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The 3 P's of Bioterrorism Preparedness

Learn about bioterrorism and how to plan, prepare, and practice for an emergency or disaster. Discover well-known biological substances, emergency supply kits, and key information on what to do during and after a bioterrorism event.

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The 3 P's of Bioterrorism Preparedness

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  1. What is BIOTERRORISM? A Guide to the 3 P’s: Planning, Preparation and Practice

  2. Bioterrorism is: The intentional use of a biological substance to causeseriousharmor death.

  3. Well Known Biological Substances • Anthrax • In the air, spreads out quickly • Skin contact/ingestion: less severe • Cannot spread from person to person • Smallpox • Spread from person to person • Vaccination not recommended for the general public • Vaccinate health care workers for Smallpox Response Team

  4. The 3 P’s: Plan, Prepare and Practice • Make a list of emergency phone numbers • Prepare an emergency supply kit • Check on school emergency plans for your school-age children • Decide on a room of your home to use as shelter • Practice the plan

  5. Emergency Supply Kit

  6. How Will We Know? • May not be immediately obvious • Local health care workers will report a pattern of unusual illness • Learn of the danger through an emergency radio or TV broadcast

  7. What to Do During an Emergency or Disaster • Listen to your radio • Cover your mouth and nose • If remaining where you are turn off all ventilation and seek shelter in an internal room • If in an unprotected area get up-wind of the contaminated area and find shelter

  8. Key Information • Are you in the group or area authorities consider to be in danger? • What are the signs and symptoms of the disease? • Are there medications or vaccines being distributed?

  9. What to Do After a Disaster • Pay close attention to official information • If you come into contact with a biological substance remove your clothes, wash yourself and call your family doctor • If you notice any symptoms or signs of disease contact your family doctor • Do not call 9-1-1

  10. Other Precautions • Stay healthy • Wash your hands • Stay away from crowds • May wear a face mask • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing

  11. What Else Can We Do? • Stay informed • Stay calm • Be aware of your surroundings • Volunteer

  12. What We Should Not Do • Should not buy gas masks • Should not stock up on antibiotics • Should not open a suspicious package or envelope

  13. Being Prepared

  14. County Board of Supervisors Greg Cox, District 1 Dianne Jacob, District 2Pam Slater, District 3 Ron Roberts,District 4Bill Horn, District 5 Chief Administrative OfficerWalter F. Ekard Deputy Chief Administrative Officer, Public Safety GroupW.Harold Tuck, Jr. County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services Deborah Steffen, Director Developed for the County of San Diego Office of Emergency Services

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