Pandemic Planning for Business

Pandemic PlanningPreparing Business for Pandemic InfluenzaBoston, MassachusettsJune 26, 2006Preparedness & Support Role Of The Federal GovernmentPandemic Flu Preparedness –The DHS Preparedness RoleWorking with HHS On Pandemic Flu Prevention And Preparedness with a Focus Is On The “Healthy” Portion Of The Populous, Not The “Afflicted”Local, State & FederalHelping The Business Community Sustain Vital Services On A Local, State And Federal Level During A Pandemic OutbreakPreparednessTo Be Successful, America’s Pandemic Preparedness Requires An Equal Emphasis On Health And Business PlanningWhat Are The Critical Infrastructure Sectors & Key Resource AreasAgriculture And FoodBanking And FinanceChemical Defense Industrial BaseEmergency ServicesEnergyInformation Technology Commercial FacilitiesDamsGovernment FacilitiesNuclear Reactors, Materials, And WasteCritical Infrastructure SectorsKey Resources Postal And ShippingPublic Health And HealthcareTelecommunicationsTransportation SystemsDrinking Water And Water Treatment SystemsNational Monuments And IconsWhat Is America’s Critical Infrastructure?Financial InstitutionsReal Time CommunicationsATMs/Credit CardsCellular PhonesPagersEmailLandlinesFaxesTelecommunicationsPower For BusinessesLight And Heat For Private HomesPower For Computer SystemsPower For Vital CommunicationPower For Radios And Televisions For Emergency Broadcast SystemElectricityWater for DrinkingSanitary NeedsFirefighting NeedsCrop IrrigationWaterAmerica’s Critical Infrastructure Is The Transparent Network Of Facilities, Systems, And Functions That Americans Rely On Every Day; Some Examples Are:85% Of These Facilities Are Privately Owned/OperatedHow Is DHS Preparing To Sustain Vital Services During A Pandemic?Assessing Pandemic Effects On Critical InfrastructureSupporting Critical Infrastructure Owners/Operators In Developing And Implementing Preparedness Plans Providing Preparedness Planning Information to EmployeesMonitoring Critical Infrastructure And Its Delivery Of Essential Services During A PandemicPrioritizing The Distribution Of Limited ResourcesCritical Infrastructure Impact During A Pandemic Outbreak?WORKFORCE:Potential Extended Employee Absenteeism (30%-50%)ECONOMY:Business Operations ImpededSMALL BUSINESS:Dependent On Large BusinessesLARGE BUSINESS:Dependent On Small BusinessesRESULT:Economy Impacted100% Of Workforce Before An Outbreak30%-50% Of Workforce During An OutbreakDecliningWorkforce ProductivityEvery Community In America Is Critical To The Global EconomyLocalCommunitiesHow Will America’s Communities Be Affected By A Pandemic Outbreak?Community Services May Be Impacted•Refuse Collection May Be Impacted•First Response Times May Be Impeded•Schools May Close For Extended PeriodsNecessities And Utilities May Become Intermittent•Groceries/Drugs May Become Unavailable As Supply Chain Slows•Rolling Brownouts And Blackouts Are Possible•Water Supply May Become Limited•Telephone Service May Become Unavailable Sample Effects Of Quarantine On A Typical Metropolitan CityTypical Large City Has Only Enough Food To Sustain Itself For Less Than A WeekOutgoing/Incoming Mail/Parcel Services/Shipping ImpededIncoming Gasoline, Chlorine, Food Drug Deliveries ImpactedSmall/Medium Manufacturing Businesses Cease/Cut-Back Operations; Lack Of Parts For Autos And Other Durable Goods Stops Production On Assembly LinesAmerica’s Economy ImpactedBusinesses And Communities Should Plan NowPlanning Now Will Help Sustain The Nation’s EconomyCreate Or Update A Continuity Of Operations StrategyFocus On Sustaining Your Essential Operations Under Extreme ConditionsObtain And Reference The Critical Infrastructure Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, And Recovery GuideCross-over Benefit -You Will Be Prepared For Future Issues (Chemical/Biological/Etc.)SustainFocus On Sustaining Your Essential Operations Under Extreme ConditionsBusinesses And Communities Should Plan NowPlanPlanning Now Will Help Sustain The Nation’s EconomyStrategizeCreate Or Update A Continuity Of Operations StrategyPreparedBusiness & Community for Future IssuesAll businesses and communities should obtain and reference The Critical Infrastructure Pandemic Influenza Preparedness, Response, And Recovery Guide to help create a plan:Dhspandemic@dhs.govFY2006 Homeland Security Grant ProgramDHS CoordinationBest Practiceswww.ready.govHow can DHS help your Business and Community?For Further Information:www.pandemicflu.gov