primary doctor or the county health department to describe your symptoms. They will decide whether you need to be tested. If you wish to speak to someone, the Florida Department of Health has established a Call Center available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1.866.779.6121 If at any point, you feel that you need emergency personnel, please dial 911 and inform the call taker that you may have been exposed to COVID-19.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTION PER THE CDC
Can someone spread the virus without being sick? People are thought to be the most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest). Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Meals for Seniors
If you are a citizen over the age of 60 and have any problems getting meals, please call the County’s Call Center by dialing 3-1-1, and they will assist you in registering.
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME We also know that grocery shopping and eating out have become more difficult, so we have compiled this list of companies who can shop for and deliver your groceries directly to you, or bring prepared food from your favorite restaurants:
GROCERY DELIVERY SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Walmart Grocery Delivery CLICK HERE https://grocery.walmart.com/locations/delivery/ Walmart-Miami-FL-Neighborhood-Market-4140
Instacart Grocery Delivery CLICK HERE https://www.instacart.com
Shipt Grocery Delivery CLICK HERE https://www.shipt.com
Amazon Prime Grocery Delivery CLICK HERE https://www.amazon.com/ vdp/1ccf408d4a5942769ad6b31b07e
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME PREPARED MEALS DELIVERY SERVICES AVAILABLE:
Postmates Food Delivery CLICK HERE https://postmates.com/delivery/miami
UberEats Food Delivery CLICK HERE https://www.ubereats.com
Doordash Food Delivery CLICK HERE https://www.doordash.com
Grubhub Food Delivery CLICK HERE https://www.grubhub.com/
So Heavenly (Glatt Kosher) CLICK HERE http://soheavenly.net/ (305) 308 7417 (786) 999 8432
The Carrot (Kosher) CLICK HERE https://www.thecarrotsurfside.com/ (786) 216 7355
Lenny’s Pizza (Kosher) CLICK HERE https://www.lennypizza.com/ (305) 397 8395
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION/ SERVICES
Virtual classes are being offered by the Shul of Bal Harbour. If you would like to join, please download the zoom app from the Apple App Store or Android https://zoom.us/j/6457054016 CLICK HERE
7:20am-7:55am 9:05am-9:35am Rabbi Zalman Lipskar Rabbi Aryeh Schottenstein Chassidus-Likutei Torah Rambam Shir Hashirim One Chapter a day The Power of Prayer 9:40am-10:30am 8:00am-9:00am Rabbi Shea Rubenstein Rabbi Dov Schochet The Rebbes Sicha Daf Yomi Pasha of the week Tractate Shabbos
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION/ SERVICES
St. Patrick’s Cathedral (New York City) celebrates Mass at 7:00am Monday-Saturday, and 10:15am on Sunday via this link https://saintpatrickscathedral.org/live CLICK HERE
St. Patrick’s Miami Beach celebrates Mass in both English and Spanish Daily via this link https://www.stpatrickmiamibeach.com/ CLICK HERE For other Masses in the Archdiocese, please visit https://www.miamiarch.org/CatholicDiocese. CLICK HERE php?op=Television_Mass
Church by the Sea: Sunday Worship is at 10:30am and Tuesday’s meditation is at 7:30. Video sermons and information via this link https://www.churchbythesea.org/ CLICK HERE
STAY SAFE – STAY CALM – STAY HOME