Safer at Home Guide from Wisconsin Literacy

Governor Tony Evers declared a Stay at Home order. What does it mean?

• You must stay home.
• Do not leave your residence (the place where you live).
• You must follow social distancing. (More information below)

For how long?

• Wednesday, March 25 at 8:00 a.m. - Friday, April 24 at 8:00 a.m.
• The end date can change.

Can I leave my home for any reason? You can leave for essential activities. You can go to a:

• grocery store
• pharmacy
• clinic (appointments or urgent care -- call the clinic first)
• hospital (appointments or emergency room -- call first)
• restaurant (ONLY drive-through or take-out)
• bank drive-through
• school (for free meals or learning supplies)
• hardware store
• motel, hotel, or shelter (if your home is not safe)

You can also:

• exercise outside: walk, run, bike, and hike (follow social distancing)
• take care of family members or friends who need help.
• take food or supplies to family members or friends who need help.
•  follow custody agreements and transportation schedules for your
• children.

If you are an employee at an essential business, you can go to:

• work
• childcare

Do I need special permission or paperwork to leave my home?
No. You do not need special permission or paperwork if you leave for a reason
listed above (an essential activity).

What are NOT essential activities? You cannot go to:

• playgrounds
• playdates with other children
• visit friends or family who do not live with you
• play team sports (basketball, Frisbee, soccer, football, etc.)
• parties (any number of people)
• amusement activities (zoo, swimming pool, movie theater, etc.)
• gyms or fitness centers
• salons (hair, nails, waxing, tanning)
• barber shops
• tattoo parlors

What if I’m homeless?

• You will not get in trouble if you do not have a home to stay in.
• Try to find a shelter where you can stay most of the time.

What if my home is not safe?

• Leave your home, if you are not safe.
• Stay in a safe place (hotel, motel, shelter, with a friend or family)

What is social distancing?

•  You must stay 6 feet away from all people you do not live with:
  • outside
  • on the bus
  • in any building (grocery store, clinic, pharmacy)
• Kids must stay 6 feet away from other kids in the neighborhood or apartment building.
• Do not shake hands or hug people you do not live with.

What about my business?
Non-essential businesses must close:

• landscaping
• personal care (hair, nails, waxing, tattoo, tanning)
• amusement or party services
• gyms
• fitness classes
• pet grooming
• restaurant on-site dining (you can offer drive-through and take-out)
• residential cleaning services

What if I don’t follow this order?
You might have to:

• pay a fine (up to $250)
• spend up to 30 days in jail
  

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