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Suspicious Packages 

The head of the local FBI has issued a general warning to be on the lookout for suspicious packages in the wake of the terrorist attacks.  The news media and postal workers should consider itself particularly at risk after several reports of anthrax contamination.

The FBI explained that anthrax comes in a fine, dust-like material.  It is more like flour, not like sugar, in texture.  It is tan or off-white in color but it could be dyed to give it another color.  It takes more than a pinch of anthrax to hurt you, maybe a teaspoon or two, but any suspicion that you are dealing with  material like this should warrant caution.  While any handling of anthrax can be dangerous, inhaling it poses the greatest threat.  If you think you have a suspicious piece of mail, put it down and contact the appropriate authorities.

Suspicious Package Basics:
Identifying Features Include

bulletNo return address
bulletPossibly mailed from a foreign country
bulletExcessive postage
bulletRestrictive markings, i.e.: "Personal", "Special Delivery"
bulletAddress information contains misspelled words
bulletAddressed to title only or uses incorrect title
bulletBadly typed or written
bulletEnvelope/package may be lopsided or uneven
bulletRigid or bulky
bulletStrange odor
bulletOily stains, discolorations or crystallization on envelope or package wrapper
bulletExcessive tape or string

Precautions:

bulletHandle with care; don't shake or bump
bulletIsolate the envelope/package and look for indicators including those listed above.
bulletDon't open, smell or taste.
bulletWash hands, vigorously with soap and water for five (5) minutes, then rinse face with copious amounts of water.
bulletTreat  the envelope/package as suspect and notify the proper authorities.

To view an image of the actual hand outs  given by the FBI  entitled "FBI Advisory  - If you receive a suspicious letter or package" and the United States Postal Service handout entitled "United States Postal Service - What should make me suspect a piece of mail?"  please click on the FBI Advisory  or U.S.  Postal Suspect Package buttons below.

  

Information provided by U.S.  Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigations.

 
 

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