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During the past year there have been numerous reports on what is commonly called the Bird Flu.  While no one can say for certain that the Bird Flu will affect our East Tennessee community, many scientists believe that it is just a matter of time before the next influenza pandemic occurs, although when and where is not predictable.  While it may not be next week, or even next year, it is never too early to prepare yourself and your family for an outbreak.

This website is designed to provide commonsense information that you can use now in preparing you and your family for a pandemic.  A majority of the information contained here comes from health experts, and DOE ORO has taken the steps to extract the most useful information that can be used to prepare you and your family now. 

In the event that a pandemic strikes, DOE work operations will be affected, and DOE management will use this website to provide up to date information regarding work schedules and other vital employment information to employees.  In the meantime, use this site to get informed, and get prepared.

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The Department of Energy Office of Health, Safety, and Security has created a pandemic influenza website that is complimentary to the information provided here.  Employees are encouraged to visit this site, and the HSS site, on a regular basis so we can keep ourselves and our families prepared.  Please continue to visit this site for updates on how to prepare for a pandemic influenza.