Essential Businesses

Essential businesses are ones that the public rely on in their day-to-day life. They carry supplies necessary for survival, both in the long and short-term.

Technically, it's up to cities and states to decide, but there are some businesses that all locales have deemed essential. The Department of Homeland Security has also issued a guidance on workers who are essential to infrastructure. Please note all hours and days are subject to change. It's wise to call ahead to make sure hours are still correct.

These include but are not limited to the following:

• Supermarkets and grocery stores
• Big-box stores
• Pharmacies
• Convenience stores and discount stores
• Garbage collection
• Healthcare operations
• Daycare centers
• Hardware stores
• Gas stations and auto-repair shops
• Banks
• Post offices and shipping businesses
• Veterinary clinics and pet stores
• Farmers' markets and food banks
• Businesses that provide necessities to shelters and economically disadvantaged people
• Educational institutions, for the purposes of facilitating distance learning
• Agriculture and food processing
• Warehousing, storage, and distribution
• Transportation, including airlines, taxis, rideshare programs, and vehicle rentals
• Businesses that allow essential businesses to operate

Below find a list of our local Essential Businesses. To find a list of all Services and Retailers please click here >>>