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Be prepared when disaster strikesA little bit of planning now can bring huge relief in

the midst of a disaster.

Damage caused by natural disasters or man-made

events can bring all community services to a

screaching halt. Earthquakes, hurricanes, torna-

does, floods, terrorist attacks and health crises all

bring devastating consequences. These events

overwhelm community response resources, com-

munications, transportation and utilities. As a result,

many individuals and neighborhoods are cut off

from outside support.

At OPPD, each OPPD business unit has identi-

fied their critical functions and how these would be

done in a worst-case disaster scenario. However,

the utility’s emergency plans are not complete with-

out support from employees’ families.

This handbook can help you prepare. It provides

basic information about disaster planning and

space for recording emergency contact information

so you will be better able to cope with any type of

disaster.

Please take time to draft a family plan and review it

each year. By doing so, you will be more prepared

to cope with the situation and be more helpful to

your family and OPPD.

Contacts Name/Phone Number

Local personal emergency contact

Out-of-town personal emergency contact

Family physician(s)

State public health department(www.pandemicflu.gov)

Pharmacy

Employer contact and emergencyinformation 1-866-303-6773

School contacts and emergency information

Religious/spiritual organization/clergy

Gas-water utility

Electric utility

Phone company

Veterinarian

Name and phone number of emergency caregiver for pets

Other emergency info

Emergency Contacts Contents

Disaster PlanningPlan for disaster 4

Food and nonperish-ables to stock 4

Medical, health and other emergency items to stock 5

Maintain the plan 5

About Pandemic FluWhat’s a pandemic 6

Why worry about pandemic flu? 8

Flu terms 9

Resources 15

Prepare for FluAntibacterials 6

Yearly flu shots 8

Protection from germs 10

Exercise 10

Good hygiene 11

Food safety 12

Animal safety 13

OPPD insurance contacts 14

Medical history chart 15

Contacts Name/Phone Number

Local personal emergency contact

Out-of-town personal emergency contact

Family physician(s)

State public health department(www.pandemicflu.gov)

Pharmacy

Employer contact and emergencyinformation 1-866-303-6773

School contacts and emergency information

Religious/spiritual organization/clergy

Gas-water utility

Electric utility

Phone company

Veterinarian

Name and phone number of emergency caregiver for pets

Other emergency info

Emergency Contacts Be prepared when disaster strikesA little bit of planning now can bring huge relief in

the midst of a disaster.

Damage caused by natural disasters or man-made

events can bring all community services to a

screaching halt. Earthquakes, hurricanes, torna-

does, floods, terrorist attacks and health crises all

bring devastating consequences. These events

overwhelm community response resources, com-

munications, transportation and utilities. As a result,

many individuals and neighborhoods are cut off

from outside support.

At OPPD, each OPPD business unit has identified

their critical functions and how these would be

done in a worst-case disaster scenario. However,

the utility’s emergency plans are not complete with-

out support from employees' families.

This handbook can help you prepare. It provides

basic information about disaster planning and

space for recording emergency contact information

so you will be better able to cope with any type of

disaster.

Please take time to draft a family plan and review it

each year. By doing so, you will be more prepared

to cope with the situation and be more helpful to

your family and OPPD.

Contents

Disaster Planning

Plan for disaster . . . 4

Food and nonperish-ables to stock . . . . . 4

Medical, health andother emergency itemsto stock . . . . . . . . . . 5

Maintain the plan . . 5

About PandemicFlu

What’s a pandemic . 6

Why worry aboutpandemic flu? . . . . . 8

Flu terms. . . . . . . . . 9

Resources. . . . . . . 15

Prepare for Flu

Antibacterials . . . . . 6

Yearly flu shots . . . . 8

Protection fromgerms . . . . . . . . . . 10

Exercise . . . . . . . . 10

Good hygiene . . . . 11

Food safety . . . . . . 12

Animal safety . . . . 13

OPPD insurancecontacts. . . . . . . . . 14

Medical history chart . . . . . . . . . . . 15

Food and nonperishables

Ready-to-eat canned meats, fruits, veg-etables and soups

Protein or fruit bars

Dry cereal or granola

Peanut butter or nuts

Dried fruit

Crackers

Canned juices

Bottled water

Canned or jarred baby food and formula

Pet food

Medical, health and emergency supplies

Prescribed medical supplies, such as glucose and blood-pressure monitoring equipment

