Are there enough medical supplies to treat a large group of effected people?
The National Pharmaceutical Stockpile (NPS) is a large reserve of antibiotics, chemical antidotes and other medical supplies set aside for emergencies. The Center for Disease Control (CDC) reports that it has the capacity to move these stockpiled materials to affected areas in the U.S. within 12 hours of notification. There are a number of different stockpiles, strategically located around the country. In addition to the medical supplies already set aside, the federal government has made agreements with drug manufacturers to make large amounts of additional emergency medicine.
