Emergency Management Knowledge Base

This page provides links to information and resources to support Florida’s Community Health Centers in their emergency preparedness, response, and recovery efforts.

FACHC Health Care Coalition Guide (2021) *NEW*

FACHC All-Hazards Emergency Management Guide (2020)  

Statewide Partner Information & Resources

• Florida Department of Emergency Management (FDEM)
• Florida Department of Health (DOH)
• Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA)

 FEMA Funding Opportunities for Non-Profits

• COVID-19: Work Eligible for Public Assistance (Interim) FEMA Policy 
• FEMA Assistance for Private Non-Profits After a Disaster
• Public Assistance Program and Policy Guide [GVW1] 

HRSA Resources and Guidance Documents

• HRSA Emergency Preparedness, Response, and Recovery Resources for Health Centers
• HRSA PIN: Health Center Emergency Management Expectations (PIN 2007-15)
• HRSA PAL: Requesting a Change in Scope to Add Temporary Service Sites in Response to Emergency Events (2020-05)  

Centers for Medicaid & Medicare Services (CMS) Preparedness Rule

• CMS Emergency Preparedness Rule- FQHC Requirements in Federal Register 
• Summary of FQHC Requirements (Updates Effective March 26, 2021) *NEW*
• CMS-provided Templates & Checklists

Planning Tools & Templates

• National Association of Community Health Center (NACHC)
• ASPR TRACIE- FQHC Topic Collection
• ECRI Institute Resource Library
• National Nurse-Led Care Consortium Emergency Preparedness Resources
• Kaiser Hazard Vulnerability Assessment (HVA) Tool

NGO Planning and Response Partners

• Americares
• Direct Relief
• International Medical Corps
• Afya Foundation

Personal Preparedness & Patient Resources

• Ready.gov
• FLDEM Plan and Prepare
• Red Cross Family Disaster Plan Templates (English & Spanish)
• FEMA Family Plan Resources (available in multiple languages) 
• The National Resource Center on Advancing Emergency Preparedness for Culturally Diverse Communities

CISA- Emergency Communication Priority Services*NEW*

Can’t find what you’re looking for? Contact [email protected].

Updated July 12, 2021