Lead Agency: HSN
COVID-19 Disaster Response and Disease Preparedness
If you suspect someone of contracting COVID-19, please report it to the Florida Department of Health. View the contact information for Orange, Osceola, and Seminole on Florida Department of Health.
Disease Preparedness Resources
- CDC- Interim Guidance for Homeless Shelters
- CDC- Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection Recommendations for Homeless Shelters
- National Healthcare for the Homeless Council- Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Homeless Shelters and Homeless Service Providers
- National Alliance to End Homelessness- Coronavirus and Homelessness
- Cooperation for Supportive Housing- What Supportive Housing Advisors Need to Know
- Infectious Disease Tool-Kit for Emergency Shelters
- Infectious Disease Took-Kit for Encampments
- Priorities for Actions and Funding for Responding to Threat of COVID-19 for People who are Experiencing Unsheltered Homelessness
- Eligible ESG Program Costs for Infectious Disease Preparedness
- Interim guidance for homeless service providers to plan and respond to coronavirus disease 2019
- Specific Considerations for Public Health Authorities to Limit Infection Risk Among People Experiencing Homelessness An Influenza Pandemic Planning Guide for Homeless and Housing Service Providers
- An Influenza Pandemic Planning Guide for Homeless and Housing Service Providers
- Interim COVID-19 Guidance for Congregate Settings
New HUD SNAPS Resources
- Register for Office Hours: COVID-19 Planning & Response for Homeless Assistance Providers – Fridays at 2:30 PM EDT
- FEMA Public Assistance – Coronavirus (COVID-19) Pandemic: Eligible Emergency Protective Measures
- HUD and CDC: Non-Congregate Approaches to Sheltering for COVID-19 Homeless Response
- Infectious Disease Toolkit for CoCs (A Spanish Version of Preventing and Managing the Spread of Infectious Disease for People Experiencing Homelessness is now available)
- COVID-19: Client Screening and Work Flow Examples (San Diego, CA Client Screening Workflow Example and Fillable Template are now available)
- COVID-19: Essential Services for Encampments During an Infectious Disease Outbreak (Updated)
- FAQ: Can CoC project administrative funds be used to train recipient staff to safely deliver assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic?
- FAQ: Can ESG funds be used to train staff on how to deliver services during the COVID-19 pandemic, including how to recognize symptoms, how to protect recipient staff from infection, and how to protect against spreading the virus while providing assistance?
Visit the SNAPS Disease Risks and Homelessness page on the HUD Exchange for a full list of COVID-19 infectious disease prevention and response resources.
HUD Exchange Webinar:
Infectious Disease Preparedness for Homeless Assistance Providers and Their Partners
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Florida Department of Health Contact Information For Providers to Report Diseases and Conditions
If you suspect that someone has contracted COVID-19, report it to the Florida Department of Health
Department of Health- Orange County
Address: 6101 Lake Ellenor Drive Orlando, FL 32809
Daytime Phone: 407-858-1420
After Hours Phone: 407-383-0185
Confidential Fax: 407-858-5517
Department of Health- Osceola County
Address: 1875 Fortune Road Kissimmee, FL 34744
Daytime Phone: 407-343-2155
After Hours Phone: 407-516-9001
Confidential Fax: 407-343-2145
Department of Health- Seminole County
Address:400 West Airport Blvd. Sanford, FL 32773-5496
Daytime Phone: 407-665-3243
After Hours Phone: 321-377-7473
Confidential Fax: 407-845-6055