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Ord 14-2020 Shelter in Place Order 3/27/2020Ordinance No. 14-2020 Ordinance issuing a Shelter in Place order; declaring an emergency WHEREAS, as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, the City of Wichita Falls is currently facing exposure of its citizens to this deadly virus, as well as tremendous economic losses; and, WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Mayor Stephen Santellana signed a Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Disaster due to this health emergency; and, WHEREAS, said Proclamation Declaring a Local State of Disaster was amended at a special City Council meeting held March 25, 2020; and, WHEREAS, the City of Wichita Falls has had 10 positive cases of the virus at the time of the drafting of this ordinance; and, WHEREAS, the City Council has determined it to be in the best interests of the citizens of Wichita Falls to issue the attached Shelter in Place Order NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS, THAT: 1. Pursuant to Section 418.108 of the Texas Government Code, the City Council hereby approves the Shelter in Place Order, herein attached as Exhibit 1. 2. The Mayor's Proclamation of Disaster, issued on March 25, 2020, continues in effect until March 27, 2020 at 11:59 p.m., at which time the Shelter in Place Order will control. Pursuant to Section 418.108(b) of the Texas Disaster Act, the local state of disaster due to this health emergency issued in this Proclamation shall continue until 1:00 p.m. on April 8, 2020, unless modified or rescinded. 3. This ordinance is passed as an emergency measure and shall become effective immediately upon its passage. PASSED AND APPROVED this the 27th day of March, 2020. MAY ATTEST: F City Clerk CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, TEXAS .-Mmosaw. 4ifl TO-/(,q T E X A S alueskfe�F. *1een 0fForfmw1P,­- SHELTER IN PLACE ORDER BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS MARCH 27, 2020 WHEREAS, on March 13, 2020, President Donald Trump declared a national emergency regarding COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, March 13, 2020, Governor Greg Abbott declared a national emergency regarding COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, the COVID-19 virus is contagious and spreads through person -to - person contact, especially in group settings; and, WHEREAS, on March 15, 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ("CDC") recommended that organizers (whether groups or individuals) cancel or postpone in -person events that consist of 50 people or more throughout the United States; and, WHEREAS, on March 16, 2020, President Trump acknowledged the gravity of the COVID-19 pandemic, releasing strict new guidelines to limit people's interactions, including that Americans should avoid groups of more than 10 people; and, WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, Governor Abbott issued Executive Order GA 08 Relating to COVID-19 Preparedness and Mitigating, stating people shall avoid social gatherings in groups of more than 10 people and closed all schools until April 3, 2020; and, WHEREAS, on March 19, 2020, and March 25, 2020, due to the substantial risks to the public, Mayor Santellana issued an order deeming it in the public interest to prohibit anywhere in the City of Wichita Falls, Community Gatherings of more than 10 people; and, WHEREAS, at his March 22, 2020 press conference, the Governor acknowledged that the urban centers may need to enact more stringent measures to address this public health emergency and stated that he would applaud the cities for doing so; and, WHEREAS, as of March 25, 2020, there are 974 persons confirmed to have COVID-19 in Texas, with 10 of those residing in Wichita County, Texas; WHEREAS, because of the risk of the rapid spread of the virus, the need to protect the most vulnerable members of the community, the intent to ensure that the maximum number of people self -isolate in their places of residence to the maximum extent feasible, while enabling essential services to continue, and the desire to slow the spread of COVID- 19 to the maximum extent possible, this Order is required; and, WHEREAS, this Order is issued based on evidence of increasing occurrence of COVID-19 within the City and throughout the Central Texas area, scientific evidence and best practices regarding the most effective approaches to slow the transmission of communicable diseases generally and COVID-19 specifically, the evidence that the age, condition, and health of a significant portion of the population of the City places it at risk for serious health complications, including death, from COVID-19; and, WHEREAS, making the problem worse, some individuals who contract the COVID-19 virus have no symptoms or have mild symptoms, which means they may not be aware they carry the virus; and, WHEREAS, because even people without symptoms can transmit the disease, and because evidence shows the disease is easily spread, gatherings can result in preventable transmission of the virus; and, WHEREAS, the scientific evidence shows that at this stage of the emergency, it is essential to slow virus transmission as much as possible to protect the most vulnerable and to prevent the health care system from being overwhelmed. One proven way to slow the transmission is to limit interactions among people to the greatest extent practicable. By reducing the spread of the COVID-19 virus, this Order helps preserve critical and limited healthcare capacity in the City; and, WHEREAS, a declaration of local disaster and public health emergency includes the ability to reduce the possibility of exposure to disease, control the risk, promote health, compel persons to undergo additional health measures that prevent or control the spread of disease, including isolation, surveillance, quarantine, or placement of persons under public health observation; and, WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have determined that extraordinary and immediate measures must be taken to respond quickly to prevent and slow down community spread of COVID-19. WHEREAS, further restriction of movement of persons is necessary to reduce the substantial risk of harm to the public and, therefore, as long as this Order is in effect, all individuals anywhere in the City of Wichita Falls are required to shelter in place, except to perform certain essential activities, or to perform work in or obtain services from an Essential Business, Essential Government Service, or in Critical Infrastructure. NOW, THEREFORE, I, MAYOR OF THE CITY OF WICHITA FALLS, ALONG WITH THE WICHITA FALLS CITY COUNCIL, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY VESTED BY TEXAS GOVERNMENT CODE CHAPTER 418, HEREBY FIND, RESOLVE AND ORDER THAT: SECTION 1. The foregoing recitals are incorporated herein and made findings of fact. The previously declared local state of disaster for the City of Wichita Falls, Texas, is hereby renewed and continued, as amended herein. Pursuant to §418.108(b) of the Texas Government Code, this renewal and continuance of the declaration of a local state of disaster shall be given prompt and general publicity and shall be filed promptly with the City Clerk. Pursuant to §418.108(d) of the Texas Government Code, this renewal and continuance of the declaration of a local state of disaster activates the City's emergency management plan. SECTION 2. Stay at Home or Place of Residence. Effective as of 11:59 p.m. on March 27, 2020, and continuing until 1:00 p.m. April 8, 2020, unless terminated or modified by a subsequent Order, the Mayor and the City Council of the City of Wichita Falls, Texas deem it in the public interest to issue this Order and ORDERS that all individuals currently living within the City of Wichita Falls shelter at their place of residence except as allowed by this Order. To the extent individuals are using shared or outdoor spaces, they shall, to the greatest extent feasible, maintain social distancing of at least six feet from any other person, consistent with the Social Distancing Requirements, as defined in Section 7 below. All persons may leave their residences only