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“Keeping the message alive” |
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Preparedness – not just for flu, but for all types of
emergencies, such as last winter’s blizzard |
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Use a checklist to make sure food, water, medication, and
other supplies are obtained prior to an emergency |
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How many employers have a plan? Approximately 50% of
those in attendance have a plan at work. |
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Purdue has completed their plan |
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Health Dept. is tracking where “new cases” of illness are
popping up, especially important for our community with a large
population of international travelers |
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Monitor WHO, CDC, State DOH, DHS, etc.. as sources of
current information |
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“Spies” monitor conditions in countries that may not self
report breakouts of illness |
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Terrorists have an interest in epidemics |
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Recent TB case is an example of how quickly a situation
can arise |
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Don’t focus on Flu – prepare an “All Hazards” plan: |
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TB |
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Nora Virus |
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Tornadoes |
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Are examples of the types of issues that our
community could face |
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Emergency Preparedness plan templates are available –
contact Mark or Tilara for assistance |
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A video produced for the Red Cross was viewed |
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Some web sites that may be of assistance: |
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www.redcross.org |
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www.cdc.gov |
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www.who.org |
