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Fact Sheets
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Chemical Weapons Disposal Program.
November 2006.
- This fact sheet, from the Centers for Disease Control, discusses the public health issue of disposing of aging and obsolete chemical weapons stockpiles in order to "comply with the Chemical Weapons Convention Treaty". It goes on to discuss currents steps that are employed to dispose of these chemical stockpiles. And lastly, there is an outline of future steps that need to be taken, such as working to create "new agent monitoring techniques", and "destruction technologies".
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States (All by Source | Source Website).
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Chemical Emergencies.
January 2005.
- This is a "chemical emergencies overview" provided by the Centers for Disease Control. This fact sheet instructs the reader on some basic types of hazardous materials, where the chemicals come from, and what constitutes a chemical emergency. This resources is filled with useful links for further information on topics contained within the document.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States (All by Source | Source Website).
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Public Health
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132.
Responding to a Biological or Chemical Threat: A Practical Guide.
July 2004.
- "This pamphlet provides a broad overview of the chemical and biological terrorist threat and, drawing on the lessons learned from the few chemical and biological incidents to date, suggests some basic means of detection, defense, and decontamination."
Source: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State (All by Source | Source Website). Report Number: 11163.
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Biological Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense
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What You Can Do/Neighborhood Terrorism Prevention
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133.
Terrorist Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons.
February 2003.
- These fact sheets provide an overview of chemical and biological weapons, including some of the notable incidents in a timeline format. In addition, some of the groups affiliated with these incidents are included, listing some common motives that could exist for groups that use these types of weapons. There is also a section which indicates the likelihood these agents will be used, utilizing historical trends and current information to provide and indication for future possible threats.
Source: Sandia National Laboratories (All by Source | Source Website).
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Anthrax
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Biological Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense
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Terrorism Fact Sheets
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134.
Decontamination in Washington D.C. for Chemical, Biological and Nuclear Agents.
May 2002.
- "This brochure provides directions to these two facilities in the event VA employees are potentially exposed to toxic agents. The aim of decontamination is to rapidly and effectively remove toxic substances from the body. Decontamination is a critical factor that may reduce the toxic effects of exposure. The most effective initial step in personal protection is to remove contaminated clothing."
Source: Department of Veteran's Affairs, United States (All by Source | Source Website).
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Biological Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense
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Emergency Management
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Nuclear Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense
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Radiological Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense
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135.
Responding to a Biological or Chemical Threat in the United States.
November 2001.
- "This pamphlet provides a broad overview of the chemical and biological terrorist threat and, drawing on the lessons learned from the few chemical and biological incidents to date, suggests some basic means of detection, defense, and decontamination."
Source: Bureau of Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State (All by Source | Source Website).
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Biological Terrorism, Weapons, Security and Defense
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What You Can Do/Neighborhood Terrorism Prevention
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Chemical Attack: Warfare Agents, Industrial Chemicals, and Toxins.
- This fact sheet from the National Academies and the Department of Homeland Security discusses what a chemical attack is, what agents are used in an attack, how they are disseminated, impacts and dangers, and how to protect yourself.
Source: Department of Homeland Security, United States (All by Source | Source Website)/National Academies (All by Source | Source Website).
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Terrorism Fact Sheets
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What You Can Do/Neighborhood Terrorism Prevention
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Cyanide Fact Sheet.
- CDC has prepared this fact sheet to provide information on cyanide - what it is, where it is found, how it is used, etc.
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, United States (All by Source | Source Website).
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Terrorism Fact Sheets
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138.
Summary of Chemical Warfare Agents.
- This is a short fact sheet, provided by the city of Philadelphia, that details some specific types of chemical warfare agents including their "signs, symptoms, onset [information], diagnostic tests, [and] treatment". Additionally, at the end of the document, there is a section that outlines important contact information; specifically, it provides telephone numbers to the appropriate department of health facilities for national, state, and city levels.
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Public Health
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