COVID-19 Resources
The world is currently experiencing a period of unprecedented challenges, and there is much uncertainty from governments, businesses, and the general public alike. In an effort to alleviate some of this uncertainty, the Pacific NorthWest Economic Region's (PNWER) Center for Regional Disaster Resilience (CRDR) has put together an evolving catalogue of general resources for the coronavirus pandemic as well as more specific information on the U.S.-Canada border closure, essential workforce, public health, and economic impact.
At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, PNWER began assembling calls of our elected officials to discuss ways we could respond to COVID-19 as a region. We then began having separate calls between economic recovery leaders in both the U.S. and Canada, before combining these efforts into our ongoing COVID-19 Recovery Call Series.
The goal of this call series is to share information and promote best practices to ensure decision makers in our region have a working understanding of the 'puzzle pieces' that will support safe and sustainable post-COVID economic recovery. Previous calls have explored several topics, including contact tracing and exposure notification apps. You can learn more about the COVID-19 Recovery Call series by clicking the button below!
The goal of this call series is to share information and promote best practices to ensure decision makers in our region have a working understanding of the 'puzzle pieces' that will support safe and sustainable post-COVID economic recovery. Previous calls have explored several topics, including contact tracing and exposure notification apps. You can learn more about the COVID-19 Recovery Call series by clicking the button below!
Official Resources from the Public Sector
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Resources
Official Canadian Federal Site Official U.S. Federal Site World Health Organization (WHO) Site Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Provincial/State Official Sites: Alaska Alberta British Columbia Idaho Montana Northwest Territories Oregon Saskatchewan Washington Yukon Official State COVID-19 Websites for all 50 States-The Council of State Governments (CSG) Federal Relief: Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ United States CARES Act- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act READ: Highlights of the CARES Act SEE: One major pillar of the CARES Act is the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. This fund provides state, local, and tribal governments with aid to fight COVID-19. From the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, here are visualizations of how the funding will flow: • Distribution of $150B Coronavirus Relief Fund, overall by State - MAP • Local Share of $150B Coronavirus Relief Fund - MAP • State Share of $150B Coronavirus Relief Fund - MAP READ: The CARES Act provides Assistance for State and Local Governments- U.S. Department of the Treasury Guidelines for Reopening: Alaska Alberta British Columbia Idaho Montana Northwest Territories Oregon Saskatchewan Washington Yukon Federal/Provincial/State Resources for Businesses Canada United States Alaska Alberta British Columbia Idaho Montana Northwest Territories Oregon Saskatchewan Washington Yukon |
Additional Public Sector Resources
CISA Information & Updates on COVID-19- DHS's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) page for coronavirus effects on critical infrastructure Coronavirus Rumor Control- FEMA page to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic Coronavirus: What You Need to Know: Current Information On The Status Of COVID-19 In The United States And Abroad, What Actions States/Territories Have Taken To Address It, And The Latest Efforts By The Federal Government-National Governors Association COVID-19 Available Federal Resources-The Council of State Governments (CSG) COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: What It Means for States-National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Rural Development COVID-19 Response-USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses, and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. How Can You Help? CANADA: Call to action: Canadian manufacturers needed to help combat COVID-19 UNITED STATES: How to Help-FEMA page for donations, volunteering, and private sector BRITISH COLUMBIA: Supply Products and Services to Support B.C.'s COVID-19 Response- As worldwide demand increases, the B.C. Government is looking for both medical and non-medical products and services to help with the response. IDAHO: Idaho Office of Emergency Management Goods and Services Offer Form -Form collecting information about available offers of goods and services for donation or purchase, such as: masks, gowns, gloves, hand sanitizer, and boot/shoe covers. OREGON: Oregon Office of Emergency Management Goods and Services Offer Form- Form collecting information about available offers of goods and services for donation or purchase, such as: masks, gowns, gloves, hand sanitizer, and boot/shoe covers WASHINGTON: Personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection-control products- The State of Washington is seeking to fill shortages of specific personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection-control products to support our medical system, first responders, public health and care facilities. |
