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Five common scenarios involving threats are examined and proper response procedures for each are illustrated:

• A threat is made but no substance is discovered
• An unopened letter or package is discovered that claims to contain anthrax
• A package is opened that claims to contain anthrax, but no suspicious material is included
• A package or letter is opened that claims to contain anthrax, and a suspicious substance is found
• A suspicious powder is found, but no threat has been made.

• Protective clothing and equipment
• Obtaining samples
• Handling victims
• Clean-up.