[Europe.justus] Fwd: Preparing for Potential Swine Flu Pandemic

[Bishop]

Dear All,

While this threat has not reached a dangerous level, forewarned is  
forearmed. I ask you to look at the Planning for Pandemic site below.

Bishop Pierre

Début du message réexpédié :

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> For Immediate  
> Release                                                    Contact:  
> Devon Wallace
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> April 27,  
> 2009                                                                
> (800) 334-7626, ext. 6311
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> Episcopal Relief & Development Prepares for Potential Swine Flu  
> Pandemic
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> A recent outbreak of swine influenza was confirmed on April 24th,  
> 2009 when eight cases were diagnosed in the United States.  Several  
> schools in New York, Texas, California and Ohio are closing this  
> week as a result of students contracting the flu.  The Center for  
> Disease Control (CDC) declared a public health emergency as a  
> precautionary measure and encourages preparedness.  The CDC and the  
> White House assure the public that there is no cause for alarm.
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> As part of the Domestic Disaster Response program, Episcopal Relief  
> & Development is closely monitoring the needs related to swine flu  
> by remaining in regular contact with public health officials and  
> authorities on both national and local levels. Episcopal Relief &  
> Development is also reaching out to potential collaborative  
> responders through the network of agencies affiliated with the  
> National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disasters <http://www.nvoad.org/ 
> > .
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> "Swine flu is currently being handled by the health authorities,"  
> said Abagail Nelson, Senior Vice President for Programs at Episcopal  
> Relief & Development. "We are, however, prepared to respond through  
> our church networks should we be needed."
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> Extensive information about preparing for the swine flu and other  
> potential pandemic influenza outbreaks is available on Episcopal  
> Relief & Development's web site.  This site <http://www.er-d.org/PlanningforPandemicInfluenza/ 
> >  links to strong examples of pandemic preparedness plans and  
> provides resources that can help people to maintain business  
> continuity and provide for congregational gathering needs should an  
> outbreak occur.
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> "It is our hope that by preparing for the possibility of an  
> influenza pandemic, the Episcopal community  will be better able to  
> protect each other and serve those in need," said Nelson.
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> For more information about pandemic influenza visit www.er-d.org/PlanningforPandemicInfluenza 
> .  To support Episcopal Relief & Development's Domestic Disaster  
> programs, please make a donation online to the Disaster Response  
> Fund at www.er-d.org <http://www.er-d.org/> , or call  
> 1-800-334-7626, ext. 5129. Gifts can be mailed to: Episcopal Relief  
> & Development, P.O. Box 7058, Merrifield, VA 22116-7058.
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> Episcopal Relief & Development is the international relief and  
> development agency of the Episcopal Church of the United States. As  
> an independent 501(c) (3) organization, Episcopal Relief &  
> Development takes its mandate from Jesus' words found in Matthew 25.  
> Its programs work towards achieving the Millennium Development  
> Goals. Together with the worldwide Church and ecumenical partners,  
> Episcopal Relief & Development strengthens communities today to meet  
> tomorrow's challenges. We rebuild after disasters and empower people  
> by offering lasting solutions that fight poverty, hunger and  
> disease, including HIV/AIDS and malaria.
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> Luke Fodor
> Network Coordinator,  Office of Church Engagement Programs
> Episcopal Relief & Development
> 815 Second Avenue
> New York, NY  10017
> C: 646-220-9444
> 212-687-5302 (fax)
> lfodor at er-d.org
> http://www.er-d.org
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Bishop (Mgr) Pierre Whalon
Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe
23, avenue George V
75008 Paris France
+33 1 53 23 84 06  (tel)
+33 1 49 52 96 85 (fax)
office at tec-europe.org



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