Pandemic Preparedness: Important Information for Family and Workplace Planning Pandemic Preparedness: Important Information for Family and Workplace Planning Pandemic Preparedness: Important Information for Family and Workplace Planning
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PLEASE NOTE: If you are traveling it is recommended that you visit this site before you depart: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

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Arrow Tornado Safety
Arrow Click on this link to access other weather-related information (e.g., hurricanes, floods, etc.) and family disaster planning documents.
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Staying Healthy
Want to stay healthy?  Stay informed. Whether it’s the flu or common cold, the best way to stay healthy is to practice good hygiene, which can reduce the spread of germs at home and in the workplace.
  Arrow Differences Between COLD, SEASONAL FLU & H1N1 Symptoms
  Arrow Swine Flu Public Health Fact Sheet
  Arrow Questions & Answers: Cold Versus Flu (PDF)
  Arrow Good Health Habits for Preventing the Flu (PDF)
  Stopping the Spread of Germs at Work - (PDF):
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  Influenza Fact Sheet - (PDF):
Arrow English, Arrow Chinese, Arrow Portuguese, Arrow Spanish,
Arrow Vietnamese
Need assistance identifying and resolving personal problems? Chesterton’s Affiliated Employee Assistant Program (EAP) is designed to assist our employees and family members with issues that can affect our daily lives at home and at work. Click on the links below for further information on this program.
  Arrow Affiliated Employee Assistance Program (PDF)
  Arrow Affiliated Employee Assistance Program Site (Web Link)

Flyers
  Arrow Cold VS. Flu Comparison Flyer
  Cough Hygiene Flyer - (PDF):
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Arrow Vietnamese, Arrow French
  Hand Washing Flyer - (PDF):
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Links to Federal & State Agencies
  Arrow Flu.gov (Web Link)
  Arrow Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Site (Web Link)
  Arrow U. S. Dept. of Homeland Security (Web Link)
  Arrow Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) (Web Link)
  Arrow CDC information in other languages (Web Link)
  Arrow American Red Cross (Web Link)
  Arrow World Health Organization (Web Link)
  Arrow Link to State Pandemic Plans (Web Link)
  Arrow Massachusetts Department of Health (Web Link)
  Arrow OSHA (Web Link)
Emergency Preparedness
Ask yourself the following questions: Where will your family be when a disaster strikes? They can be anywhere – at work, at school, traveling, etc. How will you find each other? Will you know if your loved ones are safe? What about your elderly parents? What about your pets? Here is some useful information on how to develop a family contingency plan to help prepare for the unexpected. More information can be accessed by opening any of the links listed on this web page.
 
Disaster Preparedness for Families
  Arrow CDC Key Facts About Hurricane and Flood Recovery.
  Arrow Hurricane Preparedness Checklist.
  Arrow Natural Disasters and Severe Weather Preparedness (Web Link)
  Arrow Guide to Family Preparedness (PDF)
  Arrow Family Disaster Plan (PDF)
  Arrow If You Cannot Evacuate: Shelter-in-Place Fact Sheet (PDF)
  Arrow Family Communication Plan (PDF)
  Arrow Emergency Preparedness Checklist (PDF)
  Arrow Family Disaster Supplies Checklist (PDF)
  Arrow Prepare Your Pets for Emergencies Checklist (PDF)
  Arrow Tornado Safety
 
Pandemic Preparedness for Families
  Arrow Memo #1 to Employees via e-mail (11/06) (PDF)
  Arrow Memo #2 to Supervisors and Managers (3/07) (PDF)
  Arrow Planning Guide for Individuals and Families (PDF)
(including Planning Checklist, Family Emergency Health Information Sheet, and Emergency Contact form)
 
Other Useful Information
ICE (In Case of Emergency): For Your Cell Phone/Wallet/Passport
 Arrow What is ICE? (PDF)
 Arrow ICE Wallet Card template (Word template)
 Arrow ICE Stickers (Word template)
Emergency Supplies:
 For a good selection of pre-assembled emergency kits, go to either of these sites: www.thereadystore.com or www.lifesecure.com
 Arrow Link to NOAA Weather Radio
 Arrow Link to Eton Grundig Emergency Radios
 Arrow Link to Life+Gear
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