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HUD: Emergency Solutions Grants (ESG) Program Components Quick Reference
HUD Quick Reference Guide for components of ESG
User Guide for COVID-19 Cost Estimator Tool
Built for Zero tool to help communities estimate the cost of COVID-19 interventions.
State of California: Sample Hotel Occupancy Agreement
AUTHORITY: State of California DATE PRODUCED: April 3, 2020 TYPE: Legal Guidance SHORT DESCRIPTION: This guide provides some useful considerations for communities in developing language when booking large blocks of rooms …
National Health Care for the Homeless Council: Medical Respite Care
Medical respite care is short-term residential care that allows people experiencing homelessness to rest in a safe environment while accessing medical care.
Seattle/King County Public Health: Interim Guidance on COVID-19 for Homeless Service Providers
Guidance specific for homeless service providers during the COVID-19 outbreak.
San Francisco Department of Health: Recommendations on COVID – 19 and people experiencing homelessness
The City of San Francisco’s current strategy to protect people experiencing unsheltered homelessness and modifying shelter operations.
Thank you!
We appreciate all of the communities, providers, and people working to ensure the safety and health of individuals experiencing homelessness during this crisis.
NAEH: Homelessness & COVID-19: Considerations and Action Steps
Concrete actions steps and policy measures that stakeholders should implement to limit the spread of COVID-19.
Study by Culhane et al: Estimated Quarantine Capacity Need for the US Homeless Population Related to COVID-19
This report estimates the potential hospitalization, ICU use and mortality rates associated with COVID-19 infection among the U.S. homeless population.
WHO: Operational considerations for case management of COVID-19 in health facility and community
WHO’s interim guidance on the care of COVID-19 patients as the response capacity of health systems is challenged.
APIC: Infection Prevention and Control for Shelters During Disasters
APIC guidance on preparedness and response to potential emergencies involving infection control issues in shelters.
CDC, HUD: Non-Congregate Approaches to Sheltering for COVID-19 Homeless Response
CDC and HUD guidance on setting up isolation spaces in congregate and non-congregate settings and screening individuals.
Fremont County Public Health Director issues public health order for non-congregate shelter
Canon City Daily Record article on Fremont County’s emergency pandemic response.
