FluThe CDC has guidance for EMS and emergency service first responders on management of individuals with suspected and confirmed H1N1 (Swine Flu).

The CDC site also has several tools for planning purposes.  As we reviewed this site, it prompted several question we had not thought about such as crew sharing and extra coverage when providers had sick family members.  Can we triage patients with Influenza Like Illness (ILI), and tell them to stay home and ride it out?

In addition to the CDC guidance and recommendations, there is a FluTracker map application highlighting cases of the pandemic:
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Again, be proactive. Make sure your personnel are immunized as soon as possible. Make sure you have stocks of mask, hand sanitizer and disinfectant. If this virus blossoms there will be a run on supplies.

Generally we are ready to battle with any situation. Even though it should not be, this is different. Remember, your ICS plan just needs to be expanded to include all of the stakeholders.

Lastly, if you don’t know the answer ask… no need to re-invent the wheel!

Galls Coupon Codes

September 22, 2009 | Dave | Leave a Comment

While Galls had/has their clearance sale, not everyone could purchase items from it due to their site being slow and intermittent. Many customers had to call in their order prompting Galls to offer several coupons to make up for the online/web purchase inconveniences.

Enter coupon 96370901 for 15% off plus free shipping valid until December 31, 2009 and/or code 96360831 just for free shipping good till October 2, 2009.

*Good luck with the savings - as of tonight there still was server errors.

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