Fri, Jul. 22, 2005

Agencies conduct bio-terrorism drill in Doral this morning

Several government agencies in Miami-Dade County conducted a bio-terrorism disaster response drill this morning in the Doral area.

Miami-Dade’s Health Department, School Board, Office of Emergency Management and Doral Police Department participated in the exercise at Doral Middle school.

The drill is part of the county’s Cities Readiness Initiative plan. It will focus on identifying logistical needs to manage a real bio-terrorism event, dispensing of preventative medication during a public health emergency and assessing the effectiveness of the county’s dispensing plan.

“This live-action training with our partners is a valuable tool to strengthen our ability to respond to an actual event,” said health department Administrator Lillian Rivera. “We want to be ready to take the action necessary to preserve the health and well being of our residents and visitors.”

(source / full list of drills)