Biological Emergency

A biological emergency involves the release of a toxic substance via the mail, explosive device, ventilation system, food or water supply, or aerosol release.

The most common form of biological agent is Anthrax which has a low mortality rate when properly treated.

IF YOU HAVE COME IN CONTACT WITH A SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE OR LETTER:

• DO NOT panic.  Stay calm.

• DO NOT shake or empty content (a sealed or contained substance is static).

• DO NOT clean up content if spilled.

• If you can, cover spilled contents with anything available.
  

• Leave the room, close and lock the door

• Wash your hands with soap and water to prevent spread and remove contaminated clothing if applicable.

• Limit you travel about to avoid cross contamination with other areas

• Report incident to your supervisor, careful to convey all areas where you have been and advise them to shut down HVAC system
  

SIGNS OF SUSPICIOUS PACKAGE OR LETTER:

• Mail is unexpected or from someone you don't know

• Return address does not match postmark

• Common words misspelled

• Leaking substance

• Stains, dis-colorization, crystallization, odor

• Wires or tinfoil protruding

• No return address, lopsided or lumpy

• Return address is unrecognizable or from a imaginary place