Soap and water or alcohol-based hand wash

Medicines for fever, such as acetamino-phen or ibuprofen

Thermometer

Anti-diarrheal medi-cation

Vitamins

Fluids with elec-trolytes

Cleansing agent/soap

First-aid kit

Flashlight

Batteries

Portable radio

Manual can opener

Garbage bags

Tissues, toilet paper, disposable diapers

Feminine hygiene products

Plan for a disasterStore a supply of food and water. During any disas-ter, if you cannot get to a store, or if stores are out of supplies, it will be important for you to have extra supplies on hand. See the lists at left and right. (six weeks supply recommended.)

Assess your prescription drug requirements. If you or a family member has a medical condition that requires regular medication, talk with your doctor about getting an extra supply of your regular prescription drugs.

Stock up on nonprescription drugs and other health supplies. This includes pain relievers, stomach remedies, cough and cold medications, fluids with electrolytes and vitamins.

Talk about tough life and death issues. Talk with family members and loved ones about how they would be cared for if they got sick, or what will be needed to care for them in your home. Make sure beneficiary information is up-to-date on your poli-cies, and create a will to ensure your desires for your family are legal and clear.

Maintain the planTaking common sense steps can help you mini-mize the effects of any disaster on your family. Once you compete the emergency sheets on the front and back inside covers and complete the Plan for Disaster steps on the opposite page, please review your plan at least annually.

• Check contact names and numbers.

• Check food supplies, medications and batter-ies for expiration dates.

• Replace stored water and food, if necessary. Involve your family in the review so that every-one is familiar with the plan.

Each of us should be pre-pared to take care of ourselves, our families and our neighbors.

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Food and nonperishables

Ready-to-eat cannedmeats, fruits, vegeta-bles and soups

Protein or fruit bars

Dry cereal or granola

Peanut butter ornuts

Dried fruit

Crackers

Canned juices

Bottled water

Canned or jarredbaby food andformula

Pet food

Plan for a disasterStore a supply of food and water. During anydisaster, if you cannot get to a store, or if storesare out of supplies, it will be important for you tohave extra supplies on hand. See the lists at leftand right. (six weeks supply recommended.)

Assess your prescription drug requirements.If you or a family member has a medical conditionthat requires regular medication, talk with yourdoctor about getting an extra supply of your regularprescription drugs.

Stock up on nonprescription drugs and otherhealth supplies. This includes pain relievers,stomach remedies, cough and cold medications,fluids with electrolytes and vitamins.

Talk about tough life and death issues. Talk withfamily members and loved ones about how theywould be cared for if they got sick, or what will beneeded to care for them in your home. Make surebeneficiary information is up-to-date on your policies, and create a will to ensure your desires for your family are legal and clear.

Each of usshould be pre-pared to takecare of ourselves, ourfamilies andour neighbors.

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Medical, healthand emergencysupplies

Prescribed medicalsupplies, such asglucose and blood-pressure monitoringequipment

Soap and water oralcohol-based handwash

Medicines for fever,such as acetamino-phen or ibuprofen

Thermometer

Anti-diarrhealmedication

Vitamins

Fluids withelectrolytes

Cleansing agent/soap

First-aid kit

Flashlight

Batteries

Portable radio

Manual can opener

Garbage bags

Tissues, toilet paper,disposable diapers

Feminine hygieneproducts

Maintain the planTaking common sense steps can help you minimizethe effects of any disaster on your family. Once youcompete the emergency sheets on the front andback inside covers and complete the Plan for adisaster steps on the opposite page, pleasereview your plan at least annually.

• Check contact names and numbers.

• Check food supplies, medications andbatteries for expiration dates.