to perform certain Essential Activities, to perform work in or obtain services from an Essential Business, Essential Government Service, or in Critical Infrastructure, or to engage in Essential Travel or Minimum Basic Operations, all as defined in Section 7 below. SECTION 3. Non -Essential Business and Operations Must Cease. All businesses or operations with a facility in the City of Wichita Falls, except Essential Businesses and Essential Government Functions, as defined in Section 7 below, are required to cease all activities at facilities located within the City except Minimum Basic Operations as defined in Section 7 below. For clarity, businesses may also continue operations consisting exclusively of employees or contractors performing activities at their own residences (i.e., working from home). All Essential Businesses, Essential Government Service, and Critical Infrastructure are strongly encouraged to remain open, especially those that provide the basic necessities for food water, and shelter. To the greatest extent feasible, Essential Businesses shall comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in Section 7 below. This Order shall not be construed to hinder the ability of the industries identified in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency's ("CISA") Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce Memorandum dated March 19, 2020, incorporated in this Order by reference as Exhibit A, to continue their operation appropriately modified to account for CDC workforce and consumer protection guidance, and the list of industries identified on that memorandum is incorporated in this Order by reference. SECTION 4. Prohibited Activities. All public and private gatherings of any number of people occurring outside a single household or dwelling unit are prohibited, except for the limited purposes as expressly permitted by this Order. Nothing in this Order prohibits the gathering of members of a household or dwelling unit. SECTION 5. Travel. All travel, including, but not limited to, travel on foot, bicycle, scooter, motorcycle, automobile, or public transit, is prohibited except for purposes of Essential Travel, performing Essential Activities or going to work in an Essential Business, Government Facility, or Critical Infrastructure, as defined in Section 7 below. To the greatest extent feasible, people riding on public transit shall comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in Section 7 below. SECTION 6. Prior Order. The findings and recitations set out in the preamble to this Order are found to be true and correct and they are hereby adopted by the Mayor and the City Council and made a part hereof for all purposes. This Order rescinds and replaces prior Orders. SECTION 7. Definitions and Exemptions. a. Essential Activities. For purposes of this Order, individuals may leave their residence only to perform any of the following "Essential Activities." But people at high risk of severe illness from COVID-19 and people who are sick are urged to stay in their residence to the extent possible, except as necessary to seek medical care. i. For Health and Safety. Individuals may engage in activities or perform tasks essential to their health and safety, or to the health and safety of their family or household members (including, but not limited to, pets), to work for or obtain services at any "Healthcare Operations," as defined in Section 7.e.i., below; ii. For Necessary Supplies and Services. Individuals may obtain necessary services or supplies for themselves and their family or household members, or to deliver those services or supplies to others, such as, by way of example only and without limitation, groceries and food, including pet supplies and food, supplies they need to work from home, household consumer products, and products necessary to maintain the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences; iii. For Outdoor Activity. Individuals may engage in outdoor activity, such as, by way of example and without limitation, walking, hiking, bicycling, or running, provided the individuals comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this section. Individuals shall not use public playground equipment, public picnic tables, public basketball courts, and other public sports and recreational equipment; iv. For Certain Types of Work. Individuals may perform work providing essential products and services at an Essential Business, Government Service, or Critical Infrastructure, or to otherwise carry out activities specifically permitted in this Order, including Minimum Basic Operations; or V. To Take Care of Others. Individuals may care for a family member or pet in another household. b. Critical Infrastructure. As defined in Exhibit B, incorporated in this Order by reference. C. Essential Government Functions. All sworn Police Department, Fire Department, and Emergency Medical Services personnel, emergency management personnel, and emergency dispatchers; essential court personnel, legal personnel; child protection and child welfare personnel; all military personnel; all personnel working for companies (including their subcontractors) who perform under contract to the Department of Defense providing materials and services to the Department of Defense; all personnel working for companies (including their subcontractors) who perform work under contract to State or Federal Governmental Entities for which they are required under state or federal law to remain open; and all law enforcement personnel, housing and shelter personnel, and others working for or to support Essential Businesses or Critical Infrastructure are categorically exempt from this Order. This Order does not apply to the Federal or State Government. For purposes of this Order, "Essential Government Functions" means all services needed to ensure the continuing operation of the government agencies and provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public and all agencies that provide for the health, safety and welfare of the public. The City Manager shall determine its Essential Government Functions and identify employees and/or contractors necessary to perform those functions. To the extent feasible, all Essential Governmental Functions shall be performed in compliance with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Section. d. Businesses Covered by this Order. For the purposes of this Order, covered businesses include any for -profit, non-profit, or educational entities, regardless of the nature of the service, the function they perform, or its corporate or entity structure. e. Essential Businesses. For the purposes of this Order, "Essential Businesses" means: Healthcare Operations. Healthcare Operations and Critical Infrastructure, including but not limited to caregivers, hospital and laboratory personnel, and pharmacy employees, including hospitals, clinics, dentists, pharmacies, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, other healthcare facilities, healthcare suppliers, home healthcare services providers, mental health providers, and related retail sales or any related and/or ancillary healthcare services. "Healthcare Operations" also includes veterinary care and all healthcare and life-saving services provided to animals. This shall be construed broadly to avoid any impacts to the delivery of healthcare, broadly defined. "Healthcare Operations" does not include fitness and exercise gyms or other similar facilities and does not include retail outlets that specialize in the selling of electronic cigarette products or cannabidiol products; Stores that sell Groceries and Certain Other Essential Supplies. Grocery stores, supermarkets, big -box stores, farmers' markets, food banks, convenience stores, liquor stores and other establishments engaged in the retail sale of canned food, dry goods, fresh fruits and vegetables, pet supplies, fresh meats, fish, and poultry, and any other household consumer products (such as cleaning and personal care products). This includes stores that sell groceries and also sell other non -grocery products, and products necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences. Essential supplies