The resources below include secondary and older items. They are provided here for reference purposes. Visit VML’s COVID-19 Resources main page to view only the most recent.
State/Local:
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- Virginia Department of Health (VDH): COVID Update from VDH (November 13, 2020) Presented to Northern Virginia’s chief administrative officers by Dan Carey, MD, MHCM, Secretary of Health and Human Resources, and Suzanne Trotter, RN, BSN, MA, COVID-19 Testing Project Manager.
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- Virginia Department of Health (VDH): COVIDWISE app information
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- Office of the Governor: COVIDWISE app one-pager (Aug. 6, 2020)
COVIDWISE allows you to anonymously notify others if you test positive for COVID-19, it notifies you if you’ve likely been exposed to the virus based on positive reports from other app users, and helps you understand the steps you should take to protect yourself and others.
- Office of the Governor: COVIDWISE app one-pager (Aug. 6, 2020)
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- City of Falls Church: These items were originally posted earlier, but continue to serve as useful guides to other localities.
- Summary of resources provided below:
- City of Falls Church Incident Command Chart (April 14, 2020)
- Reopening Road Map (Based on CDC, White House, & Gov. Northam’s Guidelines)
- Recovery Road Map (“White House” Model)
- COVID-19 payroll expenses (sample spreadsheet)
- COVID-19 supply expenses (sample spreadsheet)
- “Repurpose an Employee” Program (email outlining the program)
- Chronicle newsletter for city employees (example from April 23, 2020)
- Summary of resources provided below:
- City of Falls Church: These items were originally posted earlier, but continue to serve as useful guides to other localities.
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- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry: Emergency Temporary Standard/ Emergency Regulation, Infectious Disease Prevention, SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19
The VOSH Program requests the Safety and Health Codes Board adopt an Emergency Temporary Standard/Emergency Regulation, Infectious Disease Prevention, SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19, §16 VAC 25-220, applicable to every employer, employee, and place of employment in the Commonwealth of Virginia within the jurisdiction of the VOSH program.
- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry: Emergency Temporary Standard/ Emergency Regulation, Infectious Disease Prevention, SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19
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- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry: Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19 (June 12)
Establishes requirements for employers to control, prevent, and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 to and among employees and employers.
- Virginia Department of Labor and Industry: Infectious Disease Prevention: SARS-CoV-2 Virus That Causes COVID-19 (June 12)
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- City of Virginia Beach: Sports Tournament Guidelines – COVID-19 Phase III (July 10)
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- Office of the Governor: Virginia Forward Phase Two Frequently Asked Questions (June 10)
Includes information for businesses, recreation facilities, social gatherings, places of worship, workplaces, entering into Phase Three, and more.
- Office of the Governor: Virginia Forward Phase Two Frequently Asked Questions (June 10)
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- VDEM/FEMA: Disaster Grants – Overview of Public Assistance Program (website)
- Provides general information, steps for getting started, due dates, contacts, and links to resources and training.
- VDEM/FEMA: Disaster Grants – Overview of Public Assistance Program (website)
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- Guidelines for First Responders:
COVID-19 present additional risks to first responders. Knowledge of potential exposure to COVID-19 prior to responding to a 911 call allows responders to take respiratory protection precautions to minimize risk. The following are examples of actions localties are taking to protect their first responders will ahdering to state laws related to protected health information (PHI).- Rappahannock-Rapidan Health District – Virginia Department of Health: Guidelines and Procedures for Sharing Protected Health Information with 9-1-1 Centers
- Culpepper Police Department – Temporary Standard Operating Policy: Communicable Disease Emergency Response Plan
- Guidelines for First Responders:
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- Department of Behavioral Health & Developmental Services (DBHDS) COVID-19 page with information regarding role of the community services boards/behavioral health authorities during COVID-19.
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- Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) COVID-19 page with general operating information/FAQs for school divisions as well as information and details of federal approval to feed children under the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the Seamless Summer Option and a list of approved service sites (as of March 20).