• Replace stored water and food, if necessary.Involve your family in the review so thateveryone is familiar with the plan.

Omaha Public Power District Anti-Pesto Campaign© 2006 52014

Wipe out the Bug!Anti-bacterial lotion and antiseptic wipes are two germ-fighting tools. Use the lotion when soap and water are not handy. Use the wipes on your computer keyboard, mouse and phone every few weeks or when an ill coworker infects your office.

Experts believe a flu pandemic is likely at some point in the futureWorld health experts want you to take action now to protect yourself and your family from a global health threat, such as pandemic influenza, and

OPPD management firmly agrees.

What’s a pandemicA pandemic is an epidemic occurring over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people. Health officials refer to three pandemics that hit during the last century — 1918, 1957 and 1968 — which the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) describes as follows:

1918-19, “Spanish flu,” caused the highest number of known influenza deaths. More than 675,000 people died in the United States and up to 50 million people may have died world-wide. Many people died within the first few days after infection, and others died of second-ary complications.

1957-58, “Asian flu,” caused about 70,000 deaths in the U.S. First identified in China in February 1957, the Asian flu spread to the United States by June.

1968-69, “Hong Kong flu,” caused about 34,000 deaths in the U.S. First detected in Hong Kong in early 1968, the virus spread to the U.S. later that year.

According to the U.S. Department of Heath & Human Services, it’s difficult to predict when the next influenza pandemic will occur or how severe it will be, however, health professionals are con-cerned that the avian virus that has surfaced in eastern Asia and other countries represents a significant threat to human health. That strain is

caused by a virus that is behaving a lot like the 1918 virus, and the new virus has raised concerns about a potential human pandemic for several reasons:

• It’s especially virulent • It’s being spread by migratory birds • It can be transmitted from birds to mammals

and in limited circumstances to humans

Like other influenza viruses, it continues to evolve. As of August 2006, there had been 241 confirmed human cases of H5N1 avian flu reported to the World Health Organization, 141 resulting in death. The majority of the cases have been in Vietnam (93), Indonesia (60), Thailand (24) and China (21), and most cases were bird-to-human infection.

The above map shows nations with confirmed cases of the H5N1 avian flu in wild birds, poultry and humans. This reflects data as of July 7, 2006. To access the map, visit www.pandemicflu.gov.

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Wipe out the Bug!Anti-bacterial lotionand antiseptic wipesare two germ-fightingtools. Use the lotionwhen soap and waterare not handy. Usethe wipes on yourcomputer keyboard,mouse and phoneevery few weeks orwhen an ill coworkerinfects your office.

Experts believe a flu pandemic is likely atsome point in the futureWorld health experts want you to take action nowto protect yourself and your family from a globalhealth threat, such as pandemic influenza, and

OPPD management firmly agrees.

What's a pandemicA pandemic is an epidemic occurring over a verywide area, crossing international boundaries andusually affecting a large number of people. Healthofficials refer to three pandemics that hit during thelast century – 1918, 1957 and 1968 – which theCenters for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)describes as follows:

1918-19, "Spanish flu," caused the highestnumber of known influenza deaths. More than675,000 people died in the United States andup to 50 million people may have died world-wide. Many people died within the first fewdays after infection, and others died of second-ary complications.

1957-58, "Asian flu," caused about 70,000deaths in the U.S. First identified in China inFebruary 1957, the Asian flu spread to theUnited States by June.

1968-69, "Hong Kong flu," caused about34,000 deaths in the U.S. First detected inHong Kong in early 1968, the virus spread tothe U.S. later that year.

According to the U.S. Department of Heath &Human Services, it's difficult to predict when thenext influenza pandemic will occur or how severe itwill be, however, health professionals are con-cerned that the avian virus that has surfaced ineastern Asia and other countries represents a sig-nificant threat to human health. That strain is


caused by a virus that is behaving a lot like the1918 virus, and the new virus has raised concernsabout a potential human pandemic for severalreasons:

• It's especially virulent • It's being spread by migratory birds • It can be transmitted from birds to mammals

and in limited circumstances to humans

Like other influenza viruses, it continues to evolve. As of August 2006, there had been 241 confirmedhuman cases of H5N1 avian flu reported to theWorld Health Organization, 141 resulting in death.The majority of the cases have been in Vietnam(93), Indonesia (60), Thailand (24) and China (21),and most cases were bird-to-human infection.