do not include the sale of grasses, plants, flowers or trees, and these items are prohibited from being sold by any business; iii. Food Cultivation. Food cultivation, including farming livestock, and fishing; W. Social Services and Charitable Organizations. Businesses that provide food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals; v_ News Media. Newspapers, television, radio, and other news media services; vi_ Gas Stations and Businesses Needed for Transportation. Gas stations, auto -manufacturing and assembly, auto mechanics, auto - supply, auto -repair, and other related facilities; vii. Financial Institutions. Banks and related financial institutions, consumer lenders, sales and finance lenders, credit unions, appraisers, title companies, pawn shops, entities that issue bonds, insurance companies, underwriters, agents, brokers, and related insurance claims and agents; viii. Hardware and Supply Stores. Hardware stores and businesses that sell electrical, plumbing, and other material necessary to support Essential Businesses, Critical Infrastructure, and Essential Government Functions; i. Critical Trades. Plumbers, electricians, exterminators, pool cleaners, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitation, and essential operation of residences, essential activities, Essential Businesses, essential Government Functions, or Critical Infrastructure, including but not limited to utilities such as electricity, gas, water and wastewater, and other public works; X. Mail and Delivery services. Businesses providing mailing and shipping services, including post office boxes; xi. Laundry Services. Laundromats, dry cleaners, and laundry service providers; xii. Restaurants for Consumption Off -Premises. Restaurants and other facilities that prepare and serve food or alcohol, but only for delivery, drive -through, or carry out. All individuals who obtain food or beverages from these establishments are required to leave the premises of said establishment within five minutes of receiving their food or beverage. Premises of these establishments includes all indoor and outdoor facilities, including parking lots. Individuals shall not consume food or beverages on the premises of any establishment regulated under this subsection. Truck drivers holding CDL licenses and who are operating a semi -tractor -trailer truck for commercial purposes are exempt from the food requirements of this subsection while they are on the premises of any truck stop or travel center. Said truck drivers are limited to eating only in their semi - trucks while on said premises. Schools and other entities that typically provide free food services to students or members of the public may continue to do so under this Order on the condition that the food is provided to students or members of the public on a pick- up and take -away basis only. Schools and other entities that provide food services under this exemption shall not permit the food to be eaten at the site where it is provided, or at any other gathering site; xiii. Supplies to Work from Home. Businesses that supply products needed for people to work from home; xiv. Supplies for Essential Businesses, Critical Infrastructure and Essential Government Functions. Businesses that supply other Essential Businesses, Critical Infrastructure, and essential Government Functions with the support, supplies, or components necessary to operate, including but not limited to computers, audio and video electronics, microelectronics, semiconductors, hardware, paint, electrical and plumbing material, sanitary equipment, medical equipment, and food and beverages; xv. Food Delivery Services. Businesses that ship or deliver groceries, food, goods or services directly to residences; xvi. Transportation. Aircraft, taxis, and other private transportation providers (such as Uber and Lyft) that provide transportation services necessary for the performance of essential activities, essential Businesses, Critical Infrastructure, Essential Government Functions, or Essential Travel; xvii_ Home -Based Care and Services. Home -based care for seniors, adults, or children, including caregivers who may travel to provide care; xviii. Residential Facilities and Shelters. Residential facilities and shelters for seniors, adults, children, and animals; xix. Professional Services. Professional services, such as legal or accounting services, and insurance services when necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities or to further Essential Businesses, essential Government functions, or Critical Infrastructure; . Real Estate Services. Real estate services are limited to those necessary to assist in compliance with legally mandated activities or to further Essential Businesses, Essential Government Functions, or Critical Infrastructure. Real Estate companies are allowed to perform property management services and are allowed to finalize closing activities for all real estate contracts in existence as of March 27, 2020. Services do not include accepting new real estate listings or showing any real estate listing. xxi. Lawn Maintenance Services. Essential lawn maintenance services are limited to the mowing of weeds and grass and to the emergency removal of trees that pose a health and safety hazard. xxii. Automobile dealerships. Car dealerships may provide repairs and parts services. Car dealers may remain open only for individuals who need to purchase vehicles to perform essential functions and travel and for businesses that need vehicles for essential business and essential government services. Showrooms are to be open to such individuals by appointment only. xxiii. Information Technology Services. IT and IT services and their essential services vendors, including the provision of essential global, national, and local infrastructure for computing services, business infrastructure, communications, web -based services, and critical manufacturing, as well as telecommunications services, internet access, and broadband/communications services; xxiv. Moving Supply Services. Businesses that provide rental and/or commercial moving services and necessary moving supplies; xxv. Hotels and Motels. Hotels and motels, to the extent used for lodging or delivery or carry -out food services; xxvi. Funeral, mortuary, cremation, burial, cemetery, and related services, provided that social distancing of six feet per person is maintained to the greatest extent possible and no more than ten (10) persons are present during the activity; xxvii. Educational Institutions. Educational institutions -including public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities -for purposes of facilitating distance learning, performing critical research, or performing other essential functions, provided that social distancing of six -feet per person is maintained to the greatest extent possible; and, xxviii. Childcare Facilities. Childcare facilities providing services that enable individuals exempted in this Order to work as permitted. To the extent possible, childcare facilities must operate under the following mandatory conditions; i. Childcare must be carried out in stable groups of 10 or fewer ("stable" means that the same 10 or fewer children are in the same group each day); ii. Children shall not change from one group to another; iii. If more than one group of children is cared for at one facility, each group shall be in a separate room. Groups shall not mix with each other. iv. Childcare providers shall remain solely with one group of children. Minimum Basic Operations. For the purposes of this Order, "Minimum Basic Operations" include the following, provided that employees comply with Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Section, to the extent possible, while carrying out such operations: L The minimum necessary activities to maintain the value of the business's inventory, ensure security, process payroll and employee benefits, or for related functions; or ii. The minimum necessary activities to facilitate employees of the business being able to continue to work remotely from their residences. g. Essential Travel. For the purposes of this Order, "Essential Travel" includes travel