Neighbour Hood Watch Groups Get Bird Flu Info

bristol | drugs and crime | news report Saturday April 08, 2006 18:55 by bob

don't panic

The police are using the Neighbour Hood Watch email system to send info out about bird flu. our bristol group got an email about this recently

Here the email - - This Ringmaster message is sent from Police HQ regarding the recent
confirmation of Avian Influenza in the UK. If you find a dead swan, goose
or duck or three or more dead wild, or garden birds together in the same
place, please report this to Defra, via the Defra Helpline on 08459 33 55
77. The current Defra helpline opening hours are Monday to Friday 6.00 am
to 10.00 pm and Saturday and Sunday 6.00 am to 10.00 pm. If the dead bird
is a single, small garden or wild bird then you do not need to call Defra.
You should either leave it alone, bury it or dispose of it in 2 plastic
bags in the normal household refuse bin. Normal soap, household detergent
and cleaner is suitable if contact has been made by hand, clothing or
indoor surfaces. More information is available on the Defra website:
http://www.defra.gov.uk

Thank you.