Emergency Planning: Influenza Outbreak

With the identification of each new dangerous strain of influenza, scientists have expressed concern that the world is due for a pandemic -- a global outbreak. The U.S. Department of Education is collaborating with health experts and agencies across the federal government to ensure that, in the case of a flu outbreak, critical operations and services will continue. State and local preparedness will be crucial in preventing the spread of the virus. Because schools are centers of community life, we ask that educators and administrators work with local officials to make planning for a flu outbreak a priority.information, planning for staff and student absences, and maintaining a learning environment.

Information for Schools on 2009 Flu Outbreak

Pan Flu Guidance — Focuses on the elementary and secondary education issues and implications of the type of prolonged school closure .

Preparing for Pandemic Flu .
Community Mitigation Guidance — "Non-pharmaceutical" approaches for mitigating the effects of an influenza pandemic. Created by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for communities, schools, and colleges.
Emergency Planning — Information for building pandemic flu into your comprehensive emergency plan.
Pandemic Flu: A Planning Guide for Educators — Identifies issues to consider when planning for seasonal flu, a mild or moderate pandemic flu, or a severe pandemic.
Examples of State and Local Plans and Planning Efforts — A panel of experts identified examples of strong planning efforts and useful resources.
Pandemic Planning: Resources for Higher Education
CDC Flu: Stop the Spread of Germs: Actions for Schools— Ways to prevent flu from spreading in schools.
Planning Checklists— To help schools in creating pand.