Ferndale to allow construction to finish to prevent damage during coronavirus stoppage
Ferndale has clarified its policy on what is essential construction work during the coronavirus pandemic, which will allow some builders to finish their projects.
In a news release on Monday, April 20, city officials reported they have worked to make sure the new guidelines fit Gov. Jay Inslee’s “Stay Home, Stay Healthy” order but also prevent projects from being ruined by the elements or vandalism.
“Our first goal is to keep everyone safe,” said Ferndale Community Development Director Haylie Miller in the news release “And the best way to do that is for construction sites not to be active. That said, we understand that many projects were stopped immediately upon the governor’s order, which leaves the location vulnerable to theft, vandalism, deterioration and spoilage. We want to help prevent those impacts.”
City officials also noted concern about these unfinished projects catching on fire, possibly by someone setting up camp in an unfinished project.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/ferndale-to-allow-construction-to-finish-to-prevent-damage-during-coronavirus-stoppage/ar-BB12WG2p
