Hanford Site scales back workforce over COVID-19

RICHLAND, Wash.- The US Department of Energy has announced that, effective today (March 22, 2020), only essential personnel should report to work at the Hanford Site.

According to the DOE, additional planning support staff will be contacted by their supervisors, as needed. Unless contacted by your supervisor, all federal, contractor, subcontractor, and craft employees should not report to work. Employees who are currently teleworking or have been directed to telework should continue to do so.

The action also provides additional time for DOE and the contractors to more fully assess stocks of PPE, cleaning supplies, and other consumables and develop strategies to conserve limited inventory.