The above map shows nations with confirmedcases of the H5N1 avian flu in wild birds, poultryand humans. This reflects data as of July 7, 2006.To access the map, visit www.pandemicflu.gov.


Flu terms definedSeasonal flu, avian flu, and pandemic flu are not the same.

Seasonal (or common) flu is a respiratory ill-ness that can be trans-mitted person-to- per-son. Most people have some immunity, and a vaccine is available.

Avian (or bird) flu is caused by influenza viruses that occur natu-rally among wild birds. The H5N1 variant is deadly to domestic fowl and can be transmitted from birds to humans. There is no human immunity and no vaccine available.

Pandemic flu is a virulent human flu that causes a global outbreak, or pandemic, of serious ill-ness. Because there is little natural immunity, the disease can spread eas-ily from person to person. Currently, there is no pandemic flu. www.pandemicflu.gov

- U.S. Department of Health & Human Services

Get annual flu shotsGetting an annual flu shot is one of several things you can do to keep your fam-ily healthy, and that may help you fight off a pandemic flu virus, according to the Nebraska Health and Human Services System.

Why worry about pandemic flu?Pandemic flu strikes quickly and spreads fast.

• Pandemic flu can be highly contagious, spreading rapidly from person to person. Many people would get sick; many could die.

• Healthcare services would be in demand, but providers might be in short supply.

• Pandemic flu could severely disrupt everyday life.

• Currently, there’s no vaccine available. When there is, there wouldn’t be enough for everyone.

Medical supplies would be limited.• Although the federal government stocks

medicines, vaccines and medical equipment, they would be in short supply. People who perform essential services, such as health-care providers, would receive medication and vaccine first.

Quarantine might be required.• Quarantine (separating people from others)

might be used to protect the public during a pandemic. It’s possible that schools and busi-nesses would close and public events would be cancelled. Health officials might ask people to stay home.

Pandemic flu is not the same as seasonal flu. Seasonal (or common) flu

• Occurs every year during the winter.

• Affects 5-20 percent of the population.

• Most people have some immunity.

• For most people, it is unpleasant, but not life-threatening.

• People who are very young, very old, and/or have certain chronic illnesses are most at risk of serious illness.

• A vaccine is usually available.

• Antiviral drugs help treat those at risk and those who are sick.

Pandemic flu• Can occur any time of the year. Has occurred

three times in the last 90 years.

• May affect 30 percent or more of the popula-tion.

• People have little or no natural immunity.

• Is often life-threatening.

• Everyone could be at risk of serious illness.

• A vaccine currently is not available.

• Antiviral drugs are likely to be in limited supply during a pandemic.

Vaccine against seasonal flu will not protect against pandemic flu. However, getting a yearly flu shot is one of several things you can do to keep yourself healthy, and that may help you fight off a pandemic flu virus.


Get annual flu shotsGetting an annual flushot is one of severalthings you can do tokeep your familyhealthy, and that mayhelp you fight off apandemic flu virus,according to theNebraska Health andHuman ServicesSystem.

Why worry about pandemic flu?Pandemic flu strikes quickly and spreads fast.

• Pandemic flu can be highly contagious,spreading rapidly from person to person.Many people would get sick; many could die.

• Healthcare services would be in demand,but providers might be in short supply.

• Pandemic flu could severely disrupteveryday life.

• Currently, there's no vaccine available.When there is, there wouldn't be enough foreveryone.

Medical supplies would be limited.• Although the federal government stocks

medicines, vaccines and medical equipment,they would be in short supply. People whoperform essential services, such as healthcareproviders, would receive medication andvaccine first.

