COVID-19 Resources
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources and Information
(last updated on May 20, 2020)
During these challenging times, it is important that you stay informed of the latest information. The links below are provided as a consolidated location for information and guidance.
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FEMA Cloth Mask Requests
FEMA has provided washable, reusable free cloth face masks to Water & Wastewater purveyors in Virginia. Although FEMA provided these masks without cost, VA WARN has made special arrangements for shipping them to each utility. USEPA and AWWA National were instrumental in obtaining the masks through FEMA.
The masks are allocated at a rate of 5 face masks per employee. Each mask can be washed up to 15 times.
If you have NOT already requested reusable, cloth masks through the WARN program, please submit your request here: https://forms.gle/kRjYoGjVeWtUptAs5
Once your request has been received, masks will be mailed out within 5 business days.
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NEW! (added on May 20, 2020)
Forward Virginia Guidelines - https://www.virginia.gov/coronavirus/forwardvirginia/
EPA Guidance for Maintaining or Restoring Water Quality - https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus/information-maintaining-or-restoring-water-quality-buildings-low-or-no-use
Building Flushing Guidance provided by Hampton Roads Planning District Commission - Download here
Sample Travel Policy (WVWA) - Download here
Sample SOP for Wearing Cloth Masks - Download here
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AWWA - https://www.awwa.org/Resources-Tools/Resource-Topics/Coronavirus
Center for Disease Control - https://www.cdc.gov/
Environmental Protection Agency - https://www.epa.gov/coronavirus
EPA Pandemic Consideration Checklist for Waterworks -http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/content/uploads/sites/14/2020/03/EPA-Pandemic-Considerations-Checklist-for-Waterworks-Owners_3.27.20.pdf
Institute for Health Metrics Evaluation - https://covid19.healthdata.org/projections
Occupational Safety and Health Agency - https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
Virginia Department of Health - http://www.vdh.virginia.gov/
Office of Drinking Water - https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/drinking-water/covid-19/
Virginia Hospital Dashboard - https://www.vhha.com/communications/virginia-hospital-covid-19-data-dashboard/
Virginia Risk Sharing Association - https://www.vrsa.us/resources/pandemic-preparedness/
WEF - https://wef.org/news-hub/current-priorities/coronavirus/
White House - https://www.coronavirus.gov/
World Health Organization - https://www.who.int/
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Potential Suppliers list - Download here
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Economic Impact
The Financial Impact of the COVID-19 Crisis on US Drinking Water Utilities - Download here
USDA Rural Development COVID-19 Resources - Download here
FEMA Financial Assistance for Local, State, Tribal and Non-Profits - https://www.fema.gov/public-assistance-local-state-tribal-and-non-profit
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Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce
EPA Template for Essential Workers
Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers During COVID-19 Response
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Continuity of Operations Plan
For Water Utilities - Download PDF Download Word Document
For Drinking Water and Wastewater Laboratories - https://www.epa.gov/sites/production/files/2015-08/documents/coop_template_instructions.pdf
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Resources for items you can "make on your own"
Hand Sanitizer - https://www.who.int/gpsc/5may/Guide_to_Local_Production.pdf
Disinfecting Wipes - https://www.clorox.com/how-to/disinfecting-sanitizing/cold-flu-other-diseases/how-to-make-your-own-disinfecting-solution/
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Safety Suggestions and Resources
COVID-19 List of Helpful OSHA and related Federal Agencies links - Download here
Implementing Safety Practices for Critical Infrastructure Workers Who May Have Had Exposure to a Person with Suspected or COVID-19 - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/critical-workers/implementing-safety-practices.html
Online FEMA/NIMS Training - https://training.fema.gov/nims/
Chemical Dangers - Mixing of Bleach with other products
https://www.doh.wa.gov/YouandYourFamily/HealthyHome/Contaminants/BleachMixingDangers
Proper Donning and Removing PPE - https://www.cdc.gov/hai/pdfs/ppe/ppe-sequence.pdf
Proper method for Donning and Removing Gloves
https://www.globus.co.uk/how-to-safely-remove-disposable-gloves
Proper method for Donning and Removing Gloves - Printable Poster
https://www.cdc.gov/vhf/ebola/pdf/poster-how-to-remove-gloves.pdf
Moral & Welfare Poster - Download PDF
Sample Threat Checklist (provided by Virginia Beach) - Download here
Safety Tips (provided by City of Roanoke Police Department) - Download here
Confidential Business Security Survey (provided by City of Roanoke Police Department) - Download here
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Workplace/HR Resources
FAQs for Employers during COVID-19 - https://www.fisherphillips.com/faqs
Employee Notification of Positive Test - Download PDF Download Word Document
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Operator Licensing and Continuing Education Credits
DPOR Information and Resources - http://www.dpor.virginia.gov/COVID-19/
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Returning service after prolonged shutdown
CDC - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/php/building-water-system.html
Reduce Legionella Growth Toolkit - https://www.cdc.gov/legionella/wmp/toolkit/index.html
ESPRI and AH Environmental Consultants - https://esprinstitute.org/coronavirus-building-flushing-guidance/
Association of State Drinking Water Administrators Links and Resources - https://www.asdwa.org/2020/04/13/covid-19-resources-for-building-water-systems/
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Other Informational Resources
Laboratory Finder - https://dgs.virginia.gov/division-of-consolidated-laboratory-services/certification-accreditation/find-a-lab/
3D Model of How a Cough Spreads - https://youtu.be/WZSKoNGTR6Q
Public Water Operational Considerations during COVID-19 - Download here
COVID-19 Testing in City Sewage - Research project - https://www.biobot.io/covid19
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) information
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Contact information for more information
VA WARN Co-Chair | Ike Eisenhart - ike.eisenhart@ironhart-consulting.com
VA WARN Co-Chair | Mike Lynn - mlynn@serviceauthority.org
VA WARN Vice-Chair | Scott Shirley - stephen.shirley@westernvawater.org
Guest Speakers
VRSA | Eddie Shelton - eshelton@vrsa.us
VDH - ODW | Barry Matthews - barry.matthews@vdh.virginia.gov
City of Roanoke Police | Ofc Josh Johnson - joshua.johnson@roanokeva.gov
VA WARN Associates
