No state is as prepared as they need to be for a pandemic, nor is the federal government.

Our goal here is to help people prepare, not to panic. Through preparation people can gain peace of mind knowing they’ve done what they can do.

Those are questions that are under discussion. Right now we’re focused on the seasonal flu.

Preparing the world for a pandemic flu outbreak is a top priority, and we’re looking at various options in stockpiling drugs and vaccine. But there are a lot of issues, and it’s too early to...

That’s for another day. Right now we have to put our focus on the people affected by Hurricane Katrina.

It’s a good start and we’ll be back next year to continue the work.

There is a lot of time for seniors to consider their options and sign up for a plan.