Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland put the city under a shelter-in-place order Monday, March 23, that limits the movements of citizens to going to and from work at what are considered essential businesses and to get needed supplies. It takes effect at 6 p.m. Tuesday.

The order is for two weeks. Strickland says that legally it was the maximum he could do, but that it could be extended.

“You must take social distancing seriously. … If you don’t do it for yourself, do it for your grandparents,” Strickland said. Doctors and Strickland say the measure was necessary to prevent rationing of healthcare and strain on hospitals.

The order is part of the declaration of a civil emergency Strickland enacted last week that closed several types of businesses and discouraged gatherings of five or more.

Strickland said the city will not “proactively” try to enforce the order but will be watching for businesses that are open when they are not supposed to be. For individuals, this is mostly the honor system.

Details of the full order, and what is considered an essential and a non-essential service, can be found here.

Arlington, Bartlett Germantown and Collierville said they will issue today or tomorrow. Lakeland and Millington cannot be reached at this time