Coronavirus impact on the nations Food Industry, Small Business can be heard from representatives of the industry on supply chain issues, loss of customers, perishable food than facility cleaning and maintenance, this is just over 90 minutes. I call this hearing to order. Without objection the chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. I think everyone especially our witnesses for joining us today for our committees private hearing. I want to note some important requirement. Let me begin by saying the Committee Rules and practice continue to fly during hybrid proceedings. Members are reminded they are expected to adhere to these rules including decorum. During the period designated by the speaker the committee will operate in accordance with House Resolution 965 under subsequent guidance from the rules committee in a manner that respects the rights of all members to participate. House regulation requires members to be visible through video connection throughout the proceedings
To participate in another proceeding please exit this one and like back in later. Any that a member encounters technical issues that prevent them from being recognized from their questioning i will move to the next available member of the same body and will recognize the member of the next appropriate timeslot provided they have returned to the proceeding. In the event the witness loses connectivity during testimony or questioning i will preserve their time as staff address technical issue. I may need to recess the proceedings to provide time for the witness to reconnect. Finally remembered to remain muted until you recognize to minimize background noise. Over the last few months the outbreak of covid19 has led to an unprecedented Public Health crisis and creating a dire economic crisis for small firms. Three out of four businesses are experiencing a decrease in revenue and over half of Small Businesses are concerned about being forced to close. Small businesses across the Food Supply
Good morning. I call this hearing to order. The chair is authorized to declare recess at any time. I want to thank everyone especially the witnesses for joining us today for the committees. I want to make sure to note some important requirements. Let me begin by saying that the rules and practice will continue to apply during the proceedings. All members are reminded that they are expected to appear to the rules including the quorum. The d and the guidance from the rules committee in a manner that respects the rise for all members to participate. It requires the members to have connections so please keep your cameras on. Also if you have to participate in another proceeding, please exit this one and log back in later. On the technical issues, recognized in the questioning i will move to the next available member of the same party and recognize that member at the next appropriate time slot provided the of returned. If a witness loses connectivity during testimony were questioning, i wil
There to the community of fr winou to vacaville, in the area along the roader, theres a lot of heavy mopup. A lot of structure damage and were trying to get that area secured. Cal fire says the size and complexity in this fire is not one they have seen in the past they have seen many times in the past i should say. One of the fires that make up the lnu complex fire in the north bay is the wall bridge fire. Cornell bernard is live with the latest on this. Cornell . Reporter hi, dan. [ inaudible ] overnight, the fire made its way down the mountain into historic armstrong woods. Thats about three miles north of where we are. Fire crews are on scene. They are standing by to protect ng a t way kp rowreens inside s going. Reporter the fire has made its way to the floor of the Russian River valley in guerneville, creeping into the center of this historic park of old growth redwoods. But firefighters are watching the progress. If it continues to go that way, i think we wont see any damage to t
With social distancing roles and effect. Gov. Cooper good afternoon, everyone and thank you for joining us on our update on covid19 in North Carolina. We have 21,618 confirmed cases, 568 people in the hospital, and 728 deaths. For theire to mourn families and friends. North carolina enters safer at home phase two. This is a cautious step forward that eases certain restrictions and keeps important Safety Measures in place. This is memorial weekend. It is an important opportunity to honor our men and women in uniform who have made the ultimate sacrifice. To reflect on their contributions and show gratitude to their families. I am deeply grateful for these heroes who gave everything for our country. I know it is also a popular weekend for cookouts and parties. Especially this year when we have been more socially isolated. The desire to gather with friends and family is really strong. I want you to have a great time, but, continue using caution. I urge all north carolinians to take the cov