COVID-19 Resource Center
COVID-19 Resource Center
We have accumulated several materials to help the water industry during these unprecedented times. Please read through the links below and re-purpose as needed for your company. We will continue to add to this page as more information becomes available.
Essential Businesses Defined
- Department of Homeland Security Defines Essential Business
(Dated March 19, 2020) - WQA Letter To President Trump
(Dated March 19, 2020)
Business Resources
- WQA Re-Opening Guidance for Water Treatment Systems
(Dated May 6, 2020) - Small Business Loan Guidance During Pandemic
- How Do Emergency Small Business Loans Work
(From the U.S. Chamber of Commerce) - Essential Employees Letter During “Shelter In Place” (Word Doc Template)
- Letter To Vendors During “Shelter In Place” (Word Doc Template)
- Employee Rights Poster for Families First Act
- Paycheck Protection Act Overview
- Paycheck Protection Act Application
- Paycheck Protection Complete Summary
- Families First Act Overview
- Government Actions Taken To Support Businesses
- State By State Small Business Contacts
(Includes full directory of business support links available across the country)
Health & Wellness Resources
- OSHA Workplace Preparation Guidelines During COVID-19
- WQA’s Checklist For Health & Safety
(Video From Pauli Undesser, WQA Executive Director) - Health & Wellness Notice for Entryways
- Customer & Vendor Instruction Sign for Entryways (Word Doc Template)
- Questions To Ask Before Working During COVID-19 (NGWA)
- CDC Resources and Instructions for Handling COVID-19
- Disinfectants List
(Provided by the EPA)
Example Communications
- COVID Symptoms Protocol
(Memo to employees from A. O. Smith) - Facemasks: Are They Necessary At Work
(Dated March 26, 2020: Memo to employees from A. O. Smith) - Updated Facemasks Provided Communication
(Dated April 6, 2020: Memo to employees from A. O. Smith) - Water-Right’s Measures After State Declares “Shelter In Place”
(Dated March 24, 2020) - Update To Water-Right Suppliers
(Dated March 24, 2020)
Government & Industry News
- Congress Passes CARE Act to Help Businesses
(Dated March 30, 2020) - U.S. Dept. of Labor Explains Families First Act
- U.S. Chamber of Commerce Paycheck Protection Townhall
(Dated April 3, 2020) - NGWA Article: Congress Passes Corona Virus Bills
(Dated March 26, 2020) - Corona Stimulus Bill — What Employers Need To Know
(By Attorney Lora Zimmer, Dated March 26, 2020) - CARES Act Summary
(Provided by UBS Wealth Planning) - CARES Act Tax Alert
(Dated March 27, 2020 by Bank of America)
Marketing Resources
We have created dedicated COVID-19 materials for all of our customers to help communicate and advertise their business during regulated self-isolation. Please visit the Dealer Login areas of the product brands you sell to access the downloadable files.