The 2020 Atlantic hurricane season
officially begins next Monday, June 1. In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic
and with communities currently responding to flooding and other severe weather
events, we want to share the below resources and upcoming CDC webinar that may
be helpful as you build and adjust disaster preparedness, response, and recovery
plans.
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FEMA: COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020
Hurricane Season ─ This document
describes anticipated challenges to disaster operations posed by COVID-19;
highlights planning considerations; outlines how FEMA plans to adapt response
and recovery operations; and includes guidance, checklists, and resources to
support emergency managers and public health officials
·
CDC: 2020 Hurricane Season During COVID-19 Webinar on May 27
at 1 p.m. ET ─ During this webinar, CDC’s National Center for
Environmental Health and the CDC EPIC Team will discuss possible health risks
that could come from hurricanes combined with COVID-19; planning for the 2020
hurricane season while adhering to guidance on social distancing; and how
community leaders, nonprofit organizations, and public health professionals can
effectively communicate messages
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Additional Hurricane and Severe
Weather Resources
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FEMA Resources (ready.gov): Hurricanes,
Floods,
Tornadoes,
Extreme Heat,
Wildfires
As we face the additional challenges
of natural disasters while still responding to COVID-19, I thank you for your
continued commitment and dedication to keeping your families, neighbors, and
communities safe.
