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A number of camps are developing new mail delivery
protocols. We will be reviewing what people are
doing to discover best practice. You may wish
to inform your parents you will not open or deliver
mail that does not have a return address. Mail
that has been metered at the Post Office is more
secure than packages that arrive with numerous
stamps attached. Some camps are even giving parents
camp address seals to increase security and speed
of delivery once the package reaches the camps.
For additional information:
Anthrax Questions
Since camps receive a great deal of mail, we
want to advise you of recommended precautions.
What is the safest way to handle individual letters
or packages?
- Be on the lookout for suspicious envelopes
or packages.
- DO NOT open suspicious mail.
- Open all mail with a letter opener or other
method that minimizes skin contact with the
mail and is least likely to disturb contents.
- Open mail with a minimum amount of movement.
- Do not blow into envelopes.
- Do not shake or pour out contents.
- Keep hands away from nose and mouth while
working with and opening mail.
- While opening mail, turn off fans, portable
heaters, and other equipment that may create
air currents.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
after handling mail
What do I do if I come across a suspicious piece
of mail?
- Do NOT open the package or letter.
- Do not shake, empty, or otherwise disturb
its contents.
- Put the package down and do not handle it
further.
- Do not touch or try to clean up the substance.
- Alert others nearby.
- Do not remove ANY items from area.
- Leave the area and gently close the door.
- Wash hands well with soap and water.
- Contact your supervisor, designated responder
or other appropriate authority.
- Limit movements within the building to prevent
spread of substance.
For additional information: www.osha.gov/bioterrorism/anthrax/faqs.h
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