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Thursday, April 18, 2013

Biohzard detection system alert exercise at Little Rock postal distribution center

WHAT: The Little Rock Processing and Distribution Center will conduct a Biohazard Detection System (BDS) positive-alert full-scale exercise on April 23. The entire exercise will last approximately four hours. 

Advance notice is being provided so local residents and businesses do not become alarmed by the drill, which may include the presence of several emergency vehicles. There will be no real emergency. A building evacuation similar to a standard fire drill will occur and decontamination stations will be set up by local First Responders.

WHO: U.S. Postal Service Emergency Management Teams, the U.S. Postal Inspection Service, County Emergency Management Services, Federal Bureau of Investigation, Department of Public Health, American Red Cross, County Fire/Hazmat, local Police Department, and State Police will also be participating in the exercise.

WHEN: April 23, 3 p.m.
WHERE: Little Rock Processing and Distribution Center 
4700 E McCain 
North Little Rock, AR 72231

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