What should you be doing?

What can businesses do to prepare for pandemic flu?

Determine the impact a pandemic would have on your business and develop an emergency plan.

  • Identify essential functions and staff needed to keep your business running. Two backups are needed for each essential position. Plan and train accordingly.
  • Determine the impact on your customer service.
  • Network with external partners to reduce impact on product and services delivery.
  • Business checklist


What can communities do to prepare for pandemic flu?

Communities should continue to develop and implement existing emergency plans though groups such as Local Emergency Planning Councils, local Office of Emergency Services, local health departments, etc.

  • Communities should plan to maintain basic services (fire, ambulance, hospitals, utilities, etc.) without outside help.
  • Address closure of schools and businesses.>
  • Identify special needs populations and unique features of the community. Devise ways to accommodate these.
  • Plan to provide care for a large number of sick people.
  • State and local community checklist


What can individuals do to prepare for pandemic flu?

Preparing and staying informed about pandemic flu are the best responses for individuals.
  • Stay informed though the news media and/or the Internet. Information will be provided to the public on a continual basis.
  • Develop a family preparedness plan that addresses school closings, travel limitations and emergency contacts. Prepare a disaster supply kit for home, work and vehicles.
  • People should anticipate that daily life could change and activities could be curtailed. If you are able, seek volunteer opportunities in your community to help with emergency response.
  • Individual checklist and guide


  • Family Emergency Health Info Sheet


  • Guide for Families and Individuals

Faith-based community checklist

EMS checklist

School checklist.pdf

Schools communities crisis planning

Home Health Care checklist

Med offices and clinics checklist

Travel checklist