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5.f) Staff Report-Closed POD Designations �� c_) = ,--�� l� � ,, � � J. � SCANDIA Staff Report Date of Meeting: August 20, 2013 To: City Council From: Kristina Handt, Administrator Re: Closed POD Designations Agenda Item#: 5.� Background: In the event of a bio-agent incident or pandemic fly outbreak, mass clinics would be established to distribute medication and vaccinations to the public. Mass clinics are typically set up within 24 hours. In addition to the mass clinic, closed point of distribution (POD) centers are utilized. The closed PODs would allow critical employees to receive the vaccination/medication yuickly so they can return to work. Washington County has contacted the fire chief and they need to know who in the City would be placed on the list for the Closed PODs. Issue: Who should the city designate as eligible for a closed POD? Proposal Details: The Fire Chief recommends the following positions be placed on the list for the closed POD: First wave: Fire Department, Public Works, City Council, Administrator Second Wave: Deputy Clerk, Treasurer, Office Assistant Fiscal Impact: NA Options: 1) Approve the above list for the closed POD 2) Amend and then approve a list for the closed POD Recommendation: Option 1.