In preparing for the 2021 disaster season, this updated document provides actionable guidance to State, Local, Tribal & Territorial officials to prepare for response and recovery operations for all-hazards and encourages personal preparedness measures amidst the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. This document can be applied to any disaster operation in the COVID-19 environment, including hurricanes, no-notice incidents, spring flooding and wildfire seasons, and typhoon response.
Information presented in this document regarding FEMA’s operating posture should serve as a baseline for SLTT partners.
Visit our "FEMA Announces Operational Guidance for Disaster Response and Recovery in Pandemic Environment" News Release.
FEMA is offering a series of webinars throughout the month of June to further educate people on the pandemic operational guidance.