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Yesterday, NACo held a national membership call on counties' federal policy priorities regarding COVID-19 response efforts, including FEMA and Capitol Hill updates.
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More than 15 million households have already responded to the Census since March 12 when the self-response period began due in part to the safety and ease of responding through its online, phone and mail options.
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Though no changes have been made to the overall timeline, the Census Bureau will delay all field operations by at least two weeks, so start dates and end dates will be pushed back to maintain current timeframes.
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COVID-19: COUNTY DECLARATIONS & POLICIES
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*The state of California is under a shelter-in-place policy.
Click here to view the County Explorer map in full screen.
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FEDERAL POLICY NEWS & RESOURCES
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Yesterday, NACo sent a letter to congressional leadership urging them to include key county priority items in the next federal legislative package.
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Earlier this week Congress and the White House passed the second legislative package aimed at providing assistance for coronavirus response efforts entitled the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. The package includes five main provisions meant to respond to the deepening economic crisis caused by the coronavirus outbreak.
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Yesterday, Senate Republicans released bill language for the third legislative stimulus package, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act. The 247-page proposal would address the economic impact of the coronavirus by providing direct cash payments and loan guarantees for impacted businesses, and more resources for testing and vaccine development. Following further negotiations, the bill is expected to be voted on sometime between now and early next week.
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Resources from Federal Agencies
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HOW COUNTIES ARE RESPONDING
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County jails and detention centers are reducing jail populations and suspending visitations to protect incarcerated individuals while court systems are making changes to protect members of the community.
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With capacity challenges that come with testing for the coronavirus, county officials are finding innovative solutions to safely perform COVID-19 screenings while finding ways to make communities feel safe. Henderson County, N.C., is one of many counties that established a drive-through screening site for both the flu and COVID-19.
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As unemployment rises, counties keep residents in their homes
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NACo PARTNER RESOURCES
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COVID-19 UPDATES FROM NACo
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During this critical and unprecedented time, NACo is focused on advocating for the needs of counties at the federal level, disseminating useful information to our members, and facilitating the exchange of effective strategies and approaches.
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We have launched www.NACo.org/coronavirus, as well as this recurring digest of key resources for counties. Click below to subscribe to updates.
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