City Partners with Develop New Albany To Help Businesses Prepare for Safe Reopening

Like most cities around the country, residents are anxious to get back to their normal daily lives. However, we must recognize and respect the threat that COVID-19 still poses – and that’s why the City of New Albany and our partner main street organization, Develop New Albany (DNA), are preparing “re-opening kits” for local businesses.

“We are cautiously moving forward,” stated Mayor Jeff Gahan. “Let’s not forget what we have learned: In public, stay 6 feet apart, wear a mask, wash your hands frequently, and stay home if you are sick or if you have symptoms. We can reopen safely if we try.”

City Councilman Jason Applegate agrees. “We are focused on reopening safely, and this was one more thing that we could do to provide assistance to our local business owners and entrepreneurs as they go through this trying time,” he stated.

These re-opening kits will have items that are in extreme demand for businesses as they prepare to re-open. Included in the kit is sanitizer and custom vinyl “social distancing” floor tape. DNA is also working with local business owners to determine specific Personal Protective Equipment needs for their businesses. Special thanks to both Huber’s Winery/Starlight Distillery and Sazerac/Northwest Ordinance Distilling for their assistance in producing the sanitizing products.

The program should allow local business owners the ability to clean, disinfect, and prepare their businesses for a safe re-opening, following all state and federal guidelines.

Businesses interested in receiving a reopening kit and/or PPE should go to https://form.jotform.com/201264233167044 and fill out the request form. Kits will be provided while supplies last.