Quarantine might be required.• Quarantine (separating people from others)

might be used to protect the public during apandemic. It's possible that schools and busi-nesses would close and public events wouldbe cancelled. Health officials might askpeople to stay home.


Flu termsdefinedSeasonal flu, avian flu,and pandemic flu arenot the same.

Seasonal (or common)flu is a respiratoryillness that can betransmitted person-to-person. Most peoplehave some immunity,and a vaccine isavailable.

Avian (or bird) flu iscaused by influenzaviruses that occur natu-rally among wild birds.The H5N1 variant isdeadly to domestic fowland can be transmittedfrom birds to humans.There is no humanimmunity and no vaccine available.

Pandemic flu is a virulent human flu thatcauses a global out-break, or pandemic, of serious illness.Because there is littlenatural immunity, thedisease can spreadeasily from person toperson. Currently, thereis no pandemic flu. www.pandemicflu.gov

- U.S. Department ofHealth & HumanServices

Pandemic flu is not the same as seasonal flu. Seasonal (or common) flu

• Occurs every year during the winter.

• Affects 5-20 percent of the population.

• Most people have some immunity.

• For most people, it is unpleasant, but not life-threatening.

• People who are very young, very old, and/orhave certain chronic illnesses are most at riskof serious illness.

• A vaccine is usually available.

• Antiviral drugs help treat those at risk andthose who are sick.

Pandemic flu• Can occur any time of the year. Has occurred

three times in the last 90 years.

• May affect 30 percent or more of the popula-tion.

• People have little or no natural immunity.

• Is often life-threatening.

• Everyone could be at risk of serious illness.

• A vaccine currently is not available.

• Antiviral drugs are likely to be in limited supplyduring a pandemic.

Vaccine against seasonal flu will not protect againstpandemic flu. However, getting a yearly flu shot isone of several things you can do to keep yourselfhealthy, and that may help you fight off a pandemicflu virus.


Work out the bugsGet into shape. Not only does exercise help maintain a healthy weight, but it strengthens the immune system. That’s a good defense for an offensive bug. If you don’t belong to a gym or have exercise equipment at home, start by walking a few times a week, and gradually add more minutes and more days.

Community sup-port contactsMethodist Employee Assistance Program(402) 354-80001-800-666-8606if no answer:(402) 354-2710

United Way of the MidlandsTo get help on a health or human service issue or to give help: www.uwmidland.orgwww.ne222.orgcall: 2-1-1

There’s more than one computer virusA 2002 University of Arizona study found that surfaces in per-sonal work areas, such as offices and cubes, had higher bacteria levels than surfaces in common areas such as toilets.

Computer keyboards ranked fifth, following telephones, desks, water fountain han-dles and microwave door handles.

Wash your hands routinely and use wipes to keep your keyboard and mouse clean.

Limit the spread of germs and pre-vent infectionWash hands frequently with soap and water, and teach children to do so.

Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, and throw tissues away after use. Block cough or sneeze with your upper sleeve if you don’t have a tissue.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth to prevent germs from entering your body.

Stay away from those who are sick as much as possible.

Stay home from work and school if sick and contagious.

Consider purchasing masks for family members to help protect against germs.

Make sure your family knows how to prepare and cook food properly.

When a family member is ill• Keep everyone’s personal items separate.

All household members should avoid shar-ing computers, pens, papers, clothes, towels, sheets, blankets food or eating utensils.

• Disinfect doorknobs, switches, handles, toys and other surfaces.

• Use detergent and very hot water to wash clothes. Wash your hands after handling dirty laundry.

• Wear disposable gloves when cleaning up body fluids.

• One person should be the designated caregiver.

• Wear a mask when giving care.

-American Red Cross


Practice good hygieneWash your hands llnesses like colds and flu spread from person to person in respiratory droplets of coughs and sneezes. The droplets move through the air to other people, but they also land on surfaces such as desks or doorknobs, where they can live for hours.

