by Kevin Zimmermann
SHEBOYGAN, WI (WHBL) – The Sheboygan County Board last night extended the County’s State of Emergency, a measure that does not extend the Governor’s “Safer at Home” order, but that does keep the county prepared for the changing face of the ongoing pandemic. Resolution Number One, as it’s known, passed 20 to 5 after being amended to affirm that “Safer at Home” is a thing of the past, and no new orders or restrictions are imposed on individuals, churches, businesses or community activities.
The resolution does support the reopening of businesses, nonprofits and other facilities that are open to the public. And, should a surge in COVID-19 cases overwhelm hospital resources, the County Public Health Officer will be authorized to take measures needed to control the coronavirus. Those measures can include restrictions similar to those imposed statewide in March.
Sheboygan County Administrator Adam Payne said hopefully, that is something we won’t have to worry about, but the resolution better prepares the county for any eventuality.
Finally, the county board’s approach emphasizes the importance of individuals and businesses taking responsibility.
