To: Board of Supervisors, County of Sonoma
Department or Agency Name(s): Health Services, Economic Development Board, Emergency Management
Staff Name and Phone Number: Barbie Robinson/565-4700; Dr. Sundari Mase/565-4426; Sheba Person-Whitley; Chris Godley/565-1152
Vote Requirement: Majority
Supervisorial District(s): All Districts
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12:30 P.M. - Novel Coronavirus/COVID-19 Threat, Response, Reopening and Recovery Update
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Recommended Action:
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Receive a staff update on the Novel Coronavirus threat, current response efforts, community reopening considerations, and economic recovery planning coordination.
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Executive Summary:
An update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 Pandemic will be provided by the County Department of Health Services, Economic Development Board, and Department of Emergency Management. Staff may request guidance and actions to support reopening and recovery efforts. A PowerPoint presentation will be provided to the Board.
Discussion:
Medical / Health
The Department of Health Services continues to lead key COVID-19 policy and response efforts including developing and managing data regarding community impacts, developing and managing Public Health Officer orders, assessing guidance, models and data relevant to reopening planning, supporting development of community information and education, advising on community and organizational health protective measures, conducting community testing and surveillance, addressing vulnerable individuals in the homeless community and establishing and managing and the Alternate Care Site.
Business Reopening and Economic Recovery
County staff and allied stakeholder organizations have been working as part of the new Business Recovery Task Force Workgroups. The Workgroups and other stakeholders have supported development of additional Best Management Practices to support the safe operation of various businesses and industries during the COVID-19 pandemic. These are now available at the SoCo Launch website. Economic Development is working to finalize a Full Roadmap to Reopening Plan, which will include Self-Certification resources.
Emergency Management / Public Information
The Department of Emergency Management continues to support COVID-19 response and preparedness for a potential increase in infection rates or a second wave of infection. Staff continue to support the County’s Continuity of Operations Program (COOP) and lead the Food Resources Task Force. Staff is working to participate in the State of California’s program that will offer some Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items to businesses that are deemed by the State as essential.
Emergency Management is executing its Concurrent Hazard Preparedness Project to assess existing and revise response plans, complete and publish the After Action Reports for the 2019 Power Shutoffs and Kincade Fire, and simultaneously review COVID-19 response efforts to date in order to identify quick-turn improvements that can be immediately implemented. In July and August, Emergency Management will engage Operational Area stakeholder organizations via a series of virtual workshops and TTXs to review and reinforce readiness for wildfires and power shutoffs.
The County’s Public Information Officers are continuing to partner with Health Services to share consistent, coordinated messaging with the community. Regular video updates from both Chair Gorin and Dr. Mase continue including Spanish language versions of each. Staff are also maintaining the SoCoEmergency.org, SoCoEmergencia.org, and the Virtual Local Assistance Center websites. The Public Information Team is also continuing to expand efforts for LatinX community outreach, engagement, and education.
Prior Board Actions:
June 25, 2020: Received a staff update on the Novel Coronavirus threat, current response efforts, community reopening considerations and economic recovery planning coordination
June 11, 2020: Received a staff update on the Novel Coronavirus threat, current response efforts, community reopening considerations and economic recovery planning coordination.
June 2, 2020: Received a staff update on the Novel Coronavirus threat, current response efforts, community reopening considerations and economic recovery planning coordination.
May 18, 2020: Received a staff update on the Novel Coronavirus threat, current response efforts, community reopening considerations, and economic recovery planning coordination. Reviewed the Public Health Officer’s Attestation Report to California Department of Public Health for Variance to Stage 2 of California’s Roadmap to Modify Stay At Home Order and approved a letter of support.
May 12, 2020: Received a staff update on the Novel Coronavirus threat, current response efforts, community reopening considerations, economic recovery planning coordination, and County parks restrictions.
April 28, 2020: Received an update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency and response activities.
April 21, 2020: Received an update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency and response activities.
April 14, 2020: Received an update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency and response activities.
April 7, 2020: Received an update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency and response activities.
March 24, 2020: Received an update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency and response activities.
March 17, 2020: Received an update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 emergency and response activities.
March 10, 2020: Received an update on the Coronavirus/COVID-19 threat and approved the Pandemic Annex to the Sonoma County Operational Area Emergency Operations Plan.
March 4, 2020: The Board ratified the proclamation a local emergency and the Public Health Officer declaration of Public Health emergency for COVID-19.
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Attachments:
1. PowerPoint Presentation
Related Items “On File” with the Clerk of the Board:
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