 Beginning May 25, Detroit small businesses with 50 employees or less can get a free PPE starter kit with 100 masks, 200 gloves and a gallon of hand sanitizer for their employees and customers. The kits were donated by the DTE Energy Foundation.
To sign up for the PPE starter kit, owners should go to detroitmeanbusiness.org, complete the form and schedule a pickup time at a designated Detroit location. The free resources are available while supplies last and will help businesses safely reopen.
On the Web site, business owners will find: reopening guidelines developed by the Detroit Health Department; sources to obtain additional PPE; Webinars on how to operate a business safely; and financial and technical resources for businesses in the COVID-19 era.
Businesses that plan to open May 26 need to complete the form to pick up PPE on May 25.
Mayor Mike Duggan outlined the steps that businesses need to follow as they reopen May 26. Under Governor Gretchen Whitmer's recent order, certain retail businesses may open this Tuesday. The Mayor said the order does not include places of public accommodation, such as restaurants, gyms, theaters, hair and nail salons, spas, etc.
According to Mayor Duggan, business owners that plan to open May 26 will need to:
- Provide necessary PPE to employees
- Post signs requiring face coverings for customers
- Follow store occupancy restrictions
- Enforce social distancing of six feet inside and outside the business
- Install physical barriers at checkout to protect employees and customers
- See customers by appointment
The Mayor also reminded business owners that the City’s Neighborhood Police Officers (NPO) are available to assist as they reopen. See the list of NPOs at www.detroitmi.gov/police.
Everybody VS COVID-19 Digital Unity Festival Set for May 29-30 to fight against COVID-19 and promote Census
- Multi-week awareness campaign culminating in a two-day online festival
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Event to include live-streamed performances, local heroes' messages and appearances from some of Detroit’s biggest stars and personalities from around the world
- Broadcasts will take place on the City of Detroit’s Facebook and Instagram pages
The City of Detroit is partnering with fashion label Detroit VS Everybody by Tommey Walker to present the Everybody VS COVID-19 Unity Festival on May 29-30. The festival will include more than 20 musical acts and appearances, including Big Sean, Mayer Hawthorne, Sada Baby, DJ D Nice, La Britney, Gmac Cash and many more Detroit grown and affiliated artists.
The event is part of the City’s efforts to encourage residents to stay safe during the COVID-19 pandemic and to complete the 2020 Census.
The Unity Festival will offer hours of in-home entertainment while promoting COVID-19 safety measures and encouraging Detroiters to take 10 minutes to fill out the Census. Musical acts will be streamed live on the City’s Facebook, YouTube, and Instagram from 7 p.m. to around 10 p.m. both days.
 City of Detroit officials pose with two of the artists taking part in the Everybody VS COVID-19 Unity Festival, outlined at the Mayor's briefing May 22. From left to right are: artist Charity; rapper Gmac Cash; Eric Thomas, the City's Chief Storyteller; Chief Public Health Officer Denise Fair; Councilmember Janee Ayers and Charity Dean, CRIO Director.
Detroit Parks & Recreation officials want to remind residents to continue following social distancing guidelines while using parks this holiday weekend. Park goers should refrain from using playgrounds or other park amenities, such as playscapes, exercise equipment or other recreation equipment. Residents should also not gather in large groups at parks.
Take these precautionary steps when visiting your local park:
- Do not use parks or trails if you are exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms. Instead call the Detroit Health Department at 313-876-4000 for guidance.
- Observe CDC’s minimum recommended social distancing of six feet from other persons at all times.
- Follow CDC guidance on personal hygiene including washing your hands often and wearing a face mask when around other people.
Detroit City Council Member Janee Ayers secured a $10,000 donation from PepsiCo and SAY Detroit to provide 135 touchless thermometers for the City’s Fire Department and the Department of Transportation. Two thermometers will be allocated for each DFD fire house and all DDOT terminals for staff testing.
Ayers also acknowledged the Detroit Public Safety Foundation for its assistance with the donation.
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