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HOW TO HANDLE ANTHRAX AND OTHER BIOLOGICAL AGENT THREATS Many facilities in communities around the country have received anthrax threat letters. Most were empty envelopes; some have contained powdery substances. The purpose of these guidelines is to recommend procedures for handling such incidents...... | |||
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INFORMATION TO BE REPORTED BY PHONE Date And time Of The Incident; Incident Location; Reason For Report; Odor; Signs & Symptoms..... | |||
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TYPES OF THREATS 1. Incendiary- any mechanical, electrical or chemical device used to intentionally initiate combustion. 2. Explosive- any substance, mixture, item or device designed to function by the instantaneous release of gas and heat usually accompanied by light, loud report, and possibly a shock wave...... | |||