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Do not panic. |
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Call 911 and report the situation to local law enforcement. |
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DO NOT shake or empty the contents of any suspicious package. |
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DO NOT carry the package or envelope, show it to others, or allow others to examine it. |
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Put the envelope or package on a stable surface; do not touch, sniff, taste, or look closely at it or any contents that may have spilled. |
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All persons should leave the area, close any doors, and take actions to prevent others from entering the area. If possible, shut off the ventilation system. |
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Remain on the premises and await instructions from law enforcement authorities and/or first responders. |
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WASH hands carefully with soap and water to prevent powder from spreading to face or skin. |
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If possible, list the names and contact information/telephone numbers for all people who were in the room or vicinity where the suspicious material was recognized. Provide this list to local first responders for follow-up investigations. |
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For incidents involving possibly contaminated material, the environment in direct contact with the letter or its contents should be decontaminated with a solution of one part household bleach to 10 parts water, following a crime scene investigation. Personal effects may be decontaminated similarly. |
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Patients should be instructed to shower with lots of soap and water as soon as possible. Do not use bleach or disinfectant on the skin. |