Essential Workforce Guidelines
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U.S. Department of Homeland Security- Acting Secretary Chad Wolf Statement on Non-Essential Travel
-April 20,2020 “In close collaboration, the US, Mexico, and Canada have each agreed to extend restrictions on non-essential travel across their shared borders for 30 additional days. As President Trump stated last week, border control, travel restrictions and other limitations remain critical to slowing the spread and allowing the phased opening of the country.” |
Resources for Businesses
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Government Resources for Businesses
Canada U.S. Alaska Alberta British Columbia Idaho Montana Northwest Territories Oregon Saskatchewan Washington Yukon ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan United States CARES Act- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act READ: Highlights of the CARES Act CISA Information & Updates on COVID-19- DHS's Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) page for coronavirus effects on critical infrastructure Canadian Business Resilience Network-Resources for containment measures, business continuity, business support, and recovery Economic Recovery Dashboard-Washington State Department of Commerce Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources-U.S. Small Business Administration Legislative Response to COVID-19-FiscalNote Rural Development COVID-19 Response- USDA Rural Development has taken a number of immediate actions to help rural residents, businesses, and communities affected by the COVID-19 outbreak. Business Re-Entry Registration- The Washington Business Re-Entry (BRE) registration system provides statewide consistency in identifying business representatives with a critical need to access facilities or infrastructure located within a disaster-impacted area. COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Business Communications and Support Office- City of Vancouver, BC COVID-19 Information- Washington State Department of Enterprise Services Guidance |
Additional Resources
Blue Cascades IV: Critical Infrastructure and Pandemic Preparedness-Center for Regional Disaster Resilience Comprehensive Community Bio-Event Resilience Action Plan for the Puget Sound Region-Center for Regional Disaster Resilience #COVID19 Resources for BC Businesses-British Columbia Economic Development Association COVID-19-Northwest Territories Chamber of Commerce COVID-19 Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington-Business Health Trust/Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce--March 17, 2020 WEBINAR: COVID-19: Cybersecurity Threats & Best Practices webinar- Western Governors' Association (WGA)--May 5, 2020 WEBINAR: COVID-19 Economic Impacts and Mitigation in Rural Communities Part II (State and Local) webinar- Western Governors' Association (WGA)--April 23, 2020 COVID-19 Global Port Restrictions Map-Live updates from the Wilhelmsen Group COVID-19 Guidance and Resources-Dickinson Wright has set up industry-specific Canadian and cross-border groups with lawyers to assist with navigating the present personal and professional challenges. COVID-19 Resources-Resources for the forest products industry from the American Forest Resource Council COVID-19: Resources for Economic Development-International Economic Development Council: Restore Your Economy COVID-19 Small Business Resources-America's Small Business Development Centers (SBDC) WEBINAR: The Coronavirus Impact on Global Supply Chains-Association for Supply Chain Management (ASCM)--March 13, 2020--Webinar on how organizations are currently handling the repercussions of coronavirus on their global supply chains and what you can do to help mitigate risk for your organization. Cybersecurity in the time of COVID-19: A guide to staying safe online during a global pandemic-Cybersecurity Guide ARTICLE: Digital Hygiene: The next step in the fight against COVID-19- Brennen Schmidt, International Association of Business Communicators--April 8, 2020 WEBINARS: #Here4YYC: Business resource webinar series-Calgary Chamber of Commerce ARTICLE: How the coronavirus has affected small businesses in 2020- Myranda Mondry, Intuit QuickBooks--September 21, 2020 Industry & Sector-Specific Resources-International Economic Development Council: Restore Your Economy--Business resources for specific industry sectors, including small businesses, construction, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, retail, and transportation. Navigating coronavirus: COVID-19 resources for foodservice operators-Restaurants Canada Powering Up Toolkit-Calgary Chamber of Commerce--Toolkit to help businesses operate safely with COVID-19 WASHINGTON: COVID-19 Resources for Employers-Association of Washington Business resources for employers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic Work.com-Salesforce Reopening Guide |
Border Resources and News on Border Closure, Tariff Waivers, Etc.
