The exercise addressed the complexities of and how best to approach
any future radiological food contamination.
distribution systems must be considered as representing
a plausible and viable threat,” said Morrison. “Georgia’s
economy would be heavily impacted based upon the
radiological threat scenario which was played out
during the exercise.”
Despite the complexity of planning, the exercise was
considered successful in that it tested the state and its
partners. Said Doyle: “The idea is to find things that
we, as a state, have done well and make sure we do that
every time, but also to find things that we could have
done better, and then find a way to make sure we do
better next time.
GDA will work with GTRI to develop a comprehen-
sive after action report detailing just that, so that the
dozens of agencies involved in the exercises will be bet-
ter prepared to respond should someone intentionally
contaminate a food supply. The report is expected to be
released to exercise participants and the public in the
coming months. ■
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