A Pandemic is very different from other emergencies
because…
- It is widespread and not localized…
- mutual aid and temporary assistance from outside will not be
available…you’re on your own!
- Duration – it is prolonged, not a short term event such
as a hurricane, fire, terrorist act etc.
- Notice – some advance warning will be available
- The primary affect is on PEOPLE, not equipment, hardware, software,
buildings, communications etc.
…Therefore,
TRADITIONAL DISASTER RECOVERY AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY
PLANS WILL
BE INEFFECTIVE WHEN THE PANDEMIC IS DECLARED
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What we now know:
What the experts predict:
Socio-Economic impacts:
A Pandemic is different:
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