Where can I get help during a widespread and serious flu pandemic?
Individual and family preparation is essential when you cannot depend on the services you may normally use. Follow the basic preparedness steps and ask the organizations your family relies upon about flu plans. Emergency medical services will continue to be available during a pandemic. More information on preparedness and the flu can be found at www.redcross.org and www.flu.gov. Resources – For more detailed information and ongoing updates go to: Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC): http://www.cdc.gov/h1n1flu Washington State Department of Health: http://www.doh.wa.gov/h1n1 American National Red Cross: http://www.redcross.org Public Health Tacoma-Pierce County Health Department: http://www.tpchd.org/page.php?id=482 Thurston County Public Health and Human Services: http://www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/personalhealth/influenza/swineflu.html Mason County: http://www.co.mason.wa.us/forms/Health/what_to_do_about_the_flu.pdf Lewis County: http://lewiscountywa.gov/publichealth/publi
