2009 Flu Summit: Public & Private Sector Roles

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July 9, 2009 Bethesda, MD

Breakout Session Objectives

Describe the role of state and local officials in private sector readiness for H1N1.
Describe how state and local officials can effectively communicate with business communities and help them prepare for community mitigation activities including promoting permissive workplace policies (e.g. if you are sick, stay home) and mitigate the impact of school closures on their businesses.
Identify what actions Critical Infrastructure and Key Resources (CIKR) and private sector organizations should take now to ensure continuity of their sectors and organizations this fall.
Broadly describe how the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Regional Coordination Team framework will support states, local communities and the private sector during the response to H1N1.