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Biological Terrorism

To report a concern in Saint Louis County:
Call Saint Louis County DOH at (314) 615-0600. either during business hours
(8 am - 4:30 pm Monday through Friday)
or during non-business hours.
Our fax number is (314) 615-7643.
To view US information about bioterrorism threats, visit:

CDC's Bioterrorism Preparedness and Response resource.
The same page contains information and links about anthrax, smallpox
and other preparedness concerns.

Missouri Homeland Security
Missouri Government

Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services
(formerly Missouri Department of Health)
Emergency and Terrorism response site.

Either of these sites can give you reliable, up to date information about bio-terrorism concerns and appropriate responses. The Missouri State site may respond faster, since so many people are visiting the CDC site.

Related information:

To report a Saint Louis area hazardous material concern, call 911.

CDC's Anthrax Fact Sheet (Acrobat document, via Missouri State site)

US Postal Service information page

American Medical Association's Index of Bioterrorism Resources


American RED CROSS.
Red Cross Disaster Services: Be Prepared.
Red Cross Homeland Security Advisory System: Recommendations
for individuals, families, neighborhoods, schools, and businesses.

American Red Cross - St. Louis

Federal Emergency Management Agency - FEMA.



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