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2. Provide pertinent information to the City PIO concerning the emergency situation. 3. Distribute various disaster response and recovery-related documents intended for public use. 4. Coordinate and distribute intelligence information. XII. EMPLOYEE HEALTH AND SAFETY During a pandemic, the protection of the health of employees is of paramount importance. It is critical in these situations to limit the exposure of employees to humans and animals that may be infected. A. Disease Containment A number of disease containment measures may be considered including the following: 1. Self-shielding by self-imposed exclusion from infected persons or those who may be infected (e.g., staying home). Self-shielding is the most effective measure that can be taken at the individual level to prevent infection. 2. Social distancing by reducing interactions between people to reduce the risk of disease transmission. 3. Closing departments or canceling operations for a period of time similar as to what might be done during a major storm. 4. The use of personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hand hygiene products, tissues, masks and gloves. 5. Isolation by restricting the movement or separation of persons ill or infected with a contagious disease. 6. Quarantine by restricting the movement or separation of well persons who are likely to have been exposed to a contagious disease. B. Reducing Risk from Infected Persons Entering the Workplace During a pandemic, workplace visitors should be limited to those essential to the operation of City. C. Department Head Responsibilities Department Heads will ensure: 1. Employees receive information about pandemic influenza, including information regarding how to prevent transmission of the virus with hand hygiene, environmental cleaning, and social distancing via departmental meetings, brochures, newsletters, employee notice boards, and information included with pay stubs. Pandemic Influenza Continuity of Operations Plan 17.