District Resources for Responding to COVID-19
In order to help irrigation districts and similar entities respond to and manage COVID-19 related impacts to district operations, OWRC has compiled a list of resources for districts to use and modify as applicable. We will add additional resources and guidance documents as we receive them. Please consult your attorney for specific guidance.
Related OSHA and OHA Workplace Rules and Guidance
- New Oregon OSHA Final Workplace Rule: COVID-19 Public Health Emergency in All Oregon Workplaces – May 4, 2021
- Learn more about OSHA’s workplace guidance and resources related to COVID-19: https://osha.oregon.gov/covid19/
- Updated Oregon Health Authority Guidance on Face Coverings – May 19, 2021
Starting in March 2020, Governor Brown issued a series of Executive Orders related to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, some of which have been updated and some of which are still in effect. Key EO’s are listed below. For more information about the State of Oregon’s response to the pandemic and available resources, please visit the Governor’s Coronavirus Support & Info webpage.
On April 29, 2021, Governor Brown issued Executive Order 21-10, “Seventh Extension of EO 20-03 and COVID-19 State of Emergency”
On May 14, 2020, Governor Brown issued Executive Order 20-25 “A Safe and Strong Oregon: Maintaining Essential Health Directives in Response to COVID-19, and Implementing a Phased Approach for Reopening Oregon’s Economy.” Check to see what your county’s status is here.
Options and Tips for Hosting Remote Meetings
Examples of Policies and Procedures to Comply with Executive Order 20-12 “Stay Home, Save Lives”:
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Example of District COVID-19 Emergency Management protocol – Farmers Irrigation District
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Example of Executive Order Compliance Policy – Klamath Irrigation District
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Essential Employee Policy example – Klamath Irrigation District
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Example of Telework and Social Distancing Protocol – Stoel Rives
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Example of Emergency Declaration Board Resolution – Oak Lodge Water Service
- Example of Board Resolution Authorizing Actions in State of Emergency – Oak Lodge Water Service
SDAO Resources
State Guidance
- Oregon State Police EO Enforcement FAQ
- Oregon OSHA COVID-19 Updates and Guidance
- Oregon Health Authority Updates and Guidance
- Oregon Office of Emergency Management Resources
- Oregon Bureau of Labor and Industry COVID-19 Workplace Guidance
Federal Guidance & Resources
- US Department of Agriculture Coronavirus Disease Resources
- US Homeland Security Guidance on Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce – Version 3.0 Updated April 2020
- Bureau of Reclamation Letter for Operators of Essential Critical Infrastructure
- Bureau of Reclamation Temporary Electronic Submission of RRA Forms Letter
- Bureau of Reclamation Temporary Electronic RRA Submission Options
- EPA Enforcement Discretion Policy
- US Department of Labor Coronavirus Resources
- CDC Updates and Guidance