should further restrictions be placed on our communities. Additional protocols are being formed quickly across the U.S. Hygiene and prevention guidance in accordance with recommendations from CDC is being used and shared with staff, volunteers, and program participants.

We are working with health officials at the local, state, and federal levels вЂ“ including participating in situation-awareness calls with federal partners such as FEMA, CDC, DHS, and HHS. Types of support include rent/mortgage, utility, and food assistance.Д®nsuring the safety of those who depend on The Salvation ArmyвЂ™s programs and services, along with the safety of staff and volunteers, is of utmost priority. Several industries are at risk of financial hardship, such as travel and hospitality.В We anticipate a significant increase in emergency assistance for low-wage employees who may be temporarily laid off due to the coronavirus. If a resident or staff member gets sick, isolation/quarantine areas will be established, additional healthcare will be needed, and staff needs will increase. Additional cleaning throughout the day, with elevated focus on high-traffic areas, and sanitation supplies are part of every locationвЂ™s infectious-disease protocol. In our residential facilities, close living conditions mean infectious disease can easily spread among residents. Although people experiencing homelessness can be more isolated, they also tend to have chronic medical issues and severely lack access to proper hygiene, updated information, medical resources, and care. With one in six people living in poverty and over 550,000 people counted as homeless, a disproportionate number of Americans impacted by this outbreak possibly will be lower-income or experiencing homelessness. Salvation Army Facilities Serving Vulnerable Populations

With the novel coronavirus now declared a pandemic, The Salvation Army has significantly increased its preparation for an impending outbreak in the United States and has ramped up efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus, especially among the homeless and other vulnerable populations. Updated Statement From The Salvation Army on COVID-19 Statement from The Salvation Army Regarding COVID-19

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