Chemical Weapons Improved Response Program (CWIRP) Playbook. Guidelines for Responding to and Managing a Chemical Weapons of Mass Destruction Terrorist Event

Abstract

The ability of an agency to respond to and effectively manage a chemical WMD incident begins with the development of departmental plans, procedures, and training. Preparation for responding to a chemical incident should begin with modifying existing plans and procedures to consider and include WMD-specific operations. A chemical terrorist incident is different from a routine HAZMAT incident in that the terrorist incident: " Is deliberate in nature " Is a criminal act " Is designed to produce a large number of casualties " Is expected to result in a large number of fatalities " Will require mass numbers of people to be decontaminated This section outlines the issues and recommendations that departments should consider in advance of the actual occurrence of a chemical incident. These recommendations are based on the assumption that individuals have a basic knowledge of chemical agent awareness and emergency response operations. This information is provided as part of the NLD DPP city Train-the-Trainer program.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Dec 01, 2003
Accession Number
ADA440878

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Chemical Warfare
  • Chemical Warfare Agents
  • Chemical Weapons
  • Employment
  • Environment
  • Environmental Protection
  • Health Services
  • Law Enforcement Officers
  • Management Personnel
  • Medical Personnel
  • National Security
  • Patient Care
  • Personnel Management
  • Therapy
  • Weapons Of Mass Destruction

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  • Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
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