Preparedness
Interactive State Pandemic Map
The Department of Health and Human Services manages a website dedicated to U.S. Government pandemic information on PandemicFlu.gov.
PandemicFlu.gov has an interactive map that allows you to click on each state to find state pandemic planning information.Boston MBTA Emergency Communications Upgrade
Currently, emergency radio communications withiin Boston's subways, tunnels, and underground stations and the surface can only be done via relays through a number of emergency agencies. Should a terrorism or disaster emergency occur, communication may break down.
In a significant move toward disaster preparedness, Boston's Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority communication system will be upgraded and emergency communications streamlined.
Department of Homeland Security Emergency Preparedness Awards
Emergency first responders may be eligible to receive a part of $33.7 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency or FEMA. The 2007 Commercial Equipment Direct Assistance Program has emergency equipment and training awards for fire, law enforcement, and other first responders.Play2Train
Play2Train uses the SecondLife virtual world for emergency and disaster training through interactive role playing. One can easily grasp it's potential as a preparedness tool.Cases of Avian Influenza by Country
The World Health Organization has a chart showing human cases of avian influenza by country.
As you may have heard, there is increasing risk that the avian influenza virus may become uncontrollable and result in a world wide pandemic.
