FW: COVID-19 Updates from ACL Robin Troutman 05 Aug 2020 09:58 EDT

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ACL's COVID-19 Resources: What's New<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FjbC5nb3YvbmV3cy1hbmQtZXZlbnRzL2Fubm91bmNlbWVudHMvYWNscy1jb3ZpZC0xOS1yZXNvdXJjZXMtd2hhdHMtbmV3LTEyIn0.-2AFx8rs7R7dKGCrtrS9sfv0LCBrAquok1lrI3iBvVg/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l>

Here's what's new on our COVID-19 resource page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FjbC5nb3YvY292aWQtMTkifQ.gAKrYOHQgZMtzvJxjXRjbEMrnAzcgu4KPRliXS5kms8/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l>:

Preparing for emergencies: The recent landfall of Hurricane Isaias was the latest reminder of the importance of preparing for potential emergencies and natural disasters during the coronavirus pandemic. We've continued to update the "disaster preparedness" section of our page with new resources including a Preparing for Disaster During COVID-19<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5yZWRjcm9zcy5vcmcvZ2V0LWhlbHAvaG93LXRvLXByZXBhcmUtZm9yLWVtZXJnZW5jaWVzL3R5cGVzLW9mLWVtZXJnZW5jaWVzL2Nvcm9uYXZpcnVzLXNhZmV0eS9wcmVwYXJpbmctZm9yLWRpc2FzdGVyLWR1cmluZy1jb3ZpZC0xOS5odG1sIn0.QatSLmFRJcxbiHBoPZLlGEBmCQhZ3JrikcwbBKZcXtI/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l> website from the American Red Cross and an interim FEMA policy on Emergency Non-Congregate Sheltering during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDUsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mZW1hLmdvdi9tZWRpYS1saWJyYXJ5LWRhdGEvMTU5MjQ4OTA1MzI0NC0xNzljY2ZiYTk2YzM2ZDIyZDMyZjljYmJlYTAxMDhiZi9mZW1hX3B1YmxpY19hc3Npc3RhbmNlX25vbl9jb3ZpZC0xOV9OQ1NfUG9saWN5LnBkZiJ9.W5Hyb7P6-WyhLwtQ__iX9ykOGgfp7peMztlBNmdbeXM/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l>

Navigating volunteer shortages: Volunteers play a critical role in supporting many community-based organizations. ACL has developed a guide<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDYsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL2FjbC5nb3Yvc2l0ZXMvZGVmYXVsdC9maWxlcy9jb21tb24vUG9zdGVkJTIwLSUyMEJBX1ZvbHVudGVlcl9SZWN1aXRtZW50X1Jlc291Y2VfQ29tcGVuZGl1bS5kb2N4In0.zMmGr3wBQj8JKJGXE0sAN8HW8ekDiueBHvuGLogSwTg/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l> compiling examples of creative strategies that various organizations have deployed to address volunteer shortages, journal articles on volunteering during times of crises, and other resources.

Speaking of volunteers, here are some ways you can give back:

  *   Participate in a clinical trial for a COVID-19 vaccine.<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDcsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jb3JvbmF2aXJ1c3ByZXZlbnRpb25uZXR3b3JrLm9yZy8ifQ.QfRx2tWtKInSm2sZPNwxX109ZWASsC_ru6X6HlAEbZA/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l>
  *   Encourage those who have recovered from COVID-19 to donate their antibody rich blood to help others fighting the disease<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDgsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mZGEuZ292L2VtZXJnZW5jeS1wcmVwYXJlZG5lc3MtYW5kLXJlc3BvbnNlL2Nvcm9uYXZpcnVzLWRpc2Vhc2UtMjAxOS1jb3ZpZC0xOS9kb25hdGUtY292aWQtMTktcGxhc21hIn0.OFdGiJGTrMoz02BwEioxZ0Qp-YowhU05plIvvQHXMvU/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l>.
  *   Visit the Corporation for National and Community Service's service page<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMDksInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5uYXRpb25hbHNlcnZpY2UuZ292L3NlcnZlIn0.zvNf133c9z4OYQ5u2f35Eoz9YFV9hmIYSdIQIMdM-Tc/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l> for many more ideas on how to volunteer while staying safe.

