COVID-19 directives and preparation (North Carolina Department of Corrections)
| Multi Request | COVID-19 directives and preparation |
| Submitted | March 9, 2020 |
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From: Beryl Lipton
To Whom It May Concern:
Pursuant to the North Carolina Public Records Law, I hereby request the following records:
Any and all directives, orders, plans, and communications issued to officials and managerial staff within facilities under the jurisdiction of this agency, as well as those provided to individuals under the supervision of this agency, regarding preparatory or responsive measures and requirements related to COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
Please include as responsive any relevant plans and directives issued regarding inmate health, behavior, and participation in preparatory and defensive activities, including those conducted by the correctional industry program.
If you have any questions about this request, please call 617-299-1832.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 10 business days.
Sincerely,
Beryl Lipton
From: North Carolina Department of Corrections
Dear Mr. Lipton,
We received the attached request today via US Mail. We are reviewing the request and will respond with any responsive documents as promptly as possible.
Regards,
Wendy Estes
Public Records Assistant, Communications
North Carolina Department of Public Safety
512 N. Salisbury Street, MSC 4202
Raleigh, NC 27699-4202
Phone: (919) 436-3038
wendy.estes@ncdps.gov<mailto:wendy.estes@ncdps.gov>
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Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official.
From: North Carolina Department of Corrections
Dear Beryl Lipton,
We have received the attached request for records concerning directives, orders, plans and communications related to COVID-19. Thank you for your request.
Please be aware that the fulfillment of your request may be delayed due to the unprecedented workload associated with ensuring the health, safety and security of staff members and individuals who are incarcerated during this time of pandemic.
You noted the request was initially faxed to us unsuccessfully. Email is a far more reliable method of reaching us and you may send your requests to either myself or Wendy Estes at wendy.estes@ncdps.gov.
Best regards,
Susan Smith
Susan M. Smith
Public Records Lead
NC Department of Public Safety
Mail Service Center 4202
Raleigh, NC 27699-4202
Phone (984) 220-8031
Fax (919) 733-0296
susan.m.smith@ncdps.gov<mailto:susan.m.smith@ncdps.gov>
www.ncdps.gov<http://www.ncdps.gov/>
________________________________
Email correspondence to and from this address may be subject to the North Carolina Public Records Law and may be disclosed to third parties by an authorized state official.
From: North Carolina Department of Corrections
Dear Beryl Lipton,
Please find attached responsive documents pertaining to your request received March 17, 2020:
2.27.2020 Employee Announcement Prepare for COVID-19.pdf
3.4.2020 General Precautionary Measure - Coronavirus (COVID-19).pdf
3.12.2020 Secretary's Updates, Directives and Guidelines.pdf
3.12.2020 Covid-19-mitigation-measures.pdf
3.12.2020 Employee Announcement Governor Urges Teleworking.pdf
3.13.2020 COVID-19 Staff Memo.pdf
3.13.2020 NC-Interim-Guidance-for-Correctional-Facilities.pdf
3.14.2020 State Health Plan expands benefits to help members respond to COVID-19.pdf
3.16.2020 DPS-HR-700 Emergency Teleworking Program Rev 2 2020-03-16.pdf
In addition, we are also providing the following documents since your request was received:
3.18.2020 COVID-19 Actions to Date.pdf
3.23.2020 CDC Guidance on Management of Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Correctional and Detention Facilities.pdf
..as well as the following link to the DPS Actions on COVID-19 which is updated continuously:
This completes your request.
Sincerely,
Susan
Susan M. Smith
Public Records Lead
NC Department of Public Safety
Mail Service Center 4202
Raleigh, NC 27699-4202
Phone (984) 220-8031
Fax (919) 733-0296
susan.m.smith@ncdps.gov<mailto:susan.m.smith@ncdps.gov>
www.ncdps.gov<http://www.ncdps.gov/>
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