for any of the following purposes. Individuals engaged in any Essential Travel must comply with all Social Distancing Requirements as defined in this Section. L Any travel related to the provision of or access to Essential Activities, essential Governmental Functions, Essential Businesses, Critical Infrastructure, or Minimum Basic Operations; ii. Travel to care for elderly, minors, dependents, persons with disabilities, or other vulnerable persons; iii. Travel to or from educational institutions for purposes of receiving materials for distance learning, for receiving meals, or any other related services; iv. Travel to retain from or to a place of residence from outside the jurisdiction (e.g., returning home from a closing university); V. Travel required by law enforcement or court order; vi. Travel by church stafflclergy for the purpose of producing of remote delivery of religious services or other ministries requiring travel; or, vii. Travel required for non-residents to return to their place of residence outside the City. Individuals are strongly encouraged to verify that their transportation out of the City remains available and functional prior to commencing such travel. h. Residences. For purposes of this Order, residences include single family homes, multiple family homes, hotels, motels, shared rental units, and similar facilities. Social Distancing Requirements. For purposes of this Order, Social Distancing Requirements include maintain at least a six-foot distance from other individuals, washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds as frequently as possible or using hand sanitizer, covering coughs or sneezes (into the sleeve or elbow, not hands), regularly cleaning high - touch surfaces, and not shaking hands. SECTION 8. Suspension and Modification of Ordinances. a. Any ordinances or regulations that conflict with this amended proclamation are suspended or modified as necessary to make this amended proclamation effective. b. Any ordinance or regulation that imposes an obligation upon the City to bring an application, waiver, or variance to the next available meeting required by ordinance to any board or commission is hereby suspended, including but not limited to the following ordinances: 1. 7220 — Public hearing and notice for a Conditional Use Permit. 2. 7325 -- Public hearing and notice for a Variance. 3. 7430 — Public hearing and notice for Administrative Appeals. 4. 7525 — Public hearing and notice for Zoning Amendments. C. The following City of Wichita Falls Code of Ordinances are hereby suspended: 1. Chapter 10, Article 111. — Shows, Carnivals and Circuses. Transient show permits shall not be issued. 2. Chapter 26, Article III. — Solicitors. Solicitation permits shall not be issued. 3. Chapter 26, Article IV. — Itinerant Merchants. Itinerant merchant permits shall not be issued. 4. Chapter 14, Article IV, Division 3, Sec. 14-373(b) - (e). — Waiver of requirement to provide proof of rabies vaccination and spay/neuter reclaimed animal. d. The following are hereby modified: 1. Chapter 22, Article II, Sec. 22-27. — Changes, Section 109.1 Payment of fees shall be modified as follows: a. The building official shall have the authority to issue a permit without fee and issue an invoice for said permit to be paid at a later date. 2. Chapter 58, Article IV, Sec. 58-138(c)(1) shall be modified as follows: a. A manager of operations of a public or semi-public aquatic facility shall obtain certification from the regulatory authority. A manager of operations may obtain certification if a manager of operations has successfully completed a training course conducted by the regulatory authority in the preceding three years. e. Suspension or modification of the ordinances and regulations shall remain in effect until these regulations are terminated or until the state of disaster is terminated, whichever is sooner. SECTION 9. Failure to Comply. Failure to comply with any of the provisions of this Order constitutes an imminent threat to public health. SECTION 10. Enforcement. The Wichita Falls Police Department, Wichita County Sheriff's Office, the Wichita Falls Fire Marshal's Office, and other Texas peace officers, are hereby authorized to enforce this order. A violation of this order may be punishable through criminal or civil enforcement. A violation of this order shall be a misdemeanor and the penalty for violating this order shall be a fine of not less than one dollar ($1.00) and no more than one thousand dollars ($1,000.00), as authorized by Texas Government Code 418.173. SECTION 11. Legal Remedy. Any violation of this resolution can be enjoined by a suit filed in the name of the City of Wichita Falls in a court of competent jurisdiction, and this remedy shall be in addition to any penal provision in this Order or in the Code of Ordinances, City of Wichita Fails, Texas. SECTION 12. Posting of this Order. The Wichita Falls/Wichita County Public Health District will post this Order on its website. SECTION 13. Savings Clause. If any provision of this Order or its application to any person or circumstance is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid or unconstitutional, then the remainder of the Order, including the application of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances, shall not be affected and shall continue in full force and effect. To this end, the provisions of this Order are severable. ORDERED this the 27th day of March, 2020, in the City of Wichita Falls, Wichita County, Texas, in witness whereof I subscribe my name and cause to be affixed the seal of the City of Wichita Falls. Stephen Santellana, Mayor City of Wichita Falls Filed with me, the City Clerk of the City of Wichita Falls, this 271t' day of March, 2020, by Mayor Stephen Santellana, whose signature I hereby attest under my hand and the seal of the City of Wichita Falls. Vid"I'L-1 A 6 d 4vwz, — Marla Balthrop, City -'Clerk( Citylof Wichita Falls t 1. Department of Homeland Security Crbersecurity & Inrraaructmc Sei.ur is Agency ,7fce of ,he Director lieehingwn. DC 2051E �.F CISA klatch 19, 2020 MEMORANDUM ON IDENTIFICATION OF F=SSF:i\TIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS DURING COVIU-19 RESPONSE FROM. Christopher C, Kr&" Director C:)bcrsecuril% and lnfi-:ysiructure Security leenc% (('IS 1M As the Nation comes together to slow the spread of COV ID-19, oil March 16". the President issued updated Coronavirus Guidance for America. This guidance states that: " f i ou work in to rrilieal utf •asfr•rrr•aa•e indimiry a% flc fixed ht I/it UeparNnem e J ihmiclaxd Srrurhv, sueli as healthcare .see-lwe ti axd lyhursrrrc extii u! rxrrl food ,ugrph . loll have a spec ial re.+l>uacilyiiin to rrtuimain row xor•rsal trork schedlde ' The C%hersecurit,. and Infrastructure Securil\ Agent% (C ISA) executes the Sceretar� of I1c)meland Security's responsibilities as assigned under the I lomeland ticcurit� Act ot'2002 to prop ide strategic guidance, promote a national unite oi' ellort, and coordinate lite overall federal of 6ri to ensure the seeuriq and resilience of the Nation's critical infrastructure. CISA uses trusted partnerships N(ith both fire public and private sectors to deliver inl'rastructure resilience assistance and guidance to a broad range ol• partners, In accordance "kh this mandate. and in collaboration %%till other federal agencies and the private sector. CISA dcticloped an initial list of"'Essential Critical lnl•rastructure Workers" to help State and local officials as they ssork to protect their communities. k+hile ensuring continuitN of luncuons critical to public health and safety, as ✓%ell as economic and national securitN. I•he list can also) inform critical infrastructure community decision -making to determine the sectors. sub sectors. segments, or crit cal functions that should continue normal operations, appropriate[% inAilied to account for Centers for Disease Control ((a)C') worklbrcc and customer protection guidance. 