The Coronavirus outbreak has created an unprecedented response situation for local governments across the country. As a service to our member communities, we’ve compiled this list of resources and information for your use.
Local Government Resources
WAM Guidance on Holding Open Meetings During Social Distances Click Here
WAM Explanation of Emergency Mayoral Powers Click Here
Local HR Impact of Proposed Federal Coronavirus Legislation Explained by John Aguirre, HR Director, City of Gillette Click Here
SHRM Summary of Impacts of HR 6201, the Families First Coronavirus Response Act Click Here
National League of Cities – Local Government Coronavirus Resources compiled by NLC Click Here
International City/County Managers Association – ICMA provides preparation recommendations before COVID-19 hits Click Here
Wyoming 211 – If you have citizens in need of social service referral help please encourage them to call 211 or Click Here
Wyoming County Commissioners Association – WCCA’s compiled resource page for COVID-19 response Click Here
Municipal Resource and Support Center – Resource page on managing your municipality during this outbreak Click Here
State of Wyoming
Governor Mark Gordon – Statewide Public Health Order issued on 3-19-20 closing bars, restaurants and other public gathering space Click Here
State of Wyoming – Official COVID-19 response page for the State of Wyoming. Click Here
Wyoming Department of Health – Offical COVID-19 response page for the Wyoming Department of Health Click Here
Governor Mark Gordon – Announcement of multiple COVID-19 task forces Click Here
Wyoming Department of Homeland Security – Access to resources through the Wyoming Information Sharing Platform Click Here
Federal Government
US Centers for Disease Control – COVID-19 resource page from the CDC Click Here
The White House – The President’s Coronavirus Guidelines for America Click Here
Additional Resources
Some of the resources feature information from other states, please check with your city/town attorney before taking action on any of these.
Public Meetings Opinion and Advice from the Attorney General of Arizona Click Here
What’s an Employer to Do? – HR advice during the COVID-19 response Click Here
7 ways to make working from home easier during the coronavirus pandemic from Fortune Magazine Click Here
Check out how the City of Casper is holding public meetings in this Casper Star Tribune article Click Here
Sample Emergency Declarations, Action Plans and Ordinances
Ordinance Allowing for Delivery of Package Alcoholic Beverages from City of Sheridan Click Here
Emergency Action Plan from City of Lander Click Here
Emergency Declaration from City of Lander Click Here
Emergency Mitigation Measure Ordinance from City of Jackson Click Here
Emergency Health Orders from Teton County (These were adopted by the state) Click Here