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 Preparing for Events Pandemic Flu Overview In April 2009 an outbreak of human cases of swine influenza (H1N1) was discovered in North America, and cases are being found in a growing number of states and countries. The World Health Organization has increased its alert level to reflect the spread of the outbreak, and public health and government officials have been working to assess the spread and severity of this flu. The mission of the American Red Cross is helping people prevent, prepare for and respond to emergencies. The Red Cross not only responds to tens of thousands of disasters each year, but also has responded to many public health emergencies in the past such as the influenza pandemic of 1918. Currently, the American Red Cross is monitoring the developing situation and is in close contact with federal and state officials, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security. For several years, scientists have been informing organizations in the U.S. and abroad about the significant possibility of an influenza (flu) pandemic occurring. At this time the best action the public can take now is prepare and prevent further spread of the virus.
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Need a Speaker? The Mountain Valley Chapter would love to send a representative to your workplace, church group or organization for a presentation on any aspect of emergency preparedness. Whether you're interested in how to build your own 72-hour kit or how to escape your home in case of a fire, we can help get you and your group informed and excited about getting prepared. To reserve your date, please contact (801) 373-8580. 
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