It seems like the stuff you see in movies, but the Avian influenza, commonly known as the "bird flu," is a very real threat and has the potential to change the way we live and work. If the virus mutates into a new strain that spreads easily among people, a pandemic may materialize, affecting a large number of people within weeks. The World Health Organization (WHO) and other leading health organizations recommend that everyone be prepared for an influenza pandemic to strike at any time. As a government agency, you need to set an example by being proactive with your planning. Now is the time to insure that your organization can continue to execute its mission regardless of the external environment. This means that you need to make sure your employees have the ability to work remotely, because a pandemic will not only lead to mass telecommuting, it will also make the public more dependent upon government agencies than ever. You also need to find a reliable backup solution for all data, including email, to help ensure that your vital information remains available.
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