One of the best kept secrets in the country right now, discussed only occasionally in the media, is the very real possibility of a major pandemic, and how unprepared the private and public sectors are to cope with one.
I became aware of the public's lack of awareness while discussing current events with a friend. When I mentioned the potential of a looming pandemic, I received a blank stare.
That got me thinking about the predicament of risk managers–particularly in the public sector. If the general population is unprepared for a pandemic, such as the flu strain H5N1, does this complicate preparations for public risk management?
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