Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources
for Louisiana Manufacturers
for Louisiana Manufacturers
Your answers to this short survey will help shape government and other assistance packages. Thank you!
https://www.lctcs.edu/covid-19
LCTCS encourages everyone to stay informed and follow the health and safety guidelines provided by the LA Department of Health and the CDC.
1.https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
2. Call Toll Free 1-800-659-2955
3. TTY: 1-800-877-8339
4. e-mail: disastercustomerservice@sba.gov
Louisiana Workforce Commission (LWC) Guidance for Employers
Information for Employers in Louisiana If you are temporarily closing or reducing your hours of operations due to COVID-19, please contact the LWC to discuss how we can provide assistance and answer your questions about unemployment insurance and other programs and resources available.
Louisiana Economic Development (LED) is currently monitoring the impact of the novel coronavirus COVID-19.
LED is focusing on business continuity aimed at safeguarding economic, as well as physical, health. This information is in addition to that found on the Governor’s website; it will focus on useful resources and information for businesses and individuals.
https://www.opportunitylouisiana.com/covid-19-assistance
The program was designed to help those who need it most. Grants will first be given to businesses that did not receive a Paycheck Protection Program loan, insurance payment, or an Economic Injury Disaster loan or advance. Priority will be given to those businesses for the first 21 days of the program, but businesses that did receive federal assistance can still apply. Additionally, $40 million will be set aside within the first 60 days of the application process for businesses owned by women, minorities and veterans.
Identifying Critical Infrastructure during COVID-19
Functioning critical infrastructure is imperative during the response to the COVID-19 emergency for both public health and safety as well as community well-being. Certain critical infrastructure industries have a special responsibility in these times to continue operations.
This guidance and accompanying list are intended to support State, Local, and industry partners in identifying the critical infrastructure sectors and the essential workers needed to maintain the services and functions Americans depend on daily and need to be able to operate resiliently during the COVID-19 pandemic response.
Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices. It focuses on the need for employers to implement engineering, administrative, and work practice controls and personal protective equipment (PPE), as well as considerations for doing so.
Please fill out if you are interested in exploring how you can help in addressing the critical needs to address COVID-19 across all states. This information is being collated by NIST MEP and then shared with NIST leadership, DOC and the administration.
https://namissvr.nam.org/namissvr/survey/index.aspx
In the weeks immediately after the passage of the CARES Act, Americans will see fast and direct relief in the form of Economic Impact Payments. For more information, CLICK HERE.
The Paycheck Protection Program prioritizes millions of Americans employed by small businesses by authorizing up to $349 billion toward job retention and certain other expenses.
Small businesses and eligible nonprofit organizations, Veterans organizations, and Tribal businesses described in the Small Business Act, as well as individuals who are self-employed or are independent contractors, are eligible if they also meet program size standards.
On March 16, President Trump announced public health guidelines to slow the spread of Coronavirus in America. He asked every family to unite against this invisible enemy, making changes to our daily routines as part of a national effort to save lives. As he said on Monday, it’s likely that a peak in Coronavirus fatalities will arrive in about two weeks. If we continue to follow public health guidelines vigorously, we could save more than 1 million American lives in the weeks and months ahead. A million American lives are worth fighting for. That’s why this week, President Trump extended his Coronavirus Guidelines for America through the next 30 days. Please click here for more information: 30 Days to Slow the Spread
How to Help – If you or your organization are interested in helping the effort to combat the spread of COVID-19, FEMA has established a website (www.fema.gov/coronavirus/how-to-help) with more information. Examples for the private sector include:
For additional information please visit FEMA’s website: https://www.fema.gov/coronavirus/.