Mayor-President Josh Guillory Clarifies "Essential" Businesses

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