Plan for Florida's Recovery: Phases for Reopening

It needs more fore thought than just a copy and paste. What can the rental managers live with? I have heard of three days off between rentals. Is that doable? I have read about the lack of cleaning supplies. etc etc. An entire new business entity has emerged as we start short term rentals. Sensitization vs disinfecting? I am not sure if the staffing or training exists today. Regulation vs enforcement. right, definitely more than a copy and paste.

I agree. There is ALOT more that is going to be discussed with the affected businesses but after reading post #16 I am not so sure they are doing more than that. Or are they just going to go to the FDPR/Gov. with a plan that looks good on paper and then leave it up to the owners/management companies/cleaning companies to implement it. Seems like they are more worried about getting them open and giving in to owners that probably havent really thought it thru either. I know of a hairdresser that was complaining for weeks about them opening salons but when it finally happened they were freaking out and couldnt take clients for at least 2 weeks because they didnt have a plan on how to safely reopen. Its one thing to push to open and another to have a viable plan to open.

Just mylmy opinion.... We're less than two weeks into phase 1. Too soon to know the effects and now they want to open STR and pretend there is no pandemic. Not only is this risky for health reasons, it's also risky from an infrastructure and supply chain perspective. I don't think our stores and other businesses are ready for the number of people that opening STR will bring to our area. We're barely keeping up with the folks that are currently here.

Talk of lawsuits is going too far. The governor is moving fast and people will keep coming and we have to work together and do the best we can to keep our community and visitors safe. Sooner rather than later vacation rentals will be open and we will have a lot of people here.

As our COVID-19 situation in South Walton continues to evolve we'll posting news and updates from our partners and friends on their procedures and operations, in particular what they are doing to keep clean and safe to protect guests and patrons. Please be extra patient and understanding as safe procedures and cleaning will take extra work and more time.

I am encouraged by the fact that we have been partially open (quite a lot of people and activity) for two weeks and no new cases in SoWal recorded. I was afraid we would see new cases among restaurant, retail, service workers, etc. If we have none or very few over the next two weeks that will be very good news.

Think for a moment about our construction sites and workers. They have not slowed down. The interaction on job sites, lunch sites, family life, suppliers, deliveries, etc has been non-stop. And yet no cases, and even if there are some unrecorded it is not spreading.

It appears if large gatherings like church, parties, nightclubs, etc are not happening then spreading is minimized and easier to isolate. We should hold off on group events and gatherings. Our restaurants will likely be the places with the most people together.

As one whose husband is in the construction industry, I can say that the majority of those workers are coming from the north end of the county and that is where the most recent cases have been. I also know of some that are sick and not going to the doctor/hospitals due to their immigration status. Sowal as a whole depends on most of their workforce coming from the north end of the county.

As one whose husband is in the construction industry, I can say that the majority of those workers are coming from the north end of the county and that is where the most recent cases have been. I also know of some that are sick and not going to the doctor/hospitals due to their immigration status. Sowal as a whole depends on most of their workforce coming from the north end of the county.

It is being reported that all of the new cases north of the bay are at the Chautauqua Rehab & Nursing Center. I understand that there are likely infected people who are not reporting. But I believe if it was a significant number it would be spreading to others and show up in our reported cases, hospitalizations and possibly deaths. I am surprised and encouraged by our low number of infections. Our officials and community members have done a good job.

Our main issue is the possibility of infected visitors arriving from our southern drive markets.

Let’s not forget that hotels and resorts have been open. We also didn’t have any jump in infections post spring break. We were correct to be overly cautious with the response to the virus but so far it’s proving out to be a lot less of a problem, especially for those without underlying health issues. The “flu” would have put these same people in harms way, too.

Let’s stop saying the STR’s are holding 20+ people in them. This is NOT at all the majority of the STR’s around here. Most places are 2-3 BR’s occupied by families who have likely already been around each other so they pose more more of a threat than anyone else.

Just mylmy opinion.... We're less than two weeks into phase 1. Too soon to know the effects and now they want to open STR and pretend there is no pandemic. Not only is this risky for health reasons, it's also risky from an infrastructure and supply chain perspective. I don't think our stores and other businesses are ready for the number of people that opening STR will bring to our area. We're barely keeping up with the folks that are currently here.

Give this man a cigar.

What sort of plan could they offer? I can't even think of a plan that goes beyond a few bullet points.

• Step 1: We allow rentals in our county
• Step 2: Profit

Safety protocols and standards. Perhaps a new normal for rentals such as a specified time between renters. Disinfecting certain items in every rental and hopefully procedures for all cleaning, linens etc.

Most rental companies will provide customers with their plans, guidelines and rules for COVID19 response and safety as part of their marketing strategy. You can find these on every rental company and hotel website. If I were renting, I would be interested in knowing their policies. Some of them also provide renters with specific requirements in the state of Florida and what they need to know.

The TDC has a pretty good section on their website that advises visitors what they need to know about our restaurants and shops, what they should bring with them in terms of supplies, etc. All of this will be important to update and communicate to visitors throughout the summer.

Let’s not forget that hotels and resorts have been open. We also didn’t have any jump in infections post spring break. We were correct to be overly cautious with the response to the virus but so far it’s proving out to be a lot less of a problem, especially for those without underlying health issues. The “flu” would have put these same people in harms way, too.

Let’s stop saying the STR’s are holding 20+ people in them. This is NOT at all the majority of the STR’s around here. Most places are 2-3 BR’s occupied by families who have likely already been around each other so they pose more more of a threat than anyone else.

Many of our hotels closed until just recently because of strict protocols, limits on occupancy, and limited dining options available for guests. And protection of their staff. Many have just opened or will be opening to a new normal. They will still have to meet certain protocols. I'm not sure what the occupancy limit will be in place if any. Certain hotels have quietly remained open to a reduced capacity. The idea was to have hotels remain open for essential travel. Not sure if that has been a good thing or not but having hotels open hasn't been a big factor as far as I have seen or heard.

According to officials, Walton County has developed a reopening plan framework for vacation rentals and is awaiting the guidelines from the DPBR.

“With those guideline in hand, we will compare them with our prepared plan to ensure that it complies with the DPBR guidelines,” wrote Walton County. “We are working closely with our Tallahassee lobbyist and the Governor’s office to facilitate this process and to move our plan through the system as rapidly as possible.”

May 19, 2020

Governor Ron DeSantis has accepted the Walton County Board of County Commissioners’ proposed plan of enhanced cleaning and safety practices, clearing the way for the BCC to reopen short term vacation rentals in Walton County, which they did at an emergency meeting on Tuesday afternoon. This action is effective immediately.

Vacation Rentals can now once again rent in Walton County, as long as they are following
the guidelines set out by the BCC. As part of the governor’s reopening plan, reservations cannot be accepted for dates within the next 45 days (as of 5/19) from the following states, which are deemed COVID-19 hotspots: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Louisiana.

I really feel bad for all the places (stores,restaurants) that just recently got the word they could open to limited capacity,(meaning they are NOT fully staffed) being told "hey here ya go....Memorial weekend with full occupancy!"

I really feel bad for all the places (stores,restaurants) that just recently got the word they could open to limited capacity,(meaning they are NOT fully staffed) being told "hey here ya go....Memorial weekend with full occupancy!"

Or they are thrilled with a glass half full. Have you ever seen one?

Florida Phase 2
Effective June 5

Governor DeSantis:
I'm pleased to announce that the Original Phase 1 Florida counties (all except Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach) may enter Phase 2 effective Friday, June 5, 2020.

For more information on Phase 2 in Florida, see the full presentation here: https://bit.ly/36UrFuq

And it's a free for all. I feel sorry for resrtauarnts and bars being singled out. But I guess they're doing whatever they want anyhow.

June 11

Gov. Ron DeSantis announces plan for reopening Florida Schools



Today, June 11, Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a plan that expects K-12 schools to reopen in August at "full-capacity". The plan provides health and instructional recommendations for reopening Florida’s schools, aligned to the executive direction of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Re-Open Florida Task Force’s Safe. Smart. Step-by-Step. Plan, the Florida Department of Health (FDOH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). You can view the full state plan and recommendations by clicking the button below.

DeSantis said the CARES Act provides nearly $475 million in funding for education. Click here for the full plan.

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Time for a retreat back to Phase 0 = shutdown?

Time for a retreat back to Phase 0 = shutdown?

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Nah. The point of the shutdown was to keep hospitals from getting overwhelmed wasn’t it? Keep an eye on that trend perhaps, and deaths as they aren’t affected by testing. Also ocally things seem very under control still.

Nah. The point of the shutdown was to keep hospitals from getting overwhelmed wasn’t it? Keep an eye on that trend perhaps, and deaths as they aren’t affected by testing. Also ocally things seem very under control still.
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Hospital load is only one part of it.We are also concerned with health, deaths, and being able to fully get past the pandemic so that we can get back to normal. Premature opening may prolong problems and prevent important businesses from recovering like air travel, transportation, sports, etc. If schools can't operate in the Fall then parents won't be able to go to work and university towns will die.

Hospital load is only one part of it.We are also concerned with health, deaths, and being able to fully get past the pandemic so that we can get back to normal. Premature opening may prolong problems and prevent important businesses from recovering like air travel, transportation, sports, etc. If schools can't operate in the Fall then parents won't be able to go to work and university towns will die.

All very reasonable. There is also the real possibility that we have to figure out how to live with this thing. Prematurely shutting back down carries its own risks. Shutting down, even if needed, also carries risks as we see with the civil unrest and a host of other ailments.

All very reasonable. There is also the real possibility that we have to figure out how to live with this thing. Prematurely shutting back down carries its own risks. Shutting down, even if needed, also carries risks as we see with the civil unrest and a host of other ailments.

Civil unrest? People with military weapons in the state capitol? Lack of income is bad but so is the real possibility of dying after a trip to the grocery. Look at other countries who shut down completely and now they are in a good place.

Civil unrest? People with military weapons in the state capitol? Lack of income is bad but so is the real possibility of dying after a trip to the grocery. Look at other countries who shut down completely and now they are in a good place.

To questions 1 and 2 -Yes! And yes! If you are dying after a trip to the grocery, then you are doing it wrongly. Like where the doors were welded shut on families? Hyperbole and panic always help, try more of each.

To questions 1 and 2 -Yes! And yes! If you are dying after a trip to the grocery, then you are doing it wrongly. Like where the doors were welded shut on families? Hyperbole and panic always help, try more of each.

People are dying. Not hyperbole. I'm not concerned about my own death it will come and I am OK with that. What I see on our streets is the opposite of panic.

People are dying. Not hyperbole. I'm not concerned about my own death it will come and I am OK with that. What I see on our streets is the opposite of panic.

They are indeed. That was not the hyperbole to which I was referring. How very Samurai of you. Like the hyperbole, the panic I was referring to was yours. All due respect