H1N1 Update 

H1N1 Virus Update

RILA is carefully following the news regarding the breakout of the H1N1 Virus, also known as swine flu. For well over a week, RILA has engaged with the federal response agencies including the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) to discuss the implications of the outbreak on consumers, employees and retail operations. Through these conversations, RILA has been assured that common sense planning and preparation are the most effective preventative measures to avoid contracting the virus.

Accordingly, RILA is working with the Gaylord Hotel to take the following precautions during next week’s Loss Prevention, Auditing, and Safety Conference:

1. Antibacterial hand solution is available throughout the hotel for guests and staff, including in all public restrooms and guest rooms.
2. The hotel is undergoing frequent cleanings of all surfaces and it its public transportation vehicles.
3. A physician will be available on-site, 24-hours for any medical needs.
4. We encourage all conference attendees to follow recommendations of the CDC, including frequent hand washing with soap and water, to avoid contracting any virus. 

Once in Orlando, the RILA team, working closely with hotel officials, will continue to monitor health advisories, provide updates to attendees and adjust programming and accommodations as necessary. In fact, Andrea Schultz, Deputy Branch Chief with the Department of Homeland Security, will provide up-to-the-minute news on the latest H1N1 Virus information at her session. DHS: In Focus, Monday afternoon.

As always, our priority is the safety and satisfaction of our attendees. Please be assured that as you prepare to join us next week, our team is monitoring the situation closely and will react quickly should the situation change. Please visit RILA’s H1N1 Virus Resource center for easy access to information regarding the outbreak and basic precautions we can all take to avoid the virus. 

If you have questions please don’t hesitate to contact me at 571-481-1486.

Sincerely,

Jenny Keehan