Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium

1. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium What We’ve Talked About So Far - - - - • Pandemic Flu: The Truth • Keeping Your Doors Open • Caring for an Impacted Community

2. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium What’s Next ? Each Faith Based Organization Is Encouraged To - - - - - • Plan and Prepare for a Pandemic Flu Event • Plan to Help Prevent or Mitigate a Pandemic Flu Event

3. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium For each Church, Synagogue, or Mosque, Planning Involves - - - - • Designating a Planner • Designating an Educator

4. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium For each Church, Synagogue, or Mosque, Planning Involves - - - - • Planning for the Impact On Your Organization • Educating Your Staff • Establishing Policies to Follow • Coordinating with External Agencies • Preparing Your Facility

5. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium For each Church, Synagogue, or Mosque, Planning Involves - - - Educating Your Congregation About: • Your Organization’s Plan for Continuing Service • How They Can Prevent or Mitigate the Spread of Influenza Among Themselves and Family • How They Can Care for a Family Member Contracting the Disease. • Your Organization’s and the Community’s Plans to Respond to the Pandemic

6. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium A Word About Flu Prevention and Mitigation - - - • Personal Health Habits • Providing Care For Those Who Become Ill at Home • Social Distancing • Special Needs • Getting Help

7. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium A Word About Flu Prevention and Mitigation - - - • Choosing the Right Time • Choosing the Right Format Sermons Meetings Websites Phone Trees Etc.

8. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium We can help! • Provide Information and Materials • Train the Trainers • Be a Resource for Unanswered Questions

9. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium We Need Your Help! • Introduce the Problem • Emphasize Importance • Secure Access to Busy People • Stay Involved

10. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium Your Packet Includes: • A Pandemic Flu Education DVD • A Faith Based Community Preparedness Checklist • A Sample Letter For “Introducing the Problem”

11. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium On Behalf of: The Knox County Health Department And The American Red Cross

12. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium Thank You!

13. Knox County Health Department/American Red Cross Pandemic Flu Symposium Questions?