Coronavirus

Important Resources during COVID-19

For veterans, check the VA's Public Health website regularly to view updates and information about how the agency is working for our nation's heroes during this time.

For small business owners, visit the U.S. Small Business Administration webpage for further guidance on accessing all resources. You can view the Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program for those affected by the coronavirus outbreak, which you can apply for HERE, as well as the Paycheck Protection Program.

If you are in need of guidance on where to find food, there are several resources:

Cumberland County Food Security Council: https://www.ccfoodsecurity.org/covid-19-coronavirus-information.html
Good Shepherd: https://www.gsfb.org/mainecovid/
Wayside Food Programs: https://www.waysidemaine.org/article/covid-19

All Social Security Administration field offices are closed, however, phone and online services remain available. More information here.

If your employer has reduced your hours or shut down operations because of COVID-19, you can file an unemployment insurance claim through the state of Maine.

The Maine Department of Labor has lots of information for workers and employers during COVID-19 available on their webpage.

Maine CDC has up-to-date information on state agency closures, number of COVID-19 cases in Maine, and general updates on the State's actions to combat this pandemic.

Maine Equal Justice has a great list of resources.

If you are a farmer, the Maine Department of Agriculture, Conservation and Forestry; the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Service; the Maine Organic Gardners and Farmers Association; and the Maine Federation of Farmers' Markets are all offering a variety of resources.

While Governor Janet Mills has ordered all nonessential businesses to close their physical locations, most agriculture businesses are considered essential and can stay open.
The Extension Service is offering Daily Maine Farmer online connection sessions to share information and keep our sense of community during this time.

Federal resources during COVID-19:

Health and Safety

Administration for Community Living offers information for older adults, and people with disabilities.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is studying the virus worldwide and helping communities respond locally. Check the CDC’s Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) page for news and guidance.
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid has guidance for Medicare recipients and Medicare providers.
Corporation for National and Community Service guidance for volunteers and programs.
Defense Commissary Agency is ensuring the quality and safety of food available at commissaries world-wide.
Department of Defense supports the government response, and is working to protect the health of the military.
Department of Energy is researching COVID-19 at the National Labs.
Department of Health and Human Services Office of the Assistant Secretary for Preparedness and Response (ASPR) is developing new medical treatments.
Department of Homeland Security is facilitating a whole-of-government response in confronting COVID-19, keeping Americans safe, and helping detect and slow the spread of the virus.
Department of Labor has information for employers and workers on preparing workplaces and responding to COVID-19 in the workplace.
Environmental Protection Agency has information about disinfectants that can kill COVID-19 and facts about water safety.
Food and Drug Administration is working with the medical industry to develop vaccines, drugs, and diagnostic tests. For healthcare professionals, they offer FAQs about diagnostic testing.
Military Community and Family Policy offers advice and information for the military community.
Military Health System offers health advice, and updates on travel restrictions for members of the military.
Navy and Marine Corps Public Health Center published guidance for healthcare providers.
U.S. Department of Agriculture answers questions about food safety and pet safety.
U.S. Fire Administration published infection control guidance for first responders.

Travel, Immigration, and Transportation

Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) offers guidance for air travelers.
Federal Transit Administration (FTA) offers guidance to transit agencies.
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Service (USCIS) has information about office closings, appointments and events.

Money and Taxes

Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has advice for managing the personal financial impact of coronavirus.
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) advice for deducting COVID-19 costs from your taxes.

Education

Federal Student Aid has information for students, borrowers, and parents.

Scams and Fraud

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) has tips to avoid scams related to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has COVID-19 scam information and is taking action against companies marketing fraudulent COVID-19 treatments.
SSA and the FTC both have issued guidance on how to avoid scams during amid COVID-19.

Housing

Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) issued guidance for public housing authorities, landlords, shelters, non-profits, grantees, and stakeholders.

Federal Building Status Updates and National Parks

Defense Acquisition University facility and class status
Department of Defense facility status for the National Capital Region
General Services Administration offers advice for federal tenant agencies and lessors.
National Archives status of National Archive facilities
National Park Service status of National Parks
National Science Foundation updates on facilities, meetings, and the grant submission process
U.S. Northern Command status updates

Businesses

Department of the Treasury is supporting American workers and businesses.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is working with regulated financial institutions to help them meet the needs of their customers.
Small Business Administration (SBA) has guidance for businesses, and is offering low-interest Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDLs) businesses and non-profits impacted by coronavirus (COVID-19).

International Cooperation

Department of State is working with international governments to combat COVID-19 and has also issued travel advisories.
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is providing funding to international organizations to combat COVID-19.

Cybersecurity

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is monitoring cybersecurity threats and risk, and issued an alert on enterprise VPN security.