In 2005, the strain of influenza virus found in birds in Asia showed some potential to infect humans and there is a possibility, although remote, that this strain could lead to the next human pandemic. An influenza pandemic might result in very significant absentee rates simultaneously in multiple geographic areas for extended periods. This situation could challenge some business continuity strategies that address traditional hazards. The following information is provided as a guideline to assist organizations in designing pandemic influenza response strategies. The material is not intended as a single best practice approach. Organizations may wish to utilize those elements that are appropriate to their specific situations.
General Information Links:
- FFIEC Guidance on Pandemic Planning Library of Free Pandemic Flu Materials Debuts - National Public Health Information Coalition (NPHIC)
- FFIEC Releases Guidance on Pandemic Planning - December 2007
- US Dept of State: North American Plan for Avian and Pandemic Influenza - August 2007
- GAO Report to Congressional Requesters - Influenza Pandemic: Efforts to Forestall Onset Are Under Way; Identifying Countries at Greatest Risk Entails Challenges - pdf, June 2007
- TFAH - Pandemic Flu and the Potential for U.S. Economic Recession
- OSHA Guidance on Preparing Workplaces for an Influenza Pandemic, 2/2007
- Interim Pre-pandemic Planning Guidance:Community Strategy for Pandemic Influenza Mitigation in the United States, Early, Targeted, Layered Use of Non pharmaceutical Interventions - pdf, February 2007
- National Infrastructure Advisory Council: The Prioritization Of Critical Infrastructure For A Pandemic Outbreak In The United States Working Group, final report and recommendations by the council – pdf, January 16, 2007
- National Infrastructure Advisory Council (NIAC) - NIAC Pandemic Working Group Initial Findings - October 10, 2006, html or pdf
- NYSE Guidance Pertaining To Business Continuity And Contingency Plans Relating To A Potential Pandemic - pdf 5.0, May 5, 2006
- National Strategy for Pandemic Influenza
- Official U.S. Government Web Site For Information On Pandemic Flu And Avian Influenza
- The National Strategy For Pandemic Influenza, Implementation Plan - pdf 5.0, May 2006
- Pandemic Flu Planning Checklist for Individuals and Families
- New York State Department of Health: Pandemic Influenza Plan Briefing - pdf 5.0
- New York State Department of Health: Pandemic Influenza Plan - pdf 5.0, Feb 2006
- Singapore Flu Pandemic Business Continuity Guide - pdf 5.0
- U.S. State Government Pandemic Plans
FINRA
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention: Worldwide Preparedness
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Depository Trust & Clearing Corporation (DTCC)
Financial Services Sector Coordinating Council (FSSCC)
UK
US Congressional Budget Office
World Health Organization (WHO)
Government Accountability Office GAO
- GAO: Influenza Pandemic: Lessons from the H1N1 Pandemic Should Be Incorporated into Future Planning. (GAO-11-632, June 27, 2011)
- GAO Report on Internet Capacity in a Pandemic, Key Securities Market Participants Are Making Progress, but Agencies Could Do More to Address Potential Internet Congestion and Encourage Readiness (pdf); Related Article: Pandemic Seen Slowing Internet Traffic - October 26, 2009
- Testimony before the Ad Hoc Subcommittee on State, Local, and Private Sector Preparedness and Integration, Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs: INFLUENZA PANDEMIC Continued Focus on the Nation’s Planning and Preparedness Efforts Remains Essential - June 3, 2009
- GAO Report - Financial Market Preparedness Significant Progress Has Been Made, but Pandemic Planning and Other Challenges Remain – pdf
SIFMA
- SIFMA Business Continuity Planning Committee Infectious Disease Subcommittee Information Points to Consider(Trigger Guidance) - pdf, May 4, 2009
- Committee on Financial Services - U.S. House of Representatives Testimony of Mr. Gregory Ferris, Managing Director, Global Business Continuity Planning, Morgan Stanley on Behalf of TBMA & SIA before the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, Hearing entitled "Pandemic Influenza Preparedness in the Financial Services Sector" - June 29, 2006 (pdf)
- SIFMA Announces Open Registration for Pandemic Flu Exercise - July 20, 2007
- Securities Industry Comments to NASD Notice to Members 06-31 - September 15, 2006, pdf
