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• Haitian Relief Information (more) (less)

  • The most effective way people can assist relief efforts is by making cash contributions to humanitarian organizations that are conducting relief operations. Information on organizations responding to the humanitarian situation in Haiti is available at http://www.interaction.org/crisis-list/earthquake-haiti
  • Cash donations are preferable because they allow aid professionals to procure the exact items needed (often in the affected region); reduce the burden on scarce resources (such as transportation routes, staff time, warehouse space, etc); can be transferred very quickly and without transportation costs; support the economy of the disaster stricken region; and ensure appropriate assistance.
  • More information can be found at:
    • USAID: www.usaid.gov
    • The Center for International Disaster Information: www.cidi.org or (703) 276-1914
    • Information on relief activities of the humanitarian community can be found at www.reliefweb.int

• Hazardous Materials

  • 2009 TIER II Reporting Information

• Emergency Operations Plan

  The Idaho Emergency Operations Plan has been updated to include the new Pandemic Influenza Annex.  Please see below for the updated information.

  • New Table of Contents
  • Pandemic Influenza Incident Annex

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Idaho H1N1 Pandemic Influenza

Novel H1N1 (referred to as “swine flu” early on) is a new influenza virus causing illness in people and was first detected in the United States in April 2009. This virus is spreading from person-to-person worldwide, in much the same way that regular seasonal influenza viruses spread. Please visit our H1N1 Preparedness Page for detailed information.

Staying Healthy

Follow these flu prevention tips:

1. Wash your hands after being out in the public, or after coughing or sneezing.
2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth;
3. Cover your cough or sneeze, or cough into your elbow;
4. If you are sick, stay home from work or school. Protect your co-workers and friends. Please don’t travel when you are sick; and
5. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Interim Guide for Swine Influenza: Taking Care of Sick Person in Your Home

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Seasonal Preparedness Information

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Public Information Officer

Robert Feeley    (208) 422-3033   email

Winter Edition of Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Newsletter

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