Avian Flu, Pandemic Diseases,

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 Avian Flu, Pandemic Diseases, and Their
Economic and Social Consequences A Template for
Preparedness Conference September 28, 2006
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What Is Americas Critical Infrastructure?

• Americas Critical Infrastructure Is The
  Transparent Network Of Facilities, Systems, And
  Functions That Americans Rely On Every Day Some
  Examples Are

Telecommunications
Electricity
Water

• Power For Businesses
• Light And Heat For Private Homes
• Power For Computer Systems
• Power For Vital Communication
• Power For Radios And Televisions For Emergency
  Broadcast System

• Financial Institutions
• Real Time Communications
• ATMs/Credit Cards
• Cellular Phones
• Pagers
• Email
• Landlines
• Faxes

• Water for Drinking
• Sanitary Needs
• Firefighting Needs
• Crop Irrigation

85 Of These Facilities Are Privately
Owned/Operated
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What Are The Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Key Resource Areas
Critical Infrastructure Sectors
Key Resources

• Postal And Shipping
• Public Health And Healthcare
• Telecommunications
• Transportation Systems
• Drinking Water And Water Treatment Systems
• National Monuments And Icons

• Agriculture And Food
• Banking And Finance
• Chemical
• Defense Industrial Base
• Emergency Services
• Energy
• Information Technology

• Commercial Facilities
• Dams
• Government Facilities
• Nuclear Reactors, Materials, And Waste

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Pandemic Preparedness Operations Plan

• Engineering and Technical Operations
• Customer Service
• Information Technology
• Government Affairs
• Communications
• Human Resources
• Corporate Operations

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Pandemic Preparedness

• Upgrade Virtual Private Network
• Develop Publications
• Develop Employee Training
• Personal Protective Equipment for NETO Employees
• PPE Kits
• N-95 Masks
• Anti-bacterial Sanitizer
• Nitrile Gloves

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Avian Flu Preparedness - Investment

• N-95 Masks
• Anti-Bacterial Cleaner
• UV Light Wands

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Education Social Distancing

• Transmission Interventions (Infection Control)
• Hand hygiene
• Social Distancing
• Cough etiquette
• Sick people stay home
• Environmental cleaning

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Seasonal (or Common) Flu

• Flu Vaccinations
• Pneumonia Vaccinations
• Antiviral medications
• Regular Communications

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Summary

• Prepare
• Plan
• Train
• Act