disaster 5th 1108_5th ed 2011 - Homeland Security and Emergency ...

long-term, 147
pets and, 24, 150
shielding from nuclear radiation, 115-119
things to think about when planning for, 24
ventilation, 117-118
shielding
about, 72, 115
materials to protect from radiation, 115-117
shock, first aid treatment, 206
slurry. See mudflows
smallpox (biological agent)
about, 98-99
how spread, 99
signs and symptoms of exposure, 99-100
treatment, 100
where to get more information, 100
snake bites, first aid treatment, 166-167
spider bites, first aid treatment, 167-168
spine injuries, first aid treatment, 187
staph (staphylococcus aureus). See also infectious diseases
about, 198
symptoms and reducing the spread of, 198-199
where to get more information, 199
state and territory emergency management offices, 213-216
stings. See bites and stings
stroke, first aid treatment, 207
sulfur mustard. See mustard gas
sunburn, first aid treatment, 176
sunstroke, first aid treatment, 193-194
swine flu (H1N1 flu). See infectious diseases
syrup of ipecac
first aid use if Poison Control Center instructs use of, 205
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terrorism
about, 77
before any type of terrorist attack, basic things to do, 79-80
biological agents, 78, 94-104
chemical agents, 78, 83-93
cyber attacks, 78, 81-83
dirty bomb (or RDD), 104-108
facts and figures, 5
National security, alerts and information about, 80, 126
National Terrorism Advisory System (NTAS)
about, 80-81
alerts
elevated, 81
www.itsadisaster.net or call 1-888-999-4325
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