Mayor-President Josh Guillory Clarifies “Essential” Businesses in Lafayette Parish

As Governor John Bel Edwards’ Stay At Home Declaration takes effect at 5:00 p.m. on Monday, Lafayette Mayor-President Josh Guillory used his daily press briefing to clarify what businesses operating in Lafayette Parish are deemed "essential."

Among the industries and businesses deemed essential are:

• Grocery stores
• Hardware and building material stores
• Hotels
• Automobile and tire stores / automobile repairs / renting and leasing facilities
• Towing, roadside assistance and locksmiths
• Telecommunications businesses and wireless companies (not retail stores)
• Healthcare facilities that are a medical necessity, including chiropractors and physical therapists
• Oil, gas, petroleum and chemical businesses and support industries
• Retail and wholesale fuel provider / convenience stores
• Sanitation services for moveable and non-moveable structures
• Electronic repairs
• Grass and lawn services
• Farmers
• Food manufacturing,
• Janitorial services
• Banks
• Shipping, mailing, pickup and logistics services

The following activities are also approved:

• Use of parks and outdoor recreational facilities (not indoor)
• Outdoor walking and running tracks
• Tennis courts
• Private golf and driving ranges

WATCH the press briefing below: