DHS recognizes that first responders at the Federal, State and local level are on the front lines of providing support to their communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. To assist first responders in conducting activities as safely and efficiently as possible, we are providing links to authoritative resources to help inform and guide your actions. DHS is also involved in a wide range of research and operational efforts in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Additional information can be found at www.dhs.gov/coronavirus.
- Links provide authoritative and curated resources for the First Responder community.
- The sources of information can serve as points of contact for additional information.
- DHS is also involved in other policy, research and operational activities in support of the Nation’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal Agency Resources
- The AI-driven initiative that’s hastening the discovery of drugs to treat COVID-19
- Argonne scientists track community spread of COVID-19 in wastewater Laboratory (anl.gov)
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Resources for First Responders and Law Enforcement (link no longer valid)
- CISA Information & Updates on COVID-19
- COVID-19: Considerations, Strategies, and Resources for Emergency Medical Services Crisis Standards of Care (PDF, 1MB, 27pgs.)
- COVID-19 Disinfection of Structural Firefighting PPE
- DHS Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency - Guidance for Critical Infrastructure Workers (PDF, 526KB, 11pgs.)
- DHS S&T Research & Development Response to SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Factsheet
- Guidance on the Essential Critical Infrastructure Workforce (version 3.1) (update)
- Information for First Responders on Maintaining Operational Capabilities During a Pandemic (PDF, 3MB, 52pgs.)
- Interim Recommendations for Emergency Medical Services and 911 Public Safety Answering Points/Emergency Communication Centers States During the Coronavirus Pandemic
- NIOSH-Approved N95 Particulate Filtering Facepiece Respirators
- NIOSH Guidance for Use of Respiratory Protection Equipment Certified under Standards of Other Countries or Jurisdictions During the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic
- Probabilistic Analysis of National Threats Hazards and Risks Factsheet
- SARS-CoV-2 Indoor Environmental Stability Predictive Model Factsheet
- Simulated Sunlight Rapidly Inactivates SARS-CoV-2 on Surfaces
- U.S. Department of Labor - OSHA COVID-19 Resource
First Responders / Academia / EMS / Labs
- Central United States Earthquake Consortium
- COVID-19 Information and Resources for Emergency Responders
- COVID-19 Pandemic Operational Guidance for the 2020 Hurricane Season
- COVID-19 Rapid Assessment of Point of Entry Capacity
- Disinfection and Reuse of Personal Protective Equipment Factsheet
- EMS Focus Webinars
- FEMA Releases Emergency Operations Center Toolkit
- Innovative Partnerships to Address Personal Protective Equipment Challenges During COVID-19
- International Association of Chiefs of Police - Law Enforcement Resources on COVID-19
- International Association of Fire Chiefs - COVID-19 Resources for Fire and EMS Chiefs
- International Association of Fire Fighters - Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- National Alliance for Public Safety GIS Foundation - Geospatial and Situational Awareness Resources
- National Association of State EMS Officials - Resources COVID-19
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration - Coronavirus/COVID-19 Resources
- NIH Study Validates Decontamination Methods For Re-Use of N95 Respirators
- Non-Medical Interventions: A Desk Reference to Help Planners Recover from COVID-19 and Prepare for Future Outbreaks and Pandemics
- Recommended Guidelines for Selection, Care and Cleaning/Sanitization of Structural Fire Fighting Protective Clothing (PDF, 1pg, 25KB)
- Reference Guide for Operating in Environments where SARS-CoV-2 may be Present
- The State Department’s COVID-19 Efforts and Resources
COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine Information
- CDC Expands Negative COVID-19 Test Requirement to All Air Passengers Entering the United States
- FEMA Supports Vaccine Distribution
- Guidance for Immunization Services During the COVID-19 Pandemic
- HHS COVID-19 Guidance, Testing & Diagnostics Plans
- NASA Provides Ground Support for COVID-19 Vaccine
- S&T Evaluates Mask-on Facial Recognition
S&T-funded Technologies in Action
- The Information Sharing Assessment Tool (ISAT)
- The Next Generation Incident Command System (NICS)
- Regional Information Sharing Portal (RISP)
- Single Automated Business Exchange for Reporting (SABER)