Supporting our communities: We know that many older adults and people with disabilities face an increased risk of serious illness as a result of COVID-19. The White House and HHS have developed new fact sheets highlighting ongoing efforts to support Americans with disabilities<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTAsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5oaHMuZ292L2Fib3V0L25ld3MvMjAyMC8wNy8yNC9mYWN0LXNoZWV0LXRydW1wLWFkbWluaXN0cmF0aW9uLWFjY29tcGxpc2htZW50cy1lbXBvd2VyLWFtZXJpY2Fucy1kaXNhYmlsaXRpZXMuaHRtbCJ9.u7tYT2v6ntDXTTu77VmDqkwuXW_V2kB1Pis4cHfz6gU/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l> and older Americans living in nursing homes<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTEsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy53aGl0ZWhvdXNlLmdvdi9icmllZmluZ3Mtc3RhdGVtZW50cy9wcmVzaWRlbnQtZG9uYWxkLWotdHJ1bXAtaXMtcHJvdGVjdGluZy1vdXItbmF0aW9ucy12dWxuZXJhYmxlLXNlbmlvcnMvIn0.zJ73vYQmLQZkDPqQYCye8grJ_zqiYXWqyhoffl3BqcI/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l> during the pandemic.

Last but not least:

  *   FEMA has produced a fact sheet<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTIsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5mZW1hLmdvdi9tZWRpYS1saWJyYXJ5LWRhdGEvMTU5NDc2MTk4MTY0MC1mNDUzYTFiNGFiOTBmMTM1YThiZWYwMjBiNTFkYTBmMy9ISFNfRkVNQV9GQUNUX1NIRUVUX1BQRV9QcmVzZXJ2YXRpb25CZXN0UHJhY3RpY2VzVXBkYXRlXzE0SnVsMjAyMC5wZGYifQ.fzHCPeJO-srtbhbbL3Q25GPMdvRC6UOjSBsFYACtpZ4/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l> summarizing best practices for sustaining personal protective equipment (PPE) while ensuring the protection of healthcare professionals and first responders.
  *   The National Association of Area Agencies on Aging recently published #AAAsAtWork for Older Adults: A Snapshot of Area Agency on Aging Responses to COVID-19<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTMsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3Byb3RlY3QyLmZpcmVleWUuY29tL3VybD9rPTFhNjcyODAxLTQ2MzMwMTJhLTFhNjcxOTNlLTBjYzQ3YTZkMTdjYy01Nzc3MzFiMWEyYTBhYzUxJnU9aHR0cHM6Ly9uNGEudXM1Lmxpc3QtbWFuYWdlLmNvbS90cmFjay9jbGljaz91PThlNWE1OGYwNTM5ZjRkNzQzM2Y0ZmFhZmMmaWQ9MmZlOGZhNjhkMSZlPTUzMDBjZmI3ODAifQ.DNcgZE_ha5ZN7hirWbgVlP9mBK6pEzHp5_FWDJkzD28/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l>,
  *   CDC offers tips for staying safe and slowing the spread of COVID-19 while scheduling services or repairs inside the home<https://lnks.gd/l/eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiJ9.eyJidWxsZXRpbl9saW5rX2lkIjoxMTQsInVyaSI6ImJwMjpjbGljayIsImJ1bGxldGluX2lkIjoiMjAyMDA4MDUuMjUyOTY4ODEiLCJ1cmwiOiJodHRwczovL3d3dy5jZGMuZ292L2Nvcm9uYXZpcnVzLzIwMTktbmNvdi9kYWlseS1saWZlLWNvcGluZy9hdC1ob21lL2luLWhvbWUtc2VydmljZXMuaHRtbCJ9.KuIE8EyAH7VYJZCCobqzsV8nvDiHrdVvSSgYPasMRNo/s/1206004223/br/81913632017-l>.

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