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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem B: H1N1 Briefing ECC UGENE ITY OUNCIL AIS GENDA TEM UMMARY Work Session: H1N1 Briefing Meeting Date: October 12, 2009 Agenda Item Number: B Department: Central Services/Emergency Management Staff Contact: Joe Rizzi www.eugene-or.gov Contact Telephone Number: 682-5664 ISSUE STATEMENT This is a brief update on H1N1 Influenza and what the City of Eugene is doing to prepare. No action is being requested from the City Council. BACKGROUND H1N1 was declared a pandemic in 2009 by the World Health Organization. Lane County Public Health is the lead agency for health-related emergencies such as a pandemic influenza in Lane County. The City has established an H1N1 Task Force with representatives from each department to guide preparation and communication activities within the organization. In addition, the City’s Emergency Manager serves on an interagency team with representatives from local health care providers, including Lane County Public Health, the hospitals, schools and EMS service providers. The City’s Emergency Plan includes a pandemic annex to guide the City’s preparation for and response to a pandemic flu. ATTACHMENTS A. 2009 H1N1 Flu & You (brochure) FOR MORE INFORMATION Staff Contact: Joe Rizzi Telephone: 682-5664 Staff E-Mail: joseph.d.rizzi@ci.eugene.or.us Z:\CMO\2009 Council Agendas\M091012\S091012B.doc