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Pandemic Flu
Our department is working very hard on our
plan to protect our community in the event of a Pandemic Breakout. With many
hours of training and preparation we will have the ability to provide our
community with all that is needed during a public health disaster!!!
Here is some information
about Pandemic Flu
Pandemic influenza is a worldwide outbreak of disease that
occurs when a new influenza “A” virus, to which people have little or no
immunity, appears in humans and then spreads easily from person to person. The
ways to avoid spreading such a virus would be the same as for the seasonal flu:
wash your hands, cover your coughs and sneezes, and stay home if you are sick.
Three major influenza pandemics swept the globe during the
20th century, and no one knows when the next pandemic may strike.
- Learn to control the spread of flu viruses:
- Wash your hands
- Stay home when you’re sick
- Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
- Avoid crowds during outbreaks
- Get a yearly flu vaccination
- Participate in emergency preparedness efforts in your community.
Contact your county emergency manager, the American Red Cross or your local
health department for more information.
- Remain informed. Pay attention to national and world
events, and learn about ways you would receive instructions during an
emergency, such as the Emergency Broadcast System. Purchase a NOAA Weather
Alert radio, which will provide information not only about weather
emergencies, but any widespread emergency affecting your community.
For more information
click
here.
ARE YOU READY???
Everyone should have a plan!
The likelihood of you and your family surviving a
house fire depends as much on having a working smoke
detector and an exit strategy, as on a well-trained fire
department. The same is true for surviving a
terrorist attack or other emergency. We must have the
tools and plans in place to make it on our own, at
least for a period of time, no matter where we are
when disaster strikes. Just like having a
working smoke detector, preparing for the unexpected
makes sense. Get ready now.
READ
THIS FOR INFORMATION
ON HOW YOU CAN BE PREPARED!
Here is an EMERGENCY SUPPLY
CHECKLIST
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What is Bioterrorism?
Bioterrorism is the intentional use of (or threat to
use) biological agents like anthrax or plague to hurt people, create
fear, and/or disrupt society.
What is chemical terrorism?
Chemical terrorism is the intentional use of (or
threat to use) chemical agents, such as sarin or cyanide, to hurt
people, create fear, and/or disrupt society.
What is Kansas doing to protect the public from
Bioterrorism or any other public health emergency?
The Kansas Department of Health and Environment (KDHE)
has been preparing for several years to respond to any possible attack
that could threaten the public health and safety of the state's
residents. Working closely with local health departments, hospitals,
health care professionals, and public safety agencies, KDHE has
developed plans to minimize the risk and to treat those who may become
ill. KDHE is continually enhancing laboratory, surveillance, and
communication capabilities to be better prepared for all types of public
health emergencies.
In the event of a terrorist attack, state officials
would direct a coordinated response among public health, emergency
management, law enforcement, fire departments, and other local, state,
and federal agencies. |
To report suspected acts of bioterrorism, call:
KDHE Reporting Hotline: 1-877-427-7317
KBI: 1-800 KS-CRIME (1-800-572-7463)
Here is
some helpful information.
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Pandemic Flu Home Care
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