KYEM - Kentucky Division of Emergency Management
Emergency Management shares the Governor's vision to, among other things, coordinate a system of mitigation, preparedness, response and recovery and protect the lives, environment and property of the people of Kentucky.
We believe that the Commonwealth of Kentucky is one of the best places in the world to live. It is our goal to do everything we can to influence others by our actions to share that belief as well.
Kentucky Division of Emergency Management is a division of the Kentucky Department of Military Affairs and its role and function are goverened by legislative action as dictated in Chapter 39 of the Kentucky Revised Statutes.
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H1N1 Virus |
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The Kentucky Division of Emergency Management stands ready to fully support the Kentucky Department of Public Health in response to the recent outbreak of the H1N1 Virus that is impacting the United States and international countries.
Kentucky health officials continue to ask that Kentuckians who have traveled recently to Mexico or other countries or communities within the U.S. where the new H1N1 influenza strain known as swine flu has been reported, or who are planning such travel, be alert for the symptoms of swine flu in the following ways:
- Monitor yourself and travel companions for symptoms of fever, chills, headache, sore throat, cough, body aches, and vomiting or diarrhea.
- If symptoms of illness develop within seven days of travel return, seek evaluation by a health care provider as soon as possible.
- Be sure to tell your health care provider about your recent travel and suggest testing for influenza.
- Stay home from work, school and other public places until you are feeling well.
People who have been in close contact with a person who has been diagnosed with swine flu or who reside in communities where there are one or more confirmed swine flu cases should also be alert for these symptoms.
Common sense precautions to prevent illness include: avoiding close contact with those who are ill; staying home when sick; covering the mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing; avoiding touching the eyes, nose or mouth; and frequent hand washing.
The general public is encourgaged to call: 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636 ) TTY: (888) 232-6348
Information and safety and preparedness tips can be found at the following web sites:
KYEM H1N1 Virus news and links
Kentucky Department of Public Health Alerts Page
Kentucky Department for Public Health - Web site for public health information.
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KYEM Protector Newsletter |
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Click the below link to find the latest and archived issues of The KYEM Protector, the official newsletter of Kentucky Division of Emergency Management, and KYEM press releases.
KYEM Protector Newsletter and Press Releases
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