Letter from the SCWA. Nice to have an advocate. Hope it works...
Good morning
Dallas County has issued a “Shelter in Place” order for residents also suggesting “non essential” businesses should close. While Governor Abbott has not issued the same on the state level – we believe other local areas may follow the action of Dallas County.
SCWA believes that many car wash operations can be defined as “ESSENTIAL” business operations and remain operating/open.
March 19, Homeland Security issued a memorandum identified as “Automotive Repair & Maintenance Facilities” as having an essential critical infrastructure workforce. Car washing is often classified under NAICS code 8111 (Automotive Repair & Maintenance).
SCWA believes car washing operations provide a basic and sanitizing service that is essential to the health and safety. There is a continuing need for automotive owners to keep their vehicles clean and safe. Uber, Lyft and Taxi drivers have a continuing need to keep their vehicles clean and safe. People transporting the elderly; people assisting as volunteers or paid staff for non-profits offering essential services; people delivering goods and food need to maintain a safe environment.
It is important to note this may not include some non - essential services offered by car wash operations. It is also important to note your business should recognize the protocols of no gathering more than 10 people and social distancing standards. Basic wash and auto maintenance services and any interior and exterior sanitizing sprays and services are valuable to the general public.
In addition the National Governor’s Association has put together a succinct overview and charting of current information on the status of COVID-19 in the United States and abroad, including such topics as: the states and countries worldwide affected by the virus with running totals; state, federal, and territorial response efforts; and numerous resources for testing, preparedness, prevention, and workforce and labor relief. We hope you find this to be an informative and helpful tool as we all work together to navigate this evolving and uncharted territory.
National Governor's Association
SCWA will host a webinar this Friday, March 27, 2020 at 10 am to discuss the status of Shelter in Place orders; as well as properly handing employee situations and the various Congressional legislative initiatives. More information on the webinar will be forwarded.
Thanks; stay safe and please let us know if you have additional questions.
Chuck
Good morning
Dallas County has issued a “Shelter in Place” order for residents also suggesting “non essential” businesses should close. While Governor Abbott has not issued the same on the state level – we believe other local areas may follow the action of Dallas County.
SCWA believes that many car wash operations can be defined as “ESSENTIAL” business operations and remain operating/open.
March 19, Homeland Security issued a memorandum identified as “Automotive Repair & Maintenance Facilities” as having an essential critical infrastructure workforce. Car washing is often classified under NAICS code 8111 (Automotive Repair & Maintenance).
SCWA believes car washing operations provide a basic and sanitizing service that is essential to the health and safety. There is a continuing need for automotive owners to keep their vehicles clean and safe. Uber, Lyft and Taxi drivers have a continuing need to keep their vehicles clean and safe. People transporting the elderly; people assisting as volunteers or paid staff for non-profits offering essential services; people delivering goods and food need to maintain a safe environment.
It is important to note this may not include some non - essential services offered by car wash operations. It is also important to note your business should recognize the protocols of no gathering more than 10 people and social distancing standards. Basic wash and auto maintenance services and any interior and exterior sanitizing sprays and services are valuable to the general public.
In addition the National Governor’s Association has put together a succinct overview and charting of current information on the status of COVID-19 in the United States and abroad, including such topics as: the states and countries worldwide affected by the virus with running totals; state, federal, and territorial response efforts; and numerous resources for testing, preparedness, prevention, and workforce and labor relief. We hope you find this to be an informative and helpful tool as we all work together to navigate this evolving and uncharted territory.
National Governor's Association
SCWA will host a webinar this Friday, March 27, 2020 at 10 am to discuss the status of Shelter in Place orders; as well as properly handing employee situations and the various Congressional legislative initiatives. More information on the webinar will be forwarded.
Thanks; stay safe and please let us know if you have additional questions.
Chuck
