Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19):
The Iowa Department of Public Health and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have created several great resources which provide information over the Coronavirus Disease 2019.
Please use the links below to find updates over COVID-19.
https://idph.iowa.gov/emerging-health-issues/novel-coronavirus
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/index.html
Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
- State of Iowa – Proclamation of Disaster Emergency
- Public Health Proclamation – 2020.03.19
- New Proclamation Continuing State Public Health Emergency Declaration – 3-26-2020
O’Brien County General Assistance – Mental Health Resources
IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
- https://www.iowaworkforcedevelopment.gov/
- Assistance for employers and employees affected by COVID-19 related layoffs
Iowa Economic Development
- COVID-19: Iowa Business Recovery Assistance
- https://www.iowaeconomicdevelopment.com/our-agency-detail-resources/6710
- Iowa Small Business Relief Grant and Tax Deferral Application COVID-19
U.S. Small Business Administration – Disaster Loan Assistance
- https://disasterloan.sba.gov/ela/
- The SBA is now making loans available statewide to small businesses and private, non-profit organizations to help alleviate economic injury caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans offer up to $2 million in assistance and can provide vital economic support to small businesses to help overcome the temporary loss of revenue they are experiencing.These loans may be used to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payable and other bills that can’t be paid because of the disaster’s impact. The interest rate is 3.75% for small businesses. The interest rate for non-profits is 2.75%. SBA offers loans with long-term repayments in order to keep payments affordable, up to a maximum of 30 years. Terms are determined on a case-by-case basis, based upon each borrower’s ability to repay.
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For questions, please contact the SBA disaster assistance customer service center at 1-800-659-2955 (TTY: 1-800-877-8339) or email disastercustomerservice@sba.gov.
Public Assistance Grant Program
- https://www.homelandsecurity.iowa.gov/disasters/public_assistance.html
- 1. Public Assisance Applicant Briefing
- Eligible Private Non-Profit – Assistance Information
- Combined Q&A
- Instructions for Submitting a Request for Public Assistance via EMGrantsPro
Additional COVID-19 Resources / Information
- Environmental Cleaning Guidance
- Handmade Face Masks
- Childcare Guidance
- DHS_ChildCareGuidance
- Iowa Department of Human Services
- Iowa Legal Aid
- Community Mitigation Strategies
- Workplace Guidance
- Managing Stress
Emergency Preparedness:
- Emergency Supply Kit
- Family Emergency Plan
- Emergency Supply Checklist
- Family Communications Plan
- Family Communications Plan for Kids
- Family Communications Plan – Spanish Version
- BE A HERO – EMERGENCY SUPPLY CHECKLIST
- Preparing for Emergencies – Information for People with Disabilities
- Prepare for Emergencies Now – Information for People with Disabilities
- Prepare for Emergencies Now – Information for People with Disabilities – Spanish Version
- Prepare for Emergencies Now – Information for Older Americans
- Prepare for Emergencies Now – Information for Older Americans – Spanish Version
- Prepare for Emergencies Now – Information for Pet Owners
- Prepare for Emergencies Now – Information for Pet Owners – Spanish Version
Business – Emergency Planning:
- Ready Business – Emergency Response Plan
- Ready Business – Emergency Response Resources
- Business Risk Assessment Table
- Business Program Committee Worksheet
- Business Insurance Discussion Form
Flood Hazard Mapping – Website Links:
- Finding Preliminary Flood Hazard Mapping Data: www.IowaFloodMaps.org
- Education Links (Flooding in Iowa): www.extension.iastate.edu/floodinginiowa
- Iowa Draft Flood Hazard Maps: ifis.iowafloodcenter.org/
- Iowa Department of Natural Resources – Floodplain Mapping: https://www.iowadnr.gov/Environmental-Protection/Land-Quality/Flood-Plain-Management/Flood-Plain-
- (FEMA) Flood Hazard Determination Notices: www.floodmaps.fema.gov/
Flood Insurance Rate Maps – Flood Insurance Study:
- Understanding the Changes to Your Community’s Flood Insurance Rate Map
- Changes to FEMA’s Appeals Process
- Criteria for Appeals of Flood Insurance Rate Maps
- The Map Change Lifecycle Overview
- Consultation and Coordination Meeting – O’Brien County
Flood Mitigation / Recovery:
- Protecting Your Home and Property From Flood Damage
- Homeowner’s and Renter’s Guide to Mold Cleanup After Disasters
- A Brief Guide to Mold, Moisture, and Your Home – EPA
Preparing for a Foreign Animal Disease:
- Iowa Department of Agriculture & Land Stewardship https://iowaagriculture.gov/animal-industry-bureau/biosecurity
- Iowa State University: Iowa Pork Industry Center https://www.ipic.iastate.edu/secureporksupply.html
- Secure Pork Supply https://www.securepork.org/
- Secure Pork Supply – Foot and Mouth Disease – Handout
- Secure Pork Supply – Classical Swine Fever – Handout
- Secure Pork Supply – African Swince Fever – Handout
- Secure Pork Supply Plan for Continuity of Business
- Self-Assessment Checklist for Enhanced Pork Production Biosecurity- Animals Raised Indoors
- Self-Assessment Checklist for Enhanced Pork Production Biosecurity- Animals with Outdoor Access
- Biosecurity Plan Template
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- Secure Pork Supply – Signs and Posters http://www.securepork.org/pork-producers/signs-posters/
- Secure Beef Supply – Guide to a Secure Beef Supply Plan
- The Center for Food Security & Public Health http://www.cfsph.iastate.edu/Infection_Control/Species/cattle.php
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- Infection Control for Cattle Facilities
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- USDA – How To Protect Your Birds
Maps: