Gov. Beshear designates "life-sustaining" businesses, including those outlined in CISA guidelines
Good afternoon Kentucky manufacturers,

Last night, Governor Beshear issued another executive order directing all non-life sustaining businesses to close (with some exceptions for curbside pickup and delivery). Manufacturers are currently listed as critical essential business under this new order and will remain open.

As you may know, KAM was working to ensure that manufacturers received the “essential business” designation as outlined by the Department of Homeland Security’s Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The guidelines crafted by CISA offer clarification on manufacturing as a critical industry and also includes manufacturing partners in the supply chain, including transportation and logistics.

From our understanding, suppliers and manufacturers who help the critical supply chain can continue their operations PROVIDED they are able and willing to follow CDC guidelines . At the moment, employees in Kentucky traveling to work are not required to provide a letter to officials stating they are “essential employees,” but we do recommend businesses be prepared just in case, as this order has been implemented in surrounding states such as Indiana. If you do not have a team in place to help you craft such a letter, please reach out to KAM and we can assist you in that process.

Thank you to everyone who has reached out about earning manufacturers the “essential” designation and providing insight on your critical operations. Your input and voices are crucial to ensuring manufacturers’ doors remain open and the workplace remains safe during this time, and we are grateful to be your voice on the state level. We'd also like to thank Gov. Beshear for his leadership during this crisis and his willingness to listen to our concerns.

Sincerely, 
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Lee Lingo
Executive Director
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