Welcome to Pennsylvania where you can protest and riot, but don't you dare browse cars and auto parts in an open air fairground - no matter how many safety measures have been put into place!
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH SUING CARLISLE EVENTS TO STOP 'SPRING CARLISLE' FROM EXCEEDING 250 PERSON GATHERING LIMIT
The event that normally brings over 100,000 people from all over the world to the Carlisle Fairgrounds is now the subject of a lawsuit.
CARLISLE, PA — UPDATE (June 17): The Pennsylvania Department of Health is suing Carlisle Events to stop the Spring Carlisle car show from violating the 250 person gathering limit that is outlined in Govenor Tom Wolf's Green Phase of reopening Pennsylvania.
According to the complaint filed by the Department of Health, the main concern is the possibility of the spread of COVID-19, as the event expects over 100,000 visitors. The complaint states that on June 9, Carlisle Events inquired to the Pennsylvania Department of Community & Economic Development about a waiver that would have permitted the Spring Carlisle car show to exceed the 250 person limit and allow approximately 100,000 people to attend the gathering.
However, the Department of Community & Economic Development allegedly told Carlisle Events that they must follow all green phase guidance issued by the Department of Health, including the limit of no gatherings larger than 250 people outlined in Governor Wolf's plan.
The complaint states that on June 16, the Pennsylvania Department of Health sent an e-mail to Carlisle Events reminding it of its obligation to comply with all orders, including the 250 person limit. Despite requesting a written response from Carlisle Events, the Department of Health claims no response was received, and that according to the Carlisle Events website, they plan to defy the order. The suit states that the Spring Carlisle car show can take place, but just at a limit of 250 people.
There has been no ruling in court at this time.
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“Historically, Spring Carlisle is a 100,000 plus gathering of automotive enthusiasts from around the world,” explained Mike Garland, the public relations manager.
Organizers say this time around, there will be a lot less people.
COVID-19 forced organizers to cancel the in-person auction. Instead, they’re holding one online.
They’ve also implemented additional safety measures, including:
• Aisle layout for food lines, tape on floor for distancing
• Additional office waiting area to ensure distancing
• Plexiglass windows at work station
• Signage in place with social distancing guidelines
• Bathroom attendants for restrooms
• Hand sanitizer stations placed throughout venue
• Supply PPE’s for staff
• Close up every other urinal
• Require guests to follow PPE mandates
• Bathrooms completely cleaned every night with 30 second kill spray
• Eliminate hand stamping
• Hand washing sinks outside
• Temperature check employees if required
“We have spaced the picnic tables out a little bit more,” added Garland. “We are offering enhanced sanitation measures.”
Organizers rescheduled the event twice, which they describe as historic.
“We’ve been around since 1974 and other than a particular Sunday in the early part of the 2010’s where a hurricane had come through on the Saturday night of our corvette show and rendered the grounds unsafe for the next day, we have not altered our schedule in any form since its inception,” explained Garland.
Spring Carlisle runs Wednesday through Saturday. The in-person auction will continue again in 2021.
Full article includes link to complaint: https://www.fox43.com/article/news/local/spring-carlisle-kicks-off-wednesday-but-with-some-changes/521-62c7e201-72a4-4a2a-9eb6-e8102fbabfe2