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HazMat Presentation - Martin County, Florida

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Chemical versus Biological Incident<br />

Chemical incidents can be identified by the following:<br />

• Rapid onset of medical symptoms characteristic of chemical<br />

exposure<br />

• Natural indicators<br />

• Chemical residue and odors<br />

• Indications of a hazardous materials release, i.e. plume or<br />

cloud<br />

Biological incidents can be identified by the following:<br />

• Gradual onset of medical symptoms without obvious odors<br />

or colors<br />

• Wide spread migration of the illness<br />

• Infectious individuals transmitting to others<br />

2008 Haz-Mat Review<br />

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