Take Action!
Now is a good time to prepare your family for a flu pandemic.
Gather supplies.
Print out this pandemic flu planning checklist (PDF – 668 KB) and share it with your family. Start gathering emergency supplies and put them in a safe place. Keep enough food, medicine, and other supplies to last 2 weeks.
Make a family emergency plan.
Talk with your family about what you will do if there is a severe flu pandemic. For example, what will you do if schools are closed?
Make a list of emergency contact information. Include the phone numbers for your local hospital, doctor, school, and other emergency contacts. Print out this emergency contacts form (PDF – 114 KB) to get started.