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Preparing Small Business Workplaces for Pandemic Flu

Be Prepared

The Tippecanoe County Chapter of the American Red Cross is offering a free , 45 minute presentation about how you can protect your employees from the possible upcoming pandemic flu. In addition, the chapter will provide small business employers and employees pandemic flu information to aid in business sustainability.

Purpose:

* Raise awareness about pandemic flu and provide information on what to expect during a pandemic

* Provide small business employers and employees pandemic flu information to aid in business sustainability.

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Stay Cool in Hot Weather

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Extreme Heat & Summer Weather Preparedness

During the summer months, unusually high temperatures can occur that can be a life threatening condition. Heat waves are particularly dangerous for children, the elderly, and those with chronic health conditions. Please check on your neighbors and offer them assistance. Heat related illnesses can become medical emergencies quickly – call 911.

Heat wave. Prolonged period of excessive heat and humidity. The National Weather Service steps up its procedures to alert the public during these periods of excessive heat and humidity.Read more