Local Preparedness & Response
Response is locally executed, state managed, and federally supported. Local officials should coordinate requests through their State Emergency Management Agencies.
Proactively sharing and disseminating verified and accurate guidance and information through social media, newsletters, and other avenues:
- List of State emergency management agencies
- FEMA guidance on public assistance for States, local governments, tribal governments, and eligible non-profits
- FEMA guidance on public assistance for tribal governments
Proactively sharing and disseminating verified and accurate guidance and information through social media, newsletters, and other avenues:
- CDC Mitigation Guidance - 15 Days to Slow the Spread
- HHS/CDC guidance for families, businesses, and schools
- HHS/CDC Community Mitigation Framework
- FEMA Coronavirus Rumor Control Website
- FTC Coronavirus Scams Resource Website
- Ensuring clear, open lines of communication with the public and making information and guidance readily available.
- Inventorying resources and proactively coordinating with State and local health authorities.
- Reviewing and implementing local preparedness plans and strategies.