Flu Pandemic Planning and Preparedness
Pandemic Flu Steering Committee/Cibola County Health Council

 Goal of Preparedness:

Ø      Limit sickness and death

Ø      Maintain critical services

Ø      Minimize social disruption

Ø      Reduce economic loss

 Issues that are being addressed:

Communication

·        Tools and media to communicate basic information
(Signs/Symptoms, ways to protect yourself, how to care for someone who is ill)

·        Help Line/Information Line

·        Core Team---Communication System-Point of Contact
To assure coordinated, accurate and timely information is provided to the public
(Reports on the status, rumors, fears, and anxiety)

Critical Services to be Maintained

·        Medical Care

·        Elderly Care

·        Day Care—Additional Day Care if schools are closed

·        Grocery and supply service providers

·        Gas station services

·        Funerals

·        Waste Disposal

·        Utilities