H1N1 Pandemic Preparedness – Archived EDEN Webinar

Presented August 25, 2009. Part 1: Introduction Presenter: Abigail Borron, EDEN Communications Specialist, Purdue University Part 2: Current Human Issues with H1N1 Dr. Tanya Graham PowerPoint Part 3: Current Swine Issues with H1N1 Dr. Renita Marshall PowerPoint Part 4: Available Resources on H1N1 and Pandemic Part 5: Communication Issues in a Pandemic & Invitation to Join the Team Part 6: Question & Answers with Presenters Referenced and Additional Resources from the Webinar Pandemic Influenza Pre-Event Message Maps (CDC) — pdf Social Media Tools — Novel H1N1 Flu (CDC) H1N1 Flu Audio and Video Resources (CDC) Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Institutions of Higher Education (CDC) Public Service Announcements (CDC) Preparing for Pandemic Influenza: Recommendations for Protocol Development for 9-1-1 Personnel and Public Safety Answering Points (NHTSA) Of EDEN: Pandemic Influenza Issue Page Learning Opportunities Pandemic Preparedness for Business Pandemic Influenza Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations Following the Webinar, the presentation team felt there were some issues/questions that deserved a bit more explanation and information. In addition, for those of you who view the archived Webinar and develop questions of your own, please submit them to Kim Cassel ( Kim.Cassel@SDSTATE.EDU ) or Abigail Borron ( aborron@purdue.edu ). They will be answered and added to this list: Who should Extension partner with for H1N1 educational efforts? (added 8/27/09) The lead agency for H1N1 human health concerns is the local or state public health department. They are directed to take the lead in any human health effort for H1N1. If animals are involved, the state Department of Agriculture, or State Ministry of Agriculture, will take on a lead role. Depending on the severity of an outbreak, state and local emergency management may be involved as well. Extension is encouraged to support and follow the efforts of these lead agencies and,…