Community
During a flu pandemic, everyday life may be disrupted due to illness. Stores may be closed and services may be disrupted due to absenteeism.. Schools and workplaces may be impacted as well. It’s important to learn what you can do to get better prepared and the American Red Cross can help.
Red Cross-Led Presentations
Most Red Cross chapters can deliver a presentation to your community group about how to plan and prepare for pandemic flu. For more information about community presentations, contact your local Red Cross chapter by typing your zip code into the box on the right hand side of the page.
Self- Led Presentations:
If you are an educator or facilitator, you may choose to conduct pandemic flu community presentations using the Pandemic Flu: Are You Prepared? Leader’s toolkit, which includes—
- A printed leader’s guide that provides an outline for facilitating a 1.5 hour presentation. The guide also includes optional activities to do with the group to reinforce learning.
- A 22-minute DVD describing what a flu pandemic is, important terminology and how to help prevent the spread of flu.
- CD-ROM of resource materials, including fact sheets, useful web links and additional information.
Contact your local chapter to learn more about these materials or purchase them online at ShopStayWell.com or by calling (800) 667-2968 or faxing to (877) 297-8525.
Additional Resources
- Flu Checklist (pdf) (English | Spanish)
- Taking Care of People with the Flu (pdf) (English | Spanish)
- Pandemic Flu: Coping and Emotional Well Being (pdf)
- Family Preparedness Fact Sheet for Pandemic Flu (pdf) (English | Spanish)
