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1. When does the City of Bixby Emergency Proclamation & Executive Order. 3-31-2020 "Shelter at Home Order" take effect?

Executive Order #2 signed the 13th day of April, 2020 extended until April 30, 2020, unless earlier extended or revoked by the Mayor of the City of Bixby, Oklahoma.

This ordinance becomes effective at 11:59 PM on Wednesday, April 1st, 2020 and continues until 11:59 PM., Thursday, April 16, 2020, provided that this Emergency Proclamation and Order is not rescinded prior to April 16 or extended after April 16 as determined by the Bixby Mayor or the City Council. Executive Order #2 signed the 13th day of April, 2020 extended until April 30, 2020, unless earlier extended or revoked by the Mayor of the City of Bixby, Oklahoma.

2. What areas does this order apply to?

This ordinance applies within the city limits of the City of Bixby.

3. Why is this order in place?

Evidence shows that it is vital to slow the COVID-19 virus transmission to safeguard the most vulnerable and to prevent the health care system from being overwhelmed. Limiting interactions among people to the greatest extent practicable has been proven to reduce the spread of the COVID-19. Therefore, this Proclamation helps preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the region.

4. What does this order do?

This order requires individuals to shelter within their residences with the following exceptions considered essential activities:

• Performing work at an Essential Business as defined by the Governor of the State of Oklahoma, or his designee, as critical infrastructure sectors.
• Obtaining necessary medical supplies, medication, food and beverage, or other products necessary to maintain safety, sanitation, and essential operation of the residence, obtaining supplies needed to work from home, or performing property maintenance.
• Visiting a health care professional or transporting people and or pets to medical appointments including veterinary appointments.
• Engaging in outdoor activity, provided that individuals, except those from the same residence, must comply with physical distancing requirements of six feet. For example, walking, biking, hiking, or running.
• Caring for or transport a family member or pet in another residence.
• Moving your household to another residence in or outside the City of Bixby.

5. What if someone in a household has tested positive or exhibiting symptoms of coronavirus.

If someone in a household has tested positive or exhibiting symptoms of coronavirus also known as COVID-19; all members of the household should isolate at home.

6. What other actions is the City taking through this order?

In addition to limiting activity to that considered essential, the City of Bixby has taken the following actions:

• All City-owned sport courts and sports fields are closed. The use of any fitness equipment, playground equipment, basketball courts, tennis courts, or shelters within City Parks is prohibited even if not locked, gated, or fenced.
• All special event permits are revoked, and no such special events may be held in the City of Bixby until at least April 16.