'I he attached list identifies %%orkers Who CondnCI a range of operations and terN ices that are essential to continued critical infrastructure viability, including stalling operations centers, maintaining and repairing critical infrastructure. operating call centers. working construction, and performing management functions, among others, The industries the) support represent, but are not necessarily limited to, medical and healthcare. telecommunications. information tcchnolog. systems, dcicnse. food and agriculture. transportation and logistics. energy. %%ater and %%astes+atcr. law enforcement. and public %%orks. EXHIBIT A We recognize that State, local, tribal, and territorial governments are ultimately in charge of implementing and executing response activities in communities under their jurisdiction, while the Federal Government is in a supporting role. As State and local communities consider COVED-19-related restrictions. CISA is o1kring this list to assist prioritiiing activities related to continuity of operations and incident response, including the appropriate movement of critical inlrastructure workers within and bets+een jurisdictions. Accordingly, this list is advisory in nature. II is not, nur should it be considered to be, a federal directive or standard in and of itself. In addition. these identified sectors and workers are not intended to be the authoritative or exhaustive list of critical infrastruCutrc sectors and lmictions that should continue during the COVID-19 response. Instead. State and local officials should use their oN%n judgment in using their authorities and issuing implementation directives and guidance.5imilarly. critical infrastructure industry partners %N ill use Iheirown judgment. informed by this list. h+ensure continued operations of critical inkastrucuare services and functions. All decisions should appropriately balance public safet} %%hile ensuring the continued delivery of critical infrastructure services and functions. CISA %kill continue to work with you and our partners in the critical infrastructure communit% to update this list as the Nation's response to COVID-19 evolves. We also encourage you to submit hrn% you aright use this list so that we can develop a repository of use Cases for broad sharing across the countr%. Should you have questions about this list, please contact VISA at ((:�, ,( % I ;e ciNa dn� L!- Attachment: "Guidance on the Lssential Critical Intiastructure W orkforce: Fnsuring ( onimunity and National Resilience in COVID-19 Response" EXHIBIT A Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce: Ensuring Community and National Resilience In COVID-19 Response Version 1.1 (March 23, 2020) THE IMPORTANCE OF ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS Function. ng crit cal nfrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safetyas we I as community wel. being. Certa n cr tical infrastructure ird.istries have a special responsibi-ity in these times to cant nue operations. This gu dance and accompanying list are intended to support State, Local, and industry partners i n identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and the essential workers needed to mainta n the services and functions Amencans depend on da ly and that need to be able to operate res riently dur. r g the COVID-19 pandemic response. This document gives guidance to State, local. tnba!, and territorial jurisdictions and the private sector on defining essent a critical infrastructure workers. Promoti rig the ability of such workers to continue to work during per ads of community restriction, access management.. soda distant rig. or closure orders:'directives is crucial to community resilience and continuity of essential functions. CONSIDERATIONS FOR GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS rh s list was dove oped in consultation with federal agency partners, industry experts. and State and local officials, and s based on several key principles: 1 Response efforts to the COVID-19 pandemic are locally executed. State managed, and federal y supported 2 Everyone should follow guidance from the CDC, as well as State and ocal government officials, regard rig strategies to limit disease spread. 3 Workers should be encouraged to work remotely when possible and focus on core business activities. In person, non -mandatory activities should be delayed until the resumption of normal operatans. 4 When continuous remote work is not possible, businesses should enlist strategies to reduce the likelihood of spreading the disease. This includes. but s not necessarily limited to, separating staff by off -setting shift hours or days and/or social distancing. These steps can preserve the workforce and allow operat ons to continue. EXHIBIT A a Al organizations should implement their business continu ty and pandemic p ans, or put plans in place if they do not ex st. Delaying implementation is not advised and puts at risk the viability of the business and the health and safety of the employees. is In the modern economy, re, lance on technology and just- n-time supply cha ns means that certain workers must be able to access certain sites. facilities, and assets to ensure continuity of functions. Government employees, such as emergency managers, and the business community need to establish and maintain . ines of communicat on. b When government and businesses engage in disc.,ssions about critical infrastructure workers, they need to consider the mplications of business operations beyond the jurisdiction where the asset or facility is located. Businesses can have sizeable econom-c and societal impacts as well as supply chain dependencies that are geograph cal ydistributed. 9 Whenever possible, jurisdictions should align access and movement control policies related to critical infrastructure workers to lower the burden of workers cross ngjurisdictional boundaries. IDENTIFYING ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS The following list of sectors and identified essential critical infrastructure workers are an initia recommended set and are intended to be overly inclusive reflectingthe diversity of industries across the United States. CISA will cant nually solicit and accept feedback on the list (both sectors/sub sectors and identified essential workers) and wi I evolve the list in response to stakeholder feedback. We will also use our various stakeholder engagement mechanisms to work with partners on how they are using this I st and share those lessons learned and best practices broadly. We ask that you share your feedback, both positive and negative on this list so we can prov de the most useful guidance to our critical infrastructure partners. Feedback can be sent to CRA.C,,iTarlV 1711-1; t,CVl. Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers CISA EXHIBIT A HEALTHCARE/ PUBLIC HEALTH • Workers providing COVID-19 testing; Workers that perform critical clinical research needed for COVID-19 response • Caregivers (e.g., physicians, dentists, psychologists, mid -level practitioners, nurses and assistants, infection control and quality assurance pe(sonnel, pharmacists, physical and occupational therapists and assistants, social workers, speech pathologists and diagnostic and therapeutic technicians and technologists) • Hospital and laboratory personnel (Including accounting, administrative, admitting and discharge, engineerin& epidemiological, source plasma and blood donation, food service, housekeeping, medical records, information technologyand operational technology, nutritionists, sanitarian, respiratory therapists, etc.) • Workers in other medical facilities (including Ambulatory Health and Surgical, Blood Banks, Clinics, Community Mental Health, Comprehensive Outpatient rehabilitation, End Stage Renal Disease. Health Departments. Home Health care, Hospices, Hospitals, Long Term Care, Organ Pharmacies, Procurement Organizations, Psychiatric Residential, Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers) • Manufacturers, technicians, logistics and warehouse operators, and distributors of medical equipment. personal protective equipment (PPE), medical gases, pharmaceuticals (including materials used in radioactive drugs), blood and blood products, vaccines, testing materials, laboratory supplies, cleaning, sanitizing, disinfecting or sterilization supplies, and tissue and paper towel products • Public health / community health workers, including those who compile, model, analyze and communicate public health Information • Blood and plasma donors and the employees of the organizations that operate and manage related activities • Workers that manage health plans, billing, and health information, who cannot practically work remotely • Workers who conduct community -based public health functions, conducting epidemlologic surveillance, compiling, analyzing and communicating public health information, who cannot practically work remotely • Workers performing cybersecurity functions at healthcare and public health facilities, who cannot practically work remotely • Workers conducting research critical to COVID-19 response • Workers performing security. Incident management, and emergency operations functions at or on behalf of healthcare entities including healthcare coalitions, who cannot practically workremotely • Workers who support food, shelter, and social services, and other necessities of life for economically disadvantaged or otherwise needy individuals. such as those residing Insheiters • Pharmacy employees necessary for fIIlingprescrlptions • Workers performing mortuary services, including funeral homes, crematoriums, and cemetery workers • Workers who coordinate with other organizations to ensure the proper recovery, handling, identification, transportation, tracking, storage, and disposal of human remains and personal effects: certify cause of death; and facilitate access to mental/behavioral health services to the family members, responders, and survivors of an incident EXHIBIT A LAW ENFORCEMENT, PUBLIC SAFETY, FIRS` RESPONDERS • Personnel in emergency management !aw enforcement, Emergency Management Systems, fire, a r medical, and corrections, includingfrcnt line and management • Emergency Modica ServiceTechmclans • 911 call center employees • Fusion Center employees • Hazardous material responders from government and the pnvatesector. • Workers - includ, rig contracted vendors — who maintain, manufacture, or supply digital systems infrastructure supportinglaw enforcement emergency service. and response operations. FOOD AND AGRICULTURE • Workers supporting groceries, pharmacies, convenience stores, and other retail that sells human food, animaVpet food, and beverage products • Restaurant carry -out and quick serve food operations - Carry -out and delivery food employees • Food manufacturer employees and the'r supplier employees-4o include those employed in food processing (packers, meat processing, cheese plants, milk plants, produce, etc.; facilities: livestock, poultry, seafood slaughter facilities: pet and animal feed processing facilities: human food facilities producing by-products for animal food: beverage production facilities: and the production of food packaging • Farm workers to Include those employed in animal food, feed, and ingredient production, packaging, and distribution: manufacturing, packaging, and distribution of veterinary drugs: truck delivery and transport; farm and fishery labor needed to produce our food supplydomestical;y • Farm workers and support service workers to include those who field crops: commodity inspection: fuel ethanol facilities: storage facilities: and other agricultural inputs • Employees and firms support rig food, feed, and beverage distribution, including warehouse workers, vcndor- managed inventory controllers and blockchain managers • Workers supporting the sanitation of all food manufacturing processes and operations from wholesale tr, rctai • Company cafeterias - in -plant cafeterias used to feed employees • Workers in food testing labs in private industries and in institutions of higher education • Workers essential for assistance programs and government payments • Employees of companies engaged In the production, storage, transport, and distr button of chemicals, medicines, vaccines, and other substances used by the food and agriculture industry, ncluding pesticides. herbicides, fertilizers, m nerals, enrichments, and other agr cultural production aids • Animal agriculture workers to include those employed In veterinary health: manufacturing and distribution of animal medical materials, animal vacc nes, an mal drugs, feed ingredients, feed, and bedding, etc : transportation of live an mats. animal medical materials: transportat on of deceased anima s for disposal: raising of animals for food: animal production operations; s aughter and packing plants, renderers, and associated regulatory and government workforce • Workers who support the manufacture and distribution of forest products, including, but not :imited to timber. paper. and other wood products • Employees engaged in the manufacture and maintenance of equipment and other infrastructure necessary to agricultural production and distribution EXHIBIT A ENERGY Electricity industry: • Workers who maintain, ensure, or restore, or are involved in the development, transportation, fuel procurement, expansion, or operation of the generation, transmission, and distribution of electric power, including call centers, utility workers, reliability engineers and fleet maintenance technicians • Workers needed for safe and secure operations at nuclear generation • Workers at generation, transmission, and electric blackstart facilities • Workers at Reliability Coordinator (RC). Balancing Authorities (BA), and primary and backup Control Centers (cc), including but not limited to independent system operators, regional transmission organizations, and balancing authorities • Mutual assistance personnel • IT and OT technology staff - for EMS (Energy Management Systems) and Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) systems, and utility data centers: Cybersecurity engineers: cybersecurity risk management • Vegetation management crews and traffic workers whosupport • Environmental remediation/monitoringtechnicians • Instrumentation, protection, and control technicians Petroleum workers: • Petroleum product storage, pipeline, marine transport, terminals, rail transport, roadtransport • Crude oil storage facilities, pipeline, and marinetransport • Petroleum refinery facilities • Petroleum security operations center employees and workers who support emergency responseservices • Petroleum operations control rooms/centers • Petrolr u'n drilling, extraction, production, processing, refining, terminal operat ons, transporting, and retail for use as end -use fuels or feedstocks for chemical manufacturing • Onshore and offshore operations for malntenance and emergency response • Retail fud centers such as gas stations and truck stops, and the distribution systems that support them Natural and propane gas workers: • Natural gas transmission and distribution pipelines. including compressorstations • Underground storage of natural gas • Natural gas processing plants, and those that deal with natural gasliquids • L gjefied Natural Gas (LNG)facilities • Natural gas security operations center, natural gas operations dispatch and control rooms/centers natural gas emergency response and customer emergencies, including natural gas leak cal s • Drilling, production, processing, refining, and transporting natural gas for use as end -use fue s, feedstocks for chemical manufacturing, or use in electricitygcneration • Propane gas dispatch and control rooms and emergency response and customer emergencies, including propane leak calls • Propane gas serv,ce maintenance and restoration, including call centers EXHIBIT A • Processing, refining, and transporting natural liquids, including propane gas, for use as end -use fuels or feedstocks for chemical manufacturing • Propane gas storage, transmission, and distributioncenters WATER AND WASTEWATER Employees needed to operate and me. ntain dunking water and wastewater/drainage nfrastructure, including: • Operational staff at water authcrities + Operational staff at commun ty water systems • Operational staff at wastewater treatment facilities • Workers repairing water and wastewater conveyances and performing req .,red sampling or monitor ng • Operational staff for water distribution and testing • Operational staff at wastewater collection facilities • Operational staff and technical support