32.43%	Yes
64.86%	No

Comment: I don't believe the state is prepared because it doesn't have the resources to be ready. from Portland by Brian

Comment: We have adequate warning. Exposure should come in small pockets - not overwhelming blooms. from Berwick by Paul

Comment: No, but I don't see it happening here, plus anyone who gets the swine flue will be fine because of the great health care here in America. But, my question is where does the government get off telling us (the American people) where we can and can not go? Welcome to the USSA. from Westbrook by Matt

Comment: Maine cannot even deal with the common cold, what makes you think that they can deal with this!!! Wash your hands and wear your masks! by kev

Comment: no i don't think we are ready for the swine flu. When it does come to maine all the liberals are gonna blame it on george bush even though he is not in office guz they are morans from PORTLAND by steve

Comment: I believe Maine is trying to make cuts in spending and it effects things like this. from East Baldwin , Maine by Kelli

Comment: Deal with after the fact only. The first report I saw was that it was a virus with 1/3 swine, 1/3 bird and 1/3 human DNA. What happened? Is that being suppressed? I don't see that any more. That would mean that bird flu or part of it is airborne. from Augusta by Ann

Comment: as prepared as we can get just hope and pray that it don't get up here from Rumford by Brande

Comment: I think it will just keep on passing to other people becouse people don't get that coughing in your shirt won't pass it on like i will stand in a store and see some one sneez all over the place see what i mean. from Lisbon Falls Maine 04252 by Scott

Comment: yes, we are prepared because we have a very stable medical services. I have alot of trust in the medical serivices in maine, and as long as we follow their advice, we can get through this. from Portland maine by Amy

Comment: I'm sure our hospitals are at their full capacity already, and we wouldn't be able to handle a high number of infected individuals at once. from Naples by Sharon

Comment: What precautions are being taken for packages arriving from Mexico from carriers as UPS, FEDX, LLBean Returns Center? from Topsham, ME by William

Comment: CDC Warns not to go to Mexico while welcoming people from Mexico to our homeland? Legislators on Crack from Harrison by Paul

Comment: Maine has excellent medical professionals who are capable of meeting the challenge of the swine flu. If we follow the advise from the CDC and go to a doctor at the on set of any flu symptoms we should be in good shape. from Falmouth by Michelle

Comment: Nobody can be prepared for the uncertain.... from Buxton, Maine by Laurie

Comment: Yes, Maine Public Health system and MEMA have worked hard to prepare everyone on every level to be prepared for a pandemic. There have been numerous presentations, table top exercises and other events designed to make sure people know what to do. Now its up to the people of Maine. Remeber to wash you hands well and often, this is the biggest single thing people can do. Also cover your nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing. from Topham by M.