As a service to our community, Waterdog Computer Works has compiled this grouping of relevant sites that offer advice, tools, resources and guidance for dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. We strive to keep this list of information updated on a regular basis.
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Helpful links for the Center for Disease Control (CDC)
Helpful links for the Center for Disease Control (CDC)- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- Recommendations regarding the use of cloth face coverings & how to make them
- How to prevent yourself from getting sick
- What to do if you are sick
Get the latest updates from your local Health Departments
Get the latest updates from your local Health Departments- PA Dept of Health https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
- Chester & Delaware counties https://www.chesco.org/4376/Coronavirus-COVID-19
- Montgomery county https://www.montcopa.org/513/Public-Health
- Bucks county tarhttp://www.buckscounty.org/government/healthservices/healthdepartment
- City of Philadelphia https://www.phila.gov/departments/department-of-public-health/
US SBA resources for financial relief
US SBA resources for financial relief Tools for remote collaboration
Tools for remote collaboration
Zoom – video conferencing https://www.zoom.us/
Slack – instant messaging https://slack.com/
Microsoft Teams – instant messaging and video conferencing
- This tool is Included in your Microsoft Office 365 Licensing at the Business Essentials, Business Premium, E1, and E3 levels.
- FREE MS Teams training – Bigger Brains has moved their Teams training over to YouTube as a resource for companies who need to learn collaboration in a hurry.
SANS Institute – work from home deployment
- The SANS Institute has put together a FREE guide for businesses and parents who are working from home or have children doing eLearning
- https://www.sans.org/security-awareness-training/sans-security-awareness-work-home-deployment-kit?utm_content=121882391&utm_medium=social&utm_source=linkedin&hss_channel=lcp-35509483
Additional resources and helpful hints
Additional resources and helpful hints- Wayne Business Association Coronavirus site – Support Local Businesses http://support.waynebusiness.com/
- NPR – Flattening the Curve https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/13/815502262/flattening-a-pandemics-curve-why-staying-home-now-can-save-lives
- Coronavirus Live Updates https://www.livescience.com/coronavirus-updates-united-states.html
- Running Virtual Meetings – What Everyone Should Know https://hbr.org/2016/04/what-everyone-should-know-about-running-virtual-meetings
- How To Have A Virtual Meeting That Is Productive https://www.fastcompany.com/90304194/best-practices-for-virtual-meetings
- 7 Best Practices To Secure A Virtual Meeting https://www.secureworldexpo.com/industry-news/7-best-practices-to-secure-virtual-meetings
- Household Products To Use Against Coronavirus https://www.consumerreports.org/cleaning/common-household-products-that-can-destroy-novel-coronavirus/
- How To Make Your Own Face Mask https://www.cnn.com/2020/04/04/health/how-to-make-your-own-mask-wellness-trnd/index.html
- US Chamber of Commerce – Business Resilience https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/sites/default/files/media-uploads/3-RiaB_BASIC-Top-20-Tips-for-Biz-Prep-ENG.pdf
- OSHA – Workplace Preparedness during COVID-19 https://www.osha.gov/Publications/OSHA3990.pdf
- Travel FAQs https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/faqs.html
- PA Critical Donation Portal https://spportal.dot.pa.gov/padonation/SitePages/home.aspx?fbclid=IwAR3J8iwtQ3WVHxIV75xj3HFC0gB-ylKPZX9_q69NudZGfYqmQ3Cx4BpZpco
- AARP Friendly Voices – request a check-in call for you or a loved one https://patch.com/us/across-america/aarp-mutual-aid-groups-site-helps-towns-rally-during-coronavirus?utm_source=facebook.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=blasts&fbclid=IwAR25U5ZqAJxUAS_qJIHYk00uWuLGo7Hpf4yxR18O4MnAgOdVAQKftp56VDk
- Dept. of Education – FAQs for parents, students and teachers https://www.education.pa.gov/Schools/safeschools/emergencyplanning/COVID-19/Pages/AnswersToFAQs.aspx?fbclid=IwAR2Hm75klNfp2nphYvYUa-2Ee0RGa9H-CFLZd1bSXPOeFyQT_vsGULV67VI