DOVER, Del., March 16, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- In
light of the national emergency declaration over the COVID-19
pandemic, Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) today
announced the Company has taken several preventative measures to
help keep employees, customers and communities safe. The Company's
Pandemic Response Plan follows the guidance and recommendations of
federal, state and local governments, health authorities and
relevant industry agencies. Based on recent developments, all
walk-in customer access to any of Chesapeake's natural gas, propane
or electric office locations has been temporarily suspended
effective at the close of business today. This suspension of
walk-in traffic will continue until the COVID-19 risk has
subsided.
"The health, wellness and safety of our employees, customers and
communities is our top priority," said Jeff
Householder, President and Chief Executive Officer of
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation. "Our thoughts are with all those
who have been affected by the virus, and we recognize the
uncertainty and personal impact this situation may have on our
customers. We will continue to take additional steps as needed to
help limit the spread of the virus in our communities, but we will
keep our customers in mind as we make those decisions."
For important customer information and updates on the Company's
coronavirus response, customers are encouraged to visit
Chesapeake's landing page at CHPKResponds.com.
Chesapeake is taking several steps to assist its customers
during the Covid-19 Pandemic. To minimize potential financial
hardships, the Company's regulated businesses are suspending
service disconnections and waiving late payment fees until at least
May 1, 2020. As a reminder to
customers, the Company provides alternate payment options such as
pay by mail, online, over the phone and through various retail cash
payment locations. Chesapeake's subsidiary, Florida Public
Utilities Company (FPU), offers special payment schedules for
customers who need assistance paying their bill. In addition, FPU's
Budget Billing program allows customers to manage their monthly
energy costs by averaging payments over a 12-month period.
Chesapeake also supports its customers through its SHARING
program, a nonprofit organization that provides funds to the
Company's natural gas and propane gas customers living on the
Delmarva Peninsula who need financial assistance to pay their gas
and propane bills. Annual grants for as much as $1,000 are available to customers who meet the
specific requirements. To learn more about SHARING as well as
LIHEAP, the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, go to
www.chesapeakesharing.com.
About Chesapeake Utilities Corporation
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is a diversified energy company
engaged in natural gas transmission and distribution; electricity
generation and distribution; propane gas distribution; and other
businesses. Information about Chesapeake Utilities Corporation's
businesses is available at www.chpk.com, through the Company's
Investor Relations App and on the Annual Report Microsite at
cpkannualreport.com
Please note that Chesapeake Utilities Corporation is not
affiliated with Chesapeake Energy, an oil and natural gas
exploration company headquartered in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
For more information,
contact:
Justin Mulcahy
Public Relations Manager
302.217.7050
jmulcahy@chpk.com
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