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- Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD) – COVID-19 Quick Reference for Homeless Shelters
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- VDEM: Continuity of Operations Plan – The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has offered a Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) worksheet for those localities that have not yet created a COOP. You can download the worksheet here >
- Note: A COOP is not required under the Code but is strongly advised; the Code of Virginia addresses these plans in Sec. 44-146.18 B.6.
- VDEM: Continuity of Operations Plan – The Virginia Department of Emergency Management has offered a Continuity of Operation Plan (COOP) worksheet for those localities that have not yet created a COOP. You can download the worksheet here >
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- Relevant sections of the Code of Virginia:
- Authority of the Virginia Board of Health and Virginia Commissioner of Health in times of potential emergency caused by disease; including isolation and quarantine; hearings and appeals, etc.: § 32.1-42; §32.1-43 et seq; §32.1-48.05 et seq.
- Virginia Code § 2.2-3708.2, 1950, as amended, authorizes electronic participation in meetings.
- Relevant sections of the Code of Virginia:
Federal:
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- Center for Disease Control (CDC): The following Decision Trees are offered for reference only. Neither the Virginia Department of Health nor the State of Virginia are obligated to follow these recommendations.
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- U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus Relief Fund guidance:
- Guidance for State, Territorial, Local, and Tribal Governments (April 22)
- Frequently Asked Questions (April 22)
- U.S. Treasury Department – Coronavirus Relief Fund guidance:
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- U.S. Department of Labor: Families First Coronavirus Response Act Notice – Frequently Asked Questions
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- Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disabilities Act (from the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission)
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- United States Department of Labor: Employee Rights – Paid sick leave and expanded family and medical leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act
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- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Read the press release here.
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- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources. Includes information on the following topics:
- Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers
- SBA Products and Resources
- Government Contracting
- Local Assistance
- U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA): COVID-19 Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources. Includes information on the following topics:
Organizations:
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- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Virtual Resource Center for Coronavirus Response with information and news updates focused on governmental finance issues.
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- Local Government Attorneys of Virginia (LGA):
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- Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA): Virtual Resource Center for Coronavirus Response with information and news updates focused on governmental finance issues.
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- Updated NLC website: COVID19 Responses Resources for Local Leaders.
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- National League of Cities (NLC): Summary of Senate Passage of CARES Act, Third COVID-19 Response Package
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- GovPilot is offering free, cloud-based modules to assist local governments across the country. The software is easy to use, and can be implemented quickly. Videos walk a user through each module:
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- Coronavirus Related Receipting & Expense Tracking for FEMA Reimbursement
- Coronavirus Drive-Through Testing Resident Registration
- Volunteer Registration Module
- GIS Digital Mapping
- Report-a-Concern via the GovAlert App
- Work Orders
- Open Records Requests (FOIA & OPRA)
- IT Ticket Management
- Contract Tracking
- Vehicle & Equipment Management
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- GovPilot is offering free, cloud-based modules to assist local governments across the country. The software is easy to use, and can be implemented quickly. Videos walk a user through each module:
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- National League of Cities (NLC): Summary of Senate Passage of CARES Act, Third COVID-19 Response Package
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- The National League of Cities (NLC) has released an infographic showing the results of their recent COVID-19 survey. The poll was conducted by Morning Consult, NLC asked 2200+ Americans how they support the tough decisions local leaders are making in their cities and how their communities are receiving them.
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- HomeServe: TELEFLEX
TELEFLEX is a phone and video-based service that provides homeowners with access to a qualified technician across various trades, who can help troubleshoot, diagnose, and virtually assist them in a DIY repair of a plumbing, electrical or HVAC system. When a virtual solution can’t solve the problem, homeowners have the option of having an employee or network contractor visit their home and provide repairs on a fee-for-service basis. TELEFIX is available to any homeowner at 1-833-TELEFIX or at www.telefix.com.
- HomeServe: TELEFLEX
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COVID-19 Surveys for Localities: Polco / National Research Center experts have prepared a suite of surveys to help local governments monitor community health and respond to the current coronavirus pandemic. The surveys are pre-loaded in Polco as drafts ready for local officials to review, publish, and promote. They include the following:
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- The Household Status Survey
- Resident Knowledge and Attitudes Survey
- Community Action Survey
- The Business Survey
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