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INDIAN RIVER COUNTY EMERGENCY ORDER 2020-15
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis, in his capacity as Governor of
the State of Florida, issued Executive Order 20-51, directing the declaration of a public health
emergency and establishing the State of Florida's response to COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 1, 2020, the State Surgeon General declared a public health
emergency in the State of Florida; and
WHEREAS, on March 7, 2020, Indian River County began making preparations to
address COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, on March 9, 2020, Governor Ron DeSantis, in his capacity as Governor of
the State of Florida, issued Executive Order Number 20-52, declaring that a state of emergency
exists in the State of Florida by reason of COVID-19; and
WHEREAS, at this time, there is no vaccine for COVID-19 and it is easily transmitted
among people; and
WHEREAS, the CDC and Florida Department of Health continue to remind residents that
by wearing a face covering and maintaining social distancing in public, the resident protects others
from exposure as well as themselves; and
WHEREAS, the Florida Medical Association President Dr. Ronald Giffler recently issued
a statement saying that "the Florida Medical Association, the state's largest physician organization,
encourages local officials to adopt regulations requiring individuals to wear face coverings in
public places" and applauded municipalities in Florida that have already adopted mandatory mask
use ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Indian River County believes that requiring individuals serving the public to
wear cloth face coverings will significantly help reduce the spread of COVID-19 and lessen the
positive cases in Indian River County; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to section 101.10(1) of the Code of Indian River County, and
Resolution 2019-55 of the Indian River County Board of County Commissioners, the County
Administrator is authorized to declare a local state of emergency upon making a determination that
a disaster has occurred or is imminent, requiring immediate and expeditious action; and
OFFICE OF THE CO UNTY ADMINISTRA TOR
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
1801 27th Street, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960-3388
PHONE: 772-226-1408
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WHEREAS, in my capacity as County Administrator, I determined that, by reason of
COVID-19, the threat of a disaster had occurred or was imminent, requiring immediate and
expeditious action, and declared that a local state of emergency existed in all of Indian River
County, Florida, effective as of 8:00 a.m., on the 17th day of March, 2020; and
WHEREAS, in my capacity as County Administrator, I determined that, by reason of
COVID-19, the threat of a disaster had occurred or was imminent, requiring immediate and
expeditious action, and declared that a local state of emergency existed and continued to exist in
all of Indian River County, Florida, on March, 24, March 31, April 7, April 14, April 21, April 28,
May 5, May 12, May 19, May 26, June 2, June 9, June 16 and again on June 23, 2020; and
WHEREAS, by reason of such declarations of a state of emergency, and pursuant to the
authority granted in me in my capacity as County Administrator, I am authorized to enter
emergency orders necessary to ensure the health, safety and welfare of the residents of Indian
River County, including, without limitation, those orders authorized in chapter 252, Florida
Statutes, and chapter 101 of the Code of Indian River County, and other applicable law;
NOW, THEREFORE, this Emergency Order is issued ordering as follows:
1. All persons working in restaurants, grocery stores, food service, salons, gyms, any retail
establishments, or businesses open to the public or any other indoor facility visited by
the public where social distancing is not possible within unincorporated Indian River
County shall wear face coverings.
2. All persons entering an indoor County facility including, but not limited to; the County
Administration Building, libraries, iG center, fire rescue stations, etc. where social
distancing is not possible shall wear face coverings.
3. All persons utilizing public transit and transportation in Indian River County shall wear
face coverings.
4. All other persons physically present in any public place in Indian River County are
strongly encouraged to wear face coverings.
5. A face covering includes any covering which snugly covers the nose and mouth,
whether store bought or homemade, and which is secured in place. Persons who wear
masks should review the CDC and Florida Department of Health guidelines regarding
properly and safely applying, removing, and cleaning masks.
6. EXCEPTIONS: A face covering shall not be required for the following persons:
A. Persons under the age of two years;
B. Persons observing social distancing in accordance with CDC guidelines;
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INDIANRIVER COUNTY
180127" Street, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960-3388
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C. Persons for whom a face covering would cause impairment due to an existing health
condition or disability;
D. Persons working in a business or profession who do not have interactions with other
persons;
E. Persons working in a business or profession who maintain social distancing from another
person or work in their personal office with no interactions from other persons;
F. Persons working in a business or profession where use of a face covering would prevent
them from performing the duties of the business or profession;
G. Persons exercising, while maintaining social distancing;
H. Persons eating or drinking;
I. Public safety, fire and other life safety and health care personnel, as their personal
protective equipment requirements will be governed by their respective agencies; or
J. The requirement shall not apply when a person who is hearing-impaired needs to see the
mouth of someone wearing a face covering in order to communicate.
THIS EMERGENCY ORDER is intended as a measure to seek voluntary compliance
with the provisions contained herein and to educate and warn of the dangers of noncompliance.
However, in the event voluntary compliance is not achieved, then in that event and as a last resort,
a violation of this Emergency Order pursuant to Sections 252.47 and 252.50, Florida Statutes may
be prosecuted as a misdemeanor of the second degree punishable as provided in Section 775.082
or 775.083, Florida Statutes.
THIS EMERGENCY ORDER shall be in effect in Indian River County, beginning at 8
a.m. on June 29, 2020 and will expire upon the expiration of the existing State of Local
Emergency, as same may be extended by subsequent order or declaration, unless terminated by
subsequent order of the Board of County Commissioners or the County Administrator.
DONE AND ORDERED this 26th day of June, 2020.
Jason E. BlownJ BlownIndian River C
OFFICE OF THE COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR
INDIAN RIVER COUNTY
180127" Street, Vero Beach, Fl. 32960-3388
PHONE: 772-226-1408
Administrator