How real is the threat of bioterrorism?
We cannot know how likely it is that terrorists will use biological weapons against our general population and we have no evidence that Washington State is a target of bioterrorism. However, we do know that the technology to produce and use dangerous biological agents is potentially available to people who might be willing to use them. Because the consequences of such an attack could be severe, we need to be prepared to respond as quickly and effectively as possible.
