W.A. CHESTER ESSENTIAL CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE WORKERS DURING COVID-19 RESPONSE

W.A. Chester values the relationships we have with our customers and we understand that the global pandemic is at the forefront of most people’s minds and the hardships it has potentially caused their business. We are taking proactive measures to avoid an illness outbreak and mitigate the effects if one does occur. W.A. Chester has a Covid 19 Plan in place to safeguard employee health and well-being during a pandemic while ensuring the company’s ability to maintain essential operations and services to our customers.

In response to any government-issued “Shelter In Place” directive, please be advised that W.A. Chester employees are considered essential personnel according to guidance published by the Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency, a division of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (“CISA”) on March 19, 2020.

The guidance entitled, the “Memorandum on Identification of Essential Critical Infrastructure Workers during the COVID-19 Response,” sets forth the industries providing essential personnel during the COVID-19 crisis. This guidance addresses the nature of work W.A. Chester performs under the energy sector which is one of the 14 categories listed as requiring essential critical infrastructure workers.

The safety of our employees and customers is of the utmost concern, we encourage all to continue to refer to trusted resources for personal guidance related to COVID-19 prevention. We appreciate your assistance in maintaining the safety and health of our entire workforce and our communities. Together we will get through this.

Centers for Disease Control

World Health Organization

W.A. Chester is the industry-leading electrical contractor for installation, maintenance, and repair of underground high voltage cable transmission and distribution systems for the nation’s electric utility companies and independent power producers. We work throughout the United States and Canada and are one of three specialty contractors performing this type of work on a national basis.