The City of Beaver Dam, WI

Dear Beaver Dam Businesses and Organizations:

The COVID-19 crisis has affected the lives of every Beaver Dam resident. Our county’s COVID-19 cases are increasing at excessive rates and our hospital is full. Until an effective counter-measure is developed, the virus likely will continue to spread through the Beaver Dam population at an alarming rate. The economic stability of our community is at stake.

“Stop the COVID Spread!” is a coalition of Wisconsin’s leading business, healthcare, and advocacy organizations including Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce, Wisconsin Grocers Association, Wisconsin Restaurant Association, Wisconsin Hospital Association, Wisconsin Bankers Association, and more, who have joined together to urge the public to take preventative measures seriously so that we can all continue to safely participate in Wisconsin’s economy. A full list of the many coalition organizations can be found here.

As an extension to this state-wide effort, we ask our fellow community business leaders to stay committed to adhering to infection control measures: hand-washing, mask-wearing, social distancing and to join an extended local coalition to address this community health concern. As a participating business/organization in the Beaver Dam, WI COVID-19 Coalition you are signifying:

• We understand the importance of public safety and the potential negative health impacts COVID-19 could have on our loved ones, especially our parents and grandparents.
• We understand the stresses that are being placed on our local hospital and frontline workers at Marshfield Medical Center –Beaver Dam - already at capacity before the flu season begins.
• We understand the importance of children being in school for in-person learning and socialization.
• We need to keep businesses and nonprofits open and government, including protective services, operational.
• We understand the negative impact sickness and quarantines have on staffing businesses, nonprofits, and government.

As a participating business/organization in the Beaver Dam, WI COVID-19 Coalition we pledge to:

• Require our staff to wear face masks while working.
• Require our patrons to wear face masks while in our building.
• Respectfully social distance.
• Wash our hands more frequently than we normally would.
• Not participate in large social gatherings right now.

Please join our coalition at this link and help stop the COVID-19 spread in Beaver Dam and our surrounding communities. Your business or organization will be included in future correspondence and on the Beaver Dam City and Beaver Dam Area Chamber of Commerce websites.