Is Your Organization Prepared for a Flu Pandemic? Turn to the American Red Cross for Help.
	• New toolkit designed to help organizations prepare for pandemic flu • Includes leader’s guide, CD-ROM and DVD to deliver short presentation to employees or organization members • CD-ROM also includes resources for continuity planning
FACT: In June 2009, the World Health Organization (WHO) raised the pandemic alert level to Phase 6— a designation indicating that a global pandemic is underway. Countries worldwide are reporting cases of H1N1 Influenza, which the WHO anticipates will persist into the upcoming influenza season. In response to this global pandemic, the American Red Cross is disseminating new resources to: Educate people about how to prepare for and respond effectively to pandemic flu. Aid in business sustainability in the face of pandemic flu. Pandemic flu can suddenly, quickly incapacitate any organization, whether it’s a large business or a community-based organization. That’s why it’s so critical to take steps to educate your employees or individuals affiliated with your organization about how they can protect themselves against a flu pandemic, which helps ensure a safer environment for everyone. New Toolkit from the American Red Cross Designed to Help Your Organization Prepare for Pandemic Flu The toolkit contains everything needed to set up and deliver a 1½-hour presentation at worksites or community organizations, and includes a printed leader’s guide, a DVD and a CD-ROM of instructional tools and resources for employers, planners and employees. Retail Price: $19.95 To order the kit or to set up a presentation for your employees, contact: Kathy Schroeder, Manager, Health and Safety Services American Red Cross of Central New Jersey Phone: 609-951-8550 or email schroederk@njredcross.org