| coordinated response to reports of possible anthrax contamination, idaho, 2001. | in 2001, the intentional release of anthrax spores in the eastern united states increased concern about exposure to anthrax nationwide, and residents of idaho sought assistance. response from state and local agencies was required, increasing the strain on epidemiologists, laboratorians, and communications personnel. in late 2001, idaho's public health communications system handled 133 calls about suspicious powders. for each call, a multiagency bridge call was established, and participants (publ ... | 2002 | 12396922 |