Dear Friends,
As you are aware, yesterday the World Health Organization raised the pandemic influenza alert level to 5 on its six-point scale showing increasing concern about the swine flu (H1N1) outbreak. To help you understand the issue and how to protect yourself, here is a direct link to our Flu Checklist: http://www.cincinnatiredcross.org/Portals/0/docs/HSS/SeasonalFluCheck_09.pdf. And, for other helpful information please read the following.
- The American Red Cross is monitoring the developing situation with this swine flu (H1N1 flu) outbreak and is in close contact with local, state and federal officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Department of Homeland Security, and local health departments.
- Stocking extra food, water and supplies at home will reduce the need to go out should this swine flu strain become more widespread and schools or businesses temporarily close.
- The Red Cross recommends storing a two-week supply of food, water and household necessities such as laundry detergent and toilet paper. A gallon of water per person per day should be stored in clean plastic containers. Family preparation steps should also include storing formula for infants, food for special nutritional needs, essential medicines and medical items, and extra food for pets.
For complete, up-to-date preparedness information, please visit the Chapter's web site at www.cincinnatiredcross.org where there is a full complement of preparedness information from Red Cross and from other national and international sources. There is also a link to an informational video that will provide you the necessary background to help you prepare if social distancing is advised. Feel free to forward this message to family and friends.
Please stay safe by being prepared,
Sara L. Peller
CEO, Cincinnati Area Chapter
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