Economic Impact & Recovery Planning
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Resources
Canada's COVID-19 Economic Response Plan United States CARES Act- The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act READ: Highlights of the CARES Act SEE: One major pillar of the CARES Act is the $150 billion Coronavirus Relief Fund. This fund provides state, local, and tribal governments with aid to fight COVID-19. From the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, here are visualizations of how the funding will flow: • Distribution of $150B Coronavirus Relief Fund, overall by State - MAP • Local Share of $150B Coronavirus Relief Fund - MAP • State Share of $150B Coronavirus Relief Fund - MAP READ: The CARES Act provides Assistance for State and Local Governments- U.S. Department of the Treasury ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Canadian Business Resilience Network-Resources for containment measures, business continuity, business support, and recovery Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources-U.S. Small Business Administration LISTEN: COVID Comes to the USA-Disaster Zone Podcast, led by Eric Holdeman, Director of the Center for Regional Disaster Resilience--July 29, 2020 COVID-19 Anticipated Economic Impacts in Seattle and Washington-Business Health Trust/Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce--March 17, 2020 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Business Communications and Support Office- City of Vancouver, BC WATCH: COVID-19 Economic Impacts and Mitigation in Rural Communities Part II (State and Local) webinar- Western Governors' Association (WGA)--April 23, 2020 The COVID-19 Recovery Conversation Must Start Today- The Cadmus Group--Article about organizational steps to take as businesses contemplate returning to "the new normal" at work. COVID-19: Resources for Economic Development-International Economic Development Council: Restore Your Economy COVID-19 Scenarios: Rebooting an Economy in Free Fall-The Conference Board COVID-19 Stimulus Bill: What It Means for States-National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) Economic Development Response to COVID-19-International Economic Development Council: Restore Your Economy--Insight and guidance from members. Economic Recovery Dashboard-Washington State Department of Commerce Economic Recovery Moderating: Monthly Economic Insights-Canadian Economy- Alan Arcand, Canadian Manufacturers & Exporters--September 30, 2020 WEBINARS: #Here4YYC: Business resource webinar series-Calgary Chamber of Commerce Industry & Sector-Specific Resources-International Economic Development Council: Restore Your Economy--Business resources for specific industry sectors, including small businesses, construction, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, retail, and transportation. LISTEN: The Recovery Project- Podcast dedicated charting the economic road to recovery from COVID-19, featuring leading economists, strategists, and thinkers. Restarting Operations After COVID-19-Industry Sector Best Practice Guides-Go2HR Washington in the Making-AWB Institute |
Guidelines for Reopening:
Alaska Alberta British Columbia Idaho Montana Northwest Territories Oregon Saskatchewan Washington Yukon Canada U.S. Federal Public Health Principles for Phased Reopening During Covid-19: Guidance for Governors-Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health--April 17, 2020 Map of State Reopen Plans-The Council of State Governments (CSG) Economic Impact Surveys: RESULTS: NEW SURVEY: Full Closure of United States-Canada Border Would Threaten Medical Supplies, Telecommunications, Critical Consumer Products, says Canadian American Business Council- PR Newswire--March 26, 2020 RESULTS: British Columbia-How is COVID-19 impacting our business?: COVID-19 Business Impact Survey Results-British Columbia Economic Development Association--March 19, 2020 RESULTS: Idaho-COVID-19 Idaho Business Impact Survey-Idaho Commerce and Idaho State Department of Agriculture RESULTS: Idaho-Regional Business Impact Survey: COVID-19-The Partnership for Economic Prosperity, the Moscow Chamber of Commerce, Latah County, and the City of Moscow PARTICIPATE: Northwest Territories Survey-COVID-19 and your Business-NWT Chamber of Commerce RESULTS: Oregon-COVID-19 Business Survey Results-Travel Oregon, Business Oregon, and America's SBDC-Oregon PARTICIPATE and RESULTS: Oregon-In Their Own Words-Oregon State Chamber of Commerce RESULTS: Oregon-SURVEY: Many businesses are hurting-Portland Business Alliance--March 19, 2020 RESULTS: Saskatchewan-Saskatchewan Businesses Experiencing an ‘Economic Gash’ says Provincial Chamber-Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce--March 18, 2020 RESULTS: Washington-International Trade and Global Pandemic: Impacts of COVID-19 on Washington's Trade Economy-Washington Council on International Trade (WCIT)--May 2020 RESULTS: Washington-Results for Governor's Advisory Group- Washington Business Alliance and Low Carbon Prosperity Institute |
Public Health Resources
