· Give neighbors information about what pandemic flu is
· Encourage neighbors to prepare ahead of time - add to their regular emergency supplies
· Complete a checklist identifying special needs that would be important during an outbreak
· Identify resources that could be available to help
· Learn about accurate sources of information
· Encourage neighbors to get their annual flu shot
· Read your local health department's pandemic flu plan
· Get accurate information out to your community about how to prevent the spread and where mass clinics are being conducted
· Check on neighbors to see if they need medical assistance and/or food and help them get help
· Organize food deliveries
· Work with the local health department at alternate care sites
· Report to the local health department about new cases so they can predict surges
· Assist ill parents in caring for their well children
· Assist people with special needs by coordinating transportation to mass clinics for example
· Assist those with language barriers to understand self-care instruction
· Organize neighborhood events to support the survivors and renew the sense of community
· Give feedback to your local health department about what worked and what didn't
Draft CERT Pandemic Influenza Module: Participant Manual
May 5, 2009