Terrorism Preparedness Manual

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Some general information on chemical-biological agents: • Biological agents can be dispersed by an aerosol spray which must be inhaled. However, these agents can also be used to contaminate food, water and other products. Attention to basic food hygiene when traveling abroad is very important. • Some chemical agents may be volatile - evaporating rapidly to form clouds of agent. Others may be persistent. These agents may act directly on the skin, lungs, eyes, respiratory tract or be absorbed through your skin and lungs causing injury. Choking and nerve agents damage the soft tissue in these organs. • When properly used, appropriate masks are effective protection to prevent the inhalation of either biological or chemical agents; however this assumes an adequate warning. Gas masks alone do not protect against agents that act through skin absorption. Those who wish to acquire protective equipment for personal use should contact commercial vendors. • There is an incubation period after exposure to biological agents. It is essential that you seek appropriate care for illnesses acquired while traveling abroad to assure prompt diagnosis and treatment. • One of the biological agents is Anthrax, an acute infectious disease. It should be noted, however, that effective dispersal of the Anthrax bacteria is difficult. Anthrax is treatable if that treatment is initiated promptly after exposure. The post-exposure treatment consists of certain antibiotics such as Cipro. For additional information, please consult your health care provider or local health authority. 16 Source: Ready.gov
HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Suggested Antidotes for Chemical and Biological Poisoning Chemical Agent Chlorine Phosgene Ammonia Nitrogen Oxide Blood agents (e.g. cyanide) Nerve agents (e.g. sarin) Suggested Antidote Sodium Bicarbonate Albuterol Calcium Sodium Nitrate Sodium Thiosulfate Pralidoxime and Atropine Biological Agent Anthrax Botulism Plague (contagious) Smallpox (contagious) Tularemia Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers (Ebola) Cholera Suggested Antidote Ciprofloxacin Botulism Antitoxin (equine) Gentamicin and Doxyclicine Cidofovir Gentamicin and Doxycycline Ribovirin Doxyclicine and Ciprofloxacin Many of these antidotes may be available from officials, especially in areas that may be threatened by emergencies, or in the event attacks with the indicated agent becomes the norm. 17 Source: Ready.gov
Page 1 and 2: Preparing Your Home, Family, and Bu
Page 3 and 4: INTRODUCTION This booklet was start
Page 5 and 6: POSSIBLE ATTACKS What type of terro
Page 7 and 8: TERRORIST HAZARDS Listed below are
Page 9 and 10: BIOLOGICAL HAZARDS Biological agent
Page 11 and 12: Signs and Possible Precautions for
Page 13 and 14: CYBER ATTACKS able to access your c
Page 15 and 16: ELECTROMAGNETIC PULSE (EMP) AND GRI
Page 17: HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Hazardous Mater
Page 21 and 22: RADIOLOGICAL HAZARDS While a nuclea
Page 23 and 24: FAMILY EMERGENCY PLAN Make a family
Page 25 and 26: EMERGENCY KIT Every family should h
Page 27 and 28: EMERGENCY KIT For Baby: • Formula
Page 29: NOTES _____________________________

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