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RESPONSE TO ANTHRAX THREATS VIDEO (VHS OR DVD)
by Emergency Film Group

"Response to Anthrax Threats" is a 25-minute video that teaches law enforcement,
fire
departments, hazmat teams, and other emergency personnel about proper
response
procedures to incidents involving anthrax.

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ABOUT ANTHRAX

“Anthrax is a biological agent which typically occurs in warm-blooded animals
such as cattle,
sheep, goats, and camels. Humans may be infected if they are exposed to the
hides of
diseased animals or eat contaminated meat. Anthrax spores may also be
manufactured and
stored. Lately the threat of anthrax contamination has been used by terrorists
seeking to
disrupt activities at the site. Most anthrax scares are hoaxes, however local
emergency
personnel must prepare to deal with such threats with a calm, measured response
in order to
prevent widespread panic among the population.

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ABOUT THE PROGRAM

“It is important that the response to an anthrax threat be in proportion to the level of
danger at
the incident scene. “Anthrax Threats” focuses on letter or packages that purport to
contain
anthrax. Illustrating guidelines from the National Defense Preparedness Office
(NDPO), a
consortium of federal agencies, the program outlines the four common scenarios
requiring
an anthrax response:
* A threat is made by telephone or other means, but no package 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.

“Appropriate response procedures for each scenario are described. “Anthrax
Threats”
stresses that every anthrax incident must be treated as a crime scene, regardless
of whether
anthrax is actually involved. It explains the role of local law enforcement and the
FBI, and
provides guidelines for calling in the fire department, hazmat team, and local health
officials.

“The program tells how to manage victims who may have become contaminated by
the
product and describes the symptoms of infection for three types of exposure:
inhalation,
ingestion and cutaneous. It stresses that anthrax is not a contagious disease, and
shows why
spores are unlikely to cause harm beyond the immediate site of exposure. Other
topics
covered by the program include use of hazmat protocols, decontamination,
managing
evidence, protective clothing for responders, dealing with the ‘worried well,’ and
clean-up.

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ABOUT THE TECHNICAL COMMITTEE
Emergency Film Group programs are created with the assistance of leaders in
emergency
response training. Technical committee members for “Anthrax Threats” include the
following
authorities:
* Tom Abbott, Chief, Tempe (AZ) Fire Dept.
* Rem Gaade, Gaade & Associates, Toronto, Ont.
* Rick Emery, Emery & Associates, Vernon Hills, IL
* William Patrick, Biological Warfare Consultant
* Glen Rudner, Virginia Department of Emergency Services, Dunfries, VA

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ABOUT THE FILMMAKERS

* Gordon Massingham, Director. For 20 years one of the world’s leading
creators
of emergency response training. Winner of more than 100 national and
international awards.
* J.B. Lamont, senior editor & sound engineer. J.B. is manager of the Avid
non-linear editing suite at EFG. His work has been seen on NBC, ESPN, and
many cable
outlets.
* Shirley Ayers, script writer. Shirley has been writing leader’s guides for
EFG
since 1991. She also serves as marketing manager, with responsibilities for
promotional
material and the web presence.
* Michael Cataldo, assistant director on EFG films as well as being a
production
designer and art director.

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ABOUT THE EMERGENCY FILM GROUP

Emergency Film Group, a division of the Detrick Lawrence Corp., was established
to
distribute quality training films for emergency response and right to know
education. Firmly
committed to accuracy, EFG uses the best qualified advisors and production
crews to
ensure that programs are not only exciting to watch, but are also accurate in every
detail.

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SPECIAL ORDER ITEM.
2002, Video (25 minutes) plus companion Leader’s Guide.
Order #DR681-VHS, DR681-=PAL or DR681-DVD. Specify VHS or DVD or
PAL Video
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