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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Considerations for People with Disabilities
From the Background: "[1] This document provides guidance to state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments on how best to ensure that people with disabilities have adequate access to goods and services during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. [2] The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) continues to collaborate with federal agency partners and national disability stakeholder organizations to identify, monitor, and address concerns for people with disabilities as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] FEMA has received extensive feedback regarding impacts on people with disabilities through a number of strategic engagements with SLTT partners, community disability stakeholders, other federal partners, and national-level organizations. [4] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 pandemic operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute or should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-07-17
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Food Banks
From the Background: "[1] This document describes the best practices for jurisdictions to manage food banks during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. [2] Food banks across the country are facing sharp increases in demand and decreases in food supply as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] Food banks also face challenges with volunteer shortages. Many organizations have volunteer bases comprised largely of individuals over the age of 60, a group that has been identified as more vulnerable to the COVID-19 pandemic. [4] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 pandemic operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-07-06
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Contactless Delivery/Vending for COVID-19 Resources
From the Background: "[1] Contactless delivery methods and specialized vending systems throughout the U.S. and internationally are dispensing necessary resources such as personal protective equipment (PPE) and food. [2] [Included] is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute or should be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-07-06
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Library Support for Communities
From the Background: "[1] According to a survey by the School Library Journal, public libraries have fulfilled a pivotal role in serving communities during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic through a variety of partnerships, including with schools, food banks, local business, and mental health organizations. [2] This document describes how public libraries are supporting local government partners, healthcare workers and emergency responders by providing access to facilities and internet access to safely continue operations during the COVID-19 pandemic. [3] [Included] is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-07-02
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Monetary Transactions
From the Background: "[1] This document describes how, as the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic increases demand for contactless payment options, businesses can encourage contactless payment and state/local governments can ensure that new payment options are accessible to unbanked and underbanked residents. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 pandemic operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-18
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Longer-Term Business Reopening
From the Background: "[1] States have begun to ease coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic restrictions on non-essential businesses, such as restaurants and commercial establishments. To ensure employee and community safety, employers who have decided to reopen are implementing a variety of social distancing, hygiene, and infection control measures, such as operating at reduced capacity and regularly sanitizing surfaces. [2] This document discusses the strategies, supported by guidance from federal, state, and local governments, that businesses across various sectors can implement to protect employees and customers from COVID-19 as businesses begin phased reopening. [3] [Included] is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-18
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Food Assistance Programs for Low-Income Households with School-Age Children
From the Background: "[1] Many children from low-income households rely on no-cost or low-cost school breakfasts, lunches, and other child nutrition programs to meet their nutritional requirements. On a daily basis, one in seven U.S. households with children are affected by a lack of access to food, or food insecurity. The majority of these children depend on meals received at school from the School Breakfast Program and the National School Lunch Program. More than 30 million children benefit from the National School Lunch Program, a federally assisted meal program traditionally provided on school days. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding the ongoing coronavirus pandemic disease (COVID-19) operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-12
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Re-Orienting Business Production
From the Background: "[1] Globally, hospitals have faced significant increases in the demand for critical supplies such as personal protective equipment (PPE), testing kits, and ventilators. Companies across industries repurposed their production capabilities to support the response to the coronavirus pandemic disease (COVID-19). [2] Due to the influx of individuals purchasing large quantities of food, beverages, and household items at the beginning of the COVID-19 crisis, stores are now facing a shortage of many supplies. This document highlights best practices and creative solutions instituted by companies to address emergent needs. [3] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-12
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Government Engagement with Citizens
From the Background: "[1] The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has affected communities around the world, leading to fear of illness, lost wages or employment, food shortages, and mental health challenges. In the United States, a survey of several thousand individuals revealed common health, financial, and social concerns. [2] This document discusses the methods through which jurisdictions have been assessing constituent needs to inform response efforts and identify relevant pieces of information to share with their communities. [3] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-04
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Homeless Sheltering
From the Background: "[1] This document highlights practices from across the country that can supplement the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Interim Guidance for Homeless Service Providers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) . Additional information can be found in the CDC Interim Guidance on Unsheltered Homelessness and Coronavirus Disaster 2019 (COVID-19) for Homeless Service Providers and Local Officials. [2] People experiencing homelessness including people living on the streets and people in temporary facilities, are at risk for infection where there is a community spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. [3] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-03
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Nuclear Industry Response
From the Background: "[1] Nuclear medical technology applications show promise as a path to efficiently test for the 2019 novel coronavirus and sterilize medical supplies. Nuclear energy represents a reliable source of electricity for many areas worldwide. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-03
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Unemployment Insurance
From the Background: "[1] States and territories are facing an unprecedented spike in unemployment insurance applications related to the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. This document highlights some examples of strategies states and territories have implemented to help individuals file unemployment insurance claims. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-03
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Data Visualization of Business Continuity and Service Information
From the Background: "[1] Information-sharing through data visualization can address mass care and economic needs of individuals during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic by identifying, tracking the status of, and publicly disseminating the location and status of local businesses and feeding and supply sites. [2] This document outlines examples of how local governments have used data visualization tools to give residents access to real-time information on the location and availability of food, basic supplies, and some non-essential services during the pandemic. [...] [3] [Included] is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 pandemic operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-06-03
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Mental Health Support
