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Old 28-04-2009, 10:54   #136
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Re: Pandemic Flu - This one could be for real......

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Originally Posted by Osem View Post
..... When was the last flu pandemic? They're not exactly common events either but using that as an excuse if things go seriously wrong won't be much comfort to all the dead will it. Surely the acid test when it comes to disaster planning is to be able to respond effectively when the worst happens, not just pray it doesn't.

This sort of thing doesn't inspire much confidence either!
But the WHO have said we are the best placed to deal with a flu pandemic.

As for the Airwave digital radio network, as far as I remember this ties all emergency services together and also works underground. This is a big technical feat. I wonder how many other countries have it?
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