Keeping your hands clean is one way to stay healthy and keep germs from spreading. Wash your hands as often as you can. Always wash your hands:

• Before preparing food

• Before eating

• After coughing or sneezing

• After touching an animal

• After using the bathroom

Using soap and warm water, rub your hands togeth-er for at least 20 seconds. Scrub the back of your hands, as well as your palms, wrists, fingers and under the nails. Dry your hands with a clean towel or paper towel.

Also, keep your hands away from your face, espe-cially your eyes, mouth and nose.

Cover your mouth • Use a tissue to cover your cough or sneeze,

then throw it away. If you don’t have a tissue, use your shirt sleeve or arm to block the cough or sneeze.

• Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing. Use alcohol-based hand wipes and gel sani-tizers when soap and water aren’t available. Many stores have dispensers near the shop-ping carts, also a big germ carrier.

Work out the bugsGet into shape Exer-cise helps maintain ahealthy weight, and itstrengthens theimmune system.That's good defensefor an offensive bug.If you don't belong toa gym or have exer-cise equipment athome, start by walk-ing a few times aweek, and graduallyadd more minutesand more days.

Family support contactsBEST CAREEmployee AssistanceProgram (EAP)(402) 354-80001-800-666-8606if no answer:(402) 354-2710www.BestCareEAP.org

United Way of the MidlandsTo get help on a healthor human serviceissue or to give help:www.uwmidlands.orgwww.ne211.orgcall: 2-1-1

Limit the spread of germsand prevent infectionWash hands frequently with soap and water, andteach children to do so.

Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues, and throwtissues away after use. Block cough or sneeze withyour upper sleeve if you don't have a tissue.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth to preventgerms from entering your body.

Stay away from those who are sick as much aspossible.

Stay home from work and school if sick andcontagious.

Consider purchasing masks for family members tohelp protect against germs.

Make sure your family knows how to prepare andcook food properly.

When a family member is ill• Keep everyone's personal items separate.

All household members should avoid sharingcomputers, pens, papers, clothes, towels,sheets, blankets food or eating utensils.

• Disinfect doorknobs, switches, handles, toysand other surfaces.

• Use detergent and very hot water to washclothes. Wash your hands after handling dirtylaundry.

• Wear disposable gloves when cleaning up bodyfluids.

• One person should be the designated caregiver.

• Wear a mask when giving care.

-American Red Cross


There's morethan one computervirusA 2002 University ofArizona study foundthat surfaces in per-sonal work areas,such as offices andcubes, had higherbacteria levels thansurfaces in commonareas, such as toilets.

Computer keyboardsranked fifth, followingtelephones, desks,water fountain han-dles and microwavedoor handles.

Wash your handsroutinely and usewipes to keep yourkeyboard and mouseclean.


Practice good hygieneWash your handsllnesses like colds and flu spread from person toperson in respiratory droplets of coughs andsneezes. The droplets move through the air to otherpeople, but they also land on surfaces such asdesks or doorknobs, where they can live for hours.

Keeping your hands clean is one way to stayhealthy and keep germs from spreading. Wash yourhands as often as you can. Always wash yourhands:

• Before preparing food

• Before eating

• After coughing or sneezing

• After touching an animal

• After using the bathroom

Using soap and warm water, rub your hands togeth-er for at least 20 seconds. Scrub the back of yourhands, as well as your palms, wrists, fingers andunder the nails. Dry your hands with a clean towelor paper towel.

Also, keep your hands away from your face, espe-cially your eyes, mouth and nose.

Cover your mouth • Use a tissue to cover your cough or sneeze,

then throw it away. If you don’t have a tissue,use your shirt sleeve or arm to block the coughor sneeze.

• Clean your hands after coughing or sneezing.Use alcohol-based hand wipes and gel sanitiz-ers when soap and water aren't available.Many stores have dispensers near the shop-ping carts, also a big germ carrier.

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Hotline availableIf you have questions about the handling or preparation of meat or poultry, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline:

• 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854)

• 1-800-256-7072 (TTY)

If you plan to travelHealth conditions vary in other parts of the world.

