Nuclear, Biological, and Chemical Information

 

In light of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001, we are posting information that will provide information concerning nuclear, biological, and chemical agents.

 

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Biological and Chemical Terrorism:
A Strategic Plan for Preparedness and Response

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Terrorism Incident Annex
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Managing Hazardous Materials Incidents

Virginia Department of Health
Bioterrorism Preparedness

Central Shenandoah EMS Council
Bioterrorism Awareness

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Public Health Preparedness and Response
Facts about: Anthrax, Botulism, Pneumonic Plague, Smallpox
How To Handle Anthrax Threats
Anthrax FAQ

Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Preparing for Disasters - Terrorist Incidents
Preparing for Disasters - Terrorism Preparedness

Agency for Toxic Substances and Disease Registry
Managing Hazardous Material Incidents

United States Postal Service
What to do if you receive an Anthrax threat

 

 

Nuclear

Nuclear

Biological

Biological

Chemical

Chemical

Virginia Power Stations
North Anna Power Station
Surry Power Station
UVA Nuclear Reactor Facility
Decommissioned in 1998

FEMA Fact Sheet:
Nuclear Power Plant Emergency

Introduction

Medical Management

History of Biological Warfare and Current Threat

Medical Aspects of the Biological Threat

Bacterial Agents
 
Anthrax
  
Brucellosis
   Cholera
   Glanders
   Plague
   Tularemia
   Q Fever

Viruses
    Smallpox
    Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis
    Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers

Biological Toxins
  Botulinum
   Staphylococcal Enterotoxin B
   Ricin
   T-2 Mycotoxins

Personal Protection

Decontamination

Appendix A
Glossary of Medical Terms

Appendix B
Patient and Precaution Levels

Appendix C
Comparative Lethality: Toxins/Chemicals

Appendix D
Aerosol Toxicity: Toxins

Appendix E
Differential Diagnosis: Toxins/Nerve Agent

Appendix F
Specimens for Lab Diagnosis

Appendix G
BW Agents: Lab Identification

Appendix H
BW Agents: Characteristics

Appendix I
BW Agents: Vaccines, Therapeutics and Prophylactics

Appendix J
Medical Sample Collection for Biological Threat Agents

Introduction

Nerve Agents

Mustard Agents

Hydrogen Cyanide

Tear Gases

Arsines

Psychotomimetic Agents

Toxins

Potential CW Agents

 

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