3. Role of the Media (educating the community)
In the event of a pandemic, how will information reach the community? Be specific. TV? Radio? Cell Phone-a-Thon? Newspaper? Foot messenger? (will OCAT? and WOCT 101.9 FM play a role?) What information should be provided (e.g. death tolls? Report cases? should citizens be educated regarding "cough etiquette" etc.)? Should a Flu-HOTLINE be created? Who will be in charge of a Flu-HOTLINE?
Oshkosh Community Pandemic Flu Questions
The plan is divided into 12 sections
- Individual preparedness (stockpiling food, water, masks, medicines, miscellaneous)
- Create an emergency workforce team (who will be on this team)
- Role of the Media (educating the community)
- Community Communication (e.g. moving goods and services)
- Quarantine measures /Prevention/Travel/Curfews/Crime Prevention
- Public gathering policies
- Hospitals
- Pharmacies/Health Plans/Stockpiling Antiviral Drugs
- Long-term care, including nursing home residents and elderly living alone
- Vaccines
- City Issues (garbage collection, electricity, water treatment, burial procedures, business plans)
- Oshkosh Board of Health Role