Check the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website, www.cdc.gov, for travel advisories and tips.

Practice food safetyProper handling of foods can help keep you safe from food-borne illnesses.

Handle meat, including poultry, with care.Here are some tips for avoiding the viruses and bacteria that may exist in meat:

• Wash your hands well before and after touching meat.

• Store and prepare raw meat separately from other foods.

• Use a separate cutting board for preparing raw meat.

• After preparing raw meat, wash the board and utentils thoroughly with soap and hot water. You also can disinfect the board with a mild bleach solution.

• Don’t let raw meat or its juices touch anything that will not be cooked afterward, such as raw fruits or foods that are already cooked.

Poultry and eggs are safe to eat if cooked properly.

• Thorough cooking destroys germs, including the H5N1 virus, if present.

• Cook poultry to at least 165o F. Use an internal thermometer.

• Cook eggs until whites and eggs are firm.

Use common sense

around animalsSafety around birds and other animals is important because it is possible to catch flu germs from an infected bird, pig or other animal. Also, if a person or animal is infected with H5N1 and another flu virus, the two viruses might mix together, creating a new dangerous flu virus.

U.S. poultry producers are working to keep domestic birds healthy.To help prevent the spread of disease among ani-mals, they are:

• keeping domestic poultry away from wild birds

• cleaning and disinfecting equipment and vehicles

• requiring employees to wear clean clothes and follow strict disinfecting practices

Report sick birds.If you are around domestic birds, such as chickens, turkeys, ducks and geese, let authorities know if you see any possible signs of avian flu:

• decreased energy or appetite

• fewer eggs

• deformed or thin-shelled eggs

Report suspicions to your local cooperative exten- sion office or call the USDA at 1-866-536-7593.

Be careful with wildlife.Keep your distance from wild animals. Don’t touch them or pick up sick or dead animals.

Hunters should not handle or eat sick game. When handling game, wear rubber gloves. Wash hands, surfaces and tools thoroughly. Practice food safety with game, including cooking it to 165o F.


Hotline availableIf you have questionsabout the handling orpreparation of meator poultry, call theUSDA Meat andPoultry Hotline:

• 1-888-MPHotline(1-888-674-6854)

• 1-800-256-7072 (TTY)

Practice food safetyProper handling of foods can help keep you safefrom food-borne illnesses.

Handle meat, including poultry, with care.Here are some tips for avoiding the viruses andbacteria that may exist in meat:

• Wash your hands well before and aftertouching meat.

• Store and prepare raw meat separately fromother foods.

• Use a separate cutting board for preparing rawmeat.

• After preparing raw meat, wash the board andutentils thoroughly with soap and hot water.You also can disinfect the board with a mildbleach solution.

• Don’t let raw meat or its juices touch anythingthat will not be cooked afterward, such as rawfruits or foods that are already cooked.

Poultry and eggs are safe to eat if cooked properly.

• Thorough cooking destroys germs, includingthe H5N1 virus, if present.

• Cook poultry to at least 165o F. Use an internalthermometer.

• Cook eggs until whites and eggs are firm.


If you plan to travelHealth conditions varyin other parts of theworld.

Check the Centers forDisease Control andPrevention website,www.cdc.gov, fortravel advisories andtips.

Use common sense around animalsSafety around birds and other animals is importantbecause it is possible to catch flu germs from aninfected bird, pig or other animal. Also, if a person oranimal is infected with H5N1 and another flu virus,the two viruses might mix together, creating a newdangerous flu virus.

U.S. poultry producers are working to keepdomestic birds healthy.To help prevent the spread of disease among ani-mals, they are:

• keeping domestic poultry away from wild birds

• cleaning and disinfecting equipment and vehicles

• requiring employees to wear clean clothes andfollow strict disinfecting practices

Report sick birds.If you are around domestic birds, such as chickens,turkeys, ducks and geese, let authorities know if yousee any possible signs of avian flu:

• decreased energy or appetite

• fewer eggs

• deformed or thin-shelled eggs

Report suspicions to your local cooperative exten-sion office or call the USDA at 1-866-536-7593.

