The Get Pandemic Ready web site was created by an international citizen team, with assistance from Nez Perce County Emergency Management. The online compendium of resources is geared toward helping individuals and families prepare to be self-sufficient over three months of a pandemic. Many different resources are provided throughout the well-organized and useful site, including background on pandemic influenza; information on creating a preparedness culture and mindset; links out to government and other reputable organizations; and preparedness information related to food and water, first aid, comfort and safety, special concerns, infants and toddlers, and home treatment.
Get Pandemic Ready contains a wealth of information that could enhance preparedness and improve people's capacity to maintain function during a pandemic. One reviewer called the web site "a great tool to educate people about pandemic and about the steps they can take to prepare." The site strikes a good balance between raising alarm about the possible effects of a pandemic and providing useful information that would allow individuals and families to become proactive about their preparedness. Although most of the information contained on the web site can be found in other places, the organization of Get Pandemic Ready lends itself to quickly finding information on a variety of topics all in one place. Educational information is easy to comprehend and realistic, although the recommendation to stockpile for three months may be difficult for many people to attain. One reviewer especially appreciated the simplicity of the “Bare Basics Cook Plan†and the “Small Spaces†documents, because they are easy to read and provide helpful information in an informal way.
As with any collection of diverse information, users will need to evaluate the information's accuracy and gauge its applicability to their needs. Much of the information is accurate and well-sourced, some of the information is not cited, and some of the information contains inaccuracies (e.g., references to a human influenza pandemic as "bird flu"). Users may find this site very useful in general, but should be encouraged to check the accuracy of information with their own experts or discuss medical advice with their physician.