Federal Links & Resources
Please also refer to the other specific federal topic pages listed below:
Links of Interest:
- Federal Government's Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- FEMA: Coronavirus Rumor Control
- Medicare and Coronavirus Information for Recipients
- U.S. Department of Energy (DOE): National Labs Response to Coronavirus & Direct Current Podcast for Updates
- U.S. DOE: How DOE & Our Labs Are Combatting COVID-19
- U.S. Department of Labor (DOL): Availability of up to $100 Million in National Health Emergency Dislocated Worker Grants
- U.S. DOL: New Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities During COVID-19 Outbreak
- National Science Foundation (NSF): Coronavirus Information Page
- National Institutes of Health (NIH): Coronavirus Information Page
- Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources
- National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) Coronavirus Resource Page
- Clinical Trials Related to COVID-19
- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Corporate Aid Tracker - see what companies are helping fund relief for those affected!
- Disaster Distress Helpline
The Disaster Distress Helpline, 1-800-985-5990, is a 24/7, 365-day-a-year, national hotline dedicated to providing immediate crisis counseling for people who are experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. This toll-free, multilingual, and confidential crisis support service is available to all residents in the United States and its territories. Stress, anxiety, and other depression-like symptoms are common reactions after a disaster. Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.
Documents of Interest:
- UPDATED: The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America - 30 Days to Slow the Spread
- The President's Coronavirus Guidelines for America - 15 Days to Slow the Spread
- National Association of Manufacturer's COVID-19 Policy Action Plan Recommendations
- U.S. Department of Education: Q&A on Providing Services to Children With Disabilities During the Coronavirus Outbreak
- National Association of School Nurses (NASN): Facemask Considerations for Healthcare Professionals in Schools
- NASN: Talking to Children about COVID-19
Videos of Interest:
Slides from Public Health Network Webinar Available Here
FEDERAL EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT RESOURCES
- www.fema.gov – The Federal Emergency Management Agency
- www.ready.gov – Prepare. Plan. Stay Informed.
- www.nhc.noaa.gov – National Hurricane Center
- www.nemaweb.org – National Emergency Management Association
- www.cusec.org – Central United States Earthquake Consortium
OTHER FEDERAL RESOURCES
- www.sba.gov – United States Small Business Administration
- www.redcross.org– American Red Cross
- www.salvationarmyusa.org – The Salvation Army