#maskupnorthcountry!
A Multi Organization Effort to Stress the Importance of following State Safety Guidelines
Plattsburgh, NY – In response to the recent uptick in COVID-19 cases in the North Country Region the North Country Chamber of Commerce along with the Clinton County Health Department, Plattsburgh YMCA and the United Way of the Adirondack Region have created a #maskupnorthcountry social media campaign to reinforce the importance of following state guidelines to help stop the spread of the virus.
The social media campaign, which kicked off on Wednesday, features pictures and quotes from regional community leaders, including Assemblyman Billy Jones and Town Supervisor Michael Cashman, stressing the importance of wearing face coverings and practicing social distancing.
The idea is to remind our community that we must all do our part to keep the virus to a minimum. It is important to note that while the group is encouraging face coverings and social distancing, we also know that we have to stay focused on supporting our local retailers and dining establishments…safely. They are the lifeblood of our community and need our support now, so that they are a part of our community in the future.
The group also created a webpage featuring fresh signage for businesses to hang stressing the importance of face coverings, maintaining safe distances and handwashing. They can be found on northcountrychamber.com by clicking on “Collateral”.
Garry Douglas, President/CEO of the North Country Chamber of Commerce: “”It’s the simplest thing we can all keep doing to come through this challenge, and also a key way to support our local businesses. Higher numbers could bring new restrictions, which none of us want to see happen. So mask up and maintain safe distances. For yourself, for everyone you meet and for the future of our businesses.”
John Bernardi, CEO of The United Way of the Adirondack Region: “We are a strong and resilient region with the greatest people on Earth. This is a critical time to pull together and remain diligent about following all public health and CDC guidelines, in order to get us through this extraordinary challenge. People in the Adirondack Region know how to rise to a challenge and look out for each other. It’s what we do!”
Justin Ihne, CEO of Plattsburgh YMCA: “As a small nonprofit community leader in our area, it is not surprising that for the months we were shut down that it was the most challenging time in my 25 year YMCA career. That is why it is so important that we as a community unite around preventing the further spread of COVID and work to ensure our small businesses and nonprofits from another shutting down. Although we are all dealing with “Covid-fatigue” we need to #MASKUP and stay vigilant during the winter months and stick to the CDC and DOH guidance. Be smart over the holidays and help keep our neighbors safe.”
We look forward to our community continuing to do their part to fight this pandemic and keep our numbers low. We thank the North Country for their continued diligence!
Posted: November 19th, 2020 under Adirondack Region News, Business News, Community Events, Heathcare News, Northern NY News.