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ASL COVID-19 Video Series-American Sign Language (ASL) videos answering common COVID-19 questions from the Washington State Department of Health Blue Cascades IV: Critical Infrastructure and Pandemic Preparedness-Center for Regional Disaster Resilience Comprehensive Community Bio-Event Resilience Action Plan for the Puget Sound Region-Center for Regional Disaster Resilience Coronavirus COVID-19 Global Cases-Live worldwide map by the Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) at Johns Hopkins University Coronavirus COVID-19 U.S. Cases-Avenir Health-Cases can be viewed by county Coronavirus Rumor Control-FEMA page to help the public distinguish between rumors and facts regarding the response to coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic COVID-19 Community Mobility Reports: See how your community is moving around differently due to COVID-19-Google COVID-19: How to be Safe and Resilient-Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University--Short, online course for Home and Family Preparedness COVID-19 US state-by-state projections-Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation at University of Washington CRDR Public Health Page-CRDR Resources Official State COVID-19 Websites for all 50 States-The Council of State Governments (CSG) Telehealth and Online Mental Health Resources During COVID-19 Pandemic-Sunshine Behavioral Health How Can You Help? CANADA: Call to action: Canadian manufacturers needed to help combat COVID-19 U.S.: How to Help-FEMA page for donations, volunteering, and private sector BRITISH COLUMBIA: Supply Products and Services to Support B.C.'s COVID-19 Response- As worldwide demand increases, the B.C. Government is looking for both medical and non-medical products and services to help with the response. IDAHO: Idaho Office of Emergency Management Goods and Services Offer Form -Form collecting information about available offers of goods and services for donation or purchase, such as: masks, gowns, gloves, hand sanitizer, and boot/shoe covers. OREGON: Oregon Office of Emergency Management Goods and Services Offer Form- Form collecting information about available offers of goods and services for donation or purchase, such as: masks, gowns, gloves, hand sanitizer, and boot/shoe covers WASHINGTON: Personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection-control products- The State of Washington is seeking to fill shortages of specific personal protective equipment (PPE) and infection-control products to support our medical system, first responders, public health and care facilities. |
News
WATCH: COVID-19 and the Flu Season-Disaster Zone TV--September 14, 2020--An interview with Dr. Jeff Duchin, Public Health Officer for King County LISTEN: Wear a Mask, Avoid a Disaster-Disaster Zone Podcast, Eric Holdeman, Director of the CRDR--August 4, 2020 READ: Opinion: Embracing Disaster Mitigation by Wearing a Protective Mask-Eric Holdeman, Director of the CRDR, Government Technology-Emergency Management--July 31, 2020 READ and WATCH: Public Health and the Response to the Pandemic-Interview with Eric Holdeman, Director of the CRDR, June 24, 2020 READ: Government of Canada creates COVID-19 supply council in support of Canada's response and recovery- Press Release from Public Services and Procurement Canada--May 3, 2020 WEBINAR: Ventilation, surface disinfection and PPE considerations for the IP and IH- American Industrial Hygiene Association (AIHA) READ: Why B.C. is flattening the COVID-19 curve while numbers in central Canada surge- CBC News--April 6, 2020 READ: ER Visits for Coronavirus-like Illnesses Drop in Washington Hospitals-Newsweek--April 3, 2020 READ: Report 12: The Global Impact of COVID-19 and Strategies for Mitigation and Suppression- Report from the Imperial College London--March 26, 2020 BLOG: Disaster Zone: The Big One, COVID-19 Tsunami-MRSC--March 24, 2020--Blog from CRDR's Eric Holdeman READ & LISTEN: Expert: We have a ‘civic responsibility’ to stay home, help slow spread-Gee and Ursula Show, KIRO Radio--March 23, 2020--Interview with CRDR's Eric Holdeman READ: Impact of non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) to reduce COVID-19 mortality and healthcare demand-Report from Imperial College London--March 16, 2020 |
News
Live Updates:
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U.S.: The Coronavirus Outbreak -The New York Times
Alberta: COVID-19 Live Updates- Calgary Herald British Columbia: COVID-19 Update- Vancouver Sun Idaho: Coronavirus Updates- Idaho Statesman |
Oregon: Coronavirus in Oregon- The Oregonian
Saskatchewan: COVID-19 live updates- The Star Phoenix Washington: Coronavirus daily news updates- Seattle Times |
Additional News:
Data
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Resources
Country Unemployment Statistics: United States Canada Provincial/State Unemployment Statistics: Alaska Alberta British Columbia Idaho Montana Northwest Territories Oregon Saskatchewan Washington Yukon |
*This is a developing resource page, and we are regularly updating these resources to present the most up-to-date and accurate information.
If you have a resource or news story that you think should be included, please email Tara.Edens@pnwer.org.
If you have a resource or news story that you think should be included, please email Tara.Edens@pnwer.org.
