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NIOSH Science Blog - Respiratory Protection for Terrorist Threats and Other Emergencies
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/blog/nsb090909_respirator.html
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This blog highlights the advancements made in respiratory protection for workers in the event of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) emergencies.
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NIOSH Publication: Guidance on Emergency Responder Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Response to CBRN Terrorism Incidents
http://www.cdc.gov/niosh/docs/2008-132/
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This guidance document provides local, State and Federal emergency response entities with comparison information on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration/ Environmental Protection Agency (OSHA/EPA) Protection Levels A, B, and C to Department of Homeland Security (DHS) adopted Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) performance based standards for response to terrorism incidents involving Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) hazards.
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Training: Radiological Terrorism: Medical Response to Mass Casualties
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/radiation/masscasualties/training.asp
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The purpose of this interactive self-study training is to provide clinician education on local medical response to mass casualties during the immediate aftermath of a radiological or nuclear terrorism incident. The program is designed for physicians and nurses working in emergency services in hospital first receiver settings.
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U.S. National Response Team Website
http://www.nrt.org/
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This site provides technical assistance, resources and coordination on preparedness, planning, response and recovery activities for emergencies involving hazardous substances, pollutants and contaminants, hazmat, oil, and weapons of mass destruction in natural and technological disasters and other environmental incidents of national significance.
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Emergency Preparedness & Response: Mass Casualty Event Preparedness and Response
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/masscasualties/
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This page provided by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention presents information for the general public and professionals related to preparing for mass casualties in emergency response and terrorism events.
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Terrorism and Other Public Health Emergencies: A Field Guide for Media
http://www.hhs.gov/disasters/press/newsroom/mediaguide/index.html
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) created this guide to provide the most important information that media professionals might need in the field while covering a terrorist attack or other public health emergency.
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National Clearinghouse for Worker Safety & Health Training: Chemical and Biological Terror - Occupational Health and Safety Links
http://www.wetp.org/wetp/index.cfm?fuseaction=resources_cbt
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MEDLINEplus: Biodefense and Bioterrorism
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/biodefenseandbioterrorism.html
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Information includes: latest news, general overview, alternative therapy, coping, prevention and screening, research, specific conditions and agents, law and policies, organizations, children.
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CDC's Emergency Preparedness and Response Website
http://www.bt.cdc.gov/
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Information on biological and chemical agents, preparation and planning, emergency response.
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Biological Warfare
http://sis.nlm.nih.gov/enviro/biologicalwarfare.html
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Biological pathogens released intentionally or accidentally, or naturally occurring, can result in disease or death. Recent terrorist attacks in the United States and elsewhere have prompted widespread and justified societal concerns about the hostile use of biological agents and their potential threats to health.
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