From the Background: "[1] During a pandemic it is common for individuals to feel emotional unrest. Healthcare systems and various organizations are taking measures toward providing aid and guidance for individuals with existing mental health conditions as well as those experiencing enhanced emotional distress during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. [2] This document highlights promising practices for mental health during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are practices for consideration and should not be considered guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-28
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Public Transportation Distancing
From the Background: "[1] Public transportation is one of the essential services operating during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic and is vital to Opening America Up Again. This document describes strategies that public transit agencies may take to protect the health and safety of transit customers and frontline employees as we continue to battle the pandemic and progress into recovery. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-07
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Healthcare Worker and Responder Safety
From the Document: "[1] The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic has demonstrated a need for healthcare worker and first responder home isolation solutions to prevent the further spread of the virus. Potential sheltering solutions include hotels, home rentals, and recreational vehicles (RVs). [2] [This document provides] a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-07
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Alternate Funeral Arrangements
From the Background: "[1] Health protection guidance aimed at preventing the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic such as social distancing, cloth face coverings, and limited gatherings have affected traditional funeral arrangements. This document provides best practices for organizing alternative funeral arrangements for loved ones. [2] [Included] is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute nor should be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-05-06
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Integrated Public Alert & Warning System
From the Background: "[1] Integrated Public Alert & Warning System (IPAWS), the nation's alert and warning infrastructure, provides public safety officials with an effective way to message the public about serious emergencies. [2] This document describes how state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments can best use IPAWS to inform the public of the rapidly evolving coronavirus pandemic disease (COVID-19) response actions. [3] [Included] is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020-04-22
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Economic Recovery
From the Background: "[1] States and jurisdictions across the country have directed residents to stay home; many more jurisdictions have shut down all 'non-essential' businesses. These 'shelter in place' policies have adversely affected thousands of businesses. [2] This document highlights best practices to mitigate the effects of shelter in place policies on businesses and steps to take to work towards economic recovery. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Requesting Medical Resources
From the Background: "[1] There is an increasing shortage of medical resources to support COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] operations in local and state communities. These shortages are being seen at different levels across the nation as the COVID-19 public health emergency evolves and deepens. In order to maximize public health and medical resources and capacity in the United States, jurisdictions must exercise crisis standards of care, prioritize the employment of health care resources, and develop and implement innovative health care practices. [2] The following is a list of best practice considerations as they relate to ongoing COVID-19 operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Supply Chain
From the Background: "[1] Commercial truck drivers play a critical role in the coronavirus (COVID-19) response by delivering essential supplies including medicine, food, fuel, and personal protective equipment as part of the supply chain. With many gas stations and restaurants closing or reducing their operations in response to COVID-19, truck drivers are struggling to access meals, showers, and rest. This document compiles best practices for jurisdictions to consider how to ensure these services remain available to truck drivers. [2]This document contains considerations and recommendations from previous incidents and existing information, which may be helpful to support planning for COVID-19 efforts. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Community Emergency Response Team
From the Background: "[1] The Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program is a nationwide program that educates volunteers about disaster preparedness for hazards that may impact their area and trains members in basic disaster response skills, such as fire safety, search and rescue, team organization, and disaster medical operations. [2] This document describes how community leaders can best use CERT volunteers to respond to coronavirus (COVID-19). These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute or should be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Crisis Counseling
From the Background: "[1] During a pandemic it is common for individuals to feel emotional unrest. The healthcare system and various organizations are taking measures toward providing adequate aid and guidance for individuals with existing mental health conditions as well as those experiencing enhanced emotional distress during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations as they relate to ongoing COVID-19 response operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute and should not be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Use of the National Guard
From the Document: "Response to the coronavirus will necessitate a whole of community and whole of nation response. This document is one of a series designed to facilitate the sharing of best practices from other disaster events combined with the experiences of communities that have already faced some of the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] challenges. It is not exhaustive, but instead highlights some key areas where communities could benefit from the experiences of others. Each community knows their requirements best. [...] [1] Members of the National Guard can be activated to respond to a pandemic under state law, or under Titles 10 and 32 of the U.S. Code. [2] As of March 28, 2020, over 13,880 National Guard soldiers and airmen have been activated to support COVID-19 response efforts. [3] This post contains considerations and recommendations from previous incidents and existing information, which may be helpful to support planning efforts for COVID-19 efforts."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Continuity of Operations
From the Background: "[1] Continuity of operations (COOP) during a pandemic requires using existing continuity plans and strategies in more adaptive ways to address unique operational requirements, to include employee health, social distancing, and widespread absenteeism. [2] The following is a list of key findings and considerations for jurisdictions and communities regarding ongoing coronavirus (COVID-19) operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute or should be considered as guidance in any way."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
2020?
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COVID-19 Best Practice Information: Managing and Deploying Volunteers in a Pandemic Environment
From the Background: "[1] Volunteers play a critical role in disaster response and recovery. Throughout the COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] public health emergency, volunteers have risen to the challenge by helping those in need. [2] The following is a list of key considerations and lessons learned from ongoing COVID-19 response operations across the country. These are best practices for consideration and do not constitute nor should they be considered as guidance in any way. [3] This document supplements FEMA's previous publications on engaging spontaneous volunteers and donations management."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Personal Protective Equipment Preservation Best Practices
From the Document: "This guidance summarizes best practices for national implementation to sustain personal protective equipment (PPE) while ensuring the protection of workers during the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic response."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Coronavirus Emergency Management Best Practices [website]
From the Website: "COVID-19 [coronavirus disease 2019] is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. [...] We've compiled the best practices and lessons learned that communities have already faced fighting COVID-19. This collection is not exhaustive, but we will continue to add content and highlight key areas where communities can benefit from learning."
United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency
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