Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

The Truth About Pandemic Flu!

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

The Knox County Health Department

and the American Red Cross are

working together to develop

Knox County’s Community Response

Plan

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Community Impact -----

Large FUD Factor (Fear, Uncertainty, Doubt)

Social Distancing Imposed (99 Assembly Rule)

Schools Closed

Many Businesses and Churches May Fail

Health Facilities Overwhelmed

Morgue/Funeral Facilities Overwhelmed

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Faith Based Organizations Face Two Primary Issues - -

Keeping the Doors Open (Surviving)

Caring for an Impacted Community

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Faith Based Organizations are Encouraged to - -

Plan and Prepare for a Pandemic Flu Event

Plan to Help Prevent or Mitigate a Pandemic Flu Event

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Faith Based Organizations are Encouraged to Start By - -

Designating a Planner

Designator an Educator

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Planning Involves - - -

Planning for the Impact On Your Organization

o Absent Staff

o Absent Congregation

o Absent Donations

o Congregation in Desperate Need

Educating Your Staff

Establishing Policies to Follow

Coordinating with External Agencies

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Planning Involves - - -

Educating Your Congregation About:

Your Organizations 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 for Responding to the Pandemic

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

We –

The Knox County Health Dept and the American Red Cross

- Can Help!

“Pandemic Influenza Plan Template”

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

We –

The Knox County Health Dept and the American Red Cross

- Can Help!

• In Your Packet

• On Knox County Health Department Website

• http://www.knoxcounty.org/health/emer_prepare/

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

The Planning Template –

An 8 Step Program to Guide You Through the Planning Process

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

The Planning Template –

The Ninth Step : Maintain Your Plan

- Stay Involved

- Emphasize the Plans Importance

- Regular Reviews and Updates

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Only You Can Lead and Prepare the Plan for Your

Organization!

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

We –

The Knox County Health Dept and the American Red Cross

- Can Help!

Provide Information and Materials

Be a Resource for Unanswered Questions

Train the Trainers

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

On Behalf Of - - -

The Knox County Health Department

And

The American Red Cross

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations

Pandemic Flu

Planning and Preparedness for Faith Based Organizations