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Intent
To systematically consider equity implications across all phases of the pandemic preparedness, planning and response process
Requirements
The local government or development authority must meet the below requirements:
Have in place a local equity officer who is responsible for:
- Building equity into the structure of the emergency command and response system.
- Providing regular (frequency to be determined by need and criticality) data-driven briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensuring equity considerations are embedded in plans, policies and procedures.
- Engaging with community members, businesses and institutions.
AND
Convene a Pandemic Community Advisory Group to gather input and guidance from community members on an on-going basis. The advisory group must reflect the demographic and socio-economic diversity of the city or community and meet regularly to advise on pandemic preparedness planning and response activities.
AND
Demonstrate that the public communications, outreach programs and educational campaigns undertaken by the city or community articulate reliable and relevant information about the pandemic, public health and health care facilities. Materials must be made available to all populations and groups in a variety of media and languages and must be inclusive. Provide evidence that programs are developed collaboratively and with input from community advisors.
AND/OR
Demonstrate that policy decisions and operational procedures require an analysis on the impact to low income, vulnerable or at-risk groups in the city or community. Examples may include:
- Location and siting of facilities, such as isolation and quarantine (I&O) facilities
- Implementation of community mitigation measures or nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) that apply to local institutions, including schools, small businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, behavioral health providers, housing providers and services for seniors, as well as other governments.
OR
Adopt policies that are supportive of and positively affect low income, vulnerable or at risk groups in the city or community. Examples may include:
- Anti-eviction ordinances,
- Better sick-leave policies,
- Expanding health-care coverage, and
- Providing grants to small businesses.
OR
Provide emergency services, infrastructure and/or facilities to meet the priority needs of low income, vulnerable or at-risk groups in your city or community. These may include shelter, food, water and sanitation, and emergency healthcare.
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© Copyright U.S. Green Building Council, Inc. All rights reserved.
Intent
To systematically consider equity implications across all phases of the pandemic preparedness, planning and response process
Requirements
The local government or development authority must meet the below requirements:
Have in place a local equity officer who is responsible for:
- Building equity into the structure of the emergency command and response system.
- Providing regular (frequency to be determined by need and criticality) data-driven briefings to leadership and stakeholders.
- Ensuring equity considerations are embedded in plans, policies and procedures.
- Engaging with community members, businesses and institutions.
AND
Convene a Pandemic Community Advisory Group to gather input and guidance from community members on an on-going basis. The advisory group must reflect the demographic and socio-economic diversity of the city or community and meet regularly to advise on pandemic preparedness planning and response activities.
AND
Demonstrate that the public communications, outreach programs and educational campaigns undertaken by the city or community articulate reliable and relevant information about the pandemic, public health and health care facilities. Materials must be made available to all populations and groups in a variety of media and languages and must be inclusive. Provide evidence that programs are developed collaboratively and with input from community advisors.
AND/OR
Demonstrate that policy decisions and operational procedures require an analysis on the impact to low income, vulnerable or at-risk groups in the city or community. Examples may include:
- Location and siting of facilities, such as isolation and quarantine (I&O) facilities
- Implementation of community mitigation measures or nonpharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) that apply to local institutions, including schools, small businesses, community- and faith-based organizations, behavioral health providers, housing providers and services for seniors, as well as other governments.
OR
Adopt policies that are supportive of and positively affect low income, vulnerable or at risk groups in the city or community. Examples may include:
- Anti-eviction ordinances,
- Better sick-leave policies,
- Expanding health-care coverage, and
- Providing grants to small businesses.
OR
Provide emergency services, infrastructure and/or facilities to meet the priority needs of low income, vulnerable or at-risk groups in your city or community. These may include shelter, food, water and sanitation, and emergency healthcare.
