Genesee and Orleans Health Departments to host mock exercise 'Anthrax in Autumn' at GCC
Press release:
The Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments are inviting all to join in making this exercise a realistic one as the departments practice their ability to dispense the necessary medications if or when another anthrax attack might occur. The more volunteers, the better.
If such an event occurs where many people are exposed or at risk, local Public Health Departments are required to distribute no-cost medications within 48 hours and the location(s) offering medications are called PODs (Point of Distribution sites). This two-hour exercise is a shortened simulation of a 48-hour period of mass medication dispensing.
Anthrax in Autumn POD will take place at Genesee Community College, Batavia Campus Forum on Friday, Sept. 25, from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Participate at any time and enjoy lunch on us!
Pre-registration is encouraged but not required. To pre-register visit www.health.ny.gov/go2clinic. Volunteers are able and encouraged to participate more than once to receive additional tickets for a slice of pizza and a bottle of water. No actual medication will be given.
Due to the exercise, both the Genesee and Orleans County Health Departments will be closed from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Please contact your local Health Department for more information, Genesee 585-344-2580, ext. 5555 / Orleans 585-589-3279.
