Pandemic Flu Resources
For more information, contact Michael Matanich or call 320.656.6097
Faith-Based Organizations
“Preparing for a Disaster: A Guide for Faith Communities”
(199 kb Adobe Acrobat document)
The potential for a disastrous situation occurring has increased. Not only do we need to worry about natural disasters such as floods and fires, but society needs to be concerned over man-made and biological disasters. Churches, mosques, temples, and synagogues are now being called upon to join the wider efforts to prepare people for all types of disasters.
In order to help you better prepare a variety of resources and information about congregational disaster planning have been pulled together in one document for use by the faith communities. Because each congregation is unique, this guide should be used based on the needs and capacity of the individual congregation.
Preparedness Checklists
The United States Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) has prepared pandemic planning checklists appropriate for specific audiences. A number of these are from PandemicFlu.gov, which is the official U.S. government web site for information on pandemic and avian flu.
The following checklists are currently available online:
Hospital: www.hhs.gov/pandemicflu/plan/sup3.html#app2
Businesses: www.cdc.gov/flu/pandemic/pdf/businessChecklist.pdf
State and Local Public Health Agencies: www.flu.gov/professional/states/statelocalchecklist.html
Individuals and Families: www.flu.gov/individualfamily/checklist.html
Faith-Based Organizations: www.flu.gov/professional/community/faithcomchecklist.html
School Districts (K-12): www.flu.gov/professional/school/schoolchecklist.html
Home Health Care Agencies: www.flu.gov/professional/hospital/healthcare.html
Medical Offices: www.flu.gov/professional/hospital/medical.html
Emergency Medical Services: www.flu.gov/professional/hospital/emgncymedical.html
Colleges and Universities: www.flu.gov/professional/school/collegeschecklist.html
Childcare Facilities: www.flu.gov/professional/pdf/child_care.pdf
Planning Publication
A new publication, Pandemic Influenza Planning: A Guide for Individuals and Families, is designed to help you understand the threat of a pandemic flu outbreak in our country and your community. It describes common sense actions that you can take in preparing for a pandemic.
The Spanish language version of the Planning Guide is being developed and should become available soon. Go to www.flu.gov/individualfamily/familyguide.html
Miscellaneous Flu Resources
Unless otherwise noted, each file is an Adobe Acrobat PDF file which will open in a new window. If you need information in another format, please contact Michael Matanich.
Brochure: Avian Influenza - USDA Efforts and Response
En Español: La Gripe Aviar - USDA Esfuerzos y Respuestas from the United States Department of Agriculture
Safer Healthier Home "An Ounce of Prevention Keeps the Germs Away" - A poster on easy and low-cost steps to stop many infectious diseases, from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Home Care for Pandemic Flu
Healthy habits that will help keep you and others from getting and passing on the virus. From the American Red Cross.
Planning for 2009 H1N1 Infuenza: A Preparedness Guide for Small Business