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The Director of OPM has issued additional FAQs regarding human resource policies and flexibilities to prepare for the ongoing spread of H1N1.
August 04, 2009
HR Flexibilities Available to Assist Federal Employees During Emergencies
The Director of OPM has released a memorandum regarding human resources flexibilities to Assist Federal Employees During Emergencies.
May 05, 2009
Update on School (K - 12) and Childcare Facilities
Updated CDC Guidance in Response to Human Infections with the Novel Influenza A (H1N1) Virus.
August 17, 2009
2009-H1N1 Virus Update
Human cases of influenza A (2009-H1N1) virus infection have been identified in the United States. Human cases of the 2009-H1N1 virus infection also have been identified internationally. Investigations are ongoing to determine the source of the infection and whether additional people have been infected with swine influenza viruses.
The Center for Disease Control (CDC) is working very closely with officials in states where human cases of 2009-H1N1 have been identified, as well as with health officials in Mexico, Canada and the World Health Organization. This includes deploying staff domestically and internationally to provide guidance and technical support. CDC has activated its Emergency Operations Center to coordinate this investigation. The DoD is supporting the CDC through it’s worldwide laboratory surveillance network and other appropriate measures.
Key Facts about 2009-H1N1 Flu, and 2009-H1N1 Influenza and You, are CDC documents that answer questions you or your children may have about Swine Flu. Stay current with updates on the investigation and find out what you can do to protect yourself from getting sick by visiting the CDC Swine Flu website www.cdc.gov/flu/swine/.
The official DoD pandemic flu website, www.dod.mil/pandemicflu, also provides information regarding the current 2009-H1N1 Flu situation as it relates to the DoD.
April 29, 2009
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management has issued a memorandum containing information and guidance regarding Volunteer Service Following Natural Disasters.
The Director of the Office of Personnel Management has released a memorandum including summary information and links to detailed descriptions of HR flexibilities on pay and leave benefits; telework; emergency hiring and Direct-Hire Authority, among others.
By memorandum dated October 21, 2008, The USD P&R has delegated authority to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff to commence collection of disaster personnel accountability information from DoD Components upon the occurence of a natural or manmade disaster, as outlined in DoD Instruction 3001.02.
http://www.fema.gov/kids/index.htm Interactive site provides a fun and educational approach to teach younger children about disaster preparedness and response.
Roles and Responsibilities DoD Directive 6200.3, Emergency Health Powers on Military Installations, establishes DoD policy to protect installations, facilities, and personnel in the event of a public health emergency.
