VFCU - H1N1 Planning




PREPARING FOR H1N1



– WHAT IS YOUR PLAN?


	PLAN FOR SOCIAL DISRUPTION
		- For the closing of schools and daycares
		- For the closing of banks, stores, government offices and/or post offices
		- For the closing of public gatherings such as volunteer meetings and worship services

		PLANNING
			- Estimates are that the length of the flu will be 7 to 10 days
			- Plan to have on hand:
				- 2-week supply of water and food (i.e. canned food, dry goods, pet food)
				- 2-week supply of household items (i.e. soap, paper supplies, diapers, formula)
				- Prescription medication
				- Non-prescription medications (i.e. pain relievers, cough and cold medications)
				- Cash

		EMPLOYMENT, CHILDCARE AND SCHOOL PLANNING
			- Employment
				- What arrangements will I need to make to be able to work?
				- Plan for reduction or loss of income if unable to work

			- School/Childcare
				- Can I adjust schedules to take care of children at home?
				- Identify relatives, neighbors or other resources available to assist with childcare
				- Have learning activities on hand at home

		KNOW THE FACTS
			- www.pandemicflu.gov
			- www.cdc.gov
			- Centers for Disease Control hotline 1-800-CDC-INFO
			- State Dept of Health – www.cdc.gov/other.htm#states

		PREVENTION:
			- STAY HOME – if suffering from a fever (100 degrees F or greater) combined with a cough and/or sore throat. Do not infect coworkers or the general public.
			- Wash hands frequently with soap and water or use waterless antiseptic
			- Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues
			- Put used tissues in waste basket
			- Cough or sneeze into sleeve if you don’t have a tissue
			- Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing
			- Model this behavior for children

	We also have a few websites that you may want to use for information:
		- http://www.sanfordvermillion.org
		- http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1fluga.htm
		- http://www.pandemicflu.gov/plan/checklists.html
		- http://www.emergency.cdc.gov/preparedness/
		- http://doh.sd.gov/H1N1/

	SanfordVermillion.org has information about N1H1 and links to help you plan and to keep you updated.




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