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Now on New Hampshire Outlook: The state's top disaster official speaks candidly about the Avian flu, what the state is doing to prepare for a possible pandemic and what you need to do at home. Also ahead: |
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Changes in the region's economy and shifts in consumer trends. Details of a new economic report are ahead. |
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Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. For months you've heard talk about the potential of an Avian Flu pandemic and the government preparations underway. But is your family prepared? The nation's top health official paid a visit to NH urging communities to "plan" for emergencies such as a pandemic, but NOT to panic. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt spoke in Manchester at a state summit on planning for a pandemic on May 26th. |
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To better understand what New Hampshire is doing to prepare for the possibility of an avian flu pandemic, Outlook's Phil Vaughn spoke with the state's top disaster official. He sat down with Bruce Cheney, the director of the state's Division of Emergency Services, to discuss the possibility of a pandemic and how to prepare for such an event. |
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NH's Department of Health and Human Services has set up a website where you can get additional information about the avain flu. That link can be found by visiting our site: nhptv.org/outlook. |
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A new report by the non-profit, New England Economic Partnership, says the New England regional economy is expected to continue to grow at a slow rate through 2010. There's even better news for NH. The state is expected to have the strongest economy -- and lead the region in employment growth. Ross Gittell, a professor of Management at the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics, authored the report. Outlook's Richard Ager spoke to him about the state of the New England economy and how it might impact consumer spending. |
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Gittell also says regional employment is not expected to return to its 2001 peak level for another two years. |
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Just a reminder this edition of New Hampshire Outlook is available online on-demand at nhptv.org/outlook You can also find streaming video of ALL of our broadcasts. |
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That concludes this edition of New Hampshire Outlook. Thanks for watching. I'm Beth Carroll. I'll see you next time. |
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MANCHESTER, N.H. - The country's top health official was in New Hampshire today, urged residents to plan for the worst disaster possible, then relax. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt said he's trying to get people to prepare for emergencies like pandemics or floods, without panicking them. AP-NH--Pandemic-Leavitt,0183 Leavitt urges everyone to plan for disaster, then relax nmldewst MANCHESTER, N.H. - The federal government's top health official today urged every New Hampshire resident to plan for the worst disaster possible, then relax. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt spoke at a state summit on planning for a pandemic. He said he's trying to get people to prepare without panicking them. Leavitt stressed that pandemics are a fact of life and planning for them will help reduce the loss of life when they come. Leavitt said no one knows if the Avian flu will spark the next pandemic but even if it doesn't, a pandemic will occur if history is any guide. He said of the three pandemics in the last century, two were moderate and one was a devastating outbreak in 1918. Leavitt said people should stockpile food and water, make sure medicines are up to date and take the same precautions they would to prepare for a flood or other disaster. He said no one should count on the federal and state governments to rescue them because they can't be everywhere at once. AP-NY-05-26-06 1233EDT AP-NH--Flu Preparedness,0093 Lynch, HHS Secretary Leavitt hold meeting on flu preparedness dewho MANCHESTER, N.H. - Governor John Lynch and U.S. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt will be in Manchester tomorrow to discuss state and national efforts to prepare for an avian flu pandemic. Leavitt and the governor will meet with health care professionals, community and business leaders. Lynch says the state has been doing everything possible to prepare, and meeting with Leavitt will give an important opportunity to discuss preparation in the state and nationally. AP-NY-05-25-06 1101EDT For Immediate Release: Contact: Pamela Walsh Friday, May 26, 2006 271-2121 491-7124 Governor, U.S. HHS Secretary Discuss Preparedness and Response at Pandemic Flu Summit Governor Says New Hampshire Will Continue Doing Everything Possible to Prepare CONCORD - At a Pandemic Flu Summit in Manchester today, Gov. John Lynch and U.S. Health and Human Secretary Mike Leavitt today discussed with state and local officials, health care providers, emergency workers and business leaders the status of state and federal efforts to prepare for any potential pandemic flu. "An Avian Flu pandemic could be devastating - taking lives, and creating upheaval for our families, our communities and our economy. While I hope that Avian Flu never reaches New Hampshire, I am committed to making sure that we continue to work together to do everything possible to prepare," Gov. Lynch said. "I believe New Hampshire's emergency response system works well. We saw that during the floods this month and in October, but in our planning, we must also recognize that an avian flu response will be much different to our response to a natural disaster," Gov. Lynch said. "An avian flu pandemic will not be a one-, two-, or three-day event. It will be sustained, and it could come in several different waves. That is why it is so especially important that we all prepare, and that we all work together." To prepare for any possible Avian Flu outbreak, Gov. Lynch is meeting regularly with representatives of a number of state agencies to