Some Butte County stores are preparing for a second shutdown, others don't think they'll make it thr

23 counties are on the state of California's coronavirus watchlist.

Some Butte County businesses are already preparing for a second wave of shutdowns.

Most of the state of california -- is shutting certain businesses back down... action news now reporter esteban reynoso is live in chico, esteban what are the possible impacts on the community if it happens here at home?

If the state puts butte county on the coronavirus watchlist, businesses will have to take a step backwards - some possibly even forced to shut down again.

And that could hit us where it hurts - our bank accounts.

"we'll pretty much go back to what we we're doing in march and april."

Woodstock pizza is already preparing for a second shutdown.

"we've already started to transition to patio dining and getting our teams ready for that."

Chico city leaders says we would feel the impacts immediately.

"but the immediate impact would be sales tax.

Where those transactions aren't taking place.

What does that mean?

That means a reduced budget, reduced revenue."

Some businesses -- not sure they would make it through a second shutdown.

"it would be disasterous.

I worry about making my house payment.

I worry about my employees health you know.

I mean their well being, they have to survive."

But well being is above the revenue line.

"it's an agonizing decision but my health is more important than money.

It's just one day at a time."

The city of chico has yet to accept a final budget.

If the economy does take another bad turn, theyll make changes for it in october.

Live in downtown chico im esteban reynoso for action news now coverage you can count on.

Glenn county was placed on a coronavirus watchlist for california after seeing a major spike in cases after reopening.