Published on Jan 29, 2021

Coronavirus (COVID-19) resources available

Contact: Brian Daskam

 

See a list of resources and tools from several agencies and organizations for responding to COVID-19.

AWC continuity of operations during COVID-19

 

Vaccine information

AWC: COVID-19 vaccines in the workplace update

DOH: COVID-19 vaccine general information

DOH: COVID-19 FAQ

CDC: COVID-19 vaccine general information

CDC: COVID-19 FAQ

 

Support for city operations

General

AWC: COVID-19 Dashboard

AWC: Digital meeting options

DHS: Telework guidance and resources

FEMA: Planning considerations for organizations in reconstituting operations during the COVID-19 pandemic

ICMA: Coronavirus crisis response: Resources for your community

MRSC: COVID-19 resources for local governments

MRSC: Managing your agency’s response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

MRSC: Coronavirus FAQs for local governments

USDA: COVID-19 federal rural resource guide

Health & safety

Courts: Public health communicable disease bench book

FEMA: Addressing PPE needs in non-healthcare settings

FEMA: Coronavirus emergency management best practices

L&I: Coronavirus hazard considerations for employers: Face coverings, masks, and respirator choices

L&I: Which mask for which task? When to use face coverings and respirators

L&I: Basic employee training on COVID-19 infection prevention (PowerPoint presentation)

NLC: Safely reopening municipal facilities

OSHA: Guidance on preparing workplaces for COVID-19

Homelessness

HUD: COVID-19 response and homelessness: An action and resource guide

HUD: Infectious disease toolkit for CoCs

Human resources

DHS: Guidance on the essential critical infrastructure workforce

DOL: COVID-19 and the American workplace resources

ESD: COVID-19 response rulemaking

ESD: Unemployment benefits fraud

ESD: Emergency rule – What happens if the department suspects my claim is fraudulent

Governor: Essential critical infrastructure workers

HRC: Guidance for employers related to COVID-19 and compliance with non-discrimination laws during COVID-19

L&I: Paid sick leave and COVID-19 common questions

L&I: Hazard considerations for employers – face coverings, masks, and respirator choices

MRSC: Essential services and workers during the COVID-19 emergency

Infrastructure

DOH: Certified backup operators for public water systems

DOH: COVID-19 planning – Water treatment plant staffing continuity

DOH: COVID-19 resources for drinking water system owners and operators

DOH: Drinking water and novel Coronavirus disease

EPA: Incident action checklist – Pandemic incidents

MRSC: Handling development permitting and inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic

Legal

AGO: Legality of options for supporting small businesses and low-income individuals during a public health crisis

AGO: Guidance on governor proclamation adjusting PRA and OPMA rules

AGO: Guidance on analyzing issues related to gifts of public funds during the COVID-19 pandemic

SAO: Update on audit-related deadlines

SOS: Managing COVID-19 pandemic records

 

Federal and state funding sources

FEMA: Public Assistance Program

FEMA: Seeking FEMA assistance to the COVID-19 pandemic

NLC: Seeking FEMA assistance to the COVID-19 pandemic

 

Support for city workers

DOH: COVID-19 planning – Water treatment plant staffing continuity

DOL: COVID-19 and the American workplace resources

ESD: CARES Act Q&A

ESD: Unemployment benefits fraud

ESD: Unemployment eligibility checker

ESD: Workers Q&A for unemployment

HRC: FAQ regarding employee rights under Washington state law against discrimination during COVID-19

L&I: COVID-19 health & safety tips

MRSC: Essential services and workers during the COVID-19 emergency

 

Support for local businesses

AWB: COVID-19 employer resources webinar series

Commerce: Working Washington small business emergency grants

DOR: Business relief during COVID-19 pandemic

L&I: Common questions about coronavirus (COVID-19) from businesses with workers' compensation insurance through L&I

MRSC: Handling development permitting and inspections during the COVID-19 pandemic

SBA: Apply for a disaster loan

 

Support for residents

DOH: WA Notify Tool

AGO: COVID-19 eviction moratorium complaint form

Commerce: Washington drive-in Wi-Fi hotspot location finder

DOH: COVID-19 211 resource

DOH: COVID-19 mythbuster blog

DOH: Myth and facts about cloth face coverings

FEMA: COVID-19 mythbusters page

 

Public engagement tools

DOH: Guidance on cloth face coverings

DOH: COVID-19 suggested safety messages for water utility customers

DOH: What does six feet look like?

DOH: The dos and don’ts of wearing a cloth face mask

EMD: Community Engagement Program

State: COVID-19 infographics

State: COVID-19 risk assessment dashboard

State: Mask challenge

State: Spread the facts partner toolkit

State: How you can help

 

State & federal resource pages

Agriculture: COVID-19 resource page

CDC: Central COVID-19 resource page

Census 2020: COVID-19 resource page

DOH: COVID-19 resource page

DOL: Wage & hour division newsroom

EPA: COVID-19 resource page

Federal Reserve Bank San Francisco: COVID-19 resource page

FEMA: COVID-19 response page

L&I: COVID-19 resource page

SAO: COVID-19 information

State: Central COVID-19 resource page

WH: COVID-19 resource page

 

Other Associations pages

Institute for Health Metrics & Evaluation (IHME): Tools, resources, and publications

IMHE: Hospital and resource use projections

National Association of City Transportation Officials (NACTO): Rapid response: Tools for cities

 

Acronyms

  • AGO: Washington State Attorney General’s Office
  • Agriculture: Department of Agriculture
  • CDC: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
  • DHS: Department of Homeland Security
  • DOH: Washington State Department of Health
  • DOL: Department of Labor
  • DOR: Washington State Department of Revenue
  • EMD: Washington Emergency Management Department
  • EPA: Environmental Protection Agency
  • ESD: Washington Employment Security Department
  • FEMA: Federal Emergency Management Agency
  • HRC: Washington State Human Rights Commission
  • HUD: Department of Housing and Urban Development
  • ICMA: International City/County Management Association
  • L&I: Washington State Labor & Industries
  • NLC: National League of Cities
  • OSHA: Occupational Safety and Health Administration
  • PDC: Washington State Public Disclosure Commission
  • SAO: Washington State Auditor's Office
  • SOS: Secretary of State
  • SBA: Small Business Administration
  • State: Washington State
  • WH: White House
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