Pandemic Influenza Planning
Preparing at the Local Level
A flu pandemic is a rapidly spreading global outbreak of a novel influenza strain. Health officials worldwide are currently monitoring the avian H5N1 virus, known as the "bird flu." Though there has been no sustained human-to-human transmission of this disease, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is preparing for the possibility of a pandemic through pre-pandemic vaccine research and more.
Here in our community, The Tulsa Health Department has prepared a comprehensive public health pandemic preparedness and response plan for the Tulsa area. The Tulsa Health Department Pandemic Influenza Plan serves as a guide for pandemic-related actions and as an educational resource for other agencies, healthcare providers, businesses and individuals in the Tulsa area who must prepare for the disruptive effects of a potential influenza pandemic.
We encourage members of our community to review the checklists below for guidance on how to prepare in advance.
Business Continuity Pandemic Influenza Planning
School Continuity Pandemic Influenza Planning
Child Care and Preschool Checklist
Faith Based and Community Organizations Checklist
State and Local Planning Checklist
Related Resources
Tulsa Health Department Pandemic Influenza Plan [38814 kb] Pan Flu THD Planning Overview [624 kb]
Pandemic Flu.Gov National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza HHS Pandemic Influenza Plan CDC Avian Influenza Information World Health Organization Pandemic Preparedness World Health Organization Fact Sheet World Health Organization Alerts