Getting the flu shot is more important this year than ever before.

With the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must use every tool available to protect ourselves, our families and our community.

Berks County COVID-19 Updates

Please check back here regularly for updates from the County of Berks regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, community preparedness and the local, state and federal response.

COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration

County of Berks officials reinstated the local disaster emergency declaration for Berks County on December 30, 2021 in response to resurgent COVID-19 issues. This was a direct response to a sudden increase in COVID-19 cases and its impact on healthcare and public safety services.

The declaration is not a cause for alarm, but instead equips the County to modify standard operational processes in order to mobilize quickly to obtain necessary resources and make important emergency decisions. A prior disaster emergency declaration was in place from March 12, 2020 until June 28, 2021.

Press Release | Local Disaster Emergency Declaration 12.30.21

FEMA to Help Pay Funeral Costs for COVID-19 related deaths

In early April, FEMA began providing financial assistance for funeral expenses incurred after Jan. 20, 2020 for deaths related to coronavirus (COVID-19) to help ease some of the financial stress and burden caused by the pandemic. The policy was finalized on March 24, 2021.

Learn More: Press Advisory | COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Individuals and Households Program Policy

Informational brochure about COVID-19

This brochure was created by the Berks County Department of Emergency Services and is available in English and Spanish. Downloadable PDF >>

COVID-19 4.25x11 Brochure Electronic Dis

Berks County Infectious Disease Outbreak Plan

A guide developed by the Berks County Department of Emergency Services and the Berks County Pandemic Advisory Council to address community pandemic emergency preparedness, response and recovery. Downloadable PDF >>

Getting the flu shot is more important this year than ever before.

With the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must use every tool available to protect ourselves, our families and our community.

Berks County COVID-19 Updates

Please check back here regularly for updates from the County of Berks regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, community preparedness and the local, state and federal response.

COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration

Informational brochure about COVID-19

Berks County Infectious Disease Outbreak Plan

Other Resources and Links

COVID-19 Mid-Action Review

The Berks County Department of Emergency Services has completed a COVID-19 Mid-Action Review to evaluate the community's overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Mid-Action Review provides a snapshot of the current situation, highlighting what was done well and identifying areas for improvement. The review includes survey responses from 137 community stakeholders.

Getting the flu shot is more important this year than ever before.

With the ongoing threat of the COVID-19 pandemic, we must use every tool available to protect ourselves, our families and our community.

Berks County COVID-19 Updates

Please check back here regularly for updates from the County of Berks regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, community preparedness and the local, state and federal response.

COVID-19 Local Disaster Emergency Declaration

Informational brochure about COVID-19

Berks County Infectious Disease Outbreak Plan

Other Resources and Links

COVID-19 Mid-Action Review

The Berks County Department of Emergency Services has completed a COVID-19 Mid-Action Review to evaluate the community's overall response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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The Mid-Action Review provides a snapshot of the current situation, highlighting what was done well and identifying areas for improvement. The review includes survey responses from 137 community stakeholders.