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Flu Pandemic
Flu Pandemic
This article is from F.E.M.A., and is their recommendations on how to respond to, and prepare for this type of disaster. You may notice ideas given that may not work or be available in this article outline; such as phones, they may not work due to overload. Our hope is you will be able to parse this article for the ideas you feel you can use, in your area and note the ones you cannot. Remember preparedness is a state of mind where you become spatially aware and situation-ally aware looking for dangers, problems, and needs, and plan accordingly. You may see some directives that may polarize you after Covid. Make your own decisions as to how far you will go in following these guidelines, knowing you are responsible for your own health and of those in your family
You can prepare for an influenza pandemic now. You should know both the magnitude of what can happen during a pandemic outbreak and what actions you can take to help lessen the impact of an influenza pandemic on you and your family. This checklist will help you gather the information and resources you may need in case of a flu pandemic.
Plan for a Pandemic
- Store a two week supply of water and food. During a pandemic, if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand. This can be useful in other types of emergencies, such as power outages and disasters.
- Periodically check your regular prescription drugs to ensure a continuous supply in your home.
- Have any nonprescription drugs and other health supplies on hand, including pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medicines, fluids with electrolytes, and vitamins.
- Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for them in your home.
- Volunteer with local groups to prepare and assist with emergency response.
- Get involved in your community as it works to prepare for an influenza pandemic.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick. When you are sick, keep your distance from others to protect them from getting sick too.
- If possible, stay home from work, school, and errands when you are sick. You will help prevent others from catching your illness.
- Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. It may prevent those around you from getting sick.
- Washing your hands often will help protect you from germs.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. Germs are often spread when a person touches something that is contaminated with germs and then touches his or her eyes, nose, or mouth.
- Practice other good health habits. Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, manage your stress, drink plenty of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
- Keep OTC supplements in your medicine area, such as Vit D-3, Vit K2-MK7, Zinc, and Quercetin, and other vitamins and minerals.