ensure efforts to plan and respond are coordinated. Last November, New Hampshire held a statewide drill to test state and local coordination and response to an avian flu outbreak, and the state's ability to distribute medications from the National Strategic Stockpile, a cache of medication available through the Centers for Disease Control, in the event of a pandemic. In addition to the drill, New Hampshire: * Developed a comprehensive flu pandemic plan * Developed guidelines for distributing medications or vaccines * Developed a master plan for pandemic planning in academic settings, such as colleges where a virus could spread quickly * Is conducting community education through a variety of forums * Is training key first responders, including police, fire, EMTs, and faith-based organizations * Is awarding grants and helping local communities develop their own local response plans * Is working to improve hospital isolation capacity Gov. Lynch and Secretary Leavitt also signed an agreement today pledging that New Hampshire and the federal government will continue to work together to prepare for and response to any pandemic flu. "A pandemic flu will also not respect state borders. Every state must be equally prepared and equally able to respond. We are depending on our partners in the federal government to ensure that the resources are there to make that happen, as well as to make sure there is an adequate national supply of any potential vaccine or anti-viral medication," Gov. Lynch said. Participating in today's discussions were John Stephen, New Hampshire Health and Human Services commissioner; Bruce Cheney, director of New Hampshire's Bureau of Emergency Management; Admiral John Agwunobi, Assistant Secretary for Health, US HHS; Tracy Henke, executive director at Office of Grants and Training, US Department of Homeland Security; Mary Ann Cooney, Office of Health Management, NH HHS; Dr. Jose Montero, State Epidemiologist; Dr. Lisa Carlson, Public Health Director, Manchester Health Dept.; and Mike Hill, president, NH Hospital Association. # # # Pamela Walsh Communications Director Office of Gov. John Lynch 271-2121 pamela.walsh@nh.gov |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/30/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 3:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook, The state's top disaster official speaks candidly about the Avian flu, what the state is doing to prepare for a possible pandemic and what you need to do at home. Also ahead: Changes in the region's economy and shifts in consumer trends. Details of a new economic report are ahead. Hello. I'm Beth Carroll. Welcome to New Hampshire Outlook. For months you've heard talk about the potential of an Avian Flu pandemic and the government preparations underway. But is your family prepared? The nation's top health official paid a visit to NH urging communities to "plan" for emergencies such as a pandemic, but NOT to panic. Health and Human Services Secretary Michael Leavitt spoke in Manchester at a state summit on planning for a pandemic on May 26th. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Michael Leavitt\U.S. Health & Human Services Secretary |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/30/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 14:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook, The state's top disaster official speaks candidly about the Avian flu, what the state is doing to prepare for a possible pandemic and what you need to do at home. Also ahead: Changes in the region's economy and shifts in consumer trends. Details of a new economic report are ahead. To better understand what New Hampshire is doing to prepare for the possibility of an avian flu pandemic, Outlook's Phil Vaughn spoke with the state's top disaster official. He sat down with Bruce Cheney, the director of the state's Division of Emergency Services, to discuss the possibility of a pandemic and how to prepare for such an event. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Phil Vaughn NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Bruce Cheney\Dir., NH Division of Emergency Services , |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/30/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook, The state's top disaster official speaks candidly about the Avian flu, what the state is doing to prepare for a possible pandemic and what you need to do at home. Also ahead: Changes in the region's economy and shifts in consumer trends. Details of a new economic report are ahead. A new report by the non-profit, New England Economic Partnership, says the New England regional economy is expected to continue to grow at a slow rate through 2010. There's even better news for NH. The state is expected to have the strongest economy -- and lead the region in employment growth. Ross Gittell, a professor of Management at the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics, authored the report. Outlook's Richard Ager spoke to him about the state of the New England economy and how it might impact consumer spending. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ross Gittell\Professor of Management |
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NEW HAMPSHIRE OUTLOOK Air Date/Time: 5/30/06 HOST: Beth Carroll Length: 10:00 minutes Now on New Hampshire Outlook, The state's top disaster official speaks candidly about the Avian flu, what the state is doing to prepare for a possible pandemic and what you need to do at home. Also ahead: Changes in the region's economy and shifts in consumer trends. Details of a new economic report are ahead. A new report by the non-profit, New England Economic Partnership, says the New England regional economy is expected to continue to grow at a slow rate through 2010. There's even better news for NH. The state is expected to have the strongest economy -- and lead the region in employment growth. Ross Gittell, a professor of Management at the UNH Whittemore School of Business and Economics, authored the report. Outlook's Richard Ager spoke to him about the state of the New England economy and how it might impact consumer spending. PRODUCER/REPORTER: Beth Carroll / Richard Ager NAME OF PARTICIPANTS: Ross Gittell\Professor of Management |
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