So, watched massive cars from NY and CT heading out, stopping at grocery, liquor, and ammo stores as they drove.
All day long, hundreds fleeing the mega cities, doing 80 and stopping at every grocery store they saw.
SUV's are loaded to the gills, wearing designer jeans, Sperry Docksiders and barn coats, heading for hunting camps and coastal cottages.
Cops were stationed about every 5-10 miles on major roads. Just like 4th July, in other words.
Preppers are doing the same, you see them "scavenging", driving store to store, hugging their CCW and scanning for hostiles as they walk the parking lot.
Some people working in empty buildings have taken to using their cell phone to check around corners and look for feet in bathrooms for zombies.
Being all alone in huge building, you hear an unusual noise, thats the first thing that comes to mind, not looters.
Yesterday RI announced that any travelers coming from new york must undergo a mandatory 14 day isolation period. The gov said troopers would be on the border pulling over cars with new york plates to splain it and get contact information.
South kingston, where a lot of southern waterfront properties are, announced $500 fines for any visitors out in public.
TOWN MANAGER ISSUES EXECUTIVE ORDER WITH NOTICE TO SEASONAL RESIDENTS AND VISITORS TO QUARANTINE FOR 14 DAYS IN RESPONSE TO COVID-19 MARCH 25, 2020: The Town of South Kingstown is monitoring the ongoing COVID-19 (coronavirus) pandemic, is following State and Federal guidance to help promote the health and safety of our community, and is implementing additional precautionary measures to reduce opportunities for COVID-19 transmission in South Kingstown. In response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the State of Emergency declared by the Governor March 9th, 2020, the Declaration of Emergency by the Town Council March 15th, 2020, the Town Manager has issued an Executive Order today implementing additional directives. The full Executive Order and Notice to Seasonal Residents & Visitors is attached to this Press Release for ease in reference.
The Town is providing notice of the following:
Travel to the Town of South Kingstown is discouraged for non-residents or seasonal residents.
Full time residents are encouraged to restrict travel for essential purposes only.
Non-residents and seasonal residents must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to South Kingstown.
Anyone who has visited New York must self-quarantine for 14 days upon arrival to South Kingstown. Owners and operators of short-term lodging must cease taking new reservations for occupancy dates that fall within the emergency ordinance period.
Businesses which remain open in South Kingstown must post a copy of the attached Notice and Executive Order so that it is visible to all people entering the business.
The South Kingstown Police Department shall have the authority to enforce the Executive Order, and any violation punishable by a $500 fine per day the violation continues.
Guidance for Members of the Public:
During this pandemic, all residents are strongly advised to minimize their risk through the use of social distancing. The Town echoes the guidance issued by the Governor for residents to please stay home, except for running essential errands such as going to the grocery store or pharmacy, and avoid crowded places. Please be advised that even when gathering in small numbers, social distancing guidance is to maintain a distance of at least 6 feet from other people. Residents are strongly advised to follow proper handwashing techniques, and proper cough and sneeze techniques; to remain home if you are sick (with any symptoms); and to self-quarantine for 14 days and contact RIDOH if you have traveled anywhere internationally in the last 14 days. Residents should be aware of potential COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Residents are advised to contact their healthcare provider if they believe they may have COVID-19, and per RIDOH guidance, please do not go directly to a healthcare facility without first calling, unless you are experiencing a medical emergency. Residents are strongly advised to stay up to date on the Federal, State, and local response to, and guidance on, the evolving COVID-19 situation. Please visit the Town’s COVID-19 webpage for up to date information and links to Federal, State, and local resources
www.southkingstownri.com/998/COVID-19. Because of the evolving nature of this ongoing community health situation, the Town may implement additional mitigation measures with short notice, and the information provided here is subject to change. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding. For additional updates from the Town, as well as information and resources related to COVID-19, we encourage residents to visit
www.southkingstownri.com. Updates and information will also be shared via the Town’s official Facebook page,
www.facebook.com/southkingstownri. Questions can be referred to the Town Manager’s Office at (401) 789-9331 x1201