Re: CISA critical infrastructure letters

[Danny McPherson <danny () tcb net>]

Indeed, many folks are developing letters summarizing the specific 
company mission, employee role & authorization, and tethering that to 
the DHS access letter(s) with more information to inform / better enable 
anyone that may need to assess.

You should also be aware of any local / state requirements in the 
relevant jurisdictions (e.g., pre-notify some entity of travel _before 
it takes place in a restricted area) - FEMA maintains state re-entry and 
private sector contact information in various regions (with varying 
utility - it seems the ones that have dealt with natural disasters such 
as hurricanes, e.g., Region IV, are better prepared for this at the 
moment - harmonization would be good).

This certainly varies on a country by country basis as well (e.g., some 
require pre-established / vetting of critical role and then issue them 
only to specific individuals when necessary).  Ideally, if applicable 
your folks have already established those relationships in the event 
that they need them.


-danny


On 2020-03-25 15:02, Matt Erculiani wrote:
> The letters are not to be confused with hall passes.;they don't even
> have an individual's name on it.
>
> They simply outline a federal mandate that already exists to inform
> anyone who may not know.
>
> Law enforcement of any area that has implemented "stay at home" or
> "shelter in place" should already be briefed on who is permitted to be
> out and about.
>
> If you're stopped and have a letter, you may still be asked to
> substantiate the critical nature of your trip, just like you would be
> if you didn't have one.
>
> -Matt
>
> On Wed, Mar 25, 2020, 12:54 Scott Weeks <surfer () mauigateway com>
> wrote:
>
> > I got these.  One each for travel and fuel.  I could fake
> > one in 15 minutes or so.  Heck, I could probable find one
> > online and modify it in less time than that! Because of
> > that I don't see the usefulness.
> >
> > scott