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October 15, 2009 Preparing For A Pandemic: What You Need To Know About H1N1by Stephanie Balaouras, Chris McClean with Robert Whiteley, Allison Viglianti |
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Executive Summary
The likelihood and impact of a pandemic are impossible to predict with much accuracy. Regardless, history tells us that there is a potential for widespread and costly disruption — especially for those who aren't adequately prepared. In May 2009, global concern over the spread of the H1N1 (or "swine flu") virus strain revealed a striking lack of pandemic planning among even some of the largest multinational corporations. This is especially surprising given the similar warnings these companies received when they found themselves ill-prepared for a potential avian flu outbreak less than five years ago. Security and risk professionals should treat the H1N1 outbreak as another powerful warning at best, and a potentially massive disruption at worst, making sure that they take practical steps such as refreshing continuity plans, upgrading communication tools, and simulating disaster responses.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- The Pandemic — Somewhere Between News Blip And Disaster Movie Plot Line
- Treat Pandemics As You Would Treat Other Enterprise Risks
- Planning For Pandemic Requires A Three-Step Process
WHAT IT MEANS
- It's Not A Matter Of If But When Another Pandemic Will Occur
- Supplemental Material
- Related Research Documents
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