How did Sabre become involved in the bio-terrorism response effort?
A. Sabre was first contacted by the USEPA during the Capitol Hill anthrax response in October of 2001. USEPA recognized that ClO2, because of its strong antimicrobial properties and well-documented toxicological profile, might offer a superior alternative to conventional fumigants as a remedial solution for widespread anthrax spore contamination. USEPA also recognized that Sabre had a long history of technology development success in the area of ClO2 generation and application systems. Sabre was asked shortly thereafter to come to Washington, D.C. to assist in the response effort. Sabre first conducted a series of fumigation chamber tests under the direction of USEPA’s Emergency Response Team to verify the efficacy of ClO2 gas against various surrogate spore species. At the conclusion of these tests, and after a critical evaluation of many remedial alternatives, USEPA concluded: “The disinfectant properties of this gas coupled with its ability to penetrate porous surfaces make it a pre
