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AWWA providing coronavirus resources, updates<\/h2>\n

AWWA has created a resource page<\/a> to assist water utilities in addressing the coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. As the scope of the outbreak becomes clearer, utilities should be assessing workforce and supply chain contingency plans. Many have likely been doing so already in preparation for compliance with Section 2013 of America\u2019s Water Infrastructure Act<\/a>, enacted in October 2018. That section calls for risk and resilience assessment and associated emergency response plans.<\/p>\n

The first and best source of authoritative information on COVID-19 is the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website<\/a>, where visitors can find information on the virus itself, situation updates, travel notices and tailored information for audiences including communities, schools and businesses and others. The World Health Organization issued its own technical guidance on COVID-19, which includes a March 3 technical brief<\/a> on water, sanitation, hygiene and waste management.<\/p>\n

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been taking part in interagency and industry coordination calls, and working with critical infrastructure partners to prepare for possible disruptions to critical infrastructure, should the virus take a stronger hold in the United States. CISA is expected to issue new guidance<\/a> on pandemic planning within the next few days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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AWWA has created a resource webpage<\/a> for information on Coronavirus. Please feel free to distribute the link to your members, colleagues and concerned citizens – www.awwa.org\/Coronavirus<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

PA Dept of Health Live Updates
\nPennsylvania Department of Health, PAcast, Live Updates<\/a><\/p>\n

President Donald J. Trump Approves Pennsylvania Disaster Declaration
\nPresident Trump Declares Pennsylvania in a State of Emergency<\/a><\/p>\n

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) Covid-19 Information
\nCenter for Disease Control (CDC), Coronavirus (COVID-19)<\/a><\/p>\n

John Hopkins Realtime Covid-19 Live Map
\nJohns Hopkins Realtime COVID-19 Statistics Global Cases by state and Nation<\/a><\/p>\n

Covid vs. US Daily Average Cause of Death
\nRealtime comparative average deaths per day (watch to the end)<\/a><\/p>\n

Coronavirus (COVID-19)<\/span><\/a>
\nCOVID-19 and Additional Resources<\/h2>\n

AWWA Covid-19 Webinars
\nAmerican Water Works Association (AWWA), COVID-19 Webinars<\/a><\/p>\n

PA AWWA Covid-19 Updates
\nPennsylvania American Water Works Association (PA-AWWA) – COVID-19 News Updates<\/a><\/p>\n

OSHA Covid-19 Overview
\nOccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n

PA Department of Health: Covid-19 Overview
\nPennsylvania Department of Health, Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pennsylvania Overview<\/a><\/p>\n

Commonwealth of PA: Covid-19 Updates
\nPennsylvania Government, Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania<\/a><\/p>\n

DCED: A Collection of Covid-19 Resources
\nPennsylvania Government, COVID-19 Resources for Businesses, Communities, and Local Governments<\/a><\/p>\n

Office of Unemployment Compensation: Information for Pennsylvania Employees Impacted by Covid-19
\nPennsylvania Unemployment Compensation\u00a0 for Employees Impacted by COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n

US Department of Labor: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Questions & Answers
\nUnited States Department of Labor, Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers<\/a><\/p>\n

Water Environment Federation (WEF): Water Professional Guide to Covid-19
\nWater Environment Federation (WEF), Water Professional Guide to COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n

Water Environment Federation (WEF): Current Priority: Coronavirus
\nWater Environment Federation (WEF), Current Priority: Coronavirus<\/a><\/p>\n

World Health Organization (WHO):\u00a0 Covid-19 Technical Guidance
\nWorld Health Organization (WHO), COVID-19 Technical Guidance<\/a><\/p>\n

US Senator Bob Casey Coronavirus Resources for Pennsylvanians
\nCOVID-19 | Coronavirus Resources for Pennsylvanians<\/a><\/p>\n

PMAA: Guidance to Municipal Authorities During Covid-19 Pandemic
\nPennsylvania Municipal Authorities Association (PMAA), Guidance During COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n

Center for Disease Control: Water Transmission and Covid-19 FAQ’s
\nCenter for Disease Control (CDC), Water Transmission and COVID-19<\/a><\/p>\n

Environmental Protection Agency: Coronavirus and Drinking Water & Wastewater
\nEPA, Coronavirus and Drinking Water and Wastewater<\/a><\/p>\n

PFAS
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National Strategy to Confront PFAS Announced<\/strong><\/div>\n
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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) today announced a Strategic Roadmap to \u201cconfront PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) contamination nationwide\u201d as a result of work conducted by the EPA Council on PFAS.<\/div>\n
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According to the announcement, the Roadmap describes EPA plans as including:<\/div>\n