University of Maryland Emergency Plans for Pandemic Flu
The University of Maryland has taken several measures to prepare the campus for a pandemic flu event.
• University of Maryland has formed a Pandemic Flu Assessment Team of campus experts and key response departments to conduct pre-event planning and prepare specific pandemic flu response procedures.
• University of Maryland has developed procedures and plans for supporting ill students who reside on campus, if it becomes necessary.
• University of Maryland is providing flu prevention information to students, faculty and staff, including this web site and our handwashing campaign.
• University of Maryland is working with the Prince Georges County Health Department and the State of Maryland to make sure our preparations and plans are consistent with theirs. In an outbreak or pandemic, those agencies have authority to direct public health actions, including quarantine.
• University of Maryland has an all-hazard
Emergency Plan that details responsibilities, chain of command and response actions.
