Getting Back to Business: Harford’s Approach
Harford County is following Governor Hogan’s Maryland Strong: Roadmap to Recovery plan, which includes a phased approach to reopening business. Business owners are urged to review Governor Hogan’s Executive Order and Maryland Department of Health Secretary Neall’s Directives and Orders for more details on reopening. To view the Governor’s Back to Business website, click here.
Stage Three is being implemented with a flexible, community-based approach that empowers individual jurisdictions to make decisions regarding the timing of reopenings, therefore it’s important that businesses consult Harford County Government’s resource website.
If you still have questions after reviewing the resources above, please contact us.
Harford County Funding for Small Businesses and
Farms Impacted by COVID-19
Safety Best Practices
Operational Toolkit for Businesses Considering Reopening or Expanding Operations in COVID-19
As Harford County gets back to business, our business owners are urged to continue to put people first. This means adhering to best practices that ensure the safety of your workers and customers alike. Through our collective efforts, Maryland’s business community will play a critical role in protecting our citizens and preventing another surge of COVID-19 infections. Leaders across Maryland’s business community have assisted in developing best practices to help businesses across the state as we enter this new era in business.
Operational Toolkit for Businesses Considering Reopening or Expanding Operations in COVID-19
General Business Best Practices (For All Businesses).
| Industry-Specific Best Practices: |
| General Best Practices (Mejores Prácticas Para Negocios En General) |
| Accommodations (Alojamiento/Hospedaje) |
| Construction and Development (Construcción y Desarrollo) |
| Golf (Golf) |
| Manufacturing (Producción e Industrias) |
| Marinas (Puertos Deportivos) |
| Personal Services (Servicios Personales) |
| Professional Services (Profesionales Y Servicios Financieros) |
| Restaurants and Bars (Restaurantes Y Bares) | Additional Signage: English | Español |
| Retail (Venta Minorista) |
Youth Sports (Deportes Juveniles al Aire Libre)
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All businesses are encouraged to consult with resources available through the CDC. Ongoing mitigation guidance, as well as prevention and support resources are available on the CDC’s website.
All Executive Orders still in effect must be complied with. See most up to date orders. Additional industry best practices coming soon.
Take the Maryland Strong: Back to Business Pledge
Maryland’s business community plays a critical role in protecting our citizens and preventing another surge of COVID-19 infections. Governor Hogan is encouraging Maryland business owners to take the Maryland Strong Back to Business Pledge, and display a signed pledge in their place of business.
Responsible business owners are encouraged to take the pledge to:
- Create an environment that allows for physical distancing between individuals (6 feet is recommended) to the extent possible.
- Ensure their place of business is routinely cleaned and encourage our employees to frequently wash their hands.
- Provide flexibility to their employees, provide training and education, and clearly communicate policies and procedures.
- Reduce and disinfect as many ‘high touch surfaces’ as possible
- Additionally follow the guidance provided by the CDC, the Maryland Department of Health, and their own industry.
Resources:
Harford County Health Department COVID-19 page
Maryland Department of Health COVID-19 page
Harford County Government COVID-19 resources
Centers for Disease Control (CDC) COVID-19
