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Pandemic Response Committee

Influenza pandemics have, in the past, caught the world by surprise. Today we have been given a clear warning, enabling nations around the world to better prepare for the next pandemic.

Although no one can predict with any certainty when a pandemic will occur, the H5N1 (Avian flu) virus demonstrates considerable pandemic potential.

For this reason, the LaPorte County Pandemic Response Committee was formed. The Committee is a partnership of agencies from both the public and private sector whose mission is to develop response plans to protect our community in the event of a pandemic. Some of the activities of the committee include:

  • monitoring the evolving situation
  • enhancing communication among agencies
  • assessing the potential medical needs of the community
  • addressing any identified gaps before a pandemic unfolds
  • education of the public and professional groups

Once efficient human to human transmission begins, there will be little time to prepare.

Now is the time to raise awareness and knowledge of pandemic influenza. Past emergencies have taught all of us that timely and accurate information is essential to gain the cooperation of the public. Communication messages on how families can protect themselves and some of the public health measures under consideration to minimize the impact of a pandemic will be crucial in obtaining the public’s cooperation.

We appreciate your interest in our endeavors, and thank you in advance for assisting us in keeping the citizens of LaPorte County informed.

LaPorte County Pandemic Response Committee
LaPorte County Health Department
809 State Street, Suite 401 A LaPorte, IN 46350
219/326-6808 x 2200

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Committee Contact List

Ken Johnston
Public Health Coordinator
LaPorte County Health Department
219-326-6808 Ext. 2504
kjohnston@laportecounty.org

Norm Kleist
LaPorte County Schools Superintendent
809 State Street, Suite 402A, LaPorte
326-6808, ext 2277
nkleist@niesc.k12.in.us

Pat Pease
Emergency Medical Services
809 State Street, Suite 301A
326-6808, ext 2296
ppease@laportecounty.org

Jennifer Payne
LaPorte County Emergency Management
326-6808, ext. 2469
jpayne@laportecounty.org

Major Gary Broling
LaPorte County Sheriff Department
809 State Street, LaPorte, IN
219/326-7700 or 219/879-3530 or
800/548-5374
Extension 2335
sheriff@lcso.in.gov

Joanne Hardacker
Nursing Supervisor
LaPorte County Health Dept.
809 State Street, Suite 401A
326-6808, ext 0430
jhardacker@laportecounty.org

Kevin Thompkins
Indiana State Department of Health
Public Information Officer
Cell: 317/508-6497
Office: 765/742-6414
Pager: 317/905-1585

Andy Snyder, Chief
La Porte Fire Department
809 West 18th St.
La Porte IN, 46350
219-362-3456

Andrea Falbo
Michigan City Area
Chamber of Commerce
200 E. Michigan Blvd.
Michigan City, IN 46360
afalbo@mcachamber.com

Bobbi Petru
American Red Cross
113 Warren Road
Michigan City
219/874-4247

Chief Ben Neitzel
Michigan City Police Department
219/874-3221

Rachel Moody
VP Patient Services & Director of Nursing
LaPorte Hospital
219/326-2505
r.moody@lph.org

Chief David Gariepy
LaPorte Police Department
219/362-9446

Marlena Lagina-Kleine
VP Business Development and Marketing
Saint Anthony Memorial
301 W Homer Street
Michigan City Indiana 46360
Phone 219-877-1919
Fax 219-877-1079.

Response Group

Michigan City Mayor
LaPorte Mayor
LaPorte County Health Department
LaPorte County Sheriff Department
Michigan City Police Department
LaPorte Police Department
Michigan City Fire Department
LaPorte Fire Department
Michigan City Emergency Management
LaPorte County Emergency Management/Homeland Security
LaPorte County Emergency Medical Services
St. Anthony Memorial
LaPorte Hospital
LaPorte County Chapter American Red Cross
LaPorte County Healthy Communities
LaPorte County Commissioners
LaPorte County Council
Michigan City Area Schools
LaPorte County Schools
Michigan City Area Chamber of Commerce
Greater LaPorte Chamber of Commerce

 

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