As higher seas, stronger storms, and more frequent flooding collide with COVID-19, communities of every size across the United States must address challenges emerging from overlapping disasters.
The Dual Disaster Handbook, created by the American Flood Coalition and American Public Health Association, helps local officials and emergency managers address the dual disaster of flooding during the COVID-19 pandemic. Drawing on case studies and best practices from emergency management professionals, the Handbook equips officials with six recommendations for planning a proactive response to these multiple threats.
FEMA COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance All-Hazards
FEMA’s COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance All-Hazards helps state, local, tribal, and territorial officials prepare for response and recovery operations after disasters, including hurricanes, flooding, wildfires, and typhoons. The guidance encourages personal preparedness measures amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
National Mass Care Strategy
The National Mass Care Strategy is a unified approach to support the delivery of mass care services — including sheltering, feeding, and related services — amid flooding and other disasters. The Strategy was developed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency, American Red Cross, and National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster.
Webinar: Considerations for Communities Experiencing Dual Disaster Events
Leaders on the front lines of flooding and the COVID-19 pandemic joined the American Flood Coalition and the American Public Health Association to discuss the importance of preparing for potential dual disasters.
