The COVID-19 pandemic is disrupting communities and cities around the world. This guide provides a framework for adaptation by local governments as they plan and make decisions to reduce the negative impacts of the outbreak in the immediate and near-term future. Informed by existing guidance from WHO, CDC, OECD, and USAID, this guide is intended for stakeholders in municipal planning and decision-making processes in developing countries, along with other organizations that support local governments in developing countries.