So, lots of press on the swine flu. And reports of some towns closing parks and playgrounds, schools, or other gathering places.

 

We just revamped our disaster plan, and I realize there is nothing in the plan to prepare for the impacts of “social distancing” that may take place.

 

“Social Distancing” – avoiding public gathering places, or keeping a distance of 6 feet from other people, or self- quarantining your family if there is illness is proven to keep illness from spreading, and can help avoid a pandemic.

 

But what about the effect on your institution?

 

Does anyone have a plan in place? Obviously if your public institution is instructed by officials to close to avoid gatherings of people you’ll just be doing that, and take a loss in attendance revenue. But what if your employees are told to not go to work?  Or – if your employees fear going out in public?

 

Does anyone have plans for offsite work, or who are essential personnel that must report?

 

Cindy Boyer

Director of Museums and Education

The Landmark Society of Western New York

133 S. Fitzhugh St.

Rochester NY  14608

(585) 546-7029 ext. 12

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