Friday, March 30, 2012

Maricopa County Department of Public Health Point of Dispensing (POD) Exercise 2012

Can you spare some time to help your community in preparing for a public health emergency? Maricopa County Department of Public Health needs you. All you need is a car, valid driver’s license and a good attitude. On April 14, Public Health will be leading an exercise at North Canyon High School to practice giving out medication during a mock bioterrorism attack. We need drivers from 8am - 2 pm and will supply food and a unique experience. Call 602.372.2692 for more info.

Please download the fact sheet by clicking here

When

Saturday, April 14, 2012 from 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. (Driving will only occur from 10am - noon)

Where

North Canyon High School, 1700 East Union Hills Drive, Phoenix, AZ 85024

To Volunteer

Download and fill out the Registration Form by visiting here.

For more information, please contact Tricia Wadleigh, 602.372.2692, or email triciawadleigh@mail.maricopa.gov

Please register by April 4, 2012

Benefits

This full-scale emergency preparedness exercise will test the strength and completeness of County and City plans during a simulated Anthrax attack.

Includes orientation before the exercise, and free lunch during the debrief at the end of the exercise.

Pre-registered participants will drive their cars through the site as simulated medications are dispensed. We anticipate each driver will make several trips through the dispensing lines in order to simulate crowds that would be anticipated in a real event.

Volunteers will be also receive a gas gift card in thanks for their participation.

Source: Maricopa County Department of Public Health

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