Government Resources |
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Environmental
Emergency Management
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Other Federal Agencies |
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Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) |
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Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, Bioterrorism Preparedness &
Response Program (CDC)
CDC's Bioterrorism
Preparedness and Response Network provides information about chemical
and biological agents, press releases, training, contacts, and other
important information dealing with the public health aspects of
bioterrorism preparedness and response. |
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Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention, Public Health Emergency Response
Guide for State, Local, and Tribal Public Health Directors
An all-hazards public health emergency response
guide to address the extremely important role in all-hazards emergency
preparedness and response, and to assist in rapidly establishing
priorities and undertaking necessary actions during an emergency. |
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National
Disaster Medical System (NDMS)
A
cooperative asset-sharing program among Federal government agencies,
state and local governments, and the private businesses and civilian
volunteers to ensure resources are available to provide medical
services following a disaster that overwhelms the local health care
resources. Their web site provides detailed information on their
role and resources. |
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Texas
Department of Health Bioterrorism Preparedness Program (TDH)
An exemplary state health department preparedness
program. |
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Alaska
Community Health and Emergency Medical services Bioterrorism Site
Another exemplary state health department preparedness
effort. |
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Environmental
Protection Agency (EPA)
Chemical
Emergency Preparedness and Prevention Office is supporting the Federal
counter-terrorism program by: (1) helping State and local responders
to plan for emergencies; (2) coordinating with key Federal Partners;
(3) training first responders; and (4) providing resources in the
event of a terrorist incident. |
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Agency
for Toxic Substances and Disaster Registry (ATSDR)
This site offers a 10-step procedure to analyze,
mitigate, and prevent public health hazards resulting from terrorism
involving industrial chemicals. |
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National
Response Team (NRT)
The NRT consists
of 16 Federal agencies with responsibilities, interests, and expertise
in various aspects of emergency response to pollution incidents.
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Management |
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Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
Provides
descriptions and links to major Federal chem/bio resources. |
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US
Fire Administration (USFA)
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| Crisis
Management |
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Federal
Bureau of Investigation (FBI)
Serves
as the lead agency for preventing acts of terrorism in the United
States. Their web site includes descriptions of major investigations
underway as well as specific reports on terrorism. |
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FBI/Awareness
of National Security Issues and Response Program (ANSIR)
The "public voice" of the FBI for espionage, cyber
and physical infrastructure protection, and all national security
issues. |
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National
Domestic Preparedness Office (NDPO)
Serves as a clearinghouse for state, local and federal weapons of
mass destruction (WMD) information and assistance. |
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USIA
This webpage on Countering Terrorism contains official
texts and commentary, reports, and links to US Government sources.
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State
Department/Counter-Terrorism Coordinator's Office
This office has primary responsibility with the
US Government for developing coordination and implementation of
US counter-terrorism policy. |
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| Department
of Defense |
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US
Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID)
Conducts research to develop strategies, products,
information, procedures, and training programs for medical defense
against biological warfare threats and naturally occurring infectious
diseases that require special containment. |
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Medical
(Army Surgeon General)
This webpage
contains extensive medical NBC information, training materials,
audio-visual clips, a search engine, and links to other sites. A
downloadable version of the handbook, "Medical Management of Biological
Casualties" (July, 1998) is available at this website. |
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DOD
Anthrax Vaccination Program
Official
Department of Defense Anthrax Vaccination Program website.
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DOD
Global Emerging Infections Surveillance and Response System
A Department of Defense program that conducts international
disease surveillance, response, training, capacity building, and
systems integration to facilitate rapid identification and response
to emerging infections. |
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Chemical
and Biological Defense Information Analysis Center (CBIAC)
Established in 1986, the CBIAC serves as the DoD
focal point for information related to Chemical Warfare/Chemical
and Biological Defense (CW/CBD) technology. |
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Federal Agencies |
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Department
of Energy, Chemical and Biological Nonproliferation Program
Mission is "to develop, demonstrate, and deliver technologies and
systems that will lead to major improvements in the US capability
to prepare for and respond to chemical and biological attacks".
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