STATE OF FLORIDA
OFFICE OF THE GOVERNOR
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-89
EXECUTIVE ORDER NUMBER 20-89
(Emergency Management – COVID-19 – Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County, Monroe County Public Access Restrictions)
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-51 directing the Florida Department of Health to issue a Public Health Emergency; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer declared a Public Health Emergency exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued the “15 Days to Slow the Spread” guidance advising individuals to adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people, and in states with evidence of community spread, recommending restrictions to certain establishments conducive to mass gatherings and congregations; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2020, the President extended such guidance to be in effect until April 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County have already implemented orders restricting certain public access to non-essential retail and commercial establishments; and
WHEREAS, over sixty (60) percent of Florida’s identified COVID-19 cases are in these neighboring southern counties, which make up a large percentage of Florida’s population; and
WHEREAS, my Administration has consulted with the authorities from Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County who seek to harmonize restricted public access mandates in order to establish uniformity and consistency throughout their counties of close proximity; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19 remains controlled, and that residents and visitors in Florida remain safe and secure.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (1)(a) of the Florida Constitution, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order to take immediate effect:
Section 1. I hereby order Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County to restrict public access to businesses and facilities deemed non-essential pursuant to the guidelines established by Miami-Dade County pursuant to its March 19, 2020 Emergency Order 07-20, and as modified by subsequent amendments and orders prior to the date of this order.
Section 2. At their discretion, such county administrators may determine additional “essential” retail and commercial establishments—or other institutions providing essential services—that shall not be subject to complete closure. No county or local authority may restrict or prohibit any “essential” service from performing a function allowed under this order.
Section 3. Essential service establishments not subject to closure shall continue to determine, adopt and maintain reasonable measures to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of premises and items that may come into contact with employees and the public, and such establishments shall take reasonable action to ensure that people adhere to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines.
Section 4. The above-named counties shall not institute curfews pertaining to transit to or from the essential service establishments.
Section 5. This order shall remain in effect until April 15, 2020 unless renewed or otherwise modified by subsequent order.
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, the State Surgeon General and State Health Officer declared a Public Health Emergency exists in the State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, I issued Executive Order 20-52 declaring a state of emergency for the entire State of Florida as a result of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, President Donald J. Trump and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (“CDC”) issued the “15 Days to Slow the Spread” guidance advising individuals to adopt far-reaching social distancing measures, such as avoiding gatherings of more than 10 people, and in states with evidence of community spread, recommending restrictions to certain establishments conducive to mass gatherings and congregations; and
WHEREAS, on March 29, 2020, the President extended such guidance to be in effect until April 30, 2020; and
WHEREAS, Miami-Dade County, Broward County, and Palm Beach County have already implemented orders restricting certain public access to non-essential retail and commercial establishments; and
WHEREAS, over sixty (60) percent of Florida’s identified COVID-19 cases are in these neighboring southern counties, which make up a large percentage of Florida’s population; and
WHEREAS, my Administration has consulted with the authorities from Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County who seek to harmonize restricted public access mandates in order to establish uniformity and consistency throughout their counties of close proximity; and
WHEREAS, it is necessary and appropriate to take action to ensure that COVID-19 remains controlled, and that residents and visitors in Florida remain safe and secure.
NOW, THEREFORE, I, RON DESANTIS, as Governor of Florida, by virtue of the authority vested in me by Article IV, Section (1)(a) of the Florida Constitution, Chapter 252, Florida Statutes, and all other applicable laws, promulgate the following Executive Order to take immediate effect:
Section 1. I hereby order Miami-Dade County, Broward County, Palm Beach County and Monroe County to restrict public access to businesses and facilities deemed non-essential pursuant to the guidelines established by Miami-Dade County pursuant to its March 19, 2020 Emergency Order 07-20, and as modified by subsequent amendments and orders prior to the date of this order.
Section 2. At their discretion, such county administrators may determine additional “essential” retail and commercial establishments—or other institutions providing essential services—that shall not be subject to complete closure. No county or local authority may restrict or prohibit any “essential” service from performing a function allowed under this order.
Section 3. Essential service establishments not subject to closure shall continue to determine, adopt and maintain reasonable measures to ensure sanitation and cleanliness of premises and items that may come into contact with employees and the public, and such establishments shall take reasonable action to ensure that people adhere to the CDC’s social distancing guidelines.
Section 4. The above-named counties shall not institute curfews pertaining to transit to or from the essential service establishments.
Section 5. This order shall remain in effect until April 15, 2020 unless renewed or otherwise modified by subsequent order.
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