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Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

The Association of Indiana Counties (AIC) is monitoring the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and the effect it has on our global and local communities.

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Stay Healthy. Stay Safe. #INthistogether

$20 Million Safety Awareness Grant

On November 13th, Governor Holcomb signed Executive Order 20-48 to implement pandemic requirements for all Hoosiers and targeted restrictions for counties which have high levels of COVID-19 based on a color-coded metric system. Governor Holcomb also announced the allocation of an additional $20 million from the Coronavirus Relief Fund for local governments to financially support the public awareness, education, and compliance with these requirements.

Please click here to read the letter from Cristopher Johnston, Office of Management and Budget about the Safety Awareness Program.

Click here to see the County, City and Town Safety Awareness Allocations from the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) web site.

Click here to read the latest Frequently Asked Questions.

The Safety Awareness Reimbursement Request Form can be found here.

The IFA web site https://www.in.gov/ifa/ has additional information.

As usual, questions may be submitted to COVID-19@ifa.in.gov.

If you would like to use our radio ad promoting safety awareness please let us know and we can send you the audio file.

Update from Governor Holcomb

Governor Holcomb announced changes for moving forward in the fight against COVID-19 due to increased strain on our healthcare facilities. Please click the link below to see the slideshow from the press conference on November 11, 2020.

In summary, we are moving beyond the 5 Stage approach and utilizing a county-by-county process that affects gathering sizes based on the color-coded map on the state’s Website. Governor Holcomb also announced $20 million in CARES funding that communities can apply for to support education and compliance.

Find the slideshow here.

Find the color-coded map here.

Treasury Releases New Spending Report

U.S.Treasury released their new interim report of costs by category incurred by state and local CRF recipients through June 30, 2020. The interim report outlines how CRF proceeds have been spent on activities such as payroll, transfers to local governments, medical expenses, economic support, and other expenses.

CARES Act Funding

Click here to read the CARES ACT DISBURSEMENT BY EXPENSE CATEGORY 10.29.2020

Click hereto read the CARES Act Disbursement Summary 10.29.2020

Click here to read the List of CRF Acceptance Certificates

Click here to read letter on Questions about CARES Act Reimbursed through IFA 10.28.2020

Click here to read the Department of the Treasury Office of Inspector General Coronavirus Relief Fund FAQ

Click here to read the CARES Reimbursement of Public Health and Public Safety Payroll Costs

Click here to read the Accounting and Appropriation of COVID-19 Grants

IMPORTANT: Please read FAQs, 70-71 as this expands/clarifies that CARES ACT money can be used for public safety salaries. Also, see letter from State of Indiana that allows for a county’s allocation of CARES ACT through the Indiana Finance Authority can use for public safety salaries. This greatly expands the permissible uses of you CARES ACT money.

On Monday, July 13, 2020 the Indiana Finance Authority (IFA) hosted a WebEx webinar on the Indiana Cares Act Program click here to watch the video.

Click here to see the IFA Indiana Cares Act Program slides from the presentation.

Coronavirus Relief Fund Frequently Asked Questions updated as of July 8, 2020

AIC CARES Act Funding Video Podcast

You can find the handouts here.

As always, please let AIC know if you have any questions related to this program or other aspect of COVID-19 response.

Please click here to read the letter from Cristopher Johnston from Office of Management & Budget.

Please click here to see the CRF Funding Units Grouped by County.

GHEO

Governor Holcomb announced on May 1, 2020 a roadmap to safely reopen Indiana. He has a five-stage plan to get Indiana’s economy back on track.

Read the full plan here: https://backontrack.in.gov/

EXECUTIVE ORDERS

Governor's Executive Order 20-50

Continuation of County-Based Measures and Restrictions Based on the Impact and Spread of the Coronavirus Disease

Governor's Executive Order 20-49

Ninth Renewal of Emergency Declaration

Governor's Executive Order 20-48

Color-Coded County Assessments

Governor's Executive Order 20-47

Eighth Renewal of Emergency Declaration

Governor's Executive Order 20-46

Stage 5 Continued

Governor's Executive Order 20-45

Renewal and Recession of Certain Directives

Governor's Executive Order 20-44

SEVENTH RENEWAL OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

Governor's Executive Order 20-43

BACK ON TRACK INDIANA: STAGE FIVE - THE NEW NORMAL DURING A GLOBAL PANDEMIC

Governor's Executive Order 20-42
THIRD CONTINUATION OF STAGE 4.5 OF INDIANA'S BACK ON TRACK

Governor's Executive Order 20-41
SIXTH RENEWAL OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR THE COVID~19 OUTBREAK

Governor's Executive Order 20-40
CHILD CARE MATTERS AND COVID~19

Governor's Executive Order 20-39
BACK ON TRACK INDIANA: SECOND CONTINUATION OF STAGE 4.5

Governor's Executive Order 20-38
FIFTH RENEWAL OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH EMERGENCY DECLARATION FOR THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK

View the rest of the Governor's Executive Orders here.

State Resources

IN State Department of Health (here) This includes map of reported cases in Indiana.
IN Department of Education (here)
IN Department of Labor (here)
IN Department of Homeland Security (here)
IN Department of Homeland Security - County Travel Status (here)

Please call the IN State Department of Health Epidemiology Resource Center at 317-233-7125 [317-233-1325 after hours] or e-mail epiresource@isdh.in.gov if you experience symptoms such as fever, cough and shortness of breath and have a recent history of travel to China or contact with someone suspected of having COVID-19.

Anton Neff

A video message from AIC Board President, Anton Neff, Owen County Council, on March 30, 2020.

Federal Resources

USDA's COVID -19 Federal Rural Resource Guide

Click here to see USDA’s COVID-19 Federal Rural Resource Guide Lists Federal Programs That Can Help Rural Communities, Organizations and Residents Impacted by COVID-19.

Nat’l Assn. of Counties (NACO) Analysis of Federal CARES Act

https://www.naco.org/resources/naco-analysis-third-covid-19-supplemental-coronavirus-aid-relief-and-economic-security-act

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Coronavirus Disease 2019: HERE
Coronavirus Task Force national briefings: HERE
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (here)
U.S. Department of Education (here)
U.S. Department of Agriculture (here)
U.S. Department of Labor (here)
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (here)
U.S. Department of State (here)
U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (here)
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (here)
U.S. Department of the Interior (here)
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid (here)

Bliss McKnight

Bliss McKnight

AIC would like you to be of aware of the resources, provided by our endorsed partner Bliss McKnight, on their Practical HR Resources Web site. These resources provide guidance on preventing the spread of the virus, appropriate occupational health measures, and recommended national and international protocols.

To access the Coronavirus COVID-19 resources from Bliss McKnight click here or go to www.practicalhrresources.com. Click on the red Coronavirus Alert button at the top of the page.

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