COVID-19 - Health and Safety Resources

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Florida Department of Health

For updates on recommended health and safety measures, please visit your local Department of Health. Visit their Toolkit for information about prevention, protection, and testing.

Sarasota County Department of Health

Manatee County Department of Health

DeSoto County Department of Health

Local County Government

Visit your local county government's sites on Coronavirus for important updates.

Sarasota County

Manatee County

DeSoto County

Centers for Disease Control

Visit the CDC's dedicated COVID-19 page for the most reliable, up-to-date information on a national level.

FEMA

Response – COVID 19

National Governors Association

Find updates on what our steps our states and federal government have taken to address Coronavirus.

SBA (Small Business Association)

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Small Business Guidance & Loan Resources.

IRS - Tax Relief and Economic Impact Payments

The IRS has established a special section focused on steps to help taxpayers, businesses and others affected by the coronavirus. This page will be updated as new information is available. English / Spanish

U.S. Department of the Treasury

Coronavirus: Resources, Updates, and What You Should Know.

Disaster Distress Helpline

SAMHSA's crisis helpline is staffed by trained counselors from a network of crisis call centers located across the United States.

Crisis counseling for people in emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster
Information on how to recognize distress and its effects on individuals and families
Tips for healthy coping
Referrals to local crisis call centers for additional follow-up care and support