Madison Co. Coronavirus Safeguards & Precautions
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We now continue our team coverage with waay 31's sydney marting.
She is live at huntsville city hall tonight.
She learned potential safe guards the city could put in place if more virus cases are confirmed.
The mayor of huntsville and city council talked for about an hour here today at city hall about what safety measures they're considering.
Council members said they're trying to be proactive.
Mayor tommy battle explained that right now the bus system is operating as usual - and the recreation centers are on reduced activities to try and limit group contact.
Today the huntsville city council approved a local state of emergency - which gives the mayor the power to make decisions without having to go through the normal processes and procedures of going through city council.
The mayor also said the state of emergency does give him the power to enforce a city wide curfew - but he isn't planning on it right now.
Mayor tommy battle, "one of the things you could do we are not considering it at this time.
We would not do without talking to counsel we did it, if it was deemed necessary the power to do it quickly."
Battle said if a curfew is needed at some point - it would be similar to the one put in place after the 20-11 tornadoes.
The mayor explained there would be exceptions for healthcare workers to be able to go to and from work.
The mayor's office said they plan on providing updates to the community everyday about their plans with the coronavirus.
Live in huntsville sm waay 31 news.