Bio-Terrorism Attack Drill Planned in Neptune
The Monmouth County Health Department, in conjunction with the Monmouth County Office of Emergency Management, will be participating in two exercises this spring to test the countys reaction to a state of emergency following a bio-terrorism attack.
The first exercise will take place today (May 18) in the north and western portion of the county.
The second exercise will take place June 1 and will involve Neptune.
The objective of these exercises is to test the ability to move medical supplies using alternate means of transportation.
Residents and visitors to Monmouth County will see an increased level of participation of county and local agencies coordinating their efforts in these exercises.
It is important that the public not be alarmed, and to understand that while this exercise may cause some level of inconvenience, the drill is necessary to help prepare us for a biological terrorist attack, Freeholder Director William C. Barham said. First responders are our first line of defense. It is critically important that we test our ability to dispense medications to our first responders as well as to all residents of Monmouth County in the event of this type of attack.
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