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SUSPICIOUS MAIL ALERT

1. Handle with care. Don't shake or bump.

2. Don't open, smell, touch, or taste.

3. Isolate it immediately.

4. Treat it as suspect. Call local law enforcement authorities.

If a letter/parcel is open and/or a threat is identified...

For a Bomb:
Evacuate Immediately
Call Police
Contact Postal Inspectors
Call Local Fire Department/HAZMAT Unit

For Radiological:
Limit Exposure - Don't Handle
Evacuate Area
Shield Yourself From Object
Call Police
Contact Postal Inspectors
Call Local Fire Department/ HAZMAT Unit

For Biological or Chemical:
Isolate- Don't Handle
Evacuate immediate Area
Wash Your Hands With Soap and Warm Water
Call Police
Contact Postal Inspectors
Call Local Fire Department/HAZMAT Unit