Which of the following actions should be taken during a biological attack?
a. Close doors and windows and turn off all ventilation
b. Seek medical attention if you become sick
c. Develop a family emergency plan
d. Keep a written record of everything that you have eaten
ANS: B
During a biological attack one should: move away quickly; wash with soap and water; contact authorities; listen to the media for official instructions; and seek medical attention if you become sick. If a chemical attack were occurring, the first action would be to close doors and windows. In the case of a biological attack, one should move quickly away from the area. A family emergency plan should be developed well in advance of a biological attack. Unless directed by the authorities, it should not be necessary in any type of an attack to keep a written record of everything that is eaten.
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