Federal and State Government Resources

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The following tribal-specific COVID-19 resource website from the State of Washington was developed though Tribal-State Collaboration;

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The American Indian Health Commission (AIHC) was created in 1994 by federally recognized tribes, Urban Indian health organizations, and other Indian organizations to provide a forum for addressing tribal-state health issues. The Commission’s mission is to improve the health of AI/AN people through tribal-state collaboration on health policies and programs that will help decrease disparities. The Commission works on behalf of the 29 federally-recognized Tribes and 2 Urban Indian Health Organizations in the State of Washington. Below are links to the major categories of extensive resources (including many helpful models) included on AIHC’s 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) webpages:

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• How to Request Funding, Resources and Assistance

• Model Plans, Policies, Codes and Resolutions

• Case and Contact Investigations

• Information for Tribal Governments

• Information for Indian Healthcare Providers

• Information for Tribal Schools

• Information for Tribal Correctional Facilities

• Information for Tribal Courts

• Information for American Indian and Alaska Native Community Members

 

How Are States Responding to COVID-19?

Visit your state Health Department website for the latest coronavirus information, resources, and guidance.

 

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• Visit Coronavirus.gov for the latest official information from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) Task Force at the White House.

• Visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for official Coronavirus (COVID-19) health information.

• Visit FEMA for answers to coronavirus myths and rumors.

• See Frequently Asked Questions about coronavirus.

• Find information on assistance programs available to small businesses.

• Learn the best way to donate, volunteer, or provide critical supplies to fight the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Health and Safety

• Administration for Children and Families has program information for children, families, and communities.

• Administration for Community Living offers information for older adults, and people with disabilities.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is studying the virus worldwide and helping communities respond locally. Check the CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page for news and guidance.

• Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has guidance for Medicare recipients and Medicare providers.

• Consumer Product Safety Commission home safety advice.

• Corporation for National and Community Service guidance for volunteers and programs.

• Defense Commissary Agency is ensuring the quality and safety of food available at commissaries world-wide.

• Department of Defense supports the government response, and is working to protect the health of the military.

• Department of Energy is researching COVID-19 at the National Labs.

• Department of Health and Human Services news releases.

• Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is developing new medical treatments. 

• Department of Homeland Security is facilitating a whole-of-government response in confronting COVID-19, keeping Americans safe, and helping detect and slow the spread of the virus. 

• Department of Labor has information for employers and workers on preparing workplaces and responding to COVID-19 in the workplace.

• Department of Veterans Affairs is caring for Veterans.

• Environmental Protection Agency has information about disinfectants that can kill COVID-19 and facts about water safety.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) warns of increase in child abuse due to school closures, and offers tips on what you can do to protect children and report abuse.

• Federal Energy Regulatory Commission news and updates.

• Food and Drug Administration is working with the medical industry to develop vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests. For healthcare professionals, they offer FAQs about diagnostic testing.

• Indian Health Service is coordinating the public health response for American Indians and Alaska Natives.

• Military Community and Family Policy offers advice and information for the military community.

• Military Health System offers health advice, and updates on travel restrictions for members of the military.

• National Aeronautics and Space Administration tips for isolation and educational activities.

• National Cancer Institute guidance for cancer patients and guidance for cancer researchers.

• National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences has virtual safety training for frontline responders.

• National Institutes of Health are researching COVID-19 treatments and a vaccine.

• National Institute on Drug Abuse advice for people with substance use disorders.

• Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center published guidance for healthcare providers.

• U.S. Department of Agriculture answers questions about food safety and pet safety.

• U.S. Fire Administration published infection control guidance for first responders.

 

Money and Taxes

• Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has advice for managing the personal financial impact of coronavirus.

• Internal Revenue Service (IRS) delays federal tax filing until July 15, and offers advice for deducting COVID-19 costs from your taxes. Qualified taxpayers can get free help from the IRS Taxpayer Advocate Service.

 

Education

• Department of Education information for schools.

• Federal Student Aid has information for students, borrowers, and parents.

• U.S. Merchant Marine Academy has academy status updates.

 

Scams and Fraud

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), and identifies critical infrastructure during COVID-19.

• Department of Health and Human Services warns about Medicare, COVID-19 testing and treatment scams.

• Department of Justice is investigating and prosecuting Coronavirus scams and fraud.

• Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) is seeing a rise in Coronavirus scams, including fake emails from the CDC, and fraudulent testing and medical equipment like face masks.

• Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has COVID-19 scam information and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments.

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation warns consumers about potential scams.

• Social Security Administration warns Americans about fraudulent letters threatening the suspension of Social Security benefits.

• U.S. Postal Inspection Service tips for avoiding and reporting fraud.

 

Benefits and Grants

• Health Resources and Services Administration has information for grantees and health care providers.

• National Institutes of Health posted updates on the grants process.

• Social Security Administration answers questions about Social Security benefits and office closures.

 

Housing

• Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued guidance for public housing authorities, landlords, shelters, non-profits, grantees, and stakeholders.

 

Voting and Elections

• U.S. Election Assistance Commission has information for election officials and voters on voting safely.

• Visit your state’s election office website for state-wide voting guidance.

 

Communications

• Federal Communications Commission is ensuring that Americans stay connected during the COVID-19 pandemic. They’re also encouraging service providers to Keep Americans Connected.

• General Services Administration has tips for making agency communications accessible to everyone.

• U.S. Agency for Global Media is covering the coronavirus pandemic.

 

Businesses

• Department of the Treasury is supporting American workers and businesses.

• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission protects workers against workplace discrimination.

• Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with banks and consumers to respond to coronavirus.

• Financial Crimes Enforcement Network reminds financial institutions to remain alert, and report concerns.

• Government acquisition resources.

• Small Business Administration (SBA) has guidance for businesses, and is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) businesses and non-profits impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).

• U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) resources for farmers and ranchers.

 

Cybersecurity

• Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is monitoring cybersecurity threats and risk, and issued an alert on enterprise VPN security.

 

Federal Workforce

• Chief Human Capital Officers Council advises Chief Human Capital Officers, HR Directors and Heads of Agencies.  

• Office of Personnel Management posted information to Federal agencies and employees.

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