A request from National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) shared via our friends at WMMA: The Department of Homeland Security listed the wood products sector as essential in guidance it released late last week, but the document lacks precision with regard to our specific sector. Moreover, a few states initially ignored this guidance and moved forward with more stringent forced business closure plans.
NAM is asking manufacturers to weigh in with DHS explaining why their operations should be considered essential during this crisis. We encourage AWFS members to take a minute to email DHS to describe the importance of your facilities to the overall manufacturing supply chain and why we should be considered life-sustaining infrastructure (and please share with your customers as well). The DHS email is CISA.CAT@cisa.dhs.gov.