for SCADA Controlsystems • Chemical suppliers for wastewater and personnel protection • Workers that maintain digital systems infrastructure supporting water and wastewater operations TRANSPORTATION AND LOGISTICS • Employees supporting or enabling transportation functions, including truck dr vers, bus drivers. dispatchers, maintenance and repair technicians, warehouse workers, trick stop and rest area workers. and workers that maintain and inspect infrastructure finclud ng those that requ.re cross junsdiction travel) • Employees of firms providing services that enable logistics operations, nc uding cooling, storing, packaging, and distributing products for wholesale or retail sale or use. • Mass transit workers • Workers responsible for operating dispatching passenger. commuter and freight trains and mainta ni ng rail nfrastructure and equ pment • Maritime transportat on workers - port workers, mariners, equlpmentoperators • t rue 4 drivers who haul hazardous and waste materials to support cut cal ,nfrastructure, capabilit es, f,inct ons, and services • Automotive repair and maintenance faci hies • Manufacturers and distributors (to include service centers and related operations) of packaging materials pallets, crates, containers, and other supplies needed to support manufacturing, packaging staging and distributionoperat ons • Postal and shipping workers, to include privatecompanies • Employees who repa rand maintain vehicles, a rcraft, ra i equipment, marine vessels, and the eq+iipmentand infrastructure that enables operations that encompass movement of cargo and passengers • Air transportation employees, including air traffic controllers and maintenance personnel, ramp workers, av ation and aerospace safety, security. and operations personnel and accident nvestigat ons • Workers who support the maintenance and operation of cargo by a r transportation, inc udingflight crews, ma ntenance, airport operations. and other on and off airport facilitiesworkers EXHIBIT A • Workers who support the operation, inspect -on, anr; maintenance of essential dams, ocks and levees • Workers who support the operat on, inspect on. and maintenance of essential public works facilit es ar.d operations, including bridges, water and sewer ma+ri breaks, fleet maintenance personnel, construction of critical or strategic infrastructure, traffic s'gna: maintenance, emergency location sere ces for buried utilities, maintenance of digital systems Infrastructure supporting pub is works operations, and other emergent issues • Workers such as plumbers, electricians. extermirators, and other service providers who provide services that are necessary to maintaining the safety, sanitat on, and essential operation of residences • Support, such as road and line c earing, to ensure the availability of needed facilities, transportation, energy and communications • Support to ensure the effective removal, storage, and dispose of residential and commerc al solid waste and hazardous waste COMMUNICATIONS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY Communications: • Maintenance of communications infrastructure- including pr.vately owned and maintained communication systems- supported by technicians, operators call -centers, wireline and w reless providers, cable service providers, satellite operations, undersea cable landing stations �Jnclud ng cable marine depots and submarine cable ship operators}, Internet Exchange Points, and manufacturers and distributors of communications equipment • Workers who support radio, television, and media service. ricluding. but not limited to front line news reporters, studio, and technicians for newsgathering and reporting • Workers at Independent System Operators and Regional Transmiss on Organizations. and Network Operations staff, engineers and/or technicians to manage the network or operate faciliti es • Engineers, technicians and associated personnel responsible for infrastructure construction and restoratior, including contractors for construction and engineering of fiber opticcables • Installation, maintenance and repair technicians that establish, support or repair service asneeded • Central off ce personnel to maintain and operate central office, data centers, and other network office facilities • Customer service and support staff, including managed and professional sere ces as well as remote providers of support to transitioning employees to set up and maintain home offices, who Interface with customers tr, manage or support service environments and security issues, including payrol , billing, fraud, and trot, bleshooting • Dispatchers involved with service repair and restorat-on Information Technology: • Workers who support command centers, including, but not limited to Network Operations CommandCenter, Broadcast Operations Control Center and Security Operations Command Center • Data center operators, including system administrators, HVAC & electrical engineers, secur ty personnel. IT managers, data transfer solutions engineers, software and hardware engineers, and database administrators • Client service centers, field engineers, and other technicians supporting critics infrastructure. as well as EXHIBIT A manufacturers and supply chain vendors that prov de hardware and software, and information technology equipment (to include microelectronics and semiconductors) for critical infrastructure • Workers responding to cyber incidents involving critical infrastructure, including medical facilities. SLTT governments and federal facilities, energy and ut I ties, and banks and financial institutions, and other critical Infrastructure categor es and personnel • Workers supporting the provision of essential global, national and local Infrastructure for computing services (incl. cloud computing services), business Infrastructure, web -based services, and critical manufacturing • Workers supporting communications systems and Information technology used by law enforcement, public safety, med cal, energy and other Grit cal industries • Support required for continuity of services, includingjanitoriaVeleaning personnel OTHER COMMUNITY -BASED GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS AND ESSENTIAL. FUNCTIONS • Workers to ensure continuity of bulldingfunctions • Security staff to maintain build ng access control and physical securitymeasures • Elections personnei • Federal, State, and Local, Tribal, and Territorial employees who support Mission Essentia Functions and communications networks + Trade Officials (FTA negotiators, internat oval data flowadministrators) Weatherforecasters Workers that maintain dig tat systems infrastructure supporting other critical government operations + Workers at operations centers necessary to maintain other essential functions • Workers who support necessary credentialrng vest ng and licensing operations for transportation workers Customs workers who are critical to facii,tating trade in s.ipport of the national emergency response supply chain • Educators support ng public and private K-12 schools, colleges, and universities for purposes of facilitating, distance learning or performing other essential ft. nctions, it operating under rues for social distancing • Hotel Workers where hotels are used for COVID-19 mitigation and containment measures CRITICAL MANUFACTURING • Workers necessary for the manufacturing of materials and products needed for medical supply chains, and for supply chains assoc ated with transportation, energy, commun,cations, food and agriculture, chcmicaI manufacturing, nuclear facilities,the operation of dams, water and wastewater treatment, emergency services, and the defense Industrial base Addit onally, workers needed to maintain the cont nutty of these -qanufacturing fun-tions and associated supply chains. