Local small business owners, will need to assess the impact that the pandemic will have. That assessment needs to happen quickly, as cases of influenza are expected to spike in two to four weeks. There is no way to calculate exactly when the first surge of cases will hit the Midwest, but business owners who ignore the warning and the ticking clock will suffer the worst consequences.
Follow this link for information about how to take stock of what you need:
http://www.toledofreepress.com/2009/04/30/preparing-a-small-business-for-a-pandemic/