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Campus Status and Emergency PreparednessCurrent Status: - The campus is open and operating under normal conditions. No events or activities have been cancelled.
750 copies of the Louisiana Department of Health and Hospitals handbook on preparing for a flu pandemic are available on campus at the following locations: At this time there is no need to be alarmed. The flu, including the H1N1 virus, is not normally fatal to healthy persons with strong immune systems. You need to monitor information about the spread of the H1N1 Virus and be aware of the symptoms. The most important thing you can do to reduce your chances of getting sick from any virus is to remember to use good personal hygiene procedures, especially frequent hand washing with soap and water. The Influenza A (H1N1) also known as swine flu situation changes daily, and you should take preventative measures to prevent infection. As with most viruses, flu is spread in several ways including orally, by ingestion, and by inhalation. To prevent the spread of the virus: * Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth. * Cough into your sleeve or a tissue to avoid spreading germs. Do not cough into your hands. Dispose of tissues in a wastebasket. * Wash your hands with soap under warm running water for 20 seconds and rinse your hands well. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. * Dry your hands using a paper towel or air dryer. If possible, use the paper towel to turn off the faucet and turn the knob on the door handle. * Avoid contact with people who are ill. H1N1 (Swine Flu) is a respiratory disease with similar symptoms to the regular human flu. These include fever, cough, sore throat, body aches, headache, chills and fatigue. Symptoms usually appear within 48-72 hours after you are exposed to the virus. Swine Flu is not caused by eating pork or pork products. Eating properly handled, and cooked, pork products is safe. Flu symptoms usually appear 24-48 hours after being exposed to the virus, and people remain contagious for seven days after the onset of symptoms. If you know of anyone who has flulike symptoms, urge them to contact their health-care provider. At this time, there are still no confirmed cases in Louisiana. However, that situation could change at any moment. In the interest of public health, avoid crowded, public, places if you believe you have the flu or flu-like symptoms. During this period of concern, the best thing a sick person can do is stay home, avoid public gatherings and seek medical help. We are planning to administer final exams, hold commencement ceremonies, and begin summer school classes as scheduled. Daily updates concerning the H1N1 Influenza outbreak will be posted on the Campus Status and Emergency web page and information of an immediate nature will be sent through the FirstCall network. Additional Information:
We will continue to closely monitor this situation and send updates through e-mail as appropriate. This page includes information and resources about the University’s emergency preparedness and response plans. This information will be posted on the University’s home page in the event of a serious campus emergency or weather-related emergency event that results in closing of the campus. Crisis and Emergency CommunicationThe safety of our students, faculty, staff and visitors is important and the McNeese Office of Public Information and Communications will provide current information about any situation that impacts the campus as soon as it is available using a variety of methods.
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Monitor local radio stations and KPLC-TV. McNeese Information Line (475-5000) Hurricane Season Hurricane season runs from June to November and the Louisiana Governor’s Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness advises that all residents have a personal Game Plan. www.GetAGamePlan.org is a Web site with resources and information to help you prepare your Hurricane Season Game Plan. |