Avian Flu Preparedness

The New England Summit on Business Preparedness for Avian Flu

The New England Council recently hosted, along with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, the Associated Industries of Massachusetts, the Business and Industry Association of New Hampshire, and the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce, The New England Summit on Business Preparedness for Avian Flu.

The event featured several presentations from leaders within government and industry on what businesses should be doing to prepare for a potential flu pandemic. Links are provided below to several presentations given at the Summit, as well as to the Summit’s agenda. If you have any further questions about the Summit or this issue, please contact Kevin Conroy in the Council’s Boston office at 617-723-4009.

Agenda

• Agenda for The New England Summit on Business Preparedness for Avian Flu

Presentations:

• Presentation given by Al Martinez-Fonts, Assistant Secretary of the Private Sector Office, Department of Homeland Security
• Presentation given by Lisa Koonin, Division of Partnerships and Strategic Alliances, National Center for Health Marketing/CCHIS, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Presentation given by Lynn A. Slepski, Senior Public Health Advisor, Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Infrastructure Protection, Department of Homeland Security

Links to New England State Government Avian Flu Information:

• Connecticut
• Maine
• Massachusetts
• New Hampshire
• Rhode Island
• Vermont

Other links of interest:

• The U.S. Government site on Avian and Pandemic Flu Preparedness:
• The U.S. Chamber of Commerce's site on Pandemic Planning