Grocery Store Guidelines from Councilman Frank Lombardi

The following is a letter from Frank Lombardi Carmel Town Councilman to residents

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 GROCERY STORE GUIDELINES

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Good afternoon, Following numerous great questions from our residents about Grocery Store procedures and home care once returning home, and following the Putnam County Department of Health responded to my inquiry as follows: While you’re in the store, make sure to maintain a six-foot distance from other shoppers and workers.

As of April 2, there are no CDC recommendations regarding personal protections while grocery shopping. If you decide to wear gloves or a mask during your shopping trip, please do not hoard personal protective equipment.

One way to ensure these supplies are available to those that need it most, is to only leave the house as necessary to obtain essential food and medicine. Make sure to dispose of gloves properly in a garbage can when you are done shopping. During your shopping trip, be sure not to touch your face and wash your hands thoroughly when you return home. You can also use hand sanitizer while you’re in the store and before you get into your car.

Once you are home and ready to unpack your groceries, sanitize the surfaces where you placed your bags. Right now, we know the virus can live on surfaces, although the exact time depends on the surface, so washing your hands frequently during and after unpacking groceries can help reduce your risk. There is no guidance at this time on cleaning the groceries you bring home. And from (my super smart brother) Dr Dan Lombardi: WASH YOUR HANDS, AGAIN AND AGAIN AND AGAIN!!

I hope this helped answer some questions.

Frank D Lombardi

Councilman

Town of Carmel