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Emergency Preparedness

Man-Made Disasters

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General Information
Terrorism – Preparing for the Unexpected:American Red Cross
Are You Ready? General Information About Terrorism:FEMA
Preparing for a Terrorist Bombing: A Common Sense Approach:CDC [PDF]
Emergency Medicine - Warfare - Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (Index):eMedicine

Biological Warfare
General Information
Biological Warfare:eMedicine Consumer Health
Be Informed: Biological Threat:U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
Are You Ready? Biological Threats:FEMA
Bioterrorism:CDC
Bioterrorism Agents/Diseases (Index):CDC
Biodefense and Bioterrorism:MedlinePlus
Anthrax
Anthrax Information:CDC
Anthrax as a Biological Weapon, 2002:JAMA
See also Infectious Diseases, Bacterial Infections, Anthrax
Botulism
Botulism Information:CDC
Botulinum Toxin as a Biological Weapon:JAMA
See also Infectious Diseases, Bacterial Infections, Botulism
Hemorrhagic Fevers
Viral Hemorrhagic Fevers Information:CDC
Hemorrhagic Fever Viruses as Biological Weapons:JAMA
See also Infectious Diseases, Viral Infections, Hemorrhagic Fevers
Plague
Plague Information:CDC
Plague as a Biological Weapon:JAMA
See also Infectious Diseases, Bacterial Infections, Plague
Smallpox
Smallpox Information:CDC
Smallpox as a Biological Weapon:JAMA
Smallpox:U.S. Dept. of Health & Human Services
Smallpox Vaccine:CDC
FDA Approves Second-Generation Smallpox Vaccine
See also Infectious Diseases, Viral Infections, Smallpox
Tularemia
Tularemia Information:CDC
Tularemia as a Biological Weapon:JAMA
See also Infectious Diseases, Bacterial Infections, Tularemia

Chemical Emergencies
General Information
Are You Ready? Hazardous Materials Incidents:FEMA
Chemical Emergencies:CDC
Fact Sheets on Specific Chemical Agents:CDC
Preparation and Planning for Chemical Emergencies:CDC
Chemical Emergencies: Facts About Evacuation:CDC [PDF]
Chemical Emergencies: Facts About Sheltering in Place:CDC [PDF]
Shelter-in-Place During a Chemical or Radiation Emergency:American Red Cross
Chemical Emergencies: Facts About Personal Cleaning & Disposal of Contaminated Clothing:CDC [PDF]
Chemical Warfare
Be Informed: Chemical Threat:U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
Are You Ready? Chemical Threats:FEMA
Chemical Warfare:eMedicine Consumer Health
Chemical Emergencies:MedlinePlus
Ricin
Ricin Information:CDC
Ricin:eMedicine Consumer Health
Ricin Toxin from Castor Bean Plant:Cornell University

Radiation Emergencies
General Information
Be Informed: Radiation Threat:U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
Radiation Emergencies:CDC
Facts About Evacuation During a Radiation Emergency:CDC [PDF]
Sheltering in Place During a Radiation Emergency:CDC [PDF]
Shelter-in-Place During a Chemical or Radiation Emergency:American Red Cross
See also Accidents, Poison and Violence, Environmental Health, Radiation
Dirty Bombs
Are You Ready? Radiological Dispersion Device:FEMA
Radiation Emergencies: FAQs About Dirty Bombs:CDC [PDF]
Nuclear Blast
Be Informed: Nuclear Threat:U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
Are You Ready? Nuclear Blast:FEMA
Radiation Emergencies: FAQs About a Nuclear Blast:CDC [PDF]
Nuclear Power Plant Emergency
Nuclear Power Plant Emergency:FEMA
Are You Ready? Nuclear Power Plants:FEMA

Explosions
Be Informed: Explosions:U.S. Dept of Homeland Security
Are You Ready? Explosions:FEMA

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