Reopening Information

Saratoga County is part of the Capital Regional Council for a phased reopening (click here to view the map of Regional Councils). Once a region meets all 7 reopening metrics they can begin opening with Phase 1. To view the list of metrics and where we currently stand you can view the Regional Monitoring Dashboard.

As regions start the reopening phases it is important that businesses start to plan out how they are going to reopen safely when their industry is allowed to open.

Upon reopening, each business must develop a specific plan outlining how they will help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Click here for the template to develop your safety plan. More information can be found here: Industries Reopening by Phase.

Business Precautions: Each business and industry must have a plan to protect employees and consumers, make the physical work space safer and implement processes that lower risk of infection in the business.

Adjust workplace hours and shift design as necessary to reduce density in the workplace
Enact social distancing protocols
Restrict non-essential travel for employees
Require all employees and customers to wear masks if in frequent contact with others
Implement strict cleaning and sanitation standards
Enact a continuous health screening process for individuals to enter the workplace
Continue tracing, tracking and reporting of cases
Develop liability processes

RESOURCES:

FAQ on New York Forward and Business Reopening

NY Forward – A Guide to Reopening New York & Building Back Better

Empire State Development: Submit Business Related Questions

Saratoga County Chamber Reopening Information

Capital Region Chamber

Stop the Spread of Germs Posters

Hand Washing Poster

Hand Washing Poster 2

Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands Poster

GUIDANCE:

Phase 1 Business Re-Opening Guidelines – Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany