COVID-19 Resources and Updates
ARMA has complied the below list of valuable resources to help keep you informed on the current COVID-19 situation. We will keep updating as we know more. If there is anything you think we are missing, please email us at liz@arma-tx.org so we can update our list. Feel free to reach out to us with any questions or concerns. We are here to help!
Disruption/Response Planning
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) provides an interim guidance for employers. Recommendations for an Infectious Disease Outbreak Response Plan
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Coronavirus Supply Chain Update
- Federal Government Response: View the latest updates and resources from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Insurance
- Questions about insurance coverage –Texas Department of Insurance
Workplace/Employee Recommendations
- Texas Department of State Health Services
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) resources include Key OSHA standards for COVID-19
- View the EPAs recommended use and list of registered disinfectants the are qualified for use against COVID-19
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation: Workplace Tips for Employees
- Texas Workforce Commission: COVID-19 Resources for Employers and Jobseekers
- Texas Health and Human Services 24/7 statewide support line: 833-986-1919
- FFCRA Q&A Page
National Association of Manufacturers
- NAM’s Coronavirus Resources
- NAM’s COVID-19 Policy Action Plan
- NAM’s Response to Senate letter to business groups
- NAM’s Request for Guidance from the CDC
- NAM Member Coronavirus Survey Results
Local Resources
- Williamson County – Updates and SBA Disaster Assistance
- Travis County – Latest News and Updates
- Hays County – Emergency Information
- Austin Chamber – Combating the Coronavirus toolkit for business
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | AustinTexas.gov
- Workforce Solutions Capital Area: For employers and businesses facing layoffs or closures
General COVID-19 Information
- Center for Disease Control (CDC) What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Monitoring Map - Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases by Johns Hopkins CSSE
Relevant Articles
- Berg Compliance Solutions: OSHA Enforcement Policy
- Industry Week: When Must Employee Illnesses be Recorded for OSHA
- Industry Week: Bracing for the Coronavirus Downturn: 6 Steps to Take Now
- NAM: How Coronavirus is Affecting Manufacturers
Friends of ARMA Consulting Resources
Consider contacting these resources for more detailed questions or assistance.
- Operations and Planning: TMAC (Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center): Kristin Wheatley, Kwheatley@swri.org.
- Health & Safety: Berg Environmental Compliance, Russell Carr. Rcarr@bes-corp.com
- Human Resources & Benefits: 360 HR Consultants, Vienna Lewis, Vienna@360hrconsultants.com
- Employment Law: Hajjar Peters, Chris Wike, cwike@legalstrategy.com
- Commercial Real Estate: Cushman Wakefield (Inquire for contact)
- Staffing Resources: Aerotek (Inquire for contact)
- Tax Implications: RSM Weekly Coronavirus Webcast Series and Resource Center
- Facilities and Janitorial Services: ABM and Webinar Series from IFMA
ARMA Email Updates
- Mask & Panel Survey Results - May 20th, 2021
- CDC Mask Update - May 14th, 2021
- Travis Co Mask Mandates - March 10th, 2021
- Update on Vaccine Distribution | Manufacturers Eligibility - March 4th, 2021
- Governor Opens State and Ends Mask Mandate - March 2nd, 2021
- PPP Loans Available Now | Coronavirus Relief - January 11th, 2021
- Texas Vaccine Distribution | Manufacturers - December 21, 2020
- COVID Restrictions Extended - August 17, 2020
- City Council OKs Fines Up to $2000 for Health Violations - July 9, 2020
- Relief Grants Open to Support Austin Small Businesses - July 8, 2020
- Governor Abbott Establishes Statewide Face Covering Requirement - June 24, 2020
- New City Orders June 22 Impacts All Manufacturers - June 23, 2020
- Attn: New Orders Issued for Travis Co and City of Austin | Masks Required - June 18th, 2020
- Attn: City and County to issue Enforceable Masks Guidelines - June 17th, 2020
- COVID Update: Federal Lending Programs Expanded and DOL Guidance - June 9th, 2020
- CDC and OSHA Release Guidance - May 15th, 2020
- Extended City Orders to Be Issued This Week - May 4th, 2020
- TAM: Governor Abbott Press Conference - April 27th, 2020
- TAM: Governor Abbott Press Conference - April 17th, 2020
- NAM: The Paycheck Protection Program Has Run Out of Money - April 16th, 2020
- New City Orders and Requirements - April 13, 2020
- Masks are Voluntary, Not Mandatory - April 7, 2020
- Governor Abbott’s Executive Order - March 31, 2020
- Update: Situation Continues to Evolve - March 30, 2020
- Supplies needed to combat COVID-19
- Stay at Home-Work Safe Orders Released - March 24th, 2020
- ARMA and Austin Chamber urge exemptions for manufacturing and IT industry - March 21st, 2020
- Important Update | City & County Guidelines, Shelter in Place, and More - March 20th, 2020
- NEW: Texas Governor’s Executive Order - March 19th, 2020
- TCEQ Guidance - Potential Enforcement Discretion - March 18th, 2020
Webinar and Call Recordings
- COVID Data Update & Return to Work from Positive Test, 6/25/20 - Recording (password: 7e?w+@5&)
- Texas Economy & COVID Positive Test Protocol - Slide Deck and Recording
- Tax Considerations to Provide Liquidity - PDF and Recording (starts at the 12:15 mark)
- ARMA Lean Operations Committee: Maintaining Focus During Disruption - PDF and Recording (starts at the 8:35 mark)
- How To Build & Manage An Infectious Disease Response Plan: What Employers Need To Know - PDF and Recording
- New OSHA Requirements, Department of Labor, and SBA Loans - Recording (call starts at the 7:22 mark)
- Shelter in Place Updates Call - Recording (call starts at the 12:43 mark)
- COVID-19 Preparation Roundtable Call - Recording (call starts at the 8:42 mark)
Important Documents
- Pandemic Manual from IFMA - ABM
- Top 10 Services to Help Improve Your Facility - ABM
- Reentry Checklist - ABM
- Governor’s Report to Open Texas - April 27th, 2020
- Work From Home Agreement - 360 HR Consultants
- Tips For Working Remote - 360 HR Consultants
- “You Got PPP, Now What?” Slide Deck
- City of Austin/Travis County Stay Home Work Safe Orders - Updated 4.13.2020
- Respiratory Protection - Face Mask Regulatory Chart
- FFCRA Summary Page
- FFCRA Request Form
- PPP Lender Information Fact Sheet
- PPP Fact Sheet
- Borrower Paycheck Protection Program Application
- Travel Authorization Letter template
- Austin Chamber/ARMA letter to Gov. Abbott
- Austin Chamber/ARMA letter to Travis County Judge Eckhardt
- Austin Chamber/ARMA letter to Austin Mayor Steve Adler
- City of Austin Stay Home Work Safe Orders
- Williamson County Stay Home Work Safe Orders
All COVID-19 Updates are sponsored by TMAC. Thank you!