Dear Shareholders and Descendants,
The Aleut Corporation takes our responsibility to the well-being of our employees, shareholders, descendants, and the community very seriously. Our team is monitoring COVID-19 to assess the impacts it may have on our businesses, while ensuring we are taking measures that best protect our Company and community. Through our regular contingency-planning process, TAC is always prepared for unexpected events.
The CDC reports that the potential public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, both globally and to the United States. As the outbreak continues, at some point, widespread transmission of the COVID-19 in the US is expected to occur. For these reasons, we will be canceling all non-essential travel including travel for our upcoming board meeting and shareholder information meeting in San Diego.
How can I protect myself?
Be safe! The most up-to-date information tells us that COVID-19 is most likely spread from person to person through coughing or sneezing. Particles may be inhaled, live on surfaces that people touch, or transferred by shaking hands or sharing a drink.
Similar to the common cold or flu, basic safety and hygiene measures remain the best defense against COVID-19. The CDC provides these guidelines to keep yourself and your family healthy:
- Take everyday preventive actions to stay healthy.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Follow public health advice regarding school closures, avoiding crowds and other social distancing measures.
- Stay informed. CDC’s COVID-19 Situation Summary will be updated regularly as information becomes available. (https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/covid-data/covidview/)
Additionally, to refrain from spreading ANY illness to others the CDC recommends the following:
- Stay home if you are sick.
- Cover coughs and sneezes.
- Wear a facemask if you are sick.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
The Aleut Corporation is carefully monitoring the spread of COVID-19 and heeding the advice and directives of the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Alaska Department of Health and Human Services, and reputable medical journals. Just as the number of people and countries affected by this new virus have spread, so has misinformation and unfounded claims about it; we owe it to ourselves and others to act on the most reliable information available.
Thomas Mack
President & CEO