Local Government COVID-19 Preparedness Question Title * 1. Do you have a protocol to deal with COVID-19 or a similar public health issue? Yes No Yes, but we are modifying the protocol No, but we are developing one Unsure OK Question Title * 2. If you are working with consultants, which areas are you seeking advice on? Check all that apply: Planning and preparation Communicating with the public Controlling risk Cleaning and disinfecting public areas Training public safety officials and city/county hospitals on how to respond Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 3. How are you mitigating the potential harm to your community? Check all that apply: Limiting travel of our employees Advising building managers on how to avoid the risk of spreading the virus Publishing emergency phone numbers or websites to contact with questions Advising businesses to offer working from home where possible Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 4. Overall, how prepared is your local government to deal with a potential healthcare crisis? Very prepared Somewhat prepared Barely prepared Not at all OK Question Title * 5. How are you communicating with your community and countering misinformation about COVID-19? Check all that apply: Communicating with the local media regularly Distributing posters to businesses in public places Directing people to reputable sources for information in all communications to the public Train 911 center workers on answers to common questions Active use of social media We are not prepared to combat misinformation Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 6. Which workplace policies are your public offices implementing in response to COVID-19? Check all that apply: Allowing employees to work from home, if possible Limiting public meeting Cancelling public events Limiting the size of work crews Nothing, it's business as usual Other (please specify) OK Question Title * 7. Which of your departments are taking actions specifically related to COVID-19? Check all that apply: Health Department Police/Sheriff's Office Fire/EMS Executive and Command Sanitation Office Emergency Management Office of Communications/Public Affairs Other (please specify) OK DONE
