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Updated September 29h, 2020

COVID-19 presents some extraordinary circumstances across our country and industry. GZA’s Pandemic Preparedness Team has assembled a list of useful resources to consult as you develop your response. As more resources become available, we will update this page.

Federal and International Resources

World Health Organization (WHO)

•  - A GIS map detailing the number of cases by country, updated regularly.
• - A useful guide to misinformation and misconceptions about COVID-19

Centers for Disease Control (CDC) Resources:

• â€� This page is the CDC’s central clearinghouse for information about the coronavirus and its impact on the United States.
• -  Updated April 27th with new symptoms.
• - The CDC’s full guide to handwashing, including scientific information and tips for effective hygiene.
• Decision Trees For Reopening Facilities (all link to .pdf)

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA):

• FEMA COVID-19 Advisory As Of 3/21/2020
• FEMA Pandemic Whole-of-Government Response Issued 3/30/2020
• FEMA: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures - Guidance from FEMA on which emergency COVID-19 measures are eligible for reimbursement.
  •  (link goes to PDF), information from the US Treasury Department on using CARES Act funding for COVID-19 relief measures.
• (link goes to PDF)
• Steps To Take Now: A Guide To The FEMA Recovery Process - a brochure by GZA and iParametrics discussing first steps for municipalities to take for reimbursement under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance Program.
• (link to .pdf) Supplement document to FEMA guidance document

Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA):

•  (link to .pdf)

 

State and Municipal Resources

 - An easy-to-use directory to stay in touch with health departments.

• Department of Environmental Protection: FAQs For Water Suppliers
• Construction Letter with Guidance, Issued 3/25/2020
• , Issued 4/2/2020 (link to .docx file)
• City Of Boston Construction Guidance, Issued 4/27/2020 (link to .pdf file)

• , revised 4/24/20 (link to .pdf file)
• , as of 5/4/2020 (link to .pdf file)

• Pennsylvania Department of Transportation Guidance: Restarting Construction Projects, Issued 3/31/2020 (link to .pdf)
• , Issued 4/23/2020

Other Resources

 

 - Heather Shoemaker and Marianne Payne discuss adapting to the COVID-19 pandemic from a facilities management perspective.