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS • Workers at nuclear facilities, workers managing medical waste, workers managing waste from pharmaceuticals and medical materia production, and workers at laboratories processing testkits • Workers who support hazardous materials response and cleanup • Workers who maintain dig tat systems nfrastructure supporting hazardous materials management operations EXHIBIT A • Workers who are needed to process and maintain systems for processing financial transact ons and services (e.g., payment, clearing, and settlement: wholesale funding: insurance services: and capital markets activities) • Workers who are needed to provide consumer access to banks ng and lending services inc;ud ng ATMs, and to move currency and payments (e.g.. armored cashcarriers) • Workers who support financial operations, such as those staffing data and security operat ons centers CHEMICAL ■ Workers supporting the chemical and Industr al gas supply cha° ns, including workers at chemical manufacturing plants, workers in laboratories, workers at distribution facilities, workers who transport basic raw chemica materials to the producers of industrial and consumer goods, ncluding hand sanit zers, food and food addit ves, pharmaceuticals. textiles, and paper products. Workers supporting the safe transportation of chemicals. including those supporting tank truck cleaning facilities and workers who manufacture packaging items Workers supporting the production of protective clean ng and medics solutions, personal protective equipment. and packaging that prevents the contain -nation of food, water, medicine, among others essential products • Workers supporting the operation and maintenance of facilities (particularly those with high risk chemicals and/ or sites that cannot be shut down) whose work cannot be done remotely and requires the presence of highly trained personnel to ensure safe operations, including plant contract workers who prov-de inspections • Workers who support the production and transportation of ch orine and a kali manufacturing, single -use plastics, and packaging that prevents the contamination or supports the continued manufacture of food, water, medicine, and other essential products, includ ng glass conta nor manufacturing DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL BASE • Workers who support the essential services required to meet nations security commitments to the federal government and U S. Military. These individuals, include but are not limited to, aerospace, mechanical and software engineers. manufacturing/production workers: IT support: security staff. security personnel: ntelligence support a rcraft and weapon system mechanics and maintainers • Personnel working for companies, and the r subcontractors, who perform under contract to the Department of Defense providing materials and services to the Department of Defense, and government-owned/contractor- operated and government -owned; government -operated facilities EXHIBIT A 2 3, EXHIBIT B Critical Infrastructure Designations and Obligations "Critical Infrastructure" is defined as all public and private facilities and assets, including both physical and cyber systems, and other functions and sectors vital to the security, governance, public health, safety, and economic continuity of the City of Wichita Falls. Critical Infrastructure includes but is not limited to the following: a. Banking and financial institutions; b. Transit and transit facilities, transportation services, equipment and facilities; c. Power, water, telecommunications, natural gas, and public utilities; d. Critical manufacturing, including components for primary metals, machinery, electrical equipment and components, health and safety products and equipment, and transportation equipment; e. Auto and vehicle parts manufacturing and assembly plants; f. Technology manufacturing companies; g. Information and communications, including press; h. Emergency services; i. Public health and medical services; j. Fire and law enforcement; k. Public works; L Agriculture and food; m. Airport facilities and operations; n. Sanitation services; o. Other City government buildings or facilities, as designated by the City Manager; p. Construction, including public works construction, and construction of affordable housing or housing for individuals experiencing homelessness, social services construction, and other construction that supports essential uses, including essential businesses, government functions, or critical infrastructure, or otherwise as required in response to this public health emergency; and, q. Personnel and industries identified in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency's ("CISA") Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce Memorandum dated March 19, 2020, to continue their operation appropriately modified to account for CDC workforce and consumer protection guidance. Recommendations for Employees a. Employees who work in and around Critical Infrastructure should refrain from reporting to work when failing within any of the following criteria and should follow the initial self -quarantine recommendations: L Has signs or symptoms of a respiratory infection, such as a cough, shortness of breath, or sore throat; EXHIBIT B ii. As a fever greater than 99.6°F; iii. In the previous 14 days has had contact with someone with a confirmed diagnosis of COVID-19 and did not have the appropriate personal protective equipment designated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC); is under investigation for COVID-19; or is ill with a respiratory illness; or iv. Has traveled to an area the World Health Organization or CDC considers a °Hotspot." 4. Requirements for Employers a. Employers include public and private employers located and operating in and out of Critical Infrastructure. To prevent stigma and discrimination in the workplace, employers shall only adhere to the recommendations described in this Order to determine risk of COVID-19. Employers should contact their own human resources advisors and shall not make determinations of risk based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, familial status, disability, marital status, student status, creed, national origin. To the extent possible, employers should maintain confidentiality of people with suspected or confirmed COVID-19. b. Employers shall follow the Requirements in Exhibits A and B, as applicable. c. Employers shall only allow persons in and around Critical Infrastructure that are: (1) employees not subject to any of the criteria in 3.a. above, (2) customers or members of the public to the extent Social Distancing can be maintained and the Requirements in Exhibit A are followed, and (3) persons with legal authority to enter, such as law enforcement. d. Prior to allowing employees into its facility, employers shall ask all employees if they meet any of the criteria in 3.a. above, and shall direct employees to return home if the employee is exhibiting symptoms and presenting a threat of infecting other employees at the Critical Infrastructure facility e. Employers shall immediately separate an employee who becomes sick or demonstrates a temperature greater than 99.6 F while at work from other employees and send that employee home. f. Human resources departments at Critical Infrastructure facilities shall create alternate work plans to help employees remain productive while keeping the workforce safe and healthy. g. Employers are strongly encouraged to require employees (either those exhibiting symptoms or all employees) to undergo non-invasive temperature readings prior to entering a Critical Infrastructure facility; however, employers are not mandated to take the temperature of employees prior to entrance to its facility. If the employer does take employees' temperatures and/or has first- hand knowledge that the employee's temperature exceeds 99.6°F, then the employer shall prohibit the employee from entering the facility or property. h. Employers shall create and implement an infectious disease response plan. 5. Future Requirements for Temperature Screening of Critical Infrastructure Employees. EXHIBIT B When there are sufficient supplies and a need is determined by the Health Authority, it may be ordered that employers screen the temperature of all employees entering facilities. Notice of this requirement will be posted on the Wichita Fails -Wichita County Public Health District website. Whenever possible, the Health Authority will attempt to provide written notice by email to impacted entities. EXHIBIT 8