What is the NIH doing to monitor mail and packages to minimize the threat of biohazardous or explosive material causing harm?
The NIH has inspected and x-rayed packages and suspicious mail at the North Stonestreet main mail facility even prior to September 11, 2001. The scrutiny was increased after additional anthrax incidents. Staff from the Division of Occupational Health and Safety, the NIH Police, the Division of Emergency Preparedness and Coordination, the Division of Mail and Courier Services and the Division of Fire and Rescue Services collaborated and developed response plans. Mail Services staff are given specific training on how to identify suspicious mail, what steps to take with mail, as well as health and safety training on how to deal with potential exposures to hazardous agents. All ICs are instructed to use the NIH main zip code which funnels all mail and packages to the main facility. IC Mail Clearinghouses are provided with some general guidelines and health and safety contact information. In addition, all commercial vehicles delivering packages and visitor vehicles are inspected prior to en
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