Toxic Clouds & Spills

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Chemical Emergency Response Guidebook - A joint Canadian/USA guide to hazardous chemicals and containment procedures

Gas Mask recommendations On October 4, 2001 Joel was interviewed on the Coast to Coast AM radio show. He was asked about preparing for Biological Terrorist Attacks. Here he summarizes his responses.

Buying A Gas Mask, and Other Considerations Several years ago, the U.S. government published a list of the top 120 cities most at risk for terrorism. While this Domestic Preparedness web site is still active, it is now closed off to the public, accessible only by password. This list might help you decide how much preparedness you feel is necessary. Excellent article (as usual) from Noah's Ark website.

Words of Wisdom About Gas, Germs, and Nukes By SFC Red Thomas, Armor Master Gunner - U.S. Army (Ret) 10.19.01. Since the media have decided to scare everyone with predictions of chemical, biological, or nuclear warfare on our turf I decided to write a paper and keep things in their proper perspective. I am a retired military weapons, munitions, and training expert.

Interim Recommendations for Selection/Use of Protective Clothing - CDC.gov The approach to any potentially hazardous atmosphere, including biological hazards, must be made with a plan that includes an assessment of hazard and exposure potential, respiratory protection needs, entry conditions, exit routes, and decontamination strategies. Any plan involving a biological hazard should be based on relevant infectious disease or biological safety recommendations by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and other expert bodies including emergency first responders, law enforcement, and public health officials. The need for decontamination and for treatment of all first responders with antibiotics or other medications should be decided in consultation with local public health authorities.

How Gas Masks Work Any time there is a threat of biological or chemical attack, the first thing you hear about is gas masks. In this edition of HowStuffWorks, we will look at the technology behind gas masks so you can understand how they work, and when they won't. (Watch out for POP UPS)

Chemical Agent Terrorism Terrorists have used chemical warfare agents and may use them again. These agents range from those that cause death quickly, such as the nerve agents and cyanide, to those with effects beginning hours after exposure, such as mustard and the pulmonary agents. Although prevention of such an attack would be the best strategy, this may not be possible. Medical personnel must be prepared to diagnose, manage, and triage casualties. To do this, they must have equipment and knowledge.

Sheltering In Place	greenspun.com	RedCross.org
avertdisasters.org	airsource-one.com	nicsinfo.org
Got your plastic sheeting & duct tape? The above sites will tell you what to do with it. Actually, to a greater or lesser extent, each of these sites provides much more info for those caught in a bad situation with no place to go. The IDF site is, in my opinion, the most extensive and provides the best info.

Chemical Defense States the obvious, but may be of interest.

Health Service Support in an NBC Environment The purpose of this manual is to provide doctrine and tactics, techniques, and procedures for medical units and personnel operating in a nuclear, biological, and chemical (NBC) environment. This manual is intended for all echelons of health service support (HSS). It discusses the operational aspects of the following HSS activities: Medical treatment, medical evacuation, health service logistics, combat stress control, and preventive medicine, veterinary, dental, and medical laboratory services. FM 8-10-7. HEADQUARTERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY. Washington, DC, 22 April 1993

Medical NBC Online One of the best references on the internet, but primarily for those with more than a little training. TONS of technical data.

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