http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2001/10/06/preparations.aspxBy Avram Goldstein Public health officials say the Washington area is relatively well prepared to respond to a biological or chemical attack, but they acknowledge that gaps remain in the medical safety shield -- gaps they have begun to address. EveryenCommunityServer 2008.5 SP1 (Build: 31106.3070)