Hundreds of people gathered at the Klotsche Center on UWM’s campus for a drill to prepare officials for how to respond to a public health emergency.
The drill’s scenario was that terrorists had released anthrax into the air in Milwaukee, with wind currents dispersing the spores across the region. Volunteers in the exercise simulated residents who may have inhaled anthrax and need antibiotics.
UWM hosts emergency health preparedness drill
The statewide exercise wasn’t anthrax-specific. It’s intended to help communities prepare for any widespread health emergency.
Participating along with UWM were the City of Milwaukee and North Shore health departments.
