Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Resources
As we monitor the evolving situation, Aim has gathered resources to provide you with helpful information as it becomes available. Please check back regularly as information becomes available.
Please do not hesitate to send documents and links you believe would be helpful to your peers to Jennifer Simmons at [email protected]. We are happy to review them and determine if they are appropriate for the site.
Indiana COVID-19 Cases Tracker
The Polis Center has created a live dashboard of Indiana’s confirmed COVID-19
cases, testing levels, deaths, along with a county map showing the location of cases.
Federal
30 Days to Slow the Spread
On March 31, President Trump announced the extension of the Coronavirus Guidelines for America for an additional 30 days through Friday, April 30th. The recommendations are simple to follow and will continue to have a resounding impact on public health.
Broadband Disaster Response Recommendations
The Disaster Response and Recovery Working Group presented a report and recommendations to the Broadband Deployment Advisory Committee of the Federal Communications Commission.
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a hub dedicated to what you should know, situtation updates, and information for communities, schools, and businesses.
Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce Guidance
To keep up with the evolving COVID-19 response, the Department of Homeland Security released guidance for cities and states to use.
Facebook Local Alerts
Local governments have used Facebook to share critical information with their communities about this fast evolving situation. Facebook has expanded access to Facebook local alerts to more municipal governments, state and local emergency response organizations and law enforcement agencies.
International City/County Management Association
In an effort to provide interim guidance oriented to United States local government managers on COVID-19, ICMA has curated considerations for local preparedness and response along with essential resources.
National League of Cities
The National League of Cities (NLC) has provided tools and resources to ensure local leaders are well equiped to navigate the current outbreak of coronavirus disease in their community. The resources include information from the CDC, WHO, White House, and other federal agencies.
OSHA Guidance on Preparing
Workplaces for COVID-19
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration
developed this COVID-19 planning guidance based on traditional infection prevention and industrial hygiene practices.
Survey Data: COVID-19 and Cities
NLC released results from a survey that shows the support for local government and their response to the Coronavirus Pandemic among the American public. An executive summary, crosstabs (including regional breakdowns), and toplines are available.
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
The EEOC enforces workplace anti-discrimination laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Rehabilitation Act, including the requirement for reasonable accommodation and rules about medical examinations and inquiries.
World Health Organization
Find information and guidance from the World Health Organization (WHO) regarding the current outbreak of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) that was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.
State
Aim Medical Trust
The Aim Medical Trust has a few resources available, including human resource summaries of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act and Coronavirus Relief Laws and a video about preventing the spread link below.
Back On Track Indiana
Let’s safely open Indiana’s economy and remain vigilant about protecting our health and well-being. We start by applying all we’ve learned about taking precautions to protect ourselves and others against this virus as we build business, employee and consumer confidence. Ultimately, we will get back on track and create an even stronger Indiana.
Be Well Indiana
The Be Well Indiana initiative is focused on resources to help Hoosiers manage their mental health throughout the COVID-19 crisis, including links to trusted news sources, tips for staying healthy and safe at home, access to addiction recovery support and more.
Department of Transportation
Released guidelines about Cloth Face Coverings, General Cleaning, Vehicle and Equipment Cleaning, and Shop Operations.
Hoosier Assistance, Senator Mike Braun
Resource guides to help small-business owners, non-profit organizations, veterans, students, and employees across the state navigate the federal response to the coronavirus.
Preliminary Fiscal Effects of Covid-19 on Indiana’s Local Tax Revenues
In this impact brief, Michael J. Hicks, Dagney Faulk, and Srikant Devaraj simulate the effects of COVID-19 and responses to the disease on local government tax revenues in the short run. Published Apr. 9, 2020.
Purdue Extension
Indiana local government associations and Purdue Extension have come together to provide a central hub of educational resources for local governments as they work to keep their community healthy, safe, and well-informed.
Office of Community and Rural Affairs
In an effort to provide an avenue to share links and best practices, the Office of Community and Rural Affairs (OCRA) created a resource page with information from state and federal partners.
Public Hearings & Meetings
Executive Order 20-26 issued on Friday, May 1, continued virtual meetings until June 4 or unless extended by the Governor by a future order. Aim has compiled information regarding the public hearings and meetings during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.
Rapid Recovery Report
Ivy Tech Community College created the Rapid Recovery Report to share with the Governor’s Rapid Recovery team. The report includes an executive summary, followed by sections highlighting national, state, sector, and community developments.
Rental Assistance Programs
This is a free, state online resource for renters and property managers in Indiana. The dynamic search options allow you to find affordable, accessible and market-rate housing that will fit your needs.
State Health Department
The Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) is closely monitoring an outbreak of the 2019 novel (new) coronavirus or COVID-19. SDH is working with federal and local partners to respond to this evolving public health situation.
Corporate Partners
Barnes & Thornburg LLP
Barnes & Thornburg attorneys have been working with clients as they assess the impact of this pandemic on their businesses.
Bliss McKnight, Inc.
Bliss McKnight, Inc. has gathered resources to provide guidance on preventing the spread of the virus, appropriate occupational health measures, and recommended national and international protocols.
Dentons Bingham Greenebaum
Dentons Bingham Greenbaum has developed resources to fully understand and assess the ramifications of COVID-19 on their hub. Click on United States to access the information.
JacksonLewis P.C.
As issues and concerns around Coronavirus/COVID-19 unfold daily, employers must prepare to address the threat as it relates to the health and safety of their workforce. JacksonLewis has information and resources available.
Krieg DeVault, LLP
The Employment Law Team at Krieg DeVault, LLP, has put together a list of questions and answers concerning the EFMLEA and EPSLA for employers.
Ice Miller LLP
Ice Miller LLP has developed information about coronavirus can impact your business and what steps can be taken to mitigate that impact. Documents include steps to address the virus, worker’s compensation, and remote working.
REACH Alert
REACH Alert is a notification service that helps Administrators communicate timely information to everyone in your organization – or just those with a need to know, quickly.
Verizon One Talk
With One Talk by Verizon, you get a high-quality, mobile-first communications solution that makes it easy to call, connect and collaborate, while being flexible enough to replace legacy systems.