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Chemical and biological weapons, bioterrorism. Industrial chemcials and terrorism. Hazardous Material Guide for First Responders.

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Anthrax - What You Need to Know [6721] ?

FAQ answers common questions about anthrax

Anthrax as a Weapon of Terrorism [20331] ?

An effort to consolidate the mass of information on anthrax as a weapon

Anthrax eTool [22969] ?

Web-based training tool on occupational safety and health and anthrax

Anthrax Facts [20196] ?

Info for the General Public and Professionals

Anthrax Testing [9696] ?

Information about testing for exposure to anthrax

Anthrax Tutorial [1272] ?

Explains the causes and types of anthrax, as well as symptoms, diagnosis and treatment

Anthrax Vaccine Information Statements [20272] ?

The benefits and risks of anthrax vaccine

Anthrax: Cipro for Inhalation Anthrax [20253] ?

Cipro (ciprofloxacin hydrochloride) is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections

Anthrax: Use of Anthrax Vaccine [15008] ?

Recommendations of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices Dec, 2000

Anthrax: World Anthrax Data Site [3896] ?

The status of anthrax in each country worldwide

Biodefense and Bioterrorism News [16764] ?

Frequent updates about anthrax threats and bioterrorism in the USA

Biodefense Resources Center [17530] ?

Resources related to laboratory bioterrorism preparedness

Biological and Chemical Agents [20869] ?

Health effects, diagnosis, treatment, safety prevention

Bioterrorism [20487] ?

Informaiton on biological agents, bioterrorism resources, avian and pandemic influenza, chemical preparedness

Bioterrorism Agents by Category [20270] ?

Category A Diseases/Agents, Category B Diseases/Agents, Category C Diseases/Agents

Bioterrorism and Biodefense News [13799] ?

Press releases and news stories

Bioterrorism and Drug Preparedness [20202] ?

FDA information on on drug therapy and vaccines

Bioterrorism Notification Procedures for State and Local Public Health Officials [20197] ?

Recommended protocol from the US Centers for Disease Control

BioTerrorism Preparedness & Response [15039] ?

Source for bioterrorism information

Bioterrorism Readiness Plan for Health Care Facilities [pdf] [20288] ?

General recommendations for any suspected bioterrorism event

Bioterrorism Readiness Plan: A Template for Healthcare Facilities [15497] ?

Template and materials for healthcare facilities

Bioterrorist Agents Tutorial [20265] ?

Emerging infections and potential bioterrorist agents - tutorial for public health providers

CDC Smallpox Response Plan and Guidelines [22639] ?

In-depth information and resources

Chemical Agent Information [23339] ?

Chemical hazard information on abrin, cyanide, mustard, ricin, sarin, vx, etc.

Chemical and Biological Agents: A Tutorial [16662] ?

Chemical and biological (CB) agents pose a threat to U.S. and allied military forces

Chemical Disaster Scenarios - Vulnerable Zone Indicator System [26907] ?

Allows you to find out if an address could be affected by a chemical accident

Chemical Emergencies [15961] ?

Be prepared for chemical emergencies - advice for homeowners

Chemical Emergencies [20199] ?

Basic information on chemical emergencies and preparation

Chemical/Biological Hotline [4175] ?

National Response Center hotline for obtaining technical assistance for chemical/biological incident

EPA Risk Management Plan Rule [1722] ?

EPA guidance documents and fact sheets

Epidemiologic Information on Bioterrorism [5440] ?

Possible biological weapons, considered in an epidemiologic and public health context

Etiologic Agent Import Permit Program (EAIPP) [20249] ?

CDC permit requirements

FAS Chemical and Biological Arms Control Program [18013] ?

Covers all aspects of chemical and biological weapons and their control

Fast Facts [9693] ?

Quick bites of useful information

How to Handle Anthrax Threats [16931] ?

Including Letters and Packages Containing Unknown Powdery Substances

Identifying Chemical and Biological Agents [5118] ?

Learn the characteristics of these substances and their effects

Incident Command System/Unified Command [24562] ?

The use of ICS/UC to address discharges or releases

Laboratory Biosecurity Training [20248] ?

Online training address laboratory security issues - unauthorized entry, removal of agents, etc.

Updated Mail Room Biological Threats [pdf] [29154] ?

National guidelines for assessing and managing biological threats in mail facilities

Military Medicine Library [19852] ?

Medical aspects of biological, chemical and nuclear warfare and radiation safety

NC-North Carolina Biological Agents Registry [13537] ?

Requires the registration of potentially dangerous biological agents in the state

Plague War [20234] ?

Bio-agents threat and how the Soviet Union amassed an arsenal of bio-weapons

Protecting Building Occupants and Operations from Biological and Chemical Airborne Threats [31898] ?

Preventing and mitigating the effects of airborne biological or chemical agents in built structures.

Reopening Public Facilities after a Biological Attack: A Decision-Making Framework [31899] ?

Decontamination criteria that must be met in order to allow reoccupation of a facility.

State Bioterrorism Coordinators [25186] ?

For each state, provides the name of that state's bioterrorism coordinator and contact information

USPS Biohazard Detection System (BDS) [27990] ?

How BDS is being used by the US Postal Services

Worker Safety and Blister Agents [27395] ?

Fact sheet for workers

Worker Safety and Nerve Agents [27396] ?

Fact sheet for workers


Related Categories & Information

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Chemicals / Databases
Online access to an extensive number of databases on chemicals

Disasters / Counter-Terrorism
Anti-terrorist activities

Disasters / Mail
Bioterrorism and mail hazards - mail bomb warning indicators

Disasters / Rescues
Rescue training and emergency response materials

Industrial Hygiene / Biosafety
Full text bloodborne pathogens programs and technical resources

Industrial Hygiene / Hazard Communications
Full text of hazard communication programs and resources

Medicine / Bioterrorism
Medical management of biological and chemical casualties - clinical guides

Medicine / Disease-Infectious
Clinical resources on the medical treatment of infectious disease

Regulations / Biosafety
Full text of biosafety standards, manuals and guidelines for US federal laws


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