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March 26, 2006
Bird Flu Economic Impact Potential
By Teri Nelson
BOISE -
Monday Idaho government and business leaders will meet to discuss how they would handle a bird flu pandemic.
Government officials have already asked families to stockpile food in case they need to stay inside for days. Now Tom Shanahan, with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, tells Local Two News they're looking for ways the economy could continue to function in a pandemic situation. "If we have 25% of our workforce out, if we ask people to stay home for days or even possibly weeks to stop the spread of Avian Flu--we need to figure out ways for business continuity." Shanahan said.
Shanahan also said that emergency preparation is a good investment because the basic plan can be adapted for any disaster situation-- even if a bird pandemic never occurs.
March 26, 2006
Bird Flu Economic Impact Potential
By Teri Nelson
BOISE -
Monday Idaho government and business leaders will meet to discuss how they would handle a bird flu pandemic.
Government officials have already asked families to stockpile food in case they need to stay inside for days. Now Tom Shanahan, with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, tells Local Two News they're looking for ways the economy could continue to function in a pandemic situation. "If we have 25% of our workforce out, if we ask people to stay home for days or even possibly weeks to stop the spread of Avian Flu--we need to figure out ways for business continuity." Shanahan said.
Shanahan also said that emergency preparation is a good investment because the basic plan can be adapted for any disaster situation-- even if a bird pandemic never occurs.