Coronavirus Response Resources Pages for Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Agencies and Associations
As everyone deals with responses to the Coronavirus in your home states, please consult the following resources from government agencies and trade associations in the energy, environment, and agriculture sectors.
The links provided below give an overview of what agencies and companies in sectors critical to the United States are doing in response to the Coronavirus pandemic.
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Of particular importance to the agricultural industry, the Center for Disease Control states there is currently no evidence to support that the Coronavirus is transmitted through food. Additionally, the Environmental Protection Agency recommends that Americans continue to drink and use tap water as presence of the covid-19 virus has not been found in drinking water and the risk to water supplies is low.
If you have specific questions about any of these resources and how they relate to your state, please reach out to me.
Critical Infrastructure Sectors
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency lists 16 critical infrastructure sectors that are considered vital for the United States. Presidential Policy Directive 21 (PPD-21) advances a national policy to strengthen and maintain secure, functioning, and resilient critical infrastructure.
As states continue to balance managing the public health issue, decisionmakers are also addressing how to keep business operations moving along as best as possible. On March 19, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) issued a helpful memo providing guidance for state and local governments on what they deem to be critical infrastructure and essential operations.
Each sector has a coordinating council that plans for emergency situations to ensure these sectors can continue to meet the country’s need. Below are the sectors related to energy, environment, and agriculture and the full list of sectors and coordinating councils is available CISA’s website.
- Chemical
- Dams
- Energy
- Food and agriculture
- Nuclear reactors, materials, and waste
- Water and wastewater systems
Coronavirus Response Resources Pages for Energy, Environment, and Agriculture Agencies and Associations
Energy Resources
- Coronavirus HubS. Department of Energy
- Coronavirus Resources and Support for State Energy Offices National Association of State Energy Officials
- Coronavirus Threat Triggers Nationwide Co-op Response National Rural Electric Cooperative Association
- Electric Companies & Pandemic Planning- What You Should Know Edison Electric Institute
- Assessing and Mitigating the Novel Coronavirus Electricity Subsector Coordinating Council
- NERC Takes Steps to Prevent Coronavirus Impacts North American Electric Reliability Corporation
- Natural Gas Utilities Committed to Supporting Communities Across the Country American Gas Association
- Pandemic Resources and Information American Petroleum Institute
- NEI’s Response to the Coronavirus Nuclear Energy Institute
- Information about Coronavirus American Public Power Association
- NARUC Statement on Coronavirus National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners
Environment Resources
- Coronavirus Disease 2019 US Environmental Protection Agency
- CBC Helps Keep U.S. Citizens Safe with List of Novel Coronavirus-Fighting Products American Chemistry Council
- AF&PA Stresses Paper and Wood Products Industry’s Essential Role in Responding to Coronavirus Challenges American Forest and Paper Association
- Resources for Clean Water Utilities National Association of Clean Water Agencies
- Coronavirus Information National Waste and Recycling Association
Agricultural Resources
- Coronavirus FAQ US Department of Agriculture
- Coronavirus Disease US Food and Drug Administration
- Vaccines and Biodefense- Coronavirus Biotechbolgy Innovation Organization
- Related Content: Coronavirus Farm Bureau
- Coronavirus Resources National Association of State Departments of Agriculture
- AAMP Updates on Coronavirus American Association of Meat Processers
- Statement from NCBA CEO Colin Woodall on the impact of Coronavirus on the U.S. Beef Supply Chain National Cattlemen’s Beef Association
- Coronavirus Resources National Milk Producers Federation
- What You Need to Know About Coronavirus. National Pork Board
- Coronavirus Update North American Meat Institute
- USA Rice President & CEO Addresses Domestic Rice Supply Amidst Coronavirus USA Rice Federation
- Coronavirus: Fresh Produce Industry Resource Page United Fresh Produce Association
Businesses Community Resources
- Coronavirus Resources National Association of Manufactures
- Combating the Coronavirus US Chamber of Commerce
- How Small Business, Workers, and Workplaces Should Respond to Coronavirus National Federation of Independent Businesses