Be careful with wildlife.Keep your distance from wild animals. Don’t touchthem or pick up sick or dead animals.

Hunters should not handle or eat sick game. Whenhandling game, wear rubber gloves. Wash hands,surfaces and tools thoroughly. Practice food safetywith game, including cooking it to 165o F.

Omaha Public Power District Anti-Pesto Campaign© 2006 132014 2014

Pandemic flu resourceswww.hhss.ne.gov/pandemicNE Health & Human Services Systeme-mail: [email protected](402) 471-2937

Your local health department. For contact information, visit: www.hhss.ne.gov/lhd

www.pandemicflu.govThe official U.S. government web site on pandemic flu

www.cdc.govCenters for Disease Control & Prevention

www.usda.govU.S. Department of Agriculture

www.nwhc.usgs.govNational Wildlife Center

www.redcrossomaha.orgFor more information, including recommendations on monitoring pandemic flu symptoms, preventing dehydration, reducing fever and preparing for a pandemic, visit this site and download a copy of the flyer “Home Care for Pandemic Flu.”

OPPD Insurance Contact InformationMutually Preferred and Exclusive CareMutual of OmahaMutual of Omaha PlazaOmaha, NE 68175-5300Plan # G0005X731-800-467-4917www.mutualofomaha.com

AmeritasP.O. Box 82520Lincoln NE 68501Customer Service:800-487-5553Customer Service fax: 402-467-7336 PayFlexPayFlex Systems USAPO Box 3039Omaha, NE 68103-0039Health & Dependent Care345-0666 (local)1-800-284-48851-402-231-4310 (fax)www.payflex.com

OPPD BenefitsPension Administrator636-3115Benefits Specialists636-3117636-3043

Family Emergency Health Information Sheet

It’s important to think about health issues that could arise if an influenza pandemic or other disaster occurs and how they could affect you and your loved ones. In an emergency, you may need to provide as much information as you can about your medical history, especially those having serious health conditions or allergies. Create a family emergency health plan using thisinformation. Fill in information for each family member.

Family Blood Type Allergies Past/Current Current Member Medical Medications/ Conditions Dosages


Family Emergency Health Information Sheet

It's important to think about health issues that could arise if an influenza pandemic or other disaster occurs and how they could affect you and yourloved ones. In an emergency, you may need to provide as much information as you can about your medical history, especially those having serious healthconditions or allergies. Create a family emergency health plan using thisinformation. Fill in information for each family member.

Family Blood Type Allergies Past/Current CurrentMember Medical Medications/

Conditions Dosages

Omaha Public Power District Anti-Pesto Campaign© 2006 152014 2014

Pandemic flu resourceswww.hhss.ne.gov/pandemicNE Health & Human Services Systeme-mail: [email protected](402) 471-2937

Your local health department. For contact information, visit: www.hhss.ne.gov/lhd

www.pandemicflu.govThe official U.S. government web site on pandemic flu

www.cdc.govCenters for Disease Control & Prevention

www.usda.govU.S. Department of Agriculture

www.nwhc.usgs.govNational Wildlife Center

www.redcrossomaha.orgFor more information, including recommendations on monitoring pandemic flu symptoms, preventing dehydration, reducing fever and preparing for a pandemic, visit this site and download a copy of the flyer “Home Care for Pandemic Flu.”

OPPD Insurance Contact InformationMutually Preferred and Exclusive CareMutual of OmahaMutual of Omaha PlazaOmaha, NE 68175-5300Plan # G0005X731-800-467-4917www.mutualofomaha.com

AmeritasP.O. Box 82520Lincoln NE 68501Customer Service:800-487-5553Customer Service fax: 402-467-7336 PayFlexPayFlex Systems USAPO Box 3039Omaha, NE 68103-0039Health & Dependent Care345-0666 (local)1-800-284-48851-402-231-4310 (fax)www.payflex.com

OPPD BenefitsPension Administrator636-3115Benefits Specialists636-3117636-3043

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