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<b>Sent:</b> Thursday, March 12, 2020 4:54 PM<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Travel Updates<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" align="center" style="text-align:center"><b><span style="font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#0070C0">From the Desk of Leslie Reed, Chief of Staff</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">DEP is continuing to coordinate with state and federal agencies to best protect the public and our staff.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Today, to further prioritize the prevention of the transmission of COVID-19, the department is
<b>suspending all travel for staff for the next 30 days</b>. If staff believe travel is necessary and mission critical, it must be approved by executive staff directors. In lieu of traveling for meetings, we encourage your teams to utilize Skype and conference
calls, as necessary.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">In addition, the Secretary’s Office is currently evaluating all DEP scheduled events for the next 30 days and will be coordinating with the Communications Office
and Deputy Secretaries to ensure consistency across the agency. You will be provided guidance regarding cancellation and rescheduling of public meetings and events in the near future.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">We continue to remind you to abide by DOH guidance. Most importantly, if you think you are sick, please stay home. Avoid contact with others who are sick and utilize
the recommended effective hygienic practices in the workplace. Every preventative action helps impede the spread of respiratory diseases.</span><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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Thank you,</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Leslie Reed</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black">Chief of Staff</span><o:p></o:p></p>
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