In some situations, such as the case of the anthrax letters sent in 2001, people may be alerted to potential exposure. If this is the case, pay close attention to all official warnings and instructions on how to proceed. The delivery of medical services for a biological event may be handled differently to respond to increased demand. The basic public health procedures and medical protocols for handling exposure to biological agents are the same as for any infectious disease. It is important for you to pay attention to official instructions via radio, television, and emergency alert systems.
All information above is from the FEMA website.
For more information and resources on Terrorism Preparedness, please visit the web sites below.
US Department of Homeland Security – FEMA
http://www.fema.gov/
US Department of Homeland Security
http://www.dhs.gov/
Homeland Security National Terrorism Advisory System
http://www.dhs.gov/national-terrorism-advisory-system
CDC – Center For Disease Control and Prevention
http://www.cdc.gov/
CDC – Bioterrorism
http://emergency.cdc.gov/bioterrorism/
American Red Cross
http://www.redcross.org/
Ready Gov
http://www.ready.gov/
