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COVID-19 Preparedness Plan For the City of Hugo Approved: 06/15/2020 Updated:___________ This is a living document and will be updated as the COVID‐19 pandemic evolves and as we consider recommendations from state and federal authorities. As required by the Governor’s executive order 20‐74, this plan has been created and approved by the Hugo City Council and is consistent with guidance provided by the State of Minnesota. Updates to this document will be approved by the City Administrator as conditions require. The Governor has outlined a four phase reopening plan. At this time, per the Governor’s Order, we are within Phase 3. As the Governor’s moves the state between phases of reopening, this plan may be adjusted. The City of Hugo is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all our workers and visitors. To ensure we have a safe and healthy workplace, we have developed this COVID‐19 Preparedness Plan in response to the COVID‐19 pandemic. All Employees are responsible for implementing this plan. Our goal is to mitigate the potential for transmission of COVID‐19 in our workplace and community, and that requires full cooperation among our employees and visitors. Through this cooperative effort, we will establish and maintain the safety and health of our workers and workplace. All Hugo City employees are responsible for implementing and complying with all aspects of this COVID‐19 Preparedness Plan. Worker involvement is essential in developing and implementing a successful Plan. The COVID‐19 Preparedness Plan follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) guidelines, and Federal OSHA standards related to COVID‐19. As required by Executive Order 20‐74, this plan addresses the following areas: 1. Require work from home whenever possible 2. Ensure that sick workers stay home 3. Social distancing 4. Worker hygiene and source control 5. Cleaning, disinfection, and ventilation protocols 6. Provisions specific to Public Works workers 7. Provisions specific to the Fire Department 8. City facilities and outdoor recreational areas 9. Communication and training 1. Requirement to work from home whenever possible If your position does not require you to be in at City Hall, you are to work from home as much as possible. Metro I‐net has provided remote desktop connections to allow for most computer work to be done at home. Work related calls can be placed and received using your personal cell phone through a virtual connection using the Jabber application. Contact Metro I‐net Support at 651‐792‐9095 to set this up. It is understood you may need to be in the office at times. Check in with your supervisor before coming to City Hall.