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Messaging & Communication
ISD COVID-19 RECONSTITUTION PLAN
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4. MESSAGING & COMMUNICATION
• ISD created an internal home page that has been populated with the following information: o Each of the Acting Director’s and Director’s COVID-19 messages to staff which were provided daily from March 16th through May 22nd, and at regular intervals thereafter, covering a range of topics such as Safer at Home Orders, available County services for employees, COVID-19 response efforts, cybersecurity, telework requirements and application process, and an invitation to employees to submit suggestions via a survey form (APPENDIX E). o Latest COVID-19 news. o Links to COVID-19 Information and Resources. o Training and Development, Disaster Services Worker (DSW) opportunities, and Event Highlights. o “Ready ISD”, which is ISD’s Emergency Preparedness site.
• Informational meetings are being conducted by senior management on multiple telecommunication platforms for all staff to learn about news and status, and to ask questions. Meetings have included representatives from Department of Public Health.
ISD COVID-19 RECONSTITUTION PLAN
5. FINANCIAL CONSIDERATIONS
• Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) – ISD incurred the countywide expense for the purchase of PPE and other COVID-19 required materials.
With the money the CEO received through the CARES Act, the CEO has reimbursed ISD in the amount of $43 million. A balance of $5 million remains and ISD is currently working with the CEO for reimbursement. Purchasing and Contracts stepped in to find vendors and negotiate the purchase of PPE and other critical materials on behalf of the entire
County.
• Permanently reduced workforce by seven vacant positions and reduced budgeted services and supplies.
• Negotiated price reductions with County vendors and contractors.
• Deploy staff as Disaster Services Workers whenever possible.
ISD Disaster Services Workers at various community events
