Many states are closing all but “essential” businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19, but they don’t all agree on the definition of “essential.” Companies are asking what qualifies? The Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) identified 16 industries, including critical manufacturing, that are deemed crucial to the United States’ coronavirus response. Review the CISA guidance on critical manufacturing here: https://www.cisa.gov/identifying-critical-infrastructure-during-covid-19. Manufacturers can help strengthen this guidance that many states are already adopting by emailing CISA.CAT@cisa.dhs.gov with detailed examples of why manufacturing and the supply chain is critical, life-sustaining infrastructure. If you have changes to offer, please give REDLINE suggestions accompanies by supporting examples.
Does your business qualify as "essential" to the coronavirus response?
Many states are closing all but “essential” businesses to help stop the spread of COVID-19, but they don’t all agree on the definition of “essential.” Companies are asking what qualifies? Mar 24, 2020
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