ALL PDSO/DSO/RO/ARO:

The U. S. Department of Homeland Security and the Student and Exchange Visitor Program would like to share the following guidance with all our stakeholders.

 

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY

PRIVATE SECTOR OFFICE

COMMUNITY PREPAREDNESS UPDATE

August 19, 2009, 4:00 PM

“This new guidance will help our private sector partners continue to prepare for the upcoming flu season to keep our economy functioning and our critical infrastructure secure. Ensuring business continuity is important to our cooperative efforts to keep Americans safe.” Secretary Janet Napolitano, U.S. Department of Homeland Security, August 19, 2009 

UPDATED Guidance for Businesses and Employers RELEASED TODAY

• Updated CDC Guidance for Businesses, Employers and Workplaces for 2009 H1N1 Influenza: http://www.flu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/guidance.html

• Preparing for the Flu: A Communication Toolkit for Businesses and Employers: http://www.flu.gov/plan/workplaceplanning/toolkit.html

• DHS Press Release Regarding Updated Flu Guidance: http://www.dhs.gov/ynews/releases/pr_1250698238233.shtm

• Official Flu Information: http://www.flu.gov

• Social Media Resources and Widgets: http://www.flu.gov/news/socialmedia/index.html

 

Thank you.

 

Student and Exchange Visitor Program