DSS has shared a list of resources to assist assisted living communities in preparing for hurricane season. As a reminder, ALFs should review and update their existing emergency preparedness and response plan to include COVID-19 infection prevention and control practices.

These links may be helpful as you review and update your plan:

• Virginia Long Term Care Hurricane Preparedness in a COVID-19 Environment
• Virginia Hurricane Evacuation Guide during the COVID-19 Pandemic
• Hurricanes and COVID-19
• National Hurricane Preparedness
• Ready.gov
• Hurricane Safety
• Know Your Zone

The updated emergency preparedness and response plan should address recommendations from VDH and CDC for COVID-19 including social distancing, appropriate PPE, gathering in areas of refuge, and evacuation procedures.