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Fall 2021 –NC Supervisor’s Association State Meeting-November

After much consideration with the circumstances that we find ourselves facing, the executive committee for the North Carolina Supervisor’s Association has decided to move our upcoming November meeting to an all virtual platform. There will not be a face to face meeting this year. Our agenda will stay the same and any registrations that have already been paid will be refunded. The secretary treasurer Melanie Campen will be reaching out to those who have registered for this years conference individually. As always, please feel free to reach out to any of the officers with any questions.

I have attached the agenda to this email. A zoom link will be sent out closer to the meeting date. The executive committee thanks you as we have had to make these necessary adjustments.

Todd Ramsey, Johnston County-President

Angie Manning, Pitt County-Vice President

Melanie Campen, Pamlico County-Secretary/Treasurer

Thank you,

Angie Manning, REHS

Environmental Health Director

Environmental Health Division

Office: 252-902-3216

angela.manning

State Fall Meeting Agenda 2021.docx

EHL- Phase 3 Guidance and Additional Resources

Please see the following Phase 3 guidance updates along with other resources:

Phase 3 Updates:

Phase 3 FAQs: https://www.nc.gov/covid-19/staying-ahead-curve/phase-3-faqs

PRESS RELEASES since the last update include:

NEW resources since the last update include:

NEW 10 Actions for Faith Leaders web page UPDATED Flyers in SlowCOVIDNC communications toolkit

UPDATED guidance since the last update include:

UPDATED reports since the last update include:

NEW EVENTS ADDED to the community testing events page

UPDATED Contact Tracing numbers

Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH

State Environmental Health Director/Section Chief

Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Office: 919 707 5855

Fax: 919 845 3973

larry.michael

Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week

Governor Cooper has declared September 20-26, 2020, as Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week in North Carolina. We are fortunate in our field to have food scientists, environmental engineers, soil scientists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, microbiologists, and many other sciences represented under the umbrella of environmental health. The value of our diverse knowledge base is reflected in our ability to respond to any public health crisis, including a pandemic. So, I would like to personally thank all 1,094 of you for all you’re doing for your community—providing consultation for reopening, handling questions about cleaning and disinfecting, advising how to ensure stagnant water systems are returned to safe operation, assessing and assisting restaurants, child care centers, and other facilities—all while maintaining our core services.

Another important thing to keep in mind is that we’re in a marathon and all of us “public healthers” need to ensure we’re taking care of ourselves and our co-workers. So schedule some time to disconnect and de-stress—I promise you’ll be able to contribute more when you return. And whether you’re working or taking some time off, be sure to spread a little kindness.

Please note that this is also National Food Safety Education Month, last week was SepticSmart Week (also recognized by Governor Cooper in a Proclamation), and September 26th is World Environmental Health Day.

I encourage public health leaders and others to reach out to your REHS staff and show them your appreciation.

I hope you have a great week and please be safe.

Thank you,

Larry

Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH

State Environmental Health Director/Section Chief

Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Office: 919 707 5855

Fax: 919 845 3973

larry.michael

5605 Six Forks Road

1632 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1632

Registered Environmental Health Specialist Week_2020.pdf

Waiver of Requirements for Expiration of Transitional Food Establishment Permits

Please see the attached memos regarding delegation of authority to waive the enforcement of certain regulatory and legal constraints, including guidance for Environmental Health Specialists on a waiver of requirements for the expiration date of transitional food establishment permits.

For questions, please contact Veronica Bryant, Emergency Response and Outbreak Coordinator, at veronica.bryant or by phone at 919-218-6943, or you may contact me at larry.michael or 919-707-5855.

Thank you,

Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH

State Environmental Health Director/Section Chief

Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Office: 919 707 5855

Fax: 919 845 3973

larry.michael

5605 Six Forks Road

1632 Mail Service Center

Raleigh, NC 27699-1632

EO 130 Transitional Permit Guidance FINAL.pdf

EO 130 and 139 Delegation DPH.pdf

EO 130 and 139 Exercise DPH Final.pdf

EHL- Phase 2 Information and Links

As you are aware, on Friday at 5 pm, North Carolina will move to Safer At Home–Phase 2. After two weeks in Phase 1, the state’s overall key indicators remain stable but the continued increases in daily case counts signal a need to take a more modest step forward in Phase 2 than originally envisioned.

In making the announcement to lift COVID-19 restrictions, Governor Cooper said, “North Carolina is using the data to guide our decisions about when to lift COVID-19 restrictions, and overall our key indicators remain stable. Safer At Home Phase 2 is another careful step forward, and we have to continue taking this virus seriously to prevent a dangerous spike in infections.”

“From the beginning, North Carolinians have joined together to confront this crisis. We need to rely upon one another to practice the three Ws [covid19.ncdhhs.gov] as we begin leaving our homes more. When we wear a face covering, wait six feet apart, and wash our hands often, we are showing we care for our loved ones and neighbors,” said Dr. Mandy Cohen.

NC DHHS also unveiled an updated COVID-19 Dashboard [covid19.ncdhhs.gov]. The interactive dashboard provides an overview on the metrics and capacities that the state is following to inform decisions to responsibly ease measures that slow the spread of the virus.

Phase 2 Resources

Interim Guidance for:

As a reminder, the provisions of this Executive Order are enforced by state and local law enforcement.

For questions, please contact Veronica Bryant, Emergency Response and Outbreak Coordinator, at veronica.bryant or by phone at 919-218-6943, or you may contact me at larry.michael or 919-707-5855.

Thank you,

Larry

Larry D. Michael, REHS, MPH

State Environmental Health Director/Section Chief

Division of Public Health, Environmental Health Section

North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services

Office: 919 707 5855

Fax: 919 845 3973