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U.S. Fire Administration

The U.S. Fire Administration has developed Minimizing the Effects of Wildfire Smoke During COVID-19 website, created on June 29, 2020.

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U.S. Department of the Interior

The U.S. Department of the Interior has developed a planning for wildfire in a COVID-19 environment resource.

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Red Cross

The Red Cross has a dedicated webpage: Preparing for Disaster During COVID-19.

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Healthcare Ready Tip Sheets

Hurricanes and Tropical Storms (PDF) Wildfires (PDF)

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Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season Exercise Starter Kit for Preparedness in a Pandemic Healthcare Facilities and Power Outages Planning Considerations: Evacuation and Shelter-in-Place Community Lifelines FEMA App with weather alerts

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CDC

Wildfire Smoke and COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions and Resources for Air Resource Advisors and Other Environmental Health Professionals, June 5, 2020 Preparing for Hurricanes During the COVID-19 Pandemic Going to a Public Disaster Shelter During the COVID-19 Pandemic Natural Disasters, Severe...

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Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR)/ Technical Resources, Assistance Center, and Information Exchange (TRACIE)

Healthcare System Preparedness for Secondary Disasters During COVID-19 (PDF) Preparing for and Responding to Wildfires and Planned Outages (PDF)

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