Brevard County prepares bird flu plan
Wednesday, July 19th, 2006
The threat is believed to be higher in November, when flocks of migratory birds will travel across the state, thus possibly infecting local fowl with the deadly virus. As local officials agree it is not a matter of if, but when, the county wide plan will include a public education phase during which law enforcement agencies, as well as medical staff, non profit organizations, school boards, etc. will be given extended information about the issue and their individual responsibilities. Estimates indicate that during a worst case scenario around 30-40% of health staff and public officials may not be available, but services will have to be kept running, so from law enforcement to hospitals, every facet of local administration will have to be ready for a possible outbreak.