Response to Anthrax Threats

Response to Anthrax Threats DVD training video examines five common scenarios involving anthrax threats and illustrates proper response procedures for each.

The five threats covered are:

• A threat is made but no substance is discovered
• An unopened letter or package is discovered that claims to contain anthrax
• A package is opened that claims to contain anthrax, but no suspicious material is included
• A package or letter is opened that claims to contain anthrax, and a suspicious substance is found
• A suspicious powder is found, but no threat has been made

Other topics covered include:

• Protective clothing and equipment
• Obtaining samples
• Handling victims
• Clean-up