Preparing our familiesfor a

Pandemic

What is a Pandemic?

Answer: an epidemic that is geographically widespread; occurring throughout a region or even throughout the world

Prophecies of Plagues and Pestilence

“And plagues shall go forth, and they shall not be taken from the earth until I have completed my work …” (D&C 84:97)

“And thus, with the sword and by bloodshed the inhabitants of the earth shall mourn; and with famine, and plague, and earthquake, and the thunder of heaven, and the fierce and vivid lightning also ...” (D&C 87:6)

In John's Revelation about the last days plagues are reference in 5 different chapters.

The Lord will bless us but He also expects us to do our best to prepare

“if ye are prepared ye shall not fear” (D&C 38:30)

“Organize yourselves; prepare every needful thing; and establish a house, even a house of prayer, a house of fasting, a house of faith, a house of learning, a house of glory, a house of order, a house of God” (D&C 88:119)

Examples of Pandemics Smallpox (killed 100+ million in 20th century) Bubonic & Pneumonic plague “Black Death”

(killed an estimated 100 million in 6th century and 1/4th to 1/3rd of Europe in the 14th century)

AIDs (has killed over 25 million since 1980) 1918 Spanish Flu (H1N1 influenza) (killed 20-

100 million in 2 years)

What Have We Learned From Recent H1N1 “Swine Flu” Outbreak

Schools closed Public transportation shut down Public events eliminated for unknown duration

(church, athletic events, concerts, funerals, etc.)

Shortage of supplies Quarantine is a reality

Family Preparations for a Pandemic

Get a three month supply of the foods you normally eat and inventory it so you know what you really have.

Get copies of medical records for all members of the family. (You may need these when talking with medical personnel over the phone. Even your doctor may be working from home if he becomes ill, and away from any records.)

Teach your family proper hygiene habits and practice them Develop a plan to communicate with family and friends

during a period of quarantine. Develop a plan & location for quarantine within the

household

Teenagers' Prep for Pandemic Understand the symptoms

Incubation period (for influenza its 1-4 days) Help parents with inventory of supplies Prepare to do school work at home if schools

are closed (practice teaching younger children school lessons and scripture study)

Stay home when sick, avoid other family Social Distancing (6 foot rule) Learn Proper Personal Hygiene

Social Distancing

Six foot rule Avoid confined (indoors) gatherings of people If you must break “Six Foot” rule then were an

N95 respirator

Personal Hygiene Hand washing – 20-30 Seconds of lather Cover coughs and sneezes (dispose of tissues

properly, don't contaminate surfaces)

Items Stored for Pandemic(3 month supply)

Food Soap (hand soap and laundry soap) Bleach or other disinfectant (e.g., Lysol) Rag(s) Water, clean water source, or filters (2 weeks at least) 2 way radios with rechargeable batteries and a battery

charger 2 - 5 Gallon bucket(s) or the equivalent. basic medical supplies to fight the symptoms of the flu:

headache, fever, diarrhea, cough and vomiting

Items - continued Gasoline/Diesel (keep vehicles filled as much as possible) Paper and Pens should the 2-way radios give out Disposable vinyl, nitrile, or latex gloves Mask and Respirators Watch for keeping time for communication and symptoms Thermometer Toilet Paper Items to have on hand to entertain in case of quarantine foods and drink (electrolyts) for those who are ill

Items - continued

Protective clothing (long sleeved coveralls with a waterproof apron) or a disposable surgical gown

Disposable shoe covers or those that can be disinfected

Safety goggles or face shield

Face Masks vs Respirators

Primarily intended to protect others from the wearer

Primarily intended to protect the wearer from airborne particulates

Respirators: NOISH & CDC Guidance

Recent CDC infection control guidance documents provide recommendations that healthcare workers protect themselves from diseases potentially spread through the air (such as SARS or tuberculosis) by wearing a fit tested respirator at least as protective as a NIOSH-approved N95 respirator.

Source: http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/npptl/topics/respirators/disp_part/

NOISH Respirators (disposable)

Type Description

N95 Filters at least 95% of airborne particles. Not resistant to oil.

N99 Filters at least 99% of airborne particles. Not resistant to oil.

N100 Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles. Not resistant to oil.

R95 Filters at least 95% of airborne particles. Somewhat resistant to oil.

R99* Filters at least 99% of airborne particles. Somewhat resistant to oil.

R100* Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles. Somewhat resistant to oil.

P95 Filters at least 95% of airborne particles. Strongly resistant to oil.

P99* Filters at least 99% of airborne particles. Strongly resistant to oil.

P100 Filters at least 99.97% of airborne particles. Strongly resistant to oil.

* No NIOSH approvals are held by this type of disposable particulate respirator.

Common N 95 Respirators -

N100 Respirators

Doctrine & Coventants 97

22 For behold, and lo, vengeance cometh speedily upon the ungodly as the whirlwind; and who shall escape it?

23 The Lord’s scourge shall pass over by night and by day, and the report thereof shall vex all people; yea, it shall not be stayed until the Lord come;

24 For the indignation of the Lord is kindled against their abominations and all their wicked works.

25 Nevertheless, Zion shall escape if she observe to do all things whatsoever I have commanded her.

26 But if she observe not to do whatsoever I have commanded her, I will visit her according to all her works, with sore affliction, with pestilence, with plague, with sword, with vengeance, with devouring fire.