COVID-19 Resources
TJCOG is committed to helping local governments and stakeholders address ongoing response and recovery needs, while encouraging a coordinated response to this virus. TJCOG stands ready to assist your community and the region during this time. This is a challenging, unprecedented situation for all of us, but we can make it easier by supporting each other, sharing resources, and continuing to collaborate.
For the most up-to-date information about COVID-19 in North Carolina, visit the NC Department of Health and Human Services site.
American Rescue Plan & Funding Resources
With the passage of the American Rescue Plan (ARP) on March 11th, local governments in our region will receive direct assistance from the federal government to help with economic recovery. These funds come with specific guidelines and restrictions. Get the best and most up-to-date information on the ARP and funding through these resources from our local and national partners.
- NC League of Municipalities: NC & the American Rescue Plan Hub and American Rescue Plan Primer for Municipal Officials
- National Association of Counties: Local Funding Allocations and Letter to Treasury on Fund Implementation and Clarification
- National Association of Regional Councils: Analysis of the American Rescue Plan
Additional Insights
- Resource: ARP state and local funds Fact Sheet
- Blog: When states and local governments can expect to receive funds
- Blog: Everything you need to know about the ARC
Vaccination Resources
Ensuring an Equitable and Inclusive Approach
- COVID-19 Equity Framework and Rapid Response Tool
- Resources and Engagement Opportunities for Organizations Supporting Under-Served Communities
FEMA Public Assistance Resources
- Eligible Emergency Protective Measures
- Fiscal Tracking and Federal Reimbursement Tips/Tricks
- TJCOG Guide to FEMA Public Assistance
- NCEM Public Assistance Tutorial Series
TJCOG Resources
- Guide to Holding a Remote Meeting During a State of Emergency (in accordance with Senate Bill 704)
Trusted Health Organizations
- World Health Organization COVID-19 Resources
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Resources
- NC Department of Health & Human Services Resources
- Johns Hopkins University COVID-19 Map
- Duke University Healthcare System COVID-19 Updates
- UNC Healthcare COVID-19 Updates
- Wake Med COVID-19 Updates
- First Health of the Carolinas COVID-19 Updates
- Columbia University Severe COVID-19 Risk Map
Partner Organizations
- NC Pandemic Recovery Office
- ICMA COVID-19 Resource Page
- NCLM COVID-19 Resource Library
- NCACC COVID-19 Resource Page
- UNC School of Government COVID-19 Resources
- National Association of Regional Councils COVID-19 Resource Page
- NC Inclusive Disaster Recovery (NCIDR) Network Resources & Engagement Opportunities
- NC Department of Public Safety COVID-19 Public Assistance Resource Page
- COVID-19: National League of Cities Local Action Tracker
- US Census Bureau COVID-19 Demographic and Economic Resources