County launches COVID-19 Business Toolkit for Blue Phase

22nd May, 2020 by VCBA

View the Previous Business Toolkit from the Green Circle Phase

Welcome to the Eagle County COVID-19 Business Toolkit. This toolkit is designed to help you apply the Eagle County Public Health Orders in the unique setting of your business, and properly communicate to your employees and customers. It also links to resources and support to empower you and your business to lead the way as Eagle County recovers from the COVID-19 pandemic. 

Table of Contents

  1. Welcome letter from the Eagle County Board of Commissioners
  2. Latest Public Order news release (May 21) 
  3. Revised Public Health Order (Effective May 25)
  4. Communicating to your customers and employees
    1. Transition Trail Map
    2. Social Distancing Protocol form 
    3. How does my business communicate our social distancing protocols?
    4. 5 Commitments of Containment
    5. Safety & Protocols Toolkit
    6. Print and social media assets
  5. ECPHE Industry Specific Guidance
  6. Participate in your industry’s Private Sector Task Force
  7. Helpful business links and resources 
  8. Planning for the future

Board of County Commissioners

970-328-8605

eagleadmin@eaglecounty.us

www.eaglecounty.us

Hello and welcome to your Eagle County Business Toolkit.

New Eagle County Public Health Orders mean that Eagle County is continuing to progress toward recovery during the COVID-19 pandemic. Within this kit you will find the tools you will need to:

  • Help lead the way forward for your business and your community
  • Understand the three phases of the Transition Trail Map
  • Get your questions answered
  • Share your success stories
  • Get a first overview look at our county-wide road to economic recovery

The residents, businesses, organizations, and governments of Eagle County have done very well in this effort so far, and we have been leading the way in the State of Colorado. This is due to your hard work and diligence, and the next phases of our recovery are equally as reliant on individuals and businesses in Eagle County moving forward, in unison, through the three phases of the new Public Health Order. 

Public health is providing the rules of the road, but implementing these orders will create many specific scenarios, questions, and challenges unique to your business or industry. We are working with private sector business leaders to address these challenges, and you will find further information within this toolkit to connect with peers in your sector and consolidate your approach. 

Our Green Circle phase was a cautious first test. We will continue to need your input to be successful in the Blue Square phase.. We will rely on your special knowledge of your industry, and your connection with your customers, to help unify and lead our community forward. 

Please use the Transition Trail Map and other marketing and communications tools within this document to help us share key messages with your employees, displayed in your place of business, shared among your industry peers, and utilized in your marketing and social media assets.

We are among the first to take careful steps forward. For this approach to work, we must all take each step together. We look forward to working with you throughout this process, applying your feedback in our own efforts, and supporting a healthy and robust road to recovery. 

Sincerely, 

Kathy Chandler-Henry    Jeanne McQueeney    Matt Scherr

May 21 news release regarding the new Public Health Order

 View the press release for the new Public Health Order

Revised Public Health Order (Effective May 25) 

View the official legal document outlining specifics of the Public Health Order

Communicating to your customers and employees

The “Transition Trail Map” helps put the Public Health Order into easy-to-understand components. Use the Trail Map to help guide your own businesses specific protocol for each phase of the transition. 

View the Transition Trail Map

Eagle County Public Health will determine which phase we are in: 

Green Circle,  Blue Square, orBlack Diamond. 

How does my business communicate our social distancing protocols?

If you choose to open your business, you must fill out the Social Distancing Protocol English | Spanish form and share the completed document publicly and with your employees.  

Post the appropriate symbol  Green Circle,   Blue Square, orBlack Diamond in a public, visible place at your businesses for the duration of that phase, together with a copy of your social distancing policy. Printable Blue Square

We are currently in the Blue Square Phase. Please post a Blue Square in a publicly visible place at your business. Do not post Green Circle or Black Diamond until Public Health determines we are in that phase. 

Customers and employees will then be able to easily identify where your policies are located so that they can follow your social distancing strategy. 

Switch to the new symbol as we progress.

Help share the “Five Commitments of Containment”

  1. I will maintain 6 feet of social distance
  2. I will wash my hands often
  3. I will cover my face in public
  4. I will stay home when I am sick
  5. I will get tested immediately if I have symptoms

Use the Safety & Protocols Toolkit to communicate with your Employees

Print and social media assets:

ECPHE Industry Specific Guidance

Participate in your Industry’s Private Sector Task Force

Connect with others in your industry, share solutions, and get answers to industry-specific questions 

We understand there will be many questions about how to implement the broader Public Health Orders into your specific situation. We are working with Private Sector Task Forces to ensure that the business community has the tools and resources they need, that they can connect with one another to share solutions, and that they can have their voices heard. 

Connect to your industry taskforce by filling out the Private Sector Task Force Form.

Other business links and resources 

There are many resources available. Below are just a few, or visit https://www.eaglecounty.us/COVID19/ for more. 

Planning for the future

Eagle County is actively planning for the near-, mid- and long-term future as the economy emerges from the COVID-19 crisis and heads toward a new normal. 

Our county has the opportunity not only to come back, but to come back stronger than ever before. We look forward to working with you to build a brighter future for our community. 

Businesses

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