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EHCMA is closely monitoring information from our member companies, the CDC (Centers for Disease Control) as well as federal, state and local officials in response to the COVID-19 (“coronavirus”) outbreak. This web page is designed to provide information and updates to EHCMA members, public and community agencies and will be updated frequently as more information becomes available.

The health and wellness of our staff, members, families, clients and friends is of utmost importance as we navigate through this time. We have implemented recommended procedures to help maintain a safe environment for our staff and for those who visit our offices.  At the present time, our office at 203 Ivy Avenue, Ste 601, Deer Park, TX is currently closed and EHCMA staff is working remotely.  

“Social Distancing” is strongly encouraged and when possible, meetings should take place via Skype, other web-based communications, or over the phone. Fortunately, our technological tools enable us to communicate and collaborate so that we can make a concerted effort to continue meeting member and public service needs. We must all do our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, so our organization has made the deliberate decision to cancel all previously scheduled firm social and educational meetings that we anticipated hosting in the near future. These events have been postponed until further notice.  

Even though the pandemic creates a broad range of concerns, we are here to support you. As more information becomes available, we will provide updates on this web page in the form of links and documents.  EHCMA leadership, members, partners and government agencies are communicating regularly with a primary focus on monitoring the situation to ensure the safety and welfare of our team, members and the public.

We are committed to keeping you updated as needed and look forward to hearing from you with any questions or concerns. 

Listed below are documents and links containing information regarding this global pandemic.  Check back regularly to view updated information

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• 01-20-22 – January 2022 COVID-19 Update
• 01-14-22 – Supreme Court on Vaccine Mandate
• 01-03-22 – COVID Update and Recommendations 1-3-22
• 08-05-21 – Ready Harris Alert to Severe 8-5-21
• 04-27-21 – ehcma.org/best-practices-for-a-safe-return-to-work-2/
• 03-02-21 – Governor Abbott’s Executive Order GA-34
• 06-22-20 – Harris County Face Coverings Order
• 06-11-20 – Harris County Public Guidelines for a Healthy Community
• 06-05-20 – ACC Blog – As Hurricane Season Ramps Up Chemical Industry Prepares For New Challenges
• 06-04-20 – See Texas Checklists to Safely Open Businesses
• 06-04-20 – Governor Abbott’s June 3 Executive Order
• 06-04-20 – https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html
• 05-19-20 – Governor Abbott Announces Phase Two To Open Texas
• 05-14-20  –  State of Disruption Flyer
• 05-07-20 – INEOS Press Release Hand Sanitizer to be Distributed Across the US
• 05-06-20 – LyondellBasell Creates And Donates Hand Sanitizer
• 05-04-20 – Second Amended Stay Home, Work Safe Phased Reopening of Services
• 04-29-20 – A Message from Dr. Lynda Villanueva – Lee College
• 04-29-20 – A Message from HASC 04-29-2020
• 04-29-20 – Flint Hills Resources Making Good Through The COVID-19 Pandemic
• 04-28-20 – Governor’s Exec Order GA-18 expanding reopening 4-27-20
• 04-28-20 – Harris County Judge Hidalgo 4-28-20 Amended Order on use of face coverings
• 04-27-20 – OpenTexas-Report-FINAL
• 04-27-20 –  COVID-19 Status 27 Apr, 2020 WH
• 04-27-20 – Dow develops simplified, lightweight design for face shields
• 04-27-20 – Dow to expand hand sanitizer production at additional sites in North America
• 04-23-20 –  Plastics Pandemic Infographic EXTERNAL
• 04-23-20 –  Chevron Phillips Chemical employees make quality products needed during COVID
• 04-23-20 – 04-22-20 Order of County Judge Hidalgo for use of face covering
• 04-22-20 – Oil Futures and Fundamental Oil Demand 4-22-20
• 04-20-20 –  Governors Executive Order 4-17-20
• 04-20-20 –  ReOpenedRetailGuidance
• 04-17-20 –  Governor Abbott Issues Executive Order Establishing Strike Force To Open Texas
• 04-17-20 – EHCMA – GuidelinesforOpeningUpAmericaAgain0416
• 04-09-20 – New CDC Guidance for Essential Workers Exposed to COVID-19
• 04-08-20 – TCC Letter to ELected Officials and Community Partners 4-8-20
• 04-08-20 – Houston Area Safety Council – Status Update
• 04-08-20 – Port Houston Updates
• 04-07-20 – EHCMA – Response to Regulatory Agency Discretion04.07.2020.V3
• 04-07-20 – TCEQ Chairman’s Letter
• 04-07-20 – EPA Letter to Congress
• 04-06-20 – Chevron Phillips-Making Good Story 4-2020
• 04-06-20 – Valero 3-19-20 Energy Corporation Announces
• 04-06-20 – Valero 4-3-20 Making Good Story 4-2020
• 04-04-20 – COVID-19 Status 04 Apr, 2020 US
• 03-31-20 – Texas Governor Greg Abbott – Executive Order GA-14 – Essential Services
• 03-27-20 – Dow’s current commitment to COVID-19 relief for inclusion in Making Good communication
• 03-27-20 – American Chemical Council blog site
• 03-25-20 – Harris County issues request for PPE – Harris County OEM – 03-25-20
• 03-24-20 – Stay Home Work Safe Order, Harris County Industry Operations Sustainability – 03-24-20
• 03-23-20 – 18 Things Checklist For Remote Workers
• 03-20-30 – American Chemical Council COVID-19 Blog Site
• 03-20-20 – Texas Health & Human Service COVID-19 Site
• 03-19-30 – World Health Organization (WHO) Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Situation Reports
• 03-19-30 – CDC Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates
• 03-19-30 – Texas Chemical Council – TCC – COVID-19 Letter-1 – Public
• 03-19-20 – Houston Area Safety Council (HASC)-COVID-19-Update – Public