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Contact Information

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Contact members of the Disaster Mental Health Team with questions or if you need assistance:

Curt Drennen, Psy.D., RN

Director, Disaster Preparedness and Response

(303) 866 - 7403

Beth Roome
Specialist, Disaster Preparedness and Response
(303) 866-7410

Donald Sutton, Ph.D., Coordinator, Disaster Preparedness and Response (303) 866-7415

Andrea Hoaglin, M.A., Coordinator, Disaster Preparedness and Response (303) 866-7422

Jonathan Gunderson
Program Assistant, Training
(303) 866-7826

Division of Mental Health/Division of Behavioral Health

Disaster Preparedness and Response
Pandemic Flu Information

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An influenza (flu) pandemic will happen sometime in the future. However, it is difficult to predict when and where such an outbreak will occur. Currently public health scientists are concerned about the avian flu virus as a possible source of a pandemic because of the ongoing outbreaks of bird flu in Southeast Asia, and the increased likelihood that this virus will mutate and become highly transmissible between humans. It is important that you know the risks. THERE ARE THINGS YOU CAN DO NOW TO BE PREPARED. When a pandemic occurs it will likely mean millions of deaths and a year or two of devastating community and economic consequences. With proper planning you can take care of yourself and also take part in creating solutions for a hurting community around you.

General Information

• Pandemic Flu: Get Ready (Printable Brochure)
• Gripe "Flu" Pandemca Hay Que Estar Preparados (Printable Brochure)
• Home Care for Pandemic Flu (Red Cross)
• About Masks and Respirators (CDPHE)
• Pandemic Prepareness - Including "Are You Prepared?" online video (Red Cross)
• What is the Difference Between Pandemic Flu and Avian (Bird) Flu?

Planning Information for Schools

• Guidelines for Education Pandemic Readiness (CDPHE)
• Child Care and Preschool Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• School District Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist
• Colleges and Universities Pandemic Influenza Planning Checklist

For Local Officials

• Guidelines for Social Distancing Pandemic Readiness (CDPHE)
• March 2006 Pandemic Readiness and Emergency Planning Summit Summary

For Businesses

• Guidelines for Business Pandemic Readiness (CDPHE)
• HR Planning for Pandemic Influenza (PowerPoint Presentation)

For Residential Health Care Facilities

• Pandemic Influenza Guidelines for Residential Health Care Facilities (CDPHE)

For Public Health and Public Behavioral Health Professionals

• Fact Sheet: Quarantine and Isolation (CDC)
• Controlling the Spread of Contagious Diseases: Quarantine and Isolation (Red Cross)