 Hi, y'all, and welcome to the National Finals Rodeo 2020. We are extremely excited to be holding events here in Fort Worth, Texas. My name is Stephanie Neff and I'm a consumer health specialist here with the City of Fort Worth Code Compliance Department. Today I will be sharing some illness prevention guidelines to ensure we all have a fun and healthy NFR experience. At the time of this recording, December 3, 2020, we are following the current guidelines under Governor Greg Abbott's Executive Order GA32. This executive order allows most businesses, such as restaurants and event centers, to operate at 75 percent capacity. However, if COVID-19 hospitalizations in the region exceed 15 percent of total capacity for seven consecutive days, the region is required to reduce business occupancies. As of December 2, we are on day 6 of consecutive hospitalization rates above 15 percent. If it continues through today, December 3, then occupancy limits could be dropped from 75 percent to 50 percent and bars would only be able to provide to go, so no on-site service. This could happen as early as Friday, December 4. As soon as we hear anything, you will be the first to know. During the NFR, consumer health will be available 24-7 for any emergency that may arise. This can include loss of electricity, a fire, no hot water, or sewage and wastewater backup. If you do have an emergency, please call or text me Stephanie Neff at 817-228-3600. This is my direct number, and please reach out so that we can work with you to get you back open and operating. During the event, approved vendors will be provided with a badge that will help identify them from illegal vendors selling food or trinkets within the event area. There are businesses in the event area that have been given approval for sidewalk vending directly outside of their establishment. Consumer health will also be providing COVID-19 safety information and masks for the general public. What are your responsibilities as business owners? You must monitor the occupancy of your businesses. This is to ensure the safety of not only your patrons, but your staff as well. Please provide masks to customers that need one. Ensure signs are visibly posted throughout the facility regarding masks and social distancing requirements. If you are in need of more masks or signs during the event, please reach out to visit Fort Worth for assistance. Consider adding additional personnel to assist you with mask and distancing compliance. Please do not let staff work if they are sick. If you do have anyone who needs an immediate COVID test, please send them to one of the listed locations. This testing is completely free and no appointment is necessary. We have added three additional testing sites during the NFR and the closest location to the stockyards is JP Elder Middle School. Outdoor safety precautions must be in place as well. Masks are required when on public streets and while waiting in lines outdoors. If you develop a line from your business, you are responsible for that line. You must ensure social distancing and mask guidelines are in place from the beginning. Set the standard in the beginning. Although outdoor patios do not have an outdoor occupancy limit, guests must still be seated to eat or drink. Once they stand up, the mask must be put on. No groups can be greater than 10. Groups must still be separated to maintain social distancing. Restaurants and bars must follow the current occupancy guidelines. Guests may only eat and drink while seated. Once a patron stands up from the table, a mask must be worn at all times. If they get up to go to the restroom, they have to put the mask on. All employees must wear masks as well. Employees and patrons are all held to the same standard. If you currently do not possess a City of Fort Worth catering permit and are requested to cater, a temporary health permit must be obtained. Items typically forgotten during temporary events include thermometers, hand washing stations, ice for cooling or keeping food cold, masks, gloves, sanitizer, test strips and dishwashing stations. Here is a map of the event area in the stockyards. The event area will have multiple road closures, specifically all the way through Exchange Avenue. Please plan accordingly for heavier traffic, parking, closures and etc. Here are some important contacts to have on hand in case if anything arises during NFR. You may call the Fort Worth Call Center for all general city inquiries, code compliance for anything specific to code and consumer health. We have a COVID-19 hotline for any questions or concerns specifically regarding COVID. The police non-emergency can be used for things such as noise complaints or trespassing issues. Visit Fort Worth is directly working with NFR to provide resources, such as masks and signs if needed. For other emergency services, please contact me, Stephanie Neff. Please keep updated on the current regulations and the recommendations that will help you get there. Outdoor gatherings greater than 10, similar to the Go, Texan, Pub, Crawl, must have prior approval. Please send all requests here. To obtain a temporary health permit, please visit the Consumer Health website or contact Stephanie Neff directly. Resources, such as masks and signs, may be obtained at Visit Fort Worth. Please call or visit their website. Thank you and let's enjoy the rodeo.