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PandemicFlu.gov  This one-stop access to U.S. Government avian and pandemic flu information is managed by the Department of Health and Human Services.

Rhode Island Department of Health The Department of Health offers up-to-date information on pandemic planning for Rhode Island residents and businesses, and includes preparedness checklists.

Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) Affiliated with the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Rhode Island EMA is a useful resource in any state-wide disaster.

World Health Organization (WHO) WHO is coordinating the global response to human cases of H5N1 avian influenza and monitoring the corresponding threat of an influenza pandemic.

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is one of the 13 major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), which is the principal agency in the United States government for protecting the health and safety of all Americans and for providing essential human services, especially for those people who are least able to help themselves.