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FAQs on Gov. Lee's Stay At Home Executive Order
1.
Can I travel out of the county/state?
Essential Travel means:
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Travel related to Essential Activity or otherwise permitted by this Order;
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Travel related to performing Essential Services
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Travel to care for the elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities, or other vulnerable persons
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Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, and any other related services.
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Travel to and from outside of the State of Tennessee
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Travel required by law, law enforcement, or court order, including to transport children pursuant to a custody agreement.
Before leaving the state or county, check with your destination to be sure there aren’t any rules or ordinances related to travel there.
2.
Can I use a drive thru at a restaurant? Am I allowed to get “take out” food at a restaurant?
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Avoid eating or drinking at restaurants, bars, and food courts, and instead using drive-thru, pick-up, or delivery options
3.
Are my children allowed to play outside? Am I allowed to walk on the greenway?
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Yes. Engaging in outdoor activity like driving or riding in a vehicle, walking, hiking, running, biking, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, golf, tennis, or other sports or recreational activities is allowed as long as they can be performed while practicing social distancing
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However, congregating or playing on playgrounds presents a unique risk for the spread of COVID-19 and is therefore not covered as an Essential Activity.
4.
Will I be pulled over/ticketed for driving?
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ORPD is still enforcing traffic laws however, you will not be pulled over for suspected non-compliance with the executive order.
5.
Do I need proof that I am an essential employee?
No.
6.
Am I considered an essential employee or business?
The Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce has put together
a list of essential services or travel.
7.
Is there a curfew?
No.
You can also click here to read the Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response as defined by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security – Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
Click here to read the executive order 22 that lists the essential employees and travel.
Note: This is a running list of frequently asked questions and will be updated as more questions arise.