Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline/State of Ohio Joint Public Information Center
1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634)
This information hotline is staffed 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Monday-Friday
Ohio Department of Health COVID-19 Hotline/State of Ohio Joint Public Information Center
COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics for Employers
The following health departments/agencies are available for consultation on setting up an onsite COVID-19 vaccination clinics for employers:
Community Family Health Center, Dover
Contact: 330-365-1781
New Philadelphia City Health Department (limited to businesses within the city limits of New Philadelphia)
Contact: 330-364-4491 ext. 1208
Tuscarawas County Health Department
Contact: 330-343-5555 ext. 106
Federal Resources
SBA Resources
- Guidance for Businesses and Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Includes information regarding Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program - SBA Disaster Loan Application
Ohio is now approved for Disaster Loan Assistance from the SBA using data provided by Ohio small business owners. Small business owners are able to apply for loans to help with the impacts to business from COVID-19 to pay fixed debts, payroll, accounts payables, and other debts that would not have occurred had COVID-19 not occurred. Electronic filing for this assistance will provide the fastest service. - The Ohio Small Business Development Center at Kent State Tuscarawas can assist you with navigating SBA information and one-on-one business counseling services.
- US Treasury Department – Paycheck Protection Program Frequently Asked Questions
US Department of Labor Resources
- Required Posting for Employees Regarding Employee Rights & Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA)
- FAQ on FFCRA Employee Poster
- FAQ on FFCRA Provisions
- Guidance on Unemployment Insurance Flexibilities during COVID-19 Outbreak
- COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Family & Medical Leave Act Questions and Answers
- COVID-19 or Other Public Health Emergencies and the Fair Labor Standards Act Questions and Answers
US Department of Homeland Security – Cyber and Infrastructure Security Agency
Congressional Resources
- Small Business Owner’s Guide to the CARES Act (Signed into Law 3/27/2020) – US Senate Committee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship
- Full Bill Text on the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (Signed into Law 3/18/2020) – Congress.gov
- Families First Coronavirus Response Act – What Employers Need to Know (from The National Law Review)
IRS Resources
FEMA Resources
- How to Help – How to help with donations, volunteering, or for companies with medical supplies, equipment and services
- FEMA Pandemic Template for Continuity of Operations
- Emergency Response Plan
A 10 page document to help Businesses Identify the goals and objectives for the emergency response plan.
OSHA Resources
- Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for COVID-19
- COVID-19 Safety and Health Standards, Control & Prevention
An overview of information for workers and employers about the evolving Coronavirus outbreak. Includes links to OSHA standards, control and prevention - Protecting Workers During a Pandemic FactSheet
CDC Resources
- COVID-19 Vaccination Communication Toolkit for Essential Workers
- About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The most current updated information as it becomes available, in addition to updated guidance. - Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities: Resources for Businesses and Employers
- Prevention and Treatment
Information on the prevention and treatment of Coronavirus - Coronavirus Disease 2019 Information for Travel (CDC)
Current travel warning, alert and watches, as well as destinations with risk of community spread - Business Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
This checklist identifies specific activities large businesses can do to create a plan and prepare for pandemic outbreaks. - Coronavirus Communication Resources
Free resources including video, fact sheets, and posters.
EEOC Resources
- Pandemic Preparedness in the Workplace and the Americans with Disability Act
Identifies established ADA principles that are relevant to questions frequently asked about workplace pandemic planning.
EPA Resources
- List N: Disinfectants for Use Against SARS-CoV-2
EPAs recommended use and list of registered disinfectants the are qualified for use against Coronaviruses.
Ready.gov Resources
- Pandemic Guidance
A brief outline of how to prepare before and respond during a pandemic - Business Continuity Plan
Identifies the steps and provides worksheets and other resources to create a business continuity plan. - Leaders in Business Community Resilience
A scaleable guide for businesses of all sizes to develop resilient communities against all hazards, by Ready.gov, official website of the Department of Homeland Security.
Council of Development Finance Agencies
WHO Resources
- Key planning recommendations for Mass Gatherings in the context of the current COVID-19 outbreak: Interim guidance
A guide outlining key planning considerations for organizers of mass gatherings in the context of the COVID-19 outbreak
State Resources
Ohio Department of Health & Ohio Governor
- Responsible Protocols for all business sectors
- Workplace Posters and Signs
- Business/Workplace COVID-19 Checklist
- Travel Advisories – Updated Weekly
Ohio Development Services Agency – Office of Small Business Relief
Appalachian Growth Capital Loan Program – Many small businesses in Ohio’s Appalachian region have been hit hard by the COVID-10 pandemic. The Ohio Development Services Agency and the Governor’s Office of Appalachia will provide $10 million in funding to help these businesses through the crisis.
This new loan program provides funding to the Appalachian Growth Capital LLC, which is a U.S. Treasury-Certified Community Development Financial Institution that provides small business financing in the 32-county Appalachian region of eastern and southern Ohio. Businesses located in the 32-county region with less than $40 million of revenue in the most recently completed tax year are eligible. Appalachian Growth Capital will offer loans to small businesses at 2 percent interest. The maximum loan amount is $500,000, and businesses will have the ability to defer payment for up to six months.
JobsOhio
RepurposingProject.com – A resource website for manufacturers who can repurpose and retool to assist in manufacturing critical items needed to fight COVID-19.
Ohio PPE Makers’ Exchange – Connect with Ohio manufacturers who have repurposed and retooled to produce PPE goods for emergency needs as a result of the Ohio Manufacturers’ Alliance to Fight COVID-19.
Ohio Manufacturing Alliance – Fact Sheet
Ohio Department of Job & Family Services
- Expanded Coverage Resource Hub for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (Coverage for those not normally covered under unemployment)
- Updated Information on Unemployment Qualifications – Updated 3/24/2020
- Coronavirus and Unemployment Insurance Benefits – Questions and Answers
- SharedWork Ohio – Voluntary Layoff Avoidance Program Information
Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation
- BWC Frequently Asked Questions Regarding Claims, Policy Processing, and Medical Providers
- Details of $1.6 Billion Premium Dividend Paid to Employers in 2020
- Frequently Asked Questions Regarding BWC Premium Payment Deferral
Ohio Manufacturers’ Association
Ohio Trucking Association
Local & Regional Resources
Cleveland Clinic Union Hospital
- Cleveland Clinic: Preparing for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
- Cleveland Clinic: Creating a Safe Workplace Resource Site
- Cleveland Clinic: Return to Work Amid COVID-19 – A Guide for Healthcare Providers
- Cleveland Clinic: Return to Work Amid COVID-19 – A Guide for Retailers
- Cleveland Clinic: Return to Work Amid COVID-19 – A Guide for Hotels
- Cleveland Clinic: Return to Work Amid COVID-19 – A Guide for Manufacturers
- Cleveland Clinic: Return to Work Amid COVID-19 – A Guide for Restaurants
- Cleveland Clinic: Return to Work Amid COVID-19 – A Guide for All Industries
- Cleveland Clinic: Social Distancing Sign
Tuscarawas County Health Department
Tuscarawas County Economic Development Corporation
Team NEO
Chamber-Affiliated Resources
Please note: The Tuscarawas County Chamber of Commerce is not affiliated nor a member of the US Chamber of Commerce. US Chamber of Commerce resources are being provided for additional information only.
- US Chamber of Commerce Foundations – Save Small Business Grant Program
- US Chamber of Commerce – Coronavirus Paid Leave Programs Employer Guide
- US Chamber of Commerce – Guide to Small Business COVID-19 Emergency Loans
- US Chamber of Commerce – An Independent Contractor’s Guide to CARES Act Relief
- US Chamber of Commerce – Guide to SBA’s Economic Injury Disaster Loans
- US Chamber of Commerce – Guide to the Employee Retention Tax Credit
- US Chamber of Commerce Foundation – Guidance for Employers to Plan and Respond to Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Guidance to help prevent workplace exposures to acute respiratory illnesses, including the Coronavirus, in non-healthcare settings. - Understanding the Coronavirus
Webinar about the impact of Coronavirus on the private sector and how companies should consider their response, hosted by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation