Harrison County Senior Centers Reopening Guidelines The Harrison County Board of Supervisors — President Connie Rockco (District 5), Vice President Beverly Martin (District 1), Rebecca Powers (District 2), Marlin Ladner (District 3), and Kent Jones (District 4) — has reopened the Harrison County Senior Centers for the first time since being closed in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The board has several protocols in place to protect our clients and staff. • Personal Protective Equipment (“PPE”) is available for all staff and clients • PPE training has been provided and documented for all frontline staff • Transportation is available to and from the Centers • Seniors will have to bring their own snacks and cannot share • We will provide bottled water only. No other beverages will be provided • Hand Sanitizer is readily available • There is a plan in place for the sanitation of each center which shall include, but not be limited to, how often staff will clean the facility as well as social distancing for seating and activity areas. There is a plan in place detailing the number of clients allowed into a center at a given time while maintaining seating of 6-feet apart in addition to signage throughout the center reminding clients of the 6-feet social distancing recommendations per CDC guidelines • Signage is posted at each center regarding (i) handwashing, and (ii) a notice to clients exhibiting any COVID related symptoms that they will not be allowed to enter facility per CDC guidelines • On-site temperature checks will be conducted daily and documented twice a day • Each client must sign a Release and Indemnity Agreement with a copy of said Release and Indemnity Agreement being provided to the client and Senior Resources Agency Please call Harrison County Senior Resources Agency at 228-896-0214 for more information. |