H1N1 Preps

The town of Fort Frances is preparing for the potential of an H1N1 flu outbreak.

An infectious control policy is currently being drafted as part of its emergency response plan.

Human Resources Manager Christine Ruppenstein says in the meantime they're implementing some education and preventive measures.

"You'll see the hand sanitizers going up at all the facilities at the entrances," says Ruppenstein. "We're hoping trying catch everyone as soon they go through the doors at the airport, civic centre, sports centre, children's complex, museum, library, public works as well as the parks and cemeteries."

Ruppentein says there will also be posters and hand-outs to staff promoting awareness in preventing the spread of disease.