Briefly, below are some very important considerations should an outbreak occur:

* Have a lawyer make a living will.
* Make sure you have life insurance.
* Get a flu shot and inquiry about Pneumovax vaccination.
* Prepare a stockpile of food and similar: sugar, salt, water, canned foods, oil, etc.
* Supplies: thermometers, blood pressure monitors, gauze, tissue, bandaids, toilet paper.
* OTC medicine: Ibuprofen, Acetaminophen, Benadryl, Cough Syrup, Vitamins, Tums.
* Cleaning agents: bleach, hand-sanitizers, disinfectants. This is of critical importance.
* More: baking soda, juices, gatorade, teas, rice, crackers, powder-milk, butter, dry beans.
* Flashlights, matches, candles, solar-powered batteries and several radios.
* Consider moving temporarily out of urban areas.
* Plan how to attend hospitals and healthcare services that will be overwhelmed.
* Consider a water purification system to secure a source of drinking water and prevent dehydration.