City COVID-19 Preparedness Actions

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Quick checklist to boost city COVID-19 readiness and protect communities.

• Form a local incident response team

  Bring city officials, health, emergency services, and community reps together.

• Assign clear roles and responsibilities

  Define who leads operations, communications, logistics, and health actions.

• Map vulnerable and high-risk groups

  Identify seniors, people with chronic illness, homeless populations, and care facilities.

• Ensure access to testing and timely results

  Plan testing capacity, turnaround targets, and accessible locations.

• Identify community testing sites

  Use clinics, drive-throughs, or mobile units close to affected neighborhoods.

• Streamline testing referrals and reporting

  Set simple referral steps and fast reporting to public health teams.

• Secure supplies of PPE and essential equipment

  Monitor stock levels and set reorder triggers for masks, gloves, and sanitizers.

• Coordinate with local hospitals and clinics

  Share capacity data, referral paths, and surge plans regularly.

• Set up a public communications and risk messaging plan

  Plan consistent, clear messages about health measures and services.

• Translate messages into main local languages

  Ensure non-English speakers get timely, accurate information.

• Use multiple channels for communications

  Combine radio, social media, SMS, posters, and community networks.

• Create a transparent data dashboard for cases and resources

  Publish regular local data on cases, tests, hospital beds, and PPE stocks.

• Promote mask use, hand hygiene, and physical distancing

  Run public campaigns and provide free or low-cost masks where needed.

• Improve ventilation and airflow in public buildings

  Increase fresh air, use fans or open windows where safe, and maintain HVAC filters.

• Plan safe public transport operations

  Stagger schedules, increase cleaning, and limit crowding during peak times.

• Support safe isolation and quarantine options

  Provide alternative facilities or services for those who cannot isolate at home.

• Maintain essential city services and workforce continuity

  Cross-train staff and plan backup staffing for utilities and critical services.

• Review and update preparedness plans regularly

  Set review dates, test procedures, and adjust based on new information.

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