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First Coronavirus relief act signed into law this week Email
Thursday, March 19, 2020 03:00 PM

Families First Act & Expansion of Mandatory Paid Leave Provisions

CoronavirusUPDATE: DOL has issued FAQs regarding the new law:https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/pandemic/ffcra-questions

This week, the President signed into law the Families First Act (H.R. 6021), the first of multiple aid packages to help citizens in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic. The law is effective April 2, 2020. NALP has created a summary document detailing the responsibilities that this law puts upon employers and businesses.  

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Local government and utilities can be resources during COVID-19 outbreak Email
Thursday, March 19, 2020 11:00 AM

Stay up to date with your community

Coronavirus Check with your utility company or local government website for the latest information in your community. Below are a few quick links to some utility companies and municipalities across the state:

Get the latest on utility locates via https://colorado811.org/covid-19-impact/.

Share your ideas, resources, etc. with us at [email protected]. ALCC has compiled resources at www.alcc.com/covid.

 
Adjusting operations in response to COVID-19 Email
Wednesday, March 18, 2020 02:00 PM

Adjusting operations in response to COVID-19

CoronavirusALCC is listening, and members are telling us about adjustments to their services that they are implementing in response the COVID-19 outbreak. We'll update this page as suggestions come in. Some tactics that Colorado landscape companies are considering or putting into effect include:

  • Not applying fertilizer as they normally might at this time of year. This could help reduce the amount of labor spent on mowing going forward.
  • Limiting irrigation (especially for Kentucky bluegrass) to slow growth.
  • Applying pre-emergent. In anticipation of the possibility that companies could be asked or required to pause operations, some companies are focusing on pre-emergent to help keep weeds at bay should they need to stay away from properties for some time.
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COVID-19 news from the landscape industry Email
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 02:00 PM

How are your peers handling COVID-19 in their business?

CoronavirusIn conversations with ALCC members, we've learned that landscape companies are responding to the Coronavirus outbreak with the health and safety of their employees and communities in mind. Some tactics being practiced by members include:

      • Smaller crews and workgroup separation to accommodate safe social distancing.
      • Hiring events have been canceled or postponed.
      • Crew members travel to work sites in their own vehicles to keep social distancing protocols.
      • Disinfectants, hand sanitizer, soap/water and other hygiene supplies are made available for each vehicle.
      • Reviewing CDC and OSHA guidelines with all employees to understand the proper protocols and sanitizing practices.
      • Staggered start times for staff and crews in 15-minute increments. This allows crews to clock in, load equipment and leave for work sites before the next crew.
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811 locates impacted by COVID-19 Email
Monday, March 16, 2020 11:00 AM

CO 811 locatesColorado 811 has issued an update on the COVID-19 impact on operations. Please keep in mind that as of today (March 16), 811 locates rules are still in effect. From their website:

UPDATED: MARCH 16, 2020
The Underground Damage Prevention Safety Commission is requiring all member facility owners/operators to respond to all excavation notices/tickets during the COVID-19 state of emergency. Colorado 811 understands that some organizations are closing their offices, still please keep in mind not only do members/facility owners need to respond to all tickets but they MUST in all cases respond to emergency and damage tickets (communication to